Summer With the Library

CT State Library Goals for Summer

• To train librarians to center equity in summer program
• To encourage libraries to focus on summer programing outcomes
  • Outcome-based results tell the stories behind your summer reading statistics
  • An outcome-based approach gives you information for a great “how we did it good” story to tell the media, elected officials, and other stakeholders.
  • Programs designed to achieve measurable outcomes are more likely to achieve results that are relevant to the community
  • Libraries that can demonstrate that their programs contribute to positive outcomes have a competitive edge when looking for funding. (source)
• To help/encourage libraries to build community connections and partnerships
  • Partner= organization that contributes resources (space, staff, transportation, etc.) to the project
• To provide free, high quality enrichment opportunities and learning for CT residents during the summer 
• To provide consultation and work with libraries to develop and test new programming and outreach models
• To support a community of practice among library staff.
• To celebrate reading, literacy, and learning