Hi Rebecca, et. al.,

I am hearing a lot of similar reports in youth services, not only in Michigan but across the country.  Some libraries surveyed their communities and are tailoring programming/packets to meet those needs.  But overall, families are exhausted/burned out.  I would not sweat the numbers, as it is happening to us all.  We’ll always remember what 2020 was… Some libraries are cutting-back/eliminating live virtual programming and providing more passive, in-their-own-time engagement opportunities for families (like 1 recorded story at a time) or offering print packets at curbside. 

 

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Hi everyone,

We have a shockingly low number of people who have signed up for our Summer Reading program (we are down 85%) and I’m wondering if others are finding the same results.  If your numbers are strong, to what do you contribute your success?

 

Thanks in advance!!

 

Rebecca Higgerson

Director

Brandon Twp Public Library

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Ortonville MI 48462

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