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FROM: "Erin Saylor - LIBRARYX" <[removed]@MAIL.MARICOPA.GOV>
REC'D: 2/29/00, 12:46 PM
We are in the process of planning an ongoing Adult Reading Program for our
library (where adult library patrons record the materials they read and get
prizes periodically when they have read a certain number of books), and I
was wondering if any other librarians out there have similar programs at
their libraries, and how they went about setting them up. Some specific
questions that we've had are:1. What kind of prizes are given out, and how often are they awarded?
2. What kind of tracking method is used for the persons participating in the
program (we would like something fairly easy for both participants and
librarians)?
3. Is there a guideline for reading for the adult groups as sometimes seen
in children's programming (such as having to read in different genres,
reading fiction/nonfiction books, etc.)?
4. Do you have a requirement for reading books of a certain number of pages
in length?
Any other information or experiences that you've had in creating a group
like this would be helpful. I'd be happy to summarize responses for the
group.
Thanks in advance,
Erin Saylor
Adult Services
North Central Regional Branch, Maricopa County Library
(602)506-0189
FROM: "Joan Ennis - Northfield Public Library" <[removed]@SELCO.LIB.MN.US>
REC'D: 2/29/00, 2:28 PM
We have had a reading program in our library system for a while
and it has been a great success at our library. Readers receive a
simple log (paper folded in thirds) with lines for recording what they
read. We give prizes every five books. Most of the prizes are food
prizes, such as candy, chips, special coffees, etc. Initially and when
patrons read 5 books and come in for a prize their name goes in a fishbowl,
and once a week we pull a name for an extra prize. Some years we have
had prizes such as book bags, mugs, little notebooks, etc. We do our
adult program in the winter, and it is called "Hot Reads for Cold Nights."
We have had a huge success with this program, and adults of all ages
enjoy the program and the prizes. We don't require they read any particular
genres or certain books, just whatever they want. Obviously, some books
are much shorter and easier to read than others, but we don't regulate that
because they point is to encourage adults to read and have fun in the program.
We also have special programs during the "Hot Reads" time, such as special
presentations and speakers. It's been a huge success and a lot of fun.
Hope this helps.Joan Ennis
Reference Librarian
Northfield Public Library
Northfield, MN
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