Celebrating Our 28th Anniversary, April 2024 of CDBD!

Celebrating Our 28th Anniversary, April 2024! Children’s Day, Book Day (CDBD) El día de los niños, El día de los libros (Día) April 30th and every day of the year Children’s Day, Book Day, in Spanish, El día de los niños, el día de los libros, is a year-long commitment to celebrating all our children and to motivating them and their families to be readers, essential in our democracy. Click to download a graphic for your social channels: Twitter share Facebook share Instagram share More to (Visit) https://www.patmora.com/dia-resources-to-share/ Video of Pat reading Book Fiesta! Celebrate Children's Day/Book Day, Celebremos El día de los niños/El día de los libros CDBD Haiku New books every spring. We read, celebrate. "Hooray!" Children's Day, Book Day.

REFORMA de Nuevo Mexico will visit Hatch Village Elementary School on April 18 at 1pm for a Storytime and Magic session.

Development Grant from NM Library Foundation

The New Mexico Library Foundation wants to support your NM library project! The 2024 Development Grant cycle is open and the deadline for applications is April 30, 2024.

The New Mexico Library Foundation invites all New Mexico libraries (public, academic, school, special or private) and non-profit groups that directly benefit New Mexico libraries to apply. The Development Grant supports proposals that align with the New Mexico Library Foundation’s mission to build and maintain collections, update information access technology, and enhance library programs. Requests of up to $2000 will be considered. Learn more and find the application form on our Development Grants web page: https://newmexicolibraryfoundation.org/development-grants/ See examples of previously funded projects: https://newmexicolibraryfoundation.org/grants-awarded/. Please consider applying or help us spread the word about the New Mexico Library Foundation's spring grant cycle among your colleagues and friends. Questions? Contact Lori Thornton at grants@newmexicolibraryfoundation.org Lori Smith Thornton Public Services Bureau Chief New Mexico State Library Department of Cultural Affairs 1209 Camino Carlos Rey Santa Fe, NM 87507 (505) 476-9717 ...

Kids Art Market in Farmington

Books! Libros! Gratis! Free!

Hatch Elementary Storytime and Book giveaway. Time to register for summer reading, "Adventure Begins at Your Library" "La Aventura Comienza En Tu Biblioteca" at the Hatch Public Library. Books and storytime is sponsored by ArtNM, Creative New Mexico. The adventure begins on April 19, from 1 to 5pm.

Run/Walk for Libraries!

Run/Walk for Libraries!

Please register for the NMLF Run/Walk for Libraries fundraiser. It’s easy! Click the link below to register! Begin by walking/running on your own at any time, or at one of our hosting

locations on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

Follow us on Facebook or check your registration email for updates and announcements.

The NMLF’s goal is to raise money in order to develop grants that will support libraries in the state of New Mexico that are in need of supplemental funding to improve their library collections or programming.

Support New Mexico Libraries! 5K Run/Walk $35 10:00AM MDT - 12:00PM MDT Registration ends April 27, 2024 at 11:59pm MDT Sign Up

Albuquerque, NM
Carlsbad, NM (Meet by Carlsbad Recreation Center) Farmington, NM (Join me for the walk/run at 11am at Orchard Park, in Downtown Farmington)
Las Cruces, NM
Las Vegas, NM
Ruidoso, NM
Santa Fe, NM
Silver City, NM
Sunland Park

Grants - partnership with Early Childhood opportunities

The Amber Grant $10,000 awards granted to a woman entrepreneur each month. Each month, our judges review all the applications — then select 5 finalists. One of those finalists will be the monthly $10,000 Amber Grant grant winner. The other 4 finalists will each receive $1,000. -------------------------- Awesome Foundation The Awesome Foundation awards grants of $1,000 to individuals and groups looking to fund various projects. Though funding is not limited to businesses, startups and small businesses have been among the recipients of the monthly grants. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. -------------------------- Papaya Grant The Papaya Grant offers $10,000 to support the long-term success of a female-owned small business. U.S.-based female entrepreneurs focusing on their entrepreneurial challenges, brand missions, and grant utilization intentions can apply by March 31. -------------------------- Kitty Fund The Kitty Fund will award a total of $25,000 to 25 small business owners who identify as mothers in 2024. Eligible businesses must be based in the U.S., have annual revenues under $5M, and employ between 2 to 50 people. While applications don’t open until March 2024, those interested can pre-register today.

EXPLORA STEM Virtual Workshops

Explora will be hosting the following virtual workshops for early childhood educators, librarians and out-of-school time providers. Seeds and Soil 2 CEU hours – Come learn how to plant seeds of STEM with your students! You’ll get dirty with soil and dirt, design your own seed through the Engineering Design Process, and determine your ideal seed bomb! Wednesday, February 7, 2024 from 2 – 4 p.m. Register at Seeds and Soil. STEM in Fairy Tales (2 CEU hours) – How much weight can Rapunzel’s hair hold? How tall is the Giant from Jack in the Beanstalk? Discover the answers as you explore the STEM in your favorite fairy tales. Tuesday, February 20, 2024 from 3 – 5 p.m. Register at STEM in Fairy Tales. Water Wonders (2 CEU hours) – Bring your own water! We will get our hands wet as we make discoveries about water. Experiment with absorption, adhesion, and surface tension. Thursday, February 22, 2024 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Register at Water Wonders These workshops are all virtual with a kit of materials either picked up or shipped out ahead of time so that the workshop is still hands-on. They are offered at no cost but registration is required

Dollar General Grant opportunities

SUMMER READING These grants support the creation or expansion of summer reading programs. Local nonprofit organizations, schools and libraries are eligible to apply if their programs meet the following criteria: Target Pre-K – 12th grade students who are new readers Target below grade level readers Assist readers with learning disabilities Click here to download the 2023 Summer Reading grant recipients. The next cycle for Summer Reading grant applications will open in January 2024.