The Institute of Museum and Libraries has a post on which kindergarteners visit libraries and museums and the impact it has on them. It may be interesting to those working on outreach plans for children’s services. See below. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk@michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> From: IMLS News [mailto:imlsnews@imls.gov] Sent: Friday, August 23, 2013 9:46 AM Subject: New IMLS Blog Post: Kindergarteners’ Visitation to Libraries and Museums To view this message in a browser, please click here<http://www.idevmail.net/message.aspx?d=73&m=1674&e=reishk@michigan.gov&r=789428>. [http://www.idevmail.net/UserFiles/imls/image/logoIMLS.gif] August 23, 2013 -- New Blog Post from UpNext: The IMLS Blog<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=1&d=73&mid=363882&m=1674> Kindergarteners’ Visitation to Libraries and Museums IMLS analyst Deanne Swan looks at a Department of Education study to learn about children who are benefiting from visits to museums and libraries, and those who are not. Read full post online at http://blog.imls.gov/?p=4060<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=2&d=73&mid=363882&m=1674>. About the Institute of Museum and Library Services The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. Our mission is to inspire libraries and museums to advance innovation, lifelong learning, and cultural and civic engagement. Our grant making, policy development, and research help libraries and museums deliver valuable services that make it possible for communities and individuals to thrive. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=3&d=73&mid=363882&m=1674> and follow us on Facebook<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=4&d=73&mid=363882&m=1674> and Twitter<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=5&d=73&mid=363882&m=1674>.