Grant Available on 'Love and Forgiveness'

The American Library Association and the Fetzer Institute, as part of its Campaign for Love & Forgiveness, present "Let’s Talk About It: Love & Forgiveness," a scholar-led reading and discussion program for libraries interested in exploring themes of love and forgiveness in everyday life through classic and contemporary literature. Public libraries are invited to apply for grants to support the program in their community.
The application deadline is July 15, 2008.

Successful applicants will receive:

• A grant of $2,500 to be used to support program costs and scholar honoraria.

• Program materials, which include introductory literature and essays on each of the themes, selections for additional reading, and template promotional materials.

• Training for the library project director at a national training workshop where they will hear from project scholars, experts, and organizers, and receive a program planning guide, materials and ideas.

For more information, go to the ALA website or download the application form.