It’s a busy time of year, with plenty of fall events and opportunities to consider, including four open CLiF grants! We’re actively seeking partners to…
CLiF Notes
Twelve rural public libraries in Vermont and New Hampshire were selected to receive the 2026-2027 Rural Library Grant, valued at approximately $8,000.
Central to CLiF's programming is our investment in specialized writing workshops led by professional presenters, all of whom are skilled at drawing out…
Since the very beginning of CLiF’s work, we have emphasized investment in library books as enduring resources with the power to impact both organizations…
Five public elementary schools in New Hampshire and nine in Vermont were selected to receive CLiF's $25,000 Year of the Book Grant, which is awarded annually…
CLiF is pleased to announce the launch of our new Early Childhood Literacy Grant, created to expand equitable access to early literacy opportunities for…
Learn, connect, and share ideas at the 2025 CLiF Rural Library Conference. This free virtual event features expert speakers and practical strategies for…
See how CLiF’s Year of the Book grant brought hundreds of new books and storytelling to Boscawen Elementary School, inspiring young readers in rural New…
Join CLiF on a literacy road trip along the Connecticut River, delivering books, author visits, and engaging reading programs to rural communities.
Despite the current weather situation here in Vermont, this weekend marks the unofficial start of summer. Ah, summer. That magical time when your child’s…
Drum roll, please: At long last, we’re thrilled to reveal the results of the 2025 Two-Sentence Story Contest! This year’s contest challenged young writers…
Each spring, the CLiF team gathers to select recipients for our $25,000 Year of the Book grant during the following academic year. The decision is never…
CLiF is excited to announce that eight projects across Vermont and New Hampshire have been selected to receive a Literacy Enrichment Grant for Spring 2025.…
Despite being one of our smaller grant programs, CLiF’s Spark grant plays an important role in helping our organization maintain and revive connections…
Discover CLiF’s 2025 Two-Sentence Story Contest and invite young writers to share an original love story in just two sentences.
Go behind the scenes of a CLiF book giveaway and see how thousands of free books reach children across Vermont and New Hampshire.
Explore how CLiF supports experiential learning with literacy-rich projects, from puppetry and zines to storytelling, art, and community engagement.
Explore CLiF’s visit to the Haskell Free Library, where storytelling, book giveaways, and summer reading crossed borders in a truly unique setting.
Discover the winners of CLiF’s Two-Sentence Story Contest and celebrate the creativity of young writers from Vermont and New Hampshire.
Explore the CLiF 2024 Writing Contest and inspire students to write, imagine, and express themselves. Find entry details and participate now.
Explore how dance and storytelling work together to strengthen literacy, creativity, and student participation in this inspiring CLiF program.