Bright Futures Summer Reading Opportunities: Reaching Underserved Children

Partner with one or more agencies or organizations in your community. Together with your partner organization, plan at least two programs to be held outside the library in June, July and/or August that target underserved children.* You will receive age-appropriate paperback books and "Be Creative@Your Library" painting sheets to be given away to children attending the program. You will also receive a 2'X6' Summer Reading feather flag and pole, to help identify your outreach program.
Submit the following in your application:

Name of community partner(s)
Description of your program
Number and ages of children

To apply, fill out the on-line application and submit by March 17, 2009. You may apply for as many Bright Futures programs as you'd like using this single on-line form.

Supplies are limited! Applications will be accepted on a first-come first-served basis; once supplies are depleted applications will no longer be accepted.

*Underserved children include those living in poverty, English language learners, children reading below grade-level, children living in rural areas, or children unable to use the library, such as those in childcare or those who do not have transportation to the library.

Return to the main Summer Reading page.