I hope the New Year finds everyone healthy and happy. With the turning of the calendar, we are prompted to explore our own renewals. The staff members at TdS, like the staffs of the organizations we serve, are hard at work seeking out new efficiencies, eliminating unnecessary expense, and applying our creativity to the challenges posed by the times. Please let us know if there are specific opportunities for us to assist you or other library community members.

Please remember that public libraries from the nine county area and their Arts, History and Cultural partners may continue applying for grants from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund (ACHF).  Applications are due by the end of each month until May 31, 2010, and will be reviewed soon after each deadline. Application documents may found at http://tdslib.org/achf/.  For more information about the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund (ACHF), visit www.ACHFMinnesota.org.