Summer Reading... without Books?
Hi all, Summer has been a little rocky for my little library, and during some renovations, we ran into some unexpected issues and we've been closed for nearly a month. My SRP was supposed to start Monday, but at this point, the timeline of us actually getting back into the library is a little fuzzy. We're a Class I library, but a big resource for computers, printing, faxing in our area -- not to mention we're one of the only organizations that has anything to do in our town. Our books are in boxes in storage, kind of inaccessible to me, so going out and rummaging through boxes to find items patrons may want is not possible. Usually our rule is only books from our library count towards summer reading, but I'm willing to throw that rule out the window this year. We don't usually use Beanstalk for our SRP, our patrons prefer paper logs, but I think I'd be interested in setting something up for our program because it would be something. Otherwise I've thought of having outside storytime once a week, printing off some of our materials for outdoor scavenger hunts, take home crafts, etc. If anyone has any ideas, I'd love to hear them! As it stands, I have program ideas suited only for kids, and I'm not sure how to serve teens and adults better. At this rate, I'd even put my printer on a table with wheels and sit outside for a couple hours during the week! Thank you in advance! *Justine Peterson* Library Director Seville Township Library Riverdale, MI 48877 P: 989.833.7776 seville.michlibrary.org
Hi Justine, et. Al, Have no fear!!! CSLP's Adventure Begins at Your Library(tm) manual has all sorts of programming for all ages, already planned out for you, plus printables galore! I agree that summer reading shouldn't be limited to only titles in your physical building, nor do all your programs need to be at the library itself. It's all about encouraging families to have fun and to enjoy reading, as well as engaging the community at large. Sounds like you've got some good ideas already brainstormed, too. Justine, feel free to reach out to me to set-up a time to chat further, as I'm here to help you. Thanks, Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 My Pronouns: She/Her/Hers - See www.mypronouns.org<http://www.mypronouns.org/> to learn more. LancasterC5@michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/> Join the MiYouth<http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/miyouth> Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services. [Michigan.gov/Vote logo Description automatically generated]<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/> Get personalized voter information on early voting and other topics at Michigan.gov/Vote<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/>. From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> On Behalf Of Justine Peterson via Michlib-l Sent: Friday, June 14, 2024 2:45 PM To: Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> Subject: [Michlib-l] Summer Reading... without Books? CAUTION: This is an External email. Please send suspicious emails to abuse@michigan.gov<mailto:abuse@michigan.gov> Hi all, Summer has been a little rocky for my little library, and during some renovations, we ran into some unexpected issues and we've been closed for nearly a month. My SRP was supposed to start Monday, but at this point, the timeline of us actually getting back into the library is a little fuzzy. We're a Class I library, but a big resource for computers, printing, faxing in our area -- not to mention we're one of the only organizations that has anything to do in our town. Our books are in boxes in storage, kind of inaccessible to me, so going out and rummaging through boxes to find items patrons may want is not possible. Usually our rule is only books from our library count towards summer reading, but I'm willing to throw that rule out the window this year. We don't usually use Beanstalk for our SRP, our patrons prefer paper logs, but I think I'd be interested in setting something up for our program because it would be something. Otherwise I've thought of having outside storytime once a week, printing off some of our materials for outdoor scavenger hunts, take home crafts, etc. If anyone has any ideas, I'd love to hear them! As it stands, I have program ideas suited only for kids, and I'm not sure how to serve teens and adults better. At this rate, I'd even put my printer on a table with wheels and sit outside for a couple hours during the week! Thank you in advance! Justine Peterson Library Director Seville Township Library Riverdale, MI 48877 P: 989.833.7776<tel:989.833.7776> seville.michlibrary.org<http://seville.michlibrary.org/>
I quickly want to add that the CSLP Summer Symposium<https://www.cslpreads.org/summer-symposium/> from December also features highlights of the manual, as well as an entire session on Outdoor programming & partnerships, if you have some time to view. Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 My Pronouns: She/Her/Hers - See www.mypronouns.org<http://www.mypronouns.org/> to learn more. LancasterC5@michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/> Join the MiYouth<http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/miyouth> Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services. [Michigan.gov/Vote logo Description automatically generated]<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/> Get personalized voter information on early voting and other topics at Michigan.gov/Vote<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/>. From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> On Behalf Of Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) via Michlib-l Sent: Friday, June 14, 2024 3:35 PM To: Justine Peterson <sevilletownshiplibrary@gmail.com>; Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Summer Reading... without Books? CAUTION: This is an External email. Please send suspicious emails to abuse@michigan.gov<mailto:abuse@michigan.gov> Hi Justine, et. Al, Have no fear!!! CSLP's Adventure Begins at Your Library(tm) manual has all sorts of programming for all ages, already planned out for you, plus printables galore! I agree that summer reading shouldn't be limited to only titles in your physical building, nor do all your programs need to be at the library itself. It's all about encouraging families to have fun and to enjoy reading, as well as engaging the community at large. Sounds like you've got some good ideas already brainstormed, too. Justine, feel free to reach out to me to set-up a time to chat further, as I'm here to help you. Thanks, Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 My Pronouns: She/Her/Hers - See www.mypronouns.org<http://www.mypronouns.org/> to learn more. LancasterC5@michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/> Join the MiYouth<http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/miyouth> Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services. [Michigan.gov/Vote logo Description automatically generated]<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/> Get personalized voter information on early voting and other topics at Michigan.gov/Vote<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/>. From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org>> On Behalf Of Justine Peterson via Michlib-l Sent: Friday, June 14, 2024 2:45 PM To: Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> Subject: [Michlib-l] Summer Reading... without Books? CAUTION: This is an External email. Please send suspicious emails to abuse@michigan.gov<mailto:abuse@michigan.gov> Hi all, Summer has been a little rocky for my little library, and during some renovations, we ran into some unexpected issues and we've been closed for nearly a month. My SRP was supposed to start Monday, but at this point, the timeline of us actually getting back into the library is a little fuzzy. We're a Class I library, but a big resource for computers, printing, faxing in our area -- not to mention we're one of the only organizations that has anything to do in our town. Our books are in boxes in storage, kind of inaccessible to me, so going out and rummaging through boxes to find items patrons may want is not possible. Usually our rule is only books from our library count towards summer reading, but I'm willing to throw that rule out the window this year. We don't usually use Beanstalk for our SRP, our patrons prefer paper logs, but I think I'd be interested in setting something up for our program because it would be something. Otherwise I've thought of having outside storytime once a week, printing off some of our materials for outdoor scavenger hunts, take home crafts, etc. If anyone has any ideas, I'd love to hear them! As it stands, I have program ideas suited only for kids, and I'm not sure how to serve teens and adults better. At this rate, I'd even put my printer on a table with wheels and sit outside for a couple hours during the week! Thank you in advance! Justine Peterson Library Director Seville Township Library Riverdale, MI 48877 P: 989.833.7776<tel:989.833.7776> seville.michlibrary.org<http://seville.michlibrary.org/>
Perhaps you could ask for community donations to start up a free little library to hand out books at community events. I'd say we are only looking for gently used fiction, and non-fiction within the last 3 years. This is to prevent people from thinking they can give us all their old books like that one economics 101 textbook from 2002 they just happened to keep. I agree with others about looking at the other resources listed to pull off a modified summer reading. Good luck! --- Grace Galvan, MLIS (she/her) User Experience Librarian - Shelby Township Library 52610 Van Dyke Ave. Shelby Township, MI 48316 Phone: 586-726-2341 Interim Service VP, Alpha Phi Omega Michigan Library Association: Intellectual Freedom Taskforce "I just think it's so important not to take yourself too seriously."--Kamala Harris On 2024-06-14 02:45 PM, Justine Peterson via Michlib-l wrote:
Hi all,
Summer has been a little rocky for my little library, and during some renovations, we ran into some unexpected issues and we've been closed for nearly a month. My SRP was supposed to start Monday, but at this point, the timeline of us actually getting back into the library is a little fuzzy.
We're a Class I library, but a big resource for computers, printing, faxing in our area -- not to mention we're one of the only organizations that has anything to do in our town.
Our books are in boxes in storage, kind of inaccessible to me, so going out and rummaging through boxes to find items patrons may want is not possible. Usually our rule is only books from our library count towards summer reading, but I'm willing to throw that rule out the window this year.
We don't usually use Beanstalk for our SRP, our patrons prefer paper logs, but I think I'd be interested in setting something up for our program because it would be something. Otherwise I've thought of having outside storytime once a week, printing off some of our materials for outdoor scavenger hunts, take home crafts, etc.
If anyone has any ideas, I'd love to hear them! As it stands, I have program ideas suited only for kids, and I'm not sure how to serve teens and adults better. At this rate, I'd even put my printer on a table with wheels and sit outside for a couple hours during the week!
Thank you in advance!
JUSTINE PETERSON Library Director Seville Township Library Riverdale, MI 48877 P: 989.833.7776 [1]
seville.michlibrary.org [2]
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We are a very small rural library and sometimes I set up a table outside and have pop up craft/fun days: things like rock painting, free popcorn, guest readers. Maybe one week have 1st-12th grade readers take turns reading outside on a rocking chair. In the long run it doesn't matter what kids/teens read as long as they read. Thank You, Jan St.Germain, Director Richmond Township Library PO Box 339 / 304 Snyder Street Palmer, MI 49871 906-401-0316 ________________________________ From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> on behalf of Grace Galvan via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2024 11:49 AM To: Justine Peterson <sevilletownshiplibrary@gmail.com> Cc: Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Summer Reading... without Books? Perhaps you could ask for community donations to start up a free little library to hand out books at community events. I'd say we are only looking for gently used fiction, and non-fiction within the last 3 years. This is to prevent people from thinking they can give us all their old books like that one economics 101 textbook from 2002 they just happened to keep. I agree with others about looking at the other resources listed to pull off a modified summer reading. Good luck! --- Grace Galvan, MLIS (she/her) User Experience Librarian - Shelby Township Library 52610 Van Dyke Ave. Shelby Township, MI 48316 Phone: 586-726-2341 Interim Service VP, Alpha Phi Omega Michigan Library Association: Intellectual Freedom Taskforce "I just think it's so important not to take yourself too seriously."--Kamala Harris On 2024-06-14 02:45 PM, Justine Peterson via Michlib-l wrote: Hi all, Summer has been a little rocky for my little library, and during some renovations, we ran into some unexpected issues and we've been closed for nearly a month. My SRP was supposed to start Monday, but at this point, the timeline of us actually getting back into the library is a little fuzzy. We're a Class I library, but a big resource for computers, printing, faxing in our area -- not to mention we're one of the only organizations that has anything to do in our town. Our books are in boxes in storage, kind of inaccessible to me, so going out and rummaging through boxes to find items patrons may want is not possible. Usually our rule is only books from our library count towards summer reading, but I'm willing to throw that rule out the window this year. We don't usually use Beanstalk for our SRP, our patrons prefer paper logs, but I think I'd be interested in setting something up for our program because it would be something. Otherwise I've thought of having outside storytime once a week, printing off some of our materials for outdoor scavenger hunts, take home crafts, etc. If anyone has any ideas, I'd love to hear them! As it stands, I have program ideas suited only for kids, and I'm not sure how to serve teens and adults better. At this rate, I'd even put my printer on a table with wheels and sit outside for a couple hours during the week! Thank you in advance! Justine Peterson Library Director Seville Township Library Riverdale, MI 48877 P: 989.833.7776<tel:989.833.7776> seville.michlibrary.org<http://seville.michlibrary.org/> _______________________________________________ Michlib-l mailing list Michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:Michlib-l@mcls.org> https://mail3.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/michlib-l
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