Our library took advantage of this LoM/DNR collaboration (see below) for our Summer Reading Program kickoff event and had a great time today at the nearby Lake Hudson State Recreation Area. The DNR planned six activities which groups of kids rotated through during the hour and a half session.

It was excellent all around! The kids roasted marshmallows over the campfire to make s'mores, learned about camping, practiced fishing with the Adrian College Bass Fishing Coach, met a Conservation Officer (local hero) who showed and explained about his boat and all the equipment he carries on his body, learned about geocaching, and practiced archery.

It was such a nice, well-organized program. We only had 82 kids participate and 17 VolunTeens, but with parents and other adults included we had a total of 130 people. And, we'll be connecting with the DNR for future programs...it was a very successful win-win-win program! I hope the DNR offers this SRP opportunity again. I highly recommend it to other libraries located near state parks.

I always say: when Karren Reish sends an email, pay attention because it can really pay off!

Thanks,

Colleen

On Wed, Oct 29, 2014 at 4:07 PM, Reish, Karren (MDE) <ReishK@michigan.gov> wrote:

The Department of Natural Resources is collaborating with the Library of Michigan to bring outdoor recreation activities to your Summer Reading program. We have a brief survey for you to fill out if you are interested in having Summer Reading programs at your state or local parks. If you are interested, give us your contact information and preferred dates and you will be contacted in January to set up a program appropriate to your Summer Reading plans.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SummerReadingatYourPark

The deadline to respond is the end of November. If you have any questions, please contact me!

Karren Reish

Library Grants Coordinator

Library of Michigan

517-241-0021

517-373-5700 f

reishk@michigan.gov

www.michigan.gov/lsta

www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices

www.michigan.gov/michiganreads

www.michigan.gov/sl21

_______________________________________________
Michlib-l mailing list
Michlib-l@mcls.org
http://lists.mlcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l

Colleen Leddy, Director
Stair District Library
228 W. Main St.
Morenci, MI 49256
517/458-6510

Monday & Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 1 to 5 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.