Construction Grant Information Session
Through its Construction Grant Program, the CT State Library (CSL) empowers libraries to develop library projects for Probable, Plausible, and Possible futures. Libraries are not just about collections; they are the fiber of communities. Libraries applying for Construction Grants through CSL are encouraged to pursue designs that are adaptable, resilient, and transformative to create user-centered experiences.
If your library is thinking of applying for a construction grant from the CT State Library, this webinar will walk you through the process. You'll learn what you need to do before applying as well as what's required after you receive the grant. Don't get tripped up -- just plan ahead and be prepared.
We'll cover funding categories, application process, grant application evaluation, timeline, grant contract, starting and managing the project, state requirements, and advice.
Presenters:
- Dawn La Valle and Suzanne Kiss
Recording and Slides:
- Please plan to attend this program as scheduled as it will not be recorded and slides will not be shared.
Mandatory attendees:
- Library Director
- Library Board Chair
- Library Building Committee Chair
- 1st Selectman, Town Manager, Mayor or other official signatory (for municipal libraries)
Accessibility
- This webinar will be captioned. If you require another access service to participate fully, please use the Accommodation Request Form at least 14 days prior to the event.
Related LibGuide: Library Buildings and Construction by Dawn La Valle
- Date:
- Monday, April 20, 2026
- Time:
- 1:00pm - 2:30pm
- Presenter:
- Dawn La Valle and Suzanne Kiss
- Categories:
- DLD Online Webinar
Event Accessibility for Guests with Disabilities
We want to provide what you need to participate!
If you require access services to participate fully, please use the Accommodation Request Form at least 7 days prior to the event.
If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact Gail Hurley at gail.hurley@ct.gov or (860) 704-2223.
You can also see our Library and Accessibility LibGuide for more information.
Registration Eligibility
To register for a DLD workshop or webinar, you must be one of the following:
- current library staff member
- undergraduate or graduate library student
- Friend or Board Member/Trustee*
- retired or unemployed library staff
Please contact Gail Hurley at gail.hurley@ct.gov or (860) 704-2223 with registration questions.
*Unless otherwise specified that a Friend or Board Member/Trustee is not eligible for a training or workshop.
Note: paid consultants are not eligible to attend DLD workshops or webinars.
Cancellation Policy
If you cannot attend a workshop you have registered for, please remember to cancel at least 3 days in advance so we can give your spot to someone else. You can cancel via the link in your confirmation email, or by contacting Gail Hurley gail.hurley@ct.gov | (860) 704-2222.
Those who miss (without cancelling) 3 events within a 6-month period will be placed on the waiting list when registering for future events. Be sure to sign in when you arrive for any workshop.
Inclement Weather Policy
For all in-person workshops offered by the CT State Library, Division of Library Development:
If the public schools in the town where the workshop is to be held close due to weather, the workshop will be canceled. If the schools have a delay, the workshop will go on as scheduled.
For the most up-to-date information, call us at 860-704-2200.
Continuing Education workshops and the professional development collection are funded in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Connecticut State Library.