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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.

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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.

Scholarship and Dia Grant from National REFORMA

REFORMA will award up to 5 mini-grants of $500 to support a Día program that celebrates Latino/x/é culture. Our 2024 Scholarship Applications are now open! You could win up to $1,500 from either the REFORMA Scholarship or the Rose Treviño Memorial Scholarship. Don't miss this incredible opportunity, apply today!

REFORMA scholarship and link to the application for Rose Treviño Memorial Scholarship

As the holiday season fills our corazones with joy and gratitude, we, the REFORMA Executive Board, want to take a moment to express our heartfelt appreciation for your dedication and contributions to our mission. Your commitment to promoting library and information services to Latinos and Spanish-speaking communities is truly inspiring. In the spirit of the season, we extend our warmest wishes for a joyous and peaceful holiday season. May this time bring you moments of reflection, connection, and celebración with loved ones. In the coming year, let us continue working together to advance our shared goals and create lasting positive impacts in the communities we serve. Your passion and efforts make a significant difference, and we are grateful to have you as part of the REFORMA familia. May your holidays be filled with laughter, love, and the warmth of shared moments. Here's to a bright and successful Año Nuevo! REFORMA Executive Board

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