Summer Reading Resources

Your CSLP Summer Reading Manual is packed full of great summer programs material! Here are a few resources in your manual that will help you start planning for summer reading now:

Chapter 1:
Letter to local businesses, page 11
Call for volunteers, page 15
Program planning form, page 17
Planning calendars, page 18

Here is the CSLP suggested timeline for summer reading planning:

Fall 2009

2010 Summer Library Program Manuals arrive. Take a peek! As you read through the manual, jot down other ideas for stories, games, crafts, or programs that come to mind. Are there new books that complement the ideas presented here? Plan a brainstorming session with area librarians. You have lots of time!

January through March 2010

If your budget allows, this is the time to contact potential performers.

February and March 2010

Call schools to schedule visits in the spring.

April 2010

Details of summer programs should be finalized in order to prepare flyers and other promotional literature. Contact local businesses and organizations for sponsorship support.

May 2010

Visit schools; mail Summer Library Program promotional literature.

Summer 2010

Good luck with your summer programs. Have fun!

September 2010

Give yourself a pat on the back!
Send thank-you notes to Summer Library Program sponsors and thank all library staff and volunteers who helped out this summer.
Send press releases to local media regarding Summer Library Program participation.

More Planning Tools

Summer Reading Planning: Tips for Librarians. This is a great planning tool created by Enid Costley for the Library of Virginia using funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

More resources coming soon...

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