Idaho Commission for Libraries

The Idaho Commission for Libraries is dedicated to bringing the most up-to-date technological resources to our library communities; therefore, this year's Bright Futures website opportunity focuses on Web 2.0 interactive capabilities.

By designing a Web 2.0 interactive summer reading website, your library will receive "Act Up! Theater Games and Fillers" for K-2 and "Act Up!" for grades 3-5. In addition, your library will receive 50 small paint sets and 50 face masks to use in summer reading programs.

Web Banners: If you are using the "Be Creative" or "Express Yourself" (for teens) theme, you are encouraged to use the theme-related web banner by contacting Eric Hildreth, ICFL Web Designer. You can also get the "Be Creative" and "Express Yourself" web banners here.

Requirements
Participating libraries must agree to:

1. Brand the summer reading page with the Read to Me logo and statement: "Summer reading is supported by Read to Me, a program of the Idaho Commission for Libraries."
2. List information about the summer reading program.
3. Include at least one of these interactive features:

• Provide downloadable flyers, bookmarks, program schedules, or reading logs
• Provide an option for summer readers to register online using a service like www.eventbrite.com or documents.google.com.
• Provide for a way to report on summer reading goals online
• Blog about your summer reading program using your site's blog or link to a blog you create using a service such as wordpress.com.
• Display photos of summer reading activities or have a link to an online photo sharing site, such as flickr.com.
• Set up a summer reading wiki using a services like pbwiki.com or sites.google.com.
• Other interactive feature

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.

Return to the main Summer Reading page.