The Mid Atlantic Library Alliance, usually referred to as MALiA, is happy to announce the recipients of the MALiA Library Program Grant. The grants are awarded to libraries that are MALiA members with grants awarded to applicants that have proposed an innovative program.
Alleghany Highlands Regional Library was awarded a grant for the AHRL Joint Book Club Event. The program is designed to bring their regular book club members together with the local high school’s dual enrollment English students. The $500 grant will cover the cost of 37 copies of The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson to be given to the students participating and 6 copies to be circulated by library patrons who would like to participate.
Salem Public Library was awarded a grant for their Qigong: Mindful Movement Classes. Qigong is a mind-body-spirit practice that involves slow, precise movements, controlled breathing, and mental focus. The program will consist of free weekly classes in January and February. The class will address the community’s need for low/no-cost options for exercise and physical wellness. The $500 awarded will cover the cost of a certified instructor.
The Friends of the Bristol Library was awarded a grant to host an American Sign Language course. The course will consist of eight classes offered in coordination with Bridges EAST for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing using The American Sign Language Phrase Book 3rd edition by Barbara Bernstein Fant. The $500 awarded will be used to pay for the cost of the instructor.
--Teresa Matney, Library Program Grant Committee Chair
The MALiA Scholarship Committee is proud to announce the recipients of the Summer 2024 Graduate Scholarship Award, an initiative aimed at supporting promising individuals in their pursuit of excellence in the field of library science. This year, we celebrate the achievements of two outstanding scholars whose dedication, passion, and innovative approaches are shaping the future of library services.
These scholars embody the values and mission of MALiA, and their contributions serve as inspiration to colleagues and aspiring library professionals alike. As recipients of the Graduate Scholarship Award, they represent the bright future of our profession, and we are honored to support their continued growth and success.
Join us in congratulating Jessica Childers and Samantha Schimpf. Together, we celebrate their dedication to excellence and their enduring impact on the field of library science.
--Artemis Vex, Scholarship Committee Chairperson
Mid Atlantic Library Alliance is a 501(c)6 non-profit organization organized in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
