Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Galesburg Public Library Foundation
\nLegal Name (if Different): Not Applicable
\nAlso Known As: Not Applicable
\nMailing Address: 246 W. Main Street
\nCity: Galesburg
\nState: IL
\nPostal Code: 61401
\nMain Phone: 309\/343-6118
\nMain Fax: 309-343-4877
\nOrganization Website: https:\/\/thegplf.org\/
\nEmployer ID Number: 32-0233242
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501(c)(3) <\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 3\/13\/2024
\nRequested Amount: $5,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Educational Enhancements: Storytime and STEM
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
The Galesburg Public Library addresses existing disparities by providing quality, affordable services that meet the needs of all Galesburg area residents including:
\n\u2022 Programs for children of all ages to discover and explore new worlds and build the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in school and in life.
\n\u2022 Access to digital and information technology for those residents who would not otherwise have these opportunities.
\n\u2022 Opportunities for adults to access information, work together, discuss and share ideas, and build skills to reach their full potential.<\/p>\n
2,300 of the library\u2019s 13,000 cardholders are children. The library would to enhance educational services offered to children of all ages with the addition of Storytime Kits and Robotics and Coding Activities. <\/p>\n
Storytime Kits will focus on ten topics specifically selected by librarians to help children develop the literacy skills and competencies they need to be successful in school. Caregivers and educators will be able to check out the Storytime Kits which will contain all the materials needed for a productive story-time session. Each kit will include several books; an outline with related songs, rhymes, and activities; materials for two to three hands-on activities; and information on helping children build early literacy skills. <\/p>\n
The library would also like to enhance Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) offerings for children, ages kindergarten through high school, with robotics and coding activities. Ozobot makes award-winning robots that give all children the opportunity to create with technology. The Ozobot Evo Classroom kit is an all-in-one, reusable STEM kit with robotics and coding activities and lessons. The Ozobot kit would enable the library to provide the highest quality, research-backed technology education that children can\u2019t access anywhere else \u2013 helping them develop the skills necessary for the 21st century workforce and future success in STEM careers.\n<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $6,000<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): The Galesburg Public Library is committing $1,000 to this project to cover staff costs for implementation<\/p>\n
Project Duration: One Year
\nGeographical Area Served: The city of Galesburg, Illinois and surrounding communities
\nAge Group To Be Served: Children ages 2-18<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Ms.
\nContact First Name: Heather
\nContact Last Name: Sipes
\nContact Title: Executive Director
\nContact Phone: 309\/343-6118, extension 101
\nContact Email: heather.sipes@thegplf.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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