Community Library Programs That Work

Beth Maddigan, MLIS, is education librarian at Memorial University Libraries of Newfoundland, Canada.Susan Bloos, MLIS, is manager of the Forest Heights Community Library in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.

A collection of versatile best practices for promoting literacy development by utilizing local community connections in school and public libraries.Modern libraries are recreating themselves as idea centers for today's Internet-savvy, digitally driven clientele. This book provides a fresh approach to learning as well as guidelines for creating dynamic and relevant library programs for children, teens, and families. Organized thematically, each chapter includes relevant topical research and three to eight community-focused approaches. Programs range from small, single-library initiatives in rural communities to multi-site, cross-border initiatives. This essential reference includes collaborative and locally inspired programs, many of which can be scaled to the budget of any library, school, or community organization.

Includes programs for small, medium, and large libraries; schools; community centers; social service agencies; and literacy-focused organizations

AcknowledgementsIntroductionRationale and MethodologyAbout This BookChapter 1: Getting StartedThe People in Your NeighbourhoodPartnering and Collaborating for SuccessCommunity MappingCommunity Programming ModelProgram BudgetsEvaluation and FeedbackMoving Forward: Youth, Communities, and LiteracyChapter 2: Programs That Build CommunityCommunity Quest-Red Deer Public LibraryStoryWalk®-Annapolis Valley Regional LibraryLet Us Surprise You Community Contest-Innisfil Public LibraryNewcomers Bus Tours-Brampton LibraryGeocaching: Treasure Hunting in Your Neighbourhood-Anythink LibrariesChapter 3: Programs to Explore Your RootsF.E.A.S.T. (Families Eating and Storytelling Together)-Tales & Trails StorytellingDoorways-St. Thomas Public LibraryDay in the Life of a Pioneer Student-Wellington County LibraryReminisce and Record Your Family History-Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Katzie Community Literacy CommitteeChapter 4: Programs for Reaching Out to EveryoneEarly Literacy for Teen Mothers-Multnomah County LibraryStorybook Dads-Toronto Public LibraryDigital Literacy and Storytelling-Memorial University of NewfoundlandComputer Buddies-Hanover Public LibraryBikemobile-Greater Victoria Public LibraryChapter 5: Programs to Connect GloballyPostcards from Around the World-Caledon Public LibraryDiwali Festival-Surrey LibrariesEmbracing Diversity: Sharing Our Songs and Rhymes-Burnaby Public LibraryLet's Dream Together-George Baritiu County Library BrasovChapter 6: Programs That Foster Reading and WritingBattle of the Book Clubs-Kitchener Public LibraryGrade Five Challenge-High Prairie Municipal LibraryReading Link Challenge-Fraser Valley Regional LibrarySeepe Walters Short Story Contest-Innisfil Public LibrarySt. John's Libraries Annual Ghost Story Writing Contest-Newfoundland and Labrador Public LibrariesWrite On! Contest-East Gwillimbury Public LibraryPoem-a-Day Contest-Cambridge LibrariesChapter 7: Programs That Encourage Personal GrowthBook Smart Water Smart-Kitchener Public LibraryReading Babysitters-Vancouver Island Regional LibraryTeen Pampering-High Prairie Municipal LibraryEngaging Huron's Youth in Art and Culture-Huron County LibraryChoose Civility-Howard County Library SystemChapter 8: Programs That Spark CreativityWe Dare You! Teen Summer Challenge-Saskatoon Public LibraryElf Workshop-Roswell P. Flower Memorial LibraryMusic Rocks Literacy-Brock Township Public LibraryBunch-a-Munsch Drama Club-Clemens Mill Library, Cambridge LibrariesTAG Creative Stream-Milton Public LibraryChapter 9: Programs That Develop Family LiteracyGrand Pair of Readers-Fundy Library Region, New Brunswick Public Library ServiceFamily Activity Card-Greater Victoria Public LibraryStorytime Anytime-Calgary Public LibraryCountdown to Kindergarten-Gail Borden Public Library DistrictWhere in the Library Is.?-A. C. Hunter Children's LibraryLet's Read: A Family Literacy Initiative of Waterloo Region-Waterloo Public LibraryFurther Reading and Resources ConsultedIndex