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November 2013
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Hammond Public Library
564 State Street
Hammond, Indiana 46320
219-931-5100

 

Youth Services: Ext. 336

Teen Librarian: Ext.351

Information Services: Ext. 333

 

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  • Teen Winter Reading runs from Dec. 2-30.
    Adult Winter Reading takes place in January, and Youth Winter Reading in February.
     
  • Historical program: Nov. 19 marks the 150th anniversary of the Gettysburg Address. On Thurs., Nov. 14 at 6:30 p.m., attend a free armchair travelogue and history lesson by Marc Chase, reporter for The Times and founder of the South Shore Civil War Memorial Trail. Chase describes the importance of the Battle of Gettysburg, and the Region's soldiers who fought there.
     
  • HPL now has e-books! Use your HPL card to download books onto your tablet or other mobile device. There are no overdue fees or items to return. Free 1-hour "e-book open houses" will show you how to use this new service. Feel free to bring your mobile device to the open house.
     
  • Holiday hours:
    Wed., Nov. 27: HPL closes at 5 p.m.
    Thurs., Nov. 28 & Fri., Nov. 29: HPL is closed.
    Sat., Nov. 30: HPL opens at 9 a.m.
  • Hammond Public Library's Homeschool Day on Fri., Nov. 15 at 10 a.m. features "Holidays Around the World." Join us to learn about different holidays. 
     
  • HPL is scheduled to address the PTA on Nov. 19, and School City principals at their Nov. 21 meeting. Let us know how we can work together to help Hammond students!
  • We love to have classes visit the library!  To allow us enough time to prepare for your visit, and to avoid scheduling conflicts, please call at least two weeks in advance of your anticipated visit. Groups of 25 or more require one month's notice.  
    For preschool through grade 8: call Youth Services at (219) 931-5100, Ext. 336
    For high school age: call Information Services' teen librarian at (219) 931-5100, Ext. 351.
     
  • HPL is a collection site for Greater Hammond Community Services' Thanksgiving Food Drive through Nov. 22.  Bring donations to the library's Circulation Desk during library hours.
     
  • Hammond Reads' annual Essay Contest starts Nov. 25 and runs through Jan. 24. We've added more categories, which means more chances for students to win! Visit the Hammond Reads Facebook page to see a .jpg of the flyer, or email us for a PDF.
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GRANTS AND OPPORTUNITIES   

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2014 Toolbox for Education Grant Program
Deadline: Feb. 14, 2014, or after 1,500 applications have been received (whichever is earlier)

http://www.toolboxforeducation.com/
 

Lowe's Charitable and Education Foundation has announced the opening of its Spring 2014 Toolbox for Education grant cycle. The program supports projects that encourage parental involvement in local schools and build stronger community spirit. Grants of up to $5,000 will be awarded in support of projects that have a permanent impact on a school community. Grant funds cannot be used to pay for memorials, stipends, salaries, artists in residence, field trips, or scholarships. Only 10% of any award can be allocated for outside expenses such as labor, installation, consultation, and delivery. Lowe's will only consider grants for projects that can be completed within a year of receipt of the grant. A Toolbox grant can be used as part of a large-scale project like a playground as long as the grant is used to complete a phase of the project that can be completed within 12 months of the award. To be eligible, applicants must be a public K-12 school or nonprofit parent group associated with such a school. Parent groups that are applying (PTO, PTA, etc.) must have an independent EIN and official 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Preschools are not eligible. See the website for details. 

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2015 InvenTeam Initiative to Cultivate High School Student Creativity
 Deadline: Feb. 28, 2014
http://web.mit.edu/inventeams/apply.html  

 

 

Created by the Lemelson-MIT Program, the InvenTeam initiative provides opportunities for high school students to cultivate their creativity, curiosity, and problem-solving abilities and apply lessons from science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) subjects to invent technological solutions to real-world problems.  InvenTeams comprised of high school students, teachers, and mentors receive grants of up to $10,000 to invent technological solutions to a problem of their choice. Projects can range from assistive devices to environmental technologies and consumer goods. Applicants are encouraged to consider the needs of the world's poorest people (those earning $2 or less a day) when brainstorming ideas.  STEM educators at high schools and nonprofit educational organizations who have not received an InvenTeam grant within the past three years are eligible to apply. Funds may be allocated for project-related research, materials, and learning experiences. Funds may not be used to purchase capital equipment or professional services. See the website for full details.   

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Grants for Youth-Led Hunger Service Projects
 Deadline: Jan. 31, 2014
http://www.ysa.org/grants/sodexoyouth  

 

 

Youth Service America and the Sodexo Foundation are calling on young people to join the fight to end childhood hunger. Sodexo Foundation Youth Grants will provide $500 for youth-led service projects that bring together young people, families, Sodexo employees, and other community members to address childhood hunger. Young people between the ages of 5 and 25 in the U.S. are eligible to apply. Projects will take place on or around Global Youth Service Day, April 11 to 13, 2014. See website for details. 

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 For teachers: Math Improvement and Professional Development Grant
 Deadline: May 2, 2014
 http://www.nctm.org/resources/content.aspx?id=22370    

 

 

The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics invites proposals from pre- K teachers seeking to improve their understanding and appreciation of mathematics by completing course work in school math content and pedagogy, working toward an advanced degree, and taking an active professional approach toward teaching mathematics. The proposal may outline a study plan for a one-, two-, or three-year program. The plan may take several forms, such as a multiyear sequence of summer(s) and evening course work, institutes, graduate programs in mathematics education, or leaves of absence.

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Nominations invited for 2014 Kind Teacher Award
 Deadline: Feb. 15, 2014
http://www.humanesociety.org/parents_educators/award/national_kind_teacher_award.html 

 

 

The Humane Society of the United States, the nation's largest animal protection organization, advocates for better laws to protect animals; conducts campaigns to reform animal-related industries; provides animal rescue and emergency response services; investigates cases of animal cruelty; and cares for animals through its sanctuaries and wildlife rehabilitation centers, emergency shelters, and clinics. Each year since 1981, the Humane Society of the United States Foundation has recognized an outstanding teacher who consistently incorporates humane education into his or her curriculum and/or motivates students to get involved in community service for animals. The foundation is seeking nominations of pre-K-12 teachers for the 2014 National Kind Teacher Award. Self-nominations are accepted. The winner will receive a framed certificate and a scholarship to Humane Society University's Certified Humane Education Specialist program. For instructions, please see the website.    

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ING Unsung Heroes 2014 Class Project Awards
Deadline: April 30, 2014 

http://ing.us/about-ing/responsibility/childrens-education/ing-unsung-heroes

 

 

 The ING Unsung Heroes awards program annually recognizes K-12 educators in the U.S. for their innovative teaching methods, creative educational projects, and ability to positively influence the children they teach. Educators are invited to submit grant applications describing class projects they have initiated or would like to pursue. Each year, 100 educators are selected to receive awards of $2,000 each to help fund their innovative class projects. At least one award will be granted in each of the 50 United States, provided one or more qualified applications are received from each state. Of the 100 finalists, three will be selected for additional financial awards. The first-place winner will receive $25,000; second place will receive $10,000; and third place will receive $5,000. All awards must be used to further the winning projects within the school or school system. All K-12 education professionals are eligible to apply. Applicants must be employed by an accredited K-12 public or private school located in the U.S. and be a full-time educator, teacher, principal, paraprofessional, or classified staff member working on a project with demonstrated effectiveness in improving student learning. Previous recipients of ING Unsung Heroes awards are not eligible to apply. Complete information is available at the ING Web site.  

 

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Captain Planet Foundation K-12 Environment-Based Projects
 Deadline: Jan. 31, 2014
http://captainplanetfoundation.org/apply-for-grants/   

 

 

The Captain Planet Foundation is accepting applications from K-12 schools for environment-based education projects to be implemented in the spring and summer of 2014. Seed grants of up to $500 will be awarded for high-quality educational programs that enable children and youth to understand and appreciate the world through learning experiences that engage them in active, hands-on projects to improve the environment in their schools and communities. Grants are intended to serve as a catalyst to getting environment-based education into schools and to help youth and communities participate in environmental stewardship activities. Grants are generally awarded to U.S.-based schools with an annual operating budget of less than $3 million. To be eligible, schools or sponsoring agencies must be recognized as tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. See the website for details.

For 2015-16, a program grant of up to $24,000 will be awarded to a person who is teaching and has taught g mathematics for at least three years, and is teaching at least 50 percent of the time in classroom(s) at the pre-K-6 level. The applicant must be a current (on or before April 25, 2014) full individual member of NCTM or must teach at a school with a current (on or before April 25, 2014) NCTM pre-K-8 school membership. The applicant also must be teaching mathematics in pre-K-6 and intend to continue teaching in the next school year. For complete instructions, see the NCTM Web site.  

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