Summer Reading Program Conference

Wednesday we  spent the day having fun, identifying ways to present this years Summer Reading Program Theme One World, Many Stories.  The day began with presentations of activities that other libraries could incorporate in their summer programs by adapting them to fit their program at low or no cost.  I was one of the presenters, showing my display board for the theme You Are Here using google Earth which is free.  The display presented local attractions for our area, Schoharie County. Teens could adapt the theme to demonstrate their interpretation of You Are Here using their local library or local area or books from around the world.   There were five other presentations for ideas, scattered throughout the day along with presenters of crafts we could make easily with each age group.  We also saw eight different local performers who have science, music and art programs they can bring to our summer programs.  Other presenters shared information about various aspects having a successful summer reading program such as prizes, getting started and do's and don'ts.   The conference was a great way to see and hear the many different ideas and activities that make a great summer reading program.  We even shared food samples from around the world.