We recently received a grant from the local Community Foundation to prepare Senior Citizen Outreach Backpacks. We ordered sturdy, zippered tote bags which contain 3 Large Print Selections (some bags are all Inspirational or all Westerns, but most are just a variety of General Fiction and nonfiction, including Biographies), as well as a full page Magnifier Sheet, Large Print Puzzle Book, pad of paper and pen from Commission on Aging, and literature from local organizations that would benefit seniors. We deliver them to the patron and they keep it one month (or longer, no late fees). It is fairly new and we are preparing a survey to add so we can gauge the usefulness and get input for growth. Feel free to contact me if anyone has questions. Happy Monday! Michelle :) Michelle Moore Library Director Ardis Missaukee District Library 210 S. Canal #340 Lake City, MI 49651 231-839-2166 moore@missaukeelibrary.org<mailto:moore@missaukeelibrary.org> www.missaukeelibrary.org<http://www.missaukeelibrary.org/> “No man can be called friendless when he has God and the companionship of good books.” Elizabeth Barrett Browning ________________________________ From: michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org [michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org] On Behalf Of Hintz, Shari [SHINTZ2@mhc.net] Sent: Monday, July 13, 2015 11:40 AM To: michlib-l@mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] Senior backpack programs Is anyone out there doing a Senior backpack program? It’s something we are considering for our consumer health library, and I am looking for ideas of how to get started. Someone mentioned there is a library in MI that has a Senior backpack program, and I would love more information about how it works (size of backpack collection, variety of topics, funding sources and/or partnerships, etc.). Thanks in advance! Shari Hintz Information Research Assistant Munson Community Health Library MIUMVX Work Hours: MWF 8:30am to 5pm (closed 12-12:30pm for lunch) Munson Community Health Center 550 Munson Avenue, Suite 100 Traverse City, MI 49686 Voice: 231-935-9265 Fax: 231-935-9267 shintz2@mhc.net<mailto:shintz2@mhc.net> Community Health Library Disclaimer: This material is provided for informational purposes only as a service of Munson Community Health Library. Taken from standard medical sources, this information represents the opinion of the author(s). It is not intended to provide comprehensive coverage of the subject or to suggest a diagnosis or treatment. It does not suggest endorsement by Munson Healthcare. For further information on this subject, please contact your health care provider.