Summer Reading Program 2009

The 2009 Summer Reading Toolkit is posted on the MBLC website. In it you will find details about our partnership with the Boston Bruins, samples of the online ads that are running this summer, reproducible flyers, and much more.

Thank you to Celeste Bruno at the MBLC and Buyer Advertising for the beautiful graphics!

Coupons

Our annual Massachusetts Regional Library Systems (MRLS) statewide summer reading program celebrates reading, libraries, and Massachusetts pride. This year, 34 supporters are providing discount coupons and passes to encourage children, teens, and families to visit their local library and to read throughout the summer vacation months. These coupons are solely for the use of Massachusetts libraries that are participating in our MRLS summer reading program.

Links and passwords were emailed to participating libraries on May 14. If you didn't receive them, or have misplaced them, please contact Maureen Ambrosino at CMRLS.

Credit line

Please be sure to use the following credit line on all your Starship Adventure and Find What's Out There promotional materials:

Starship Adventure at your library is sponsored by your local library, the Massachusetts Regional Library Systems, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

Find What's Out There at your library is sponsored by your local library, the Massachusetts Regional Library Systems, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

You can also use the MRLS/MBLC logo in place of text if you wish. Thanks!

Summer Reading 2009 essentials

Once again, the summer reading program manuals are online. There is a manual for children and families (pdf, 202 pages) and a separate one for teens. (pdf, 70 pages)

You will find great ideas, booklists and more, on the statewide Summer Reading Program wiki.

The clip art and incentives are on the Janway website. If you misplaced the password, please contact Maureen Ambrosino at CMRLS.

ReadsinMA

If you're not currently using our online reading program, ReadsinMA.org, it's not too late! Over 35,000 patrons across the state used it last summer, and many libraries have done successful fall and winter programs with it. Adults and kids alike really enjoy it. Contact Maureen Ambrosino at CMRLS for more information.

We're hitting the road!

We have a whole list of workshops ready to bring out to your library this summer, to meet your schedule.

From Dewey to databases to drumming with Rock Band, there's something for everyone!

We have other classes, too, on a whole range of topics.

Check out our Course Listings catalog or sign up now!