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Idaho Commission for Libraries

Address: 325 W State St., Boise, ID 83702
Phone: (208) 334-2150 | In-State Toll Free: (800) 458-3271
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Resources for My First Books Participants

Nuts and Bolts of the Program

  • Why ICfL Invests in First Book
  • First Book Outcomes
  • Program Requirements
  • Recommendations and Tips
  • Meeting the Needs of Spanish-Speaking Families
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

Resources to Help You Keep Track

  • 2011-2012 Book List September – May
  • 2011-2012 First Book Program Calendar
  • Checklist and Timeline
  • Visit and Distribution Plan (template)
  • Monthly Data Sheet - Word document
  • Monthly Data Sheet - Excel spreadsheet

Forms and Documents

  • Partners and Totals Form (due August 31)
  • "Welcome to First Book" Parent Letter - English (example)
  • "Welcome to First Book" Parent Letter - Spanish (example)

End-of-Program Evaluation

  • First Book Parent Survey English
  • First Book Parent Survey in Spanish
  • Partner Survey
  • Link to online Partner Survey
  • Link to online Final Report Summary

Resources for Your Community Partner(s)

  • Information for Partners
  • Recommendations and Tips
  • Letter to Parents Explaining the Program – English (template)
  • Letter to Parents Explaining the Program – Spanish (template)

Other Resources

  • The Bookworm monthly parent newsletter in English and Spanish
  • Early Literacy Skills Centers
  • Press Release (template)
  • Stickers for Distribution Day
  • Tips for Family Event/Parent Workshop
  • Library Cards: Tips and Recommendations
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Programs & Services

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Address: 325 W State St., Boise, ID 83702 | Hours and Directions | Phone: (208) 334-2150 | Fax: (208) 334-4016 | In-State Toll Free: (800) 458-3271
Eastern Field Office: 1820 E. 17th St., Ste. 130, Idaho Falls, ID 83404 | Phone: (208) 525-7211 | Fax: (208) 525-7255 | In-State Toll Free: (800) 548-6212
Northern Field Office: 1420 S. Blaine, Ste. B, Moscow, ID 83843 | Phone: (208) 882-8882 | Fax: (208) 892-8154 | In-State Toll Free: (866) 212-0646

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