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----------------------------Original message---------------------------- ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Mon, 8 Dec 1997 15:24:04 -0500 (EST) From:owner-slolist@winslo Subject: Ohio Humanities Council Grants for Libraries Ohio Humanities Council Grants for Libraries The Ohio Humanities Council has received an allocation of $200,000 from state funds to be used for Ohio's libraries. The money will be allocated through the budget of the State Library of Ohio. The funding will enable the OHC to offer a range of program options to libraries statewide. The OHC announces several new grant categories. Offered on a competitive basis, library grants of up to $5,000 are available in the following three categories: Collaborative Projects: OHC encourages collaboration between libraries and other nonprofit organizations, especially on topics related to its theme of Reflection and Renewal: Creating Community for the Next Century. In the past, OHC has found that historical societies, local colleges and universities, and civic organizations make good partners in creating a larger schedule of events than the library alone could offer. Literacy Projects: OHC will offer grants to fund programs that support parents with low-reading skills in their efforts to read with their children, or other types of intergenerational programs that develop listening, reading, and writing skills. Collaborations with adult education and other literacy organizations are also encouraged. Poets and Writers in Person: OHC seeks proposals that bring noted poets and authors to the library for readings and talks on humanities themes. For libraries with sufficient space and staff, the OHC is pleased to offer a new program of high-quality traveling humanities exhibits. Libraries can choose from a number of small, visually striking exhibits - multi-faceted explorations of other cultures and times, fascinating portraits of visionary leaders and unsung heroes and heroines, and thoughtful reflections on human-kind's past and future. Many of the exhibits will come with educational and promotional material as well as suggestions for related programming. The Ohio Humanities Council has a long standing relationship with the State Library. They offer an extended program called Let's Talk About It, a book discussion series with a variety of themes including Ohio and American history, multicultural perspectives, work and home, and the environment. For more information or to discuss your library's project ideas, please contact OHC program officer Patricia Miranda at 1-614-461-7802. ************************************************************************** This article has been posted by the Public Information Specialist of the State Library of Ohio. For more information, contact the SLOLIST Administrator at [log in to unmask] **************************************************************************