Our numbers are also really low. We've had a few mom's say that they are burnt out with anything online and traditionally, our library programs are full of the amazing hands on and in your face experiences that our patrons love! Many of our families want a break or relief from an online experience during this time. From: "michlib-l" <michlib-l@mcls.org> To: "Rebecca Higgerson" <rhiggerson@brandonlibrary.org>, "Jessica Wilhoite" <jwilhoite@romuluslibrary.org> Cc: "michlib-l" <michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Thursday, July 9, 2020 12:54:25 PM Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Virtual Summer Reading numbers We have the same situation. Very few signing up. Ann On Thursday, July 9, 2020, 12:51:54 PM EDT, Jessica Wilhoite via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote: Same - most of the patrons sign up at our summer kickoff, which obviously we could not have this year. Jessica From: "Michlib-l" <michlib-l@mcls.org> To: "Michlib-l" <michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Wednesday, July 8, 2020 10:15:23 AM Subject: [Michlib-l] Virtual Summer Reading numbers 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 304 South Street Ortonville MI 48462 248-627-1474 ENGAGE • EDUCATE • ENRICH • EMPOWER No Reservation Recommendations [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__nrr.ninja_&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=Jh1S2vhqS8wsrhEp5FdP4qKHQyh9p5f6SfbPgvLE9Z8&m=842pTIICcMdbYRKSXl4DvN9WZR5ceLo-erhyfCzq23c&s=tEThMSrKmWvBLxFVp0cTAYgch8r-HvKjUKF2Rh9JtaE&e= ] [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__nrr.ninja_&d=DwQFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=Jh1S2vhqS8wsrhEp5FdP4qKHQyh9p5f6SfbPgvLE9Z8&m=842pTIICcMdbYRKSXl4DvN9WZR5ceLo-erhyfCzq23c&s=tEThMSrKmWvBLxFVp0cTAYgch8r-HvKjUKF2Rh9JtaE&e= | https://nrr.ninja/ ] _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mail3.mcls.org [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__mail3.mcls.org_mailman_listinfo_michlib-2Dl&d=DwQFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=Jh1S2vhqS8wsrhEp5FdP4qKHQyh9p5f6SfbPgvLE9Z8&m=842pTIICcMdbYRKSXl4DvN9WZR5ceLo-erhyfCzq23c&s=cKAqz6LOQWV9btWCJv2Xbs1A9CJb8lscQR_Ews53Jro&e= | https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l ] -- Jessica Wilhoite Assistant Director/Youth Services Librarian Romulus Public Library 11121 Wayne Rd. Romulus, MI 48174 (734) 942-7589 Serving Romulus and Huron Township _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list [ mailto:Michlib-l@mail3.mcls.org | Michlib-l@mail3.mcls.org ] [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__mail3.mcls.org_mailman_listinfo_michlib-2Dl&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=Jh1S2vhqS8wsrhEp5FdP4qKHQyh9p5f6SfbPgvLE9Z8&m=842pTIICcMdbYRKSXl4DvN9WZR5ceLo-erhyfCzq23c&s=cKAqz6LOQWV9btWCJv2Xbs1A9CJb8lscQR_Ews53Jro&e= ] [ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__mail3.mcls.org_mailman_listinfo_michlib-2Dl&d=DwQFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=Jh1S2vhqS8wsrhEp5FdP4qKHQyh9p5f6SfbPgvLE9Z8&m=842pTIICcMdbYRKSXl4DvN9WZR5ceLo-erhyfCzq23c&s=cKAqz6LOQWV9btWCJv2Xbs1A9CJb8lscQR_Ews53Jro&e= | https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l ] _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mail3.mcls.org https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__mail3.mcls.org_mailman_listinfo_michlib-2Dl&d=DwICAg&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=Jh1S2vhqS8wsrhEp5FdP4qKHQyh9p5f6SfbPgvLE9Z8&m=842pTIICcMdbYRKSXl4DvN9WZR5ceLo-erhyfCzq23c&s=cKAqz6LOQWV9btWCJv2Xbs1A9CJb8lscQR_Ews53Jro&e=

Hi Rebecca- We are also down about 75-80% this year. I attribute it to digital burnout, parent burnout, and because in my case, I wasn't able to get in front of the schools like I usually do to get them all hyped up. Mike G. Ionia Community Library On Thu, Jul 9, 2020 at 1:00 PM Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:

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!!

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Our numbers are also low but we have some die hard summer reading program participants out there. Our biggest success is the Summer Reading Packet we gave out during registration. You could register through the vestibule OR on-line using a google doc form. This was very successful because our local schools use the google docs. We had it so the participants could pick them up in the vestibule or we could email them and they could print them out themselves. Participants used both options. We had virtual programs but the attendance has been low for them. A lot of the families are off the computers this summer. Our Summer Reading Program Packet included a Welcome Cover, Logsheet with Star Rating, A shape color sheet for every 20 minutes read for the kids OR a book review for the teens, and a Bookopoly Board. This system is working out great and they love the bookopoly board challenge. They are trying to find the Imagine Your Story selections for their bookopoly board. They are also watching the recordings of the storytimes and programs so they can mark them off of their bookopoly board. I did notice the LIVE Storytimes were well attended at first and then attendance dwindled because they like the idea of watching the recording on their own time later. We may go to just scheduled recordings. Less bloopers that way, too. lol. It's relieving to hear that we are all encountering the same challenges. Thanks for this post. Dixie Andres Youth Services Coordinator The Schultz-Holmes Memorial Library 407 South Lane Street Blissfield, MI 49228 517-486-2858 www.blissfieldlibrary.org 517-486-3565 (fax) ---------------------------------------- From: "Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) via Michlib-l" <michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Friday, July 10, 2020 8:39 PM To: "Rebecca Higgerson" <rhiggerson@brandonlibrary.org>, "michlib-l@mcls.org" <michlib-l@mcls.org> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Virtual Summer Reading numbers 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. We're in this together! #ImagineYourStory Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 LancasterC5@michigan.gov | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan Follow us: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram You have the power to shape your future, and the future of all children, by counting everyone in your home in the 2020 Census. From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> On Behalf Of Rebecca Higgerson via Michlib-l Sent: Wednesday, July 8, 2020 10:15 AM To: michlib-l@mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] Virtual Summer Reading numbers CAUTION: This is an External email. Please send suspicious emails to abuse@michigan.gov 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 304 South Street Ortonville MI 48462 248-627-1474 ENGAGE . EDUCATE . ENRICH . EMPOWER No Reservation Recommendations https://nrr.ninja/

Good idea Don. Teresa Franklin Public Library From: "Michlib-l" <michlib-l@mcls.org> Cc: "Michlib-l" <michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Thursday, July 9, 2020 1:52:58 PM Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Virtual Summer Reading numbers Well, I must say, hearing all of this doesn't make me feel GREAT, obviously we'd like more participation, but I certainly feel better about the numbers I'm seeing. I'm currently planning on keeping registration and prizes open through August, at the least, maybe into early September, to give people more time to participate and join up. With slow, limited openings (and none at all yet for us), I think giving people more time just makes sense. We've already got all the supplies, after all, doesn't cost us anything to extend the program. Summer doesn't technically end until late in September anyway! Donald Priest Director Southgate Veterans Memorial Library 14680 Dix-Toledo Rd. Southgate MI 48195 734-258-3002 From: "michlib-l" <michlib-l@mcls.org> To: "Rebecca Higgerson" <rhiggerson@brandonlibrary.org> Cc: "michlib-l" <michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Thursday, July 9, 2020 1:39:55 PM Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Virtual Summer Reading numbers We are down about 52% in registrations compared to this time in the summer last year. But our finishers are up a little compared to this time last year. Be encouraged. Promoting reading is so important for kids and teens. 2021 will be better :) Marisela Garza | Youth Services Specialist Capital Area District Libraries – Administration 401 S. 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If your numbers are strong, to what do you contribute your success? Thanks in advance!! 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Here in Dearborn Heights we have actually had a record-breaking response for this year's Summer Reading. Realizing that our face-to-face plans were toast, we identified the most important goals for our Summer Reading—fun, radically inclusive, learning based, and free. Virtual programming needed to be included. But as our community does not typically engage very much with online content we mostly focused on how we could deliver an at home program that played to our strengths. Rather than offering age-divided programming, for this year we went with a whole-family approach. We came up with two crafts per week, one best for elementary-age kids and one for pre-schoolers. There were also “quests” that involved reading or learning skills. We then boxed up the information and supplies and delivered the first half right to our patron's doors. Staff members spent 4 days driving all around the community doing contactless delivery. We were incredibly touched by the huge response from our families. While we miss having our in-person programs, we have found that by offering kits, we were able to reach more of our patrons that were not able to make it to the library. Social media and hash tagging helped us to create a feeling of togetherness. We also attribute our success to having a good relationship with the superintendents and principals across our three school districts. They helped to promote the program. We also have a wonderfully supportive community, so our unofficial "mom network" helped spread the word. Finally, we really embraced social media more actively this year than we had before, and we have seen quite a boost from that. Jennifer Wyatt-Greene, Teen Services Librarian Jim Moir, Youth Services Librarian Dearborn Heights City Libraries On Thu, Jul 9, 2020 at 2:02 PM Teresa Natzke via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:

Good idea Don.

Teresa Franklin Public Library

------------------------------ *From: *"Michlib-l" <michlib-l@mcls.org> *Cc: *"Michlib-l" <michlib-l@mcls.org> *Sent: *Thursday, July 9, 2020 1:52:58 PM *Subject: *Re: [Michlib-l] Virtual Summer Reading numbers

Well, I must say, hearing all of this doesn't make me feel GREAT, obviously we'd like more participation, but I certainly feel better about the numbers I'm seeing. I'm currently planning on keeping registration and prizes open through August, at the least, maybe into early September, to give people more time to participate and join up. With slow, limited openings (and none at all yet for us), I think giving people more time just makes sense. We've already got all the supplies, after all, doesn't cost us anything to extend the program. Summer doesn't technically end until late in September anyway!

Donald Priest Director Southgate Veterans Memorial Library 14680 Dix-Toledo Rd. Southgate MI 48195 734-258-3002

------------------------------ *From: *"michlib-l" <michlib-l@mcls.org> *To: *"Rebecca Higgerson" <rhiggerson@brandonlibrary.org> *Cc: *"michlib-l" <michlib-l@mcls.org> *Sent: *Thursday, July 9, 2020 1:39:55 PM *Subject: *Re: [Michlib-l] Virtual Summer Reading numbers

We are down about 52% in registrations compared to this time in the summer last year. But our finishers are up a little compared to this time last year. Be encouraged. Promoting reading is so important for kids and teens. 2021 will be better :)

Marisela Garza | Youth Services Specialist

Capital Area District Libraries – Administration

401 S. Capitol Avenue, Lansing, MI 48933

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On Thu, Jul 9, 2020 at 12:28 PM Rebecca Higgerson via Michlib-l < michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:

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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

304 South Street

Ortonville MI 48462

248-627-1474

*ENGAGE • EDUCATE • ENRICH • EMPOWER*

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