[Michlib-l] Metro-Detroit Book & Author Society Spring 2014 Grants

[Laurel Brandt]

This announcement is being sent to several lists. Please excuse any
duplication.

The Metro-Detroit Book & Author Society is pleased to announce that the
following two (2) grants are available: the Mary J. Ritter Literacy Award,
and the James C. Dance Award for the Performing Arts. Information about
these grants is below. The grants will be presented at the Spring 2014 Book
& Author Luncheon on Monday, May 19, 2014, at Burton Manor in Livonia. The
winners will receive two (2) free tickets to the Spring 2014 luncheon and
must be present to receive the grant.

Grant winners are required to submit a 22'' x 28" project report poster
showing how the grant was used to be displayed at the Fall 2014 luncheon.

Application forms with instructions and reporting requirements are
attached. Applications are due on Wednesday, April 30, 2014. Completed
applications should be sent by either email or U.S. mail to the address
listed on the application forms.

1. Mary J. Ritter Literacy Award: $1000. This grant is awarded to assist in
supporting a library or organization that promotes literacy. Libraries and
literacy organizations in the metropolitan-Detroit area are eligible to
apply. The award honors the late Mary J. Ritter, a past president of the
Metro-Detroit Book & Author Society Board and an unwavering supporter of
the society for forty years. Mrs. Ritter was a founder of the Metro-Detroit
Book & Author Society and an organizer of the first Book & Author Luncheon
in 1972.

2. James C. Dance Award for the Performing Arts: $1000. This grant is given
to improve a library's performing arts collection, or to establish and/or
expand a program that advances or celebrates any of the performing arts.
Public and academic libraries in the metropolitan-Detroit area are eligible
to apply. The award honors the late James C. Dance, a founder of the
Metro-Detroit Book & Author Society and its Master of Ceremonies for 19
luncheons. Mr. Dance retired from the Detroit Public Library as Public
Relations Coordinator.

For more information, please see the application forms or the society's
website: www.bookandauthor.info

Laurel
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Laurel Brandt
TLN Representative to the Metro-Detroit Book & Author Society Board

Adult Services Reference Librarian
Milford Public Library
330 Family Drive
Milford, MI 48381
248-684-0845 x304
www.milfordlibrary.info
lbrandt at milfordlibrary dot info
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