<div dir="ltr">For those who asked, here's the responses I got for 1000 Books vs. Books for Babies. Thank you all for taking the time to share with me; it's been extremely helpful. I will let you know how it goes here once we have it off the ground and running! <div><br><div><br></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif">We just started our
1000 Books Before Kindergarten program on October 3rd (<a href="http://www.tadl.org/1000books" target="_blank">www.tadl.org/1000books</a>). We had done it at my
previous library, the Westland Public Library, and I thought that Traverse
would be a great place to start one with all of the kid- and
early literacy centered organizations around here. We've had great support
by our patrons and also many local organizations including Born to Read and
many of our local teachers. Preschool teachers seem to be the best advocates
for this program (well, in addition to your storytime programs). So far, we've
had over 80 families signup at our (main) branch and over 120 in our district.
We are lucky to have a marketing manager who is awesome at putting our message
out there and connecting us to media resources. <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif">In terms of Youth
Services staff, our main job has been stuffing envelopes, promoting in our
storytimes, and recording the numbers on a spreadsheet (we use Gmail as a
library and record ours currently in Google Sheets). We put up some posters
from Demco and decorations for families to record their children's name(s) on.
I've attached our promotional posters and book logs (1000 Books is an
organization and will send you logos to help promote the program, too).<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)">We have been partnering with our local Zonta group for many
years on a Books for Babies program. The Friends of the Library buy age
appropriate board books – lately we’ve been ordering in bulk from the Book
Depot when we find a good title or two. Zonta fundraises and solicits
donations for printed plastic bags. The bags, which include the book, a
brochure with information about the importance of early literacy and a list of local
organizations that offer programs for children, sometimes a gift (teething
ring, bib, etc) from the local Great Starts Initiative, a child development
wheel provided by our ISD and whatever else good that comes our way free of
charge.</span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)"> </span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)">Members of the Friends and Zonta get together a couple times a
year at the library to pack bags. A Zonta member keeps them at her home
and deliveries about 30 at a time to our hospital whenever they call to say
stock is running low. We haven’t had much direct response from the recipients,
but it is a good community collaboration project that we HOPE is introducing
moms to the importance of early literacy.</span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)"><br></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:arial,sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Hello!</span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><br>
<br>
<span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">At the Detroit Public Library, Main Library do
1000 Books Before Kindergarten. We have 3 full time librarians and are open 44
hours a week. In October 2015 we got the OK to open the Children's section from<span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="gmail-aqj"><span style="z-index: -1;"><span tabindex="0" style="z-index: 0;">10-Noon</span></span></span><span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> on Tuesday and Wednesday JUST for our storytime
program, the resto of Main is not open until<span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="gmail-aqj"><span style="z-index: -1;"><span tabindex="0" style="z-index: 0;">Noon</span></span></span>. We do storytime every day Tues-<span class="gmail-aqj"><span style="z-index: -1;"><span tabindex="0" style="z-index: 0;">Friday</span></span></span><span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> morning from<span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="gmail-aqj"><span style="z-index: -1;"><span tabindex="0" style="z-index: 0;">10:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.</span></span></span><span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> Different age levels are the focus on
separate days Tuesday- Babies, Wednesday- Toddlers,<span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="gmail-aqj"><span style="z-index: -1;"><span tabindex="0" style="z-index: 0;">Thursday</span></span></span><span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> age 3-4<span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span class="gmail-aqj"><span style="z-index: -1;"><span tabindex="0" style="z-index: 0;">Friday</span></span></span>-Preschool. We provide age appropriate stories
then have play time with educational toys games/crafts, snack until<span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="gmail-aqj"><span style="z-index: -1;"><span tabindex="0" style="z-index: 0;">Noon</span></span></span>. We bought a lot of toys from Constructive
Playthings catalog.</span><br>
<br>
<span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">We use the Rangerland Jr 1000 Books Before
Kindergarten booklet to give the program a focus. Parents register with a
registration form we made up for each child. Each child gets a Rangerland book
for parents to record books listened to at storytime, at home, etc....O.K. if
the titles repeat. After each 100 we give them a sticker (little gold stickers
come with the books) and a free book we order from First Book or other
donations of free books or coloring/activity books.</span><br>
<br>
<span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">We started the program last October and have seen
attendance grow even with all the construction going on in Midtown! Parents and
children enjoy meeting other families from the area. They especially enjoy play
time. This has been a great way to get new customers into the Children's
Library to get library cards and check out books. We provide information
on the games play and offer information about other activities going on in the
area. There are special programs once a month such as Yoga for preschool age
children and parents, Mad Science of Detroit, live animal show, magician,
storytellers etc... On Saturdays we provide a free art program for ages 4-7
through ProjectArt so some of our Early Literacy program children attend this
also!</span><br>
<br>
<span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">This month we tried a "Page to Stage"
Program where the library bought and give tickets to the Alice and Wonderland
production at Wayne State. We purchased giveaway Alice in Wonderland, Little
Golden Books to give families who registered for the play. The families met us
at the theater for a small reception and the production!</span><br>
<br>
<span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Mainly one librarian does the storytimes. The
children get used to her and look forward to seeing her! All the librarians
fill in when she is not at work. Together we brainstorm to develop themes and
collect books and activities for each week/month. We plan to fill boxes or
totes with each theme for easy/repeat use. Hiring guest presenters gives the
librarian a break once in a while and gives customers something extra!<span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><br></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><br></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:arial,sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"segoe ui",sans-serif">I don't have much on
the ground information from our library yet, but within the last week we've
just kicked off 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten here in East Lansing. The
planning was really smooth -- mostly just figuring out how we want to structure
rewards, monitor sign-up, and start getting the word out. I'm
anticipating / hoping that it will be a minimally time intensive task for
our circ staff, who handle the sign-ups and prizes, although I know there will
be a learning curve. We got a grant from our local rotary club to purchase
supplies (mostly the rewards, but also some things like folders to hang out at
sign up, etc., but on the whole it hasn't been too spendy, at least so far --
I'll be interested to see what pace we end up going through rewards. Our
Friends of the Library also agreed to donate materials from their book sale, so
at 500 and 1000 books kids get to pick out a free book from what they have in
stock in their children's section.<span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"segoe ui",sans-serif"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"segoe ui",sans-serif"><br></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"segoe ui",sans-serif"><span> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"segoe ui",sans-serif">I do know that several
other libraries near us (Delta and DeWitt I believe) have had really good luck
with their programs, and lots of motivated participants, so I think that bodes
well! I believe several Great Start agencies around Lansing have partnered with
their local libraries to make it a team effort, and while we haven't pursued
that yet here, it might be a good option!<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"segoe ui",sans-serif"><span> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"segoe ui",sans-serif">Just let me know if you
have any questions I could potentially answer (even though I'm still figuring
it out myself here).<span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"segoe ui",sans-serif"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"segoe ui",sans-serif"><br></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)">My library started the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program in
May 2016 and had our first finisher in August. It requires very little time on
staff; we promote the program and assist with sign up and simply hand out the
prizes per every 100 books read and take a picture when they reach the 1000
goal and get the free t-shirt prize. </span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)"> </span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)">The hardest part we’ve found and parents remembering to log in
the books they’ve read on their child’s booklet and bringing it back to the
library to get the prizes. Sign up is great, following through on parents
end not so much. But we keep trying.</span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)"> </span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)">With the 1000 Books option, it is copyrighted and patent so you
need their permission to use that phrase if you choose that option. You simply
email them and they respond they have you listed on their site and then you’re
authorized to use their phrase, logos, etc. They also sent me 2 copies of
their “1000 books before kindergarten’ story book they have; parents here
have seen that on display and then ask about the program.</span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)"> </span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)">I say it’s a simple very little daily work required program;
biggest part is promoting it.</span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)"><br></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif;color:black">We just started offering
the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program on<span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span><span class="gmail-aqj"><span style="z-index: -1;"><span tabindex="0" style="z-index: 0;">September 1st</span></span></span>. We have a very passive
program. We set up a display, hung posters, and modified the generic
recommended reading list to only include titles we own (so took some out and
added some). All we ask the parents/grandparents/care-<wbr>givers to do is
register their child and then we give them the first record to track 100
titles. Then when they fill that up, they bring it back, we mark it off on our
master record, and give them the next sheet. I think we also give the kids a
few stickers to get them excited and we have certificates for whenever they
actually complete the program. But that's about it.<span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span><span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif;color:black"> </span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif;color:black">It's
generated a little bit of buzz, but not much. I think there are six kids
registered so far (approximately the same number as attend storyhour). We've
already had a patron volunteer to sponsor it if it gets really popular and we
need some more funds<span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span> And
there's been some rather confused questions from (mostly older) patrons who
think the kids have to read the 1000 books themselves before(?) Kindergarten
ends...but once we explain it's recommended to start at birth and one a night
or five a week will see the challenge completed with time to spare, you can see
the light bulb turn on and it prompts reminisces about reading with their kids
or being read to by their parents.<span></span></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif;color:black"> </span></p>
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-family:calibri,sans-serif;color:black">I
see us offering this for the long-term, just another service,
and hopefully eventually known well enough that when babies are born their
parents will stop in and register them...that's my hope anyway!<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span><br></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:arial,sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">We are just starting some
programs targeting preschool including 1000 books. I will let you know as we
progress, I would appreciate if you would share any tips anyone shares with you
and I will do the same.</span><span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:arial,sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:arial,sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">We have 1000Books at our
library. It is one of the easiest to run and have approximately 100 families
signed up. Every month more join. It is very worthwhile. </span><span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:arial,sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:arial,sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">We just started 2 weeks
ago with the program. <span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><br>
<br>
<span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Here some info about us. Our library serves
about 7,000 in a small bedroom community in between Grand Rapids &
Kalamazoo. We have a coordinated effort for our whole county
(Allegan). We received support from our Allegan County United Way for
funding for materials including tracking sheets, progress bookmark, brochures,
and bags to give away all with a farm theme.<span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span></span><br>
<br>
<span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Each library can do it how they want. This
is what we are doing-especially keeping staff in mind because once you start,
it's the never ending program.<span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span></span><br>
<br>
<span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">We purchase a storage container for behind our
circ. desk<span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span></span></span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00006ICBH/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:arial,sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">https://www.amazon.com/gp/<wbr>product/B00006ICBH/ref=oh_aui_<wbr>detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&<wbr>psc=1</span></a><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:arial,sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">. Basically it's a hanging file for ease of
access for our tracking sheets etc.<span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><br>
<br>
<span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">For sign up parents receive a tracking sheet for
the first 100 books-all they need to do is check off a "cat" each
time they read a book. It can be the same book over and over, books from
their collection, books from the library. Since this program is for
children not in kindergarten, if their child attends a preschool program and
attends a library programs, the books their count too. They also received a
tri-fold brochure explaining the program. On our end, we get out a progress
bookmark, write the child's name on the back (last name first), write the
parent's phone number, then year. We keep this behind the desk in the
storage container and as they complete a sheet of 100 books read, they add a
sticker to they progress bookmark, then receive their next sheet.<span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span></span><br>
<br>
<span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">We are giving away incentives. After the
first 100, they receive a bookbag that say I read a 1,000 books. This was
suggested to be given away at the completion of the program, but we decided it
would help parents remember they are participating and they could bring their
library books back and forth in it. After 500, we will give a coupon away
to our local grocery store for a free cookie. At 1,000 they will receive
a shirt that says I read 1,000 books before kindergarten.<span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span></span><br>
<br>
<span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">We also purchased a vinyl banner on line to put on
the wall at our circ desk to show the public the progress of our participants
and to create conversation and reminders of the program. <span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span></span><br>
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<span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Your staff at the circ desk is your front line, so
they have to be enthusiastic and sales people to your patrons as they check
out. We are putting out weekly reminders on our library Facebook page,
it's on our website, and we are fortunate to have a great relationship with our
local public schools. The schools allowed us to attend parent/teacher
conferences with a table in the hall to promote the program and they sent out
the info on Peachjar-an email program they use to send out info to the parents
in they school district. They also put a link on the school's website
under the Early childhood tab. This program potentially effects them
too. They were happy to do it!<span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span></span><br>
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<span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Sorry to go on and on, but I think it's an awesome
program. We're concerned how to keep it fresh and remind those who some
how didn't get reached by our initial launch and move into the community over
the next few years.<span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span></span><br>
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<span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">If you should have any questions please contact
me.<span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span><span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"><br></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"><br></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:helvetica,sans-serif;color:black"><a href="http://www.putnamlib.org/events/preschool" target="_blank">http://www.putnamlib.org/events/preschool</a><br>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="color:black;font-family:helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt">Click on our 1,000 Books
link.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:helvetica,sans-serif;color:black"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:helvetica,sans-serif;color:black">
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:helvetica,sans-serif;color:black">Our partner is:<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:helvetica,sans-serif;color:black"><a href="http://jr-rangerland.com/1000%20books/RangerLand%20explore%201000%20books%20young%20readers%20program.html" target="_blank">http://jr-rangerland.com/1000%20books/RangerLand%20explore%201000%20books%20young%20readers%20program.html</a><br>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:helvetica,sans-serif;color:black"><span> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:helvetica,sans-serif;color:black">Not staff intensive.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:helvetica,sans-serif;color:black">Parents respond....but
find it hard to write and keep a record.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:helvetica,sans-serif;color:black">We are flexible.
Write it once...draw a line the next 20 times you read it this week. :)<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:helvetica,sans-serif;color:black">Have 3 kids under
kindergarten? Use one book for all three...still get three prizes...<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:helvetica,sans-serif;color:black">That kind of flexible...<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:helvetica,sans-serif;color:black"><span> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:helvetica,sans-serif;color:black">I'm glad to answer more
specific questions beyond that too.<span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:helvetica,sans-serif;color:black"><br></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:arial,sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:arial,sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span><br></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)">Hi,</span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:rgb(31,73,125)">We are a level four library, serving a population of 23,000.
About 25 families are currently working their way through the program. It
is not much work at all: we have copies of the logs on hand, we bought
stickers to give out when completing a set; our local literacy group has given
us a prize bin and the books to go in it. For every 100 books read, the
child gets to pick a book from the bin. I keep track on a master list
which takes me about 15 minutes a week. Really easy and the kids love
it! I hope this helps.</span><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:arial,sans-serif"><span></span></span></p></div></div></div><div class="gmail_extra"><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Sat, Oct 22, 2016 at 9:07 AM, Alisha Daugherty <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:alimcc87@gmail.com" target="_blank">alimcc87@gmail.com</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr">Hello!<div><br></div><div>Does anyone offer either Books for Babies or 1000 Books Before Kindergarten at their library? I'd appreciate any insight or observations you may have about either! How time-intensive is it for staff? Do patrons respond to it? Any thoughts (off-list is fine) would be greatly appreciated! </div><div><br></div><div>Thanks so much, <span class="HOEnZb"><font color="#888888"><br clear="all"><div><br></div>-- <br><div class="m_3921391319914495322gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr">Alisha Daugherty<br><br><a href="mailto:alimcc@umich.edu" target="_blank"></a><br></div></div>
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</blockquote></div><br><br clear="all"><div><br></div>-- <br><div class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr">Alisha Daugherty<br><br><a href="mailto:alimcc@umich.edu" target="_blank"></a><br></div></div>
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