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MathAndCoding Turns the Library into a Coding Classroom (Part 2)

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In part 1 of this series, we introduced MathAndCoding , a nonprofit that offers teen-led programming classes for children in public libraries in the Silicon Valley area. As the first librarian to host it, Karin Bricker, library manager for youth and outreach services at Mountain View Public Library, had to overcome some initial skepticism.

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New Year, New Free Webinars

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Our free webinars will help you improve your grantseeking, connect you with local tech experts, and show you what Windows Server and Adobe Acrobat Pro DC can do for your nonprofit or library. Introduction to Windows Server for Nonprofits and Public Libraries. Finding Local Tech Expertise and Support. spanhidden.

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Funding Rural America: Bridging the Resource Gap

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Cynthia Adams, CEO of TechSoup donor partner GrantStation , recently did an important online training webinar on how rural charities and libraries can get grants. If your charity or library happens to be located in rural America, it's not your imagination that it is harder to get grant funding in rural locations.

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LocalFreeWeb Combines Digital Inclusion with Public Transportation

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Q: What happens when you bring app developers together with nonprofits and libraries along with some coffee thrown in? I spoke with Joseph Tanigawa from Code for San Francisco (our local chapter of Code for America), who presented LocalFreeWeb at the previous breakfast. Collaborating with Public Libraries.

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Infographic: The Internet is Important to Everyone

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Nonprofits and libraries can use the infographic to help local government and other community leaders understand why increasing information technology access and use should be a critical community-wide goal. The Auburn Public Library is collaborating with Best Buy to offer free technical assistance to community members.

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Hackathons for Good: Techies, Thinkers, and Activists Unite

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In actuality, hackathons are events where ideas are hatched and technology needs are met — making them excellent opportunities for nonprofits, charities, and libraries! A hackathon is an event where programmers, developers, designers, and leaders come together to collaborate on an app, website, or software projects.

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Why Nonprofits Are Needed in the Sharing Economy

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Where Are Nonprofits and Libraries on Sharing? Overall, the two-day event left me wondering " Where are all the nonprofits and public libraries who've been sharing and innovating forever? Why Nonprofits and Libraries Should Be Central. Images: Twitter pics, me. Why aren't THEY here?"

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