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    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- His Last Bow
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  • Joel Senter Essay Contest
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    • Who Was Arthur Conan Doyle and Sherlock Holmes
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  • Home
  • First Time Visitor
  • About the Beacon Society (Newsletters, Bylaws, Meeting Minutes)
  • How to Support the Society
  • Contact Our Officers / Committees
  • Sherlock's Spotlight Gazette
  • The Jan Stauber Grant
    • Apply for a Grant
    • Past - Current Grant Awards
  • The Beacon Award
    • Apply for an Award
    • Current / Past Award Winners
  • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- The Novels
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- The Return of Sherlock Holmes
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- His Last Bow
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes
  • Joel Senter Essay Contest
    • Essay Contest -- Introduction & Copyright
    • Essay Contest -- Age Levels
      • Essay Contest -- 4th-6th Grade Form
      • Essay Contest -- 7th-9th Grade Form
      • Essay Contest -- 10th-12th Grade Form
    • Essay Contest -- Rules & Prizes
    • Essay Contest -- Resources
    • Essay Contest -- Submit
    • More about R. Joel Senter
    • Past Senter Essay Contest Winners
    • Who Was Arthur Conan Doyle and Sherlock Holmes
  • Nancy Springer Creative Writing Contest
    • Creative Writing Contest -- Introduction & Copyright
    • More about Nancy Springer
    • Who Was Arthur Conan Doyle and Sherlock Holmes
    • Past Nancy Springer Story Contest Winners
    • Creative Writing Contest -- Resources
    • Creative Writing Contest -- Age Levels
    • Creative Writing Contest -- Rules & Prizes
    • Creative Writing Contest -- Submit
  • Junior Sherlockian Society
    • JSS Explore
    • JSS Experience
    • JSS Extend
    • JSS ‘B’ Recognized
  • Fortescue Scholarship Exams
  • The Puzzles of Sherlock Holmes
  • Educational Resources (Teachers, Librarians, Theaters)
    • Elementary School
    • Middle (Junior) School
    • High School
    • College / University
    • Library Programs
    • Children Theatre
    • The Life & Times in Victorian London
  • Resources for All Sherlockians (Societies, Calendar)
    • Learn About Sherlockian Societies
    • Locating a Sherlockian Society Map
    • Sherlockian E-Times Archives

​Library Programs

Past Jan Stauber-Sherlock Holmes Literacy Grant Projects

Elizabeth Hughes, Powell County Public Library, Stanton, KY,
To introduce patrons to the genre of Mystery in a fun way by expanding our collection to offer books about Sherlock Holmes for all age levels.  Our library is next door to our Central Office and an Elementary School.  These books will have enough copies that the teachers will be able to use them as a class set for instruction. 
Final
Report

Linda Averill, Christmas House, Everett, WA,
To place Sherlock Holmes books into the hands of the youth of Everett, and Snohomish County, who may not have access to such books, especially those who are not English-proficient.
Final
​Report

Anna Behrens, Monadnock Middle-High School, Swanzey, NH,
Sherlock Week will build awareness of and foster an appreciation for Arthur Conan Doyle and his Sherlock Holmes stories to local youth and adults.  The week will be filled with a variety of activities at both children and adults, including displays, interactive readings, presentations, and a forensic lab.
Final
​Report

Seth Block, ​Dallas Public Library, Dallas, TX,
​Using the Sherlock Holmes books, and access to the Hoopla stories we have available that are not in the books, the kids will learn techniques used in the stories by completing scientific experiments or deductive skill activities to acquire those skills.
Final
​Report

Jessica Jean-Denis, Innovation Youth Children's Library, Montreal, QC,
To introduce students at our library to the Sherlock Holmes universe in French.  We will hold a month dedicated to the theme of Sherlock Holmes, where books will be displayed, and a Sherlock Holmes night will be conducted, including a discussion group with youth about Conan Doyle and his influence on culture. 
Final
​Report

Jennifer Valentine, West Deptford Free Public Library, West Deptford, NJ,
The library will conduct a week of activities focusing on Sherlock Holmes, which will educate patrons of different ages about the detective and the author.  This will include an interactive problem-solving performance, a visit by Sherlock Holmes, an escape room, and various interactive stations around the library.
Final
Report

Linda Averill, Christmas House, Everett, WA
"Placing Sherlock Holmes into the Hands of Children"
Final
​Report

Natalie Thiele, Friends of Gilmer Public Library, Glenville, WV
The Friends of Gilmer Public Library want to introduce Gilmer County youth (and adults who wish to participate) to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes, inspire them to read, and encourage them to exercise their own observational skills. We also want to provide educational, entertaining, socially-distanced programming for our library and our community.
Final
​Report

​Andrea Eckerson, Lewis and Clark Library East Helena Branch, East Helena, MT
"Sherlock Holmes with a Murder Mystery Lock-in"
Final
​Report

Sonya Harsha, Algona Public Library, Algona, IA 
"Teen Read Week"  
Final
​Report

Amanda Flower, Hudson Library and Historical Society, Hudson, OH
​"It's Elementary, Dear Sherlock"  ​
Final
​Report

Katie Heaton, Fairmont City Library, Fairmont City, IL
"Teen Read Week highlighting Sherlock Holmes" (Teenager) ​
Final
​Report

Paula Peterson, The Children's Museum in Easton, Easton, MA
"Sherlock Holmes Mystery for Young Learners"
Final
​Report

​Sara Schepis, Newburgh Free Library, Newburgh, NY
"Happy Birthday, Sherlock Holmes!"
Final
​Report

Anne Vantran & Jennifer Finn, East Bridgewater Public Library, East Bridgewater, MA
​"Sherlock Holmes and a Locked Room Mystery!
Final
​Report

Kyla Waltermire, Collinsville Memorial Library, Collinsville, IL
"Sherlock Holmes Comes to the Collinsville Memorial Library Center" ​
Final
​Report

​Sarah Lawler, Fayetteville Free Library, Fayetteville, NY
​“Sherlock Holmes Forensic Camp” for grades 6-12 and “Sherlock Holmes Science and Book Club” (grades 3-5)
Final
​Report

Susan Wilson, Community Library of Allegheny Valley, Natrona Heights, PA
“Sleuthing with Sherlock Holmes” (ages 12-18)    ​
Final
​Report

Chris Sloan and Penny Mandziara, Bensenville Community Public Library, Bensenville, IL
“The Hound of the Baskervilles" (grades 6-8) ​
Final
​Report

Joyce Horner, Literacy Volunteers of Livingston County, Inc., Leicester, NY
​“An Evening of Mystery with Sherlock Holmes” (grades 4-6)
Final
​Report

Darlene LaBrie, New Berlin Library, New Berlin, NY
“Elementary” (grades 7-8)
Final
​REport

Phillip McAndrew, Williamson County Public Library, Franklin, TN
"Sherlock Holmes Battle of the Books" (ages 13-18). Student teams read the four Sherlock Holmes novels and challenged one another in a competition.
Final
​Report
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  • Home
  • First Time Visitor
  • About the Beacon Society (Newsletters, Bylaws, Meeting Minutes)
  • How to Support the Society
  • Contact Our Officers / Committees
  • Sherlock's Spotlight Gazette
  • The Jan Stauber Grant
    • Apply for a Grant
    • Past - Current Grant Awards
  • The Beacon Award
    • Apply for an Award
    • Current / Past Award Winners
  • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- The Novels
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- The Return of Sherlock Holmes
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- His Last Bow
    • A Comprehensive Look at the Stories of the Canon -- The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes
  • Joel Senter Essay Contest
    • Essay Contest -- Introduction & Copyright
    • Essay Contest -- Age Levels
      • Essay Contest -- 4th-6th Grade Form
      • Essay Contest -- 7th-9th Grade Form
      • Essay Contest -- 10th-12th Grade Form
    • Essay Contest -- Rules & Prizes
    • Essay Contest -- Resources
    • Essay Contest -- Submit
    • More about R. Joel Senter
    • Past Senter Essay Contest Winners
    • Who Was Arthur Conan Doyle and Sherlock Holmes
  • Nancy Springer Creative Writing Contest
    • Creative Writing Contest -- Introduction & Copyright
    • More about Nancy Springer
    • Who Was Arthur Conan Doyle and Sherlock Holmes
    • Past Nancy Springer Story Contest Winners
    • Creative Writing Contest -- Resources
    • Creative Writing Contest -- Age Levels
    • Creative Writing Contest -- Rules & Prizes
    • Creative Writing Contest -- Submit
  • Junior Sherlockian Society
    • JSS Explore
    • JSS Experience
    • JSS Extend
    • JSS ‘B’ Recognized
  • Fortescue Scholarship Exams
  • The Puzzles of Sherlock Holmes
  • Educational Resources (Teachers, Librarians, Theaters)
    • Elementary School
    • Middle (Junior) School
    • High School
    • College / University
    • Library Programs
    • Children Theatre
    • The Life & Times in Victorian London
  • Resources for All Sherlockians (Societies, Calendar)
    • Learn About Sherlockian Societies
    • Locating a Sherlockian Society Map
    • Sherlockian E-Times Archives