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Dear Library Directors,<br><br>The 2009-2010 Ready to Read Grant applications were mailed over the past two week. All are finally in the mail to you, and to your children's librarian (if you have one). If you do not receive your application by Friday, please contact me so I can send another copy.<br><br>The Ready to Read mailing includes:<br>-Ready to Read Grant Application<br>-List of proposed grants<br>-Ready to Read answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ)<br>-And, if you don't have a children's librarian, posters and bookmarks on the 5 Steps to Finding Quality Child Care<br><br>The Grant application and FAQ are available online at: http://oregon.gov/OSL/LD/youthsvcs/aboutready.shtml <br><br>As always, applications are <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;">due August 31</span>.<br><br>Please let me know if you have any questions.<br><br>Thank you,<br>Katie Anderson<br><br><div style="text-align: center;"> Katie Anderson, Library Development Services<br>* Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator *<br> Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301<br> katie.anderson@state.or.us, 503-378-2528</div></body></html>