FY 2012 Allocation—Statewide Summer Reading Mini-Grant Program
System |
Project Number |
Description |
Amount |
Albany-Schoharie-Schenectady-Saratoga BOCES School Library System |
12-1001 |
2012 Summer Reading Minigrant–Albany BOCES SLS School librarians will collaborate with their local public librarians to increase awareness of the summer reading program among teachers, parents, and students in the Grades K-8 range. School and public librarians will work together to create educational materials and activities. Public librarians will conduct school visits to promote the program. School librarians will participate in Summer Reading activities by running book discussion groups, both in person and online, chaperoning trips to the local public libraries, conducting surveys with students and parents, and assisting in other programming. J’aime L. Pfeiffer (518)464-5104 jpfeiffer @ gw.neric.org |
$12,000.00 |
Brooklyn Public Library |
12-1002 |
2012 Summer Reading Minigrant-BPL The statewide theme, “Dream Big, Read!” will be echoed in activities, reading lists, and program materials highlighting imagination and creativity. Increased participation in the program will be encouraged through a game board (ages birth to 10) and activity vouchers (ages 10 and older) that track milestones and encourage reading, as well as increased usage of resources available through the Tri-Li website (www.summerreading.org). Andrea Vaughn (718) 230-2232 a.vaughn @ brooklynpubliclibrary.org |
$12,000.00 |
Buffalo and Erie County Public Library System |
12-1003 |
2012 Summer Reading Minigrant-BECPL BECPL will offer performers and educational programs that reflect the summer reading themes of “Dream Big, Read!” (children) and “Own the Night” (Teens), as well as a “Battle of the Books” competition in August. These programs will bring in families, children, day care providers, and youth groups who may not regularly visit the library and provide the opportunity to foster new relationships with these new patrons. Carol Batt (716) 858-7191 battc @ buffalolib.org |
$12,000.00 |
Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System |
12-1004 |
2012 Summer Reading Minigrant-CCLS Member libraries will be supported in their efforts to increase participation and conduct more effective summer reading programs through the provision of advertising, reading records, bookmarks, and circulating materials that reflect the statewide themes. Valle Z. Blair (716) 484-7135 x234 vblair @ cclslib.org |
$6,000.00 |
Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System |
12-1005 |
2012 Summer Reading Minigrant-CEFLS Member libraries will be provided access to theme-related materials, books, audiobooks, and DVDs that will be circulated system wide in deposit collections throughout the summer. Additionally, a Jeopardy-style quiz competition based on the theme, “Dream Big, Read!” will be held to increase outreach to and participation by those in the “tween” age group. Julie Wever (518) 563-5190 x18 wever @ cefls.org |
$6,000.00 |
Dutchess BOCES School Library System |
12-1006 |
2012 Summer Reading Minigrant–Dutchess BOCES SLS Member libraries will be provided with educational materials, professional development opportunities, and other resources to increase participation in the summer reading program and to foster collaboration between the school and public libraries. Rebecca Gerald (845)486-4840 x4561 rebecca.gerald @ dcboces.org |
$12,000.00 |
Finger Lakes Library System |
12-1007 |
2012 Summer Reading Minigrant-FLLS Funds will directly support member library efforts to provide engaging summer reading programs, using the themes “Dream Big, Read!” for children and “Own the Night” for teens, to improve and/or sustain the reading levels of participating children and teens by allowing them to hire a performer, purchase new books for their collections, and facilitate school visits. Annette Birdsall (607) 273-4074 x227 annette @ flls.org |
$6,000.00 |
Four County Library System |
12-1008 |
2012 Summer Reading Minigrant-4CLS A central web-based calendar of events will offer access and disseminate information on summer reading programs and activities. Branch libraries will use the balance of grant funds to support programming needs, such as presenter’s fees, books, and other supplies to support this year’s “Dream Big, Read!” theme. Starr LaTronica (607) 723-8236 x350 slatronica @ 4cls.org |
$6,000.00 |
Mid-Hudson Library System |
12-1009 |
2012 Summer Reading Minigrant- Member libraries will receive mini-grants to expand programs and services they offer during the summer. Participating libraries will focus their efforts on increasing participation and fostering collaboration between school and public libraries. Merribeth Advocate (845)471-6060 x254 madvocate @ midhudson.org |
$12,000.00 |
Mid-York Library System |
12-1010 |
2012 Summer Reading Minigrant- Member libraries will be supported in their individual endeavors to promote participation in the summer reading program by enabling the purchase of special program materials and the hiring of professional entertainers. A workshop will be held on incorporating video game software into library programming for young adults and developing an effective circulating video game collection. Heather Urtz (315) 735-8331 hurtz @ midyork.org |
$6,000.00 |
Mohawk Valley Library System |
12-1011 |
2012 Summer Reading Minigrant-MVLS A workshop will be held to educate member libraries’ staff and volunteers about this year’s themes, the importance of summer reading, and to provide useful models for successful programming. Member libraries will present one or more educational programs to attract families to the library, promote the library as a location for summer fun and learning, and increase overall participation. Sue Rokos (518) 355-2010 srokos @ mvls.info |
$6,000.00 |
Monroe County Library System |
12-1012 |
2012 Summer Reading Minigrant- Grant funds will be used to provide programming which appeals to all ages and which would otherwise not be affordable, to purchase county-wide advertising, and to provide member libraries with theme-related printed materials, such as bookmarks, program brochures, and certificates. Tonia Burton (585)428-8151 tonia.burton @ libraryweb.org |
$12,000.00 |
Nassau Library System |
12-1013 |
2012 Summer Reading Minigrant-Nassau LS Two professional development workshops about the summer reading program will be held for youth services librarians from member libraries. Additionally, an event will be held at the Long Island Children’s Museum to increase awareness of and participation in the summer reading program by combining fun activities and entertainment with the dissemination of information about the program. Further advertising of the program will be achieved at local movie theatres, thus reaching children, teens, and their caregivers who may not be regular library users. Member libraries will also be supported in their efforts to provide meaningful programming through system-provided lists of outstanding children’s and young adult titles, bookmarks, and theme-related Ellison dies. Renee McGrath (516) 292-8920 x230 renee @ nassaulibrary.org |
$12,000.00 |
Nioga Library System |
12-1014 |
2012 Summer Reading Minigrant- A portion of the grant funds will be distributed directly to member libraries to enhance their summer reading programs. The remaining funds will be used to support member libraries by providing theme-related support materials, programs, and activities. Thomas Bindeman (716) 434-6167 x14 bindeman @ nioga.org |
$12,000.00 |
North Country Library System |
12-1015 |
2012 Summer Reading Minigrant- A workshop will be held to educate member libraries’ staff, volunteers, and trustees about the summer reading program. Grant funds will enable member libraries to promote their summer reading programs and support their theme-related activities through the purchase of requisite services, supplies, and materials. Emily Owen (315) 782-5540 eowens @ ncls.org |
$6,000.00 |
Onondaga County Public Library |
12-1016 |
2012 Summer Reading Minigrant-Onondaga County LS Four programming opportunities will be offered: The Museum of Science and Technology will present a program about astronomy and nocturnal animals at every library in the system; educators from the Rosamond Gifford Zoo will present a “Zoo to You” program at each suburban library; Moreland the Magician will present a magic show in all of the city libraries; and a collaborative program between three city libraries to offer field trips to the zoo for those children and families who would otherwise not be able to afford museum admission. Amanda Travis (315)435-1825 atravis @ onlib.org |
$12,000.00 |
Pioneer Library System |
12-1017 |
2012 Summer Reading Minigrant-Pioneer LS Library staff and summer program volunteers will receive training in an all-day planning workshop to develop program ideas that relate to this year’s themes and to highlight ways of collaborating with local schools, businesses, and organizations. Member libraries will improve library services by working with specific age groups to engage them in using the library, its resources and programming, and by collaborating with local schools, businesses, and organizations. Ellen Reynolds (585) 394-8260 ereynolds @ pls-net.org |
$6,000.00 |
Queens Borough Public Library |
12-1018 |
2012 Summer Reading Minigrant-QBPL Member libraries will purchase supplies and supplemental books to support a variety of activities, including arts and crafts, science experiments, photography, game days, and gardening. Youth will also participate through book clubs, summer reading blogs, and intergenerational programs designed to improve reading and writing skills and demonstrate reading’s lasting impact. Lambert Shell (718)990-8657 lshell @ queenslibrary.org |
$12,000.00 |
Ramapo Catskill Library System |
12-1019 |
2012 Summer Reading Minigrant-RCLS This year’s project will provide training for member library staff, accentuating ways they can incorporate this year’s themes into their programming; provide resources to highlight this year’s themes, encouraging cooperation with area schools and youth service organizations; provide minigrants to member libraries to expand their programmatic offerings; and provide resources to increase program awareness among families. Randall Enos (845) 343-1131 x240 renos @ rcls.org |
$12,000.00 |
Southern Adirondack Library System |
12-1020 |
2012 Summer Reading Minigrant-SALS This project encourages children and families to read all summer long. A youth services workshop will be held for library staff, featuring hands-on activities, a performer showcase, and emphasizing collaboration with school libraries. Each library will collaborate with local partners and plan educational and recreational programs for youth over the summer to make reading a fun and appealing activity. Jennifer Ferriss (518) 584-7300 x219 jferriss @ sals.edu |
$12,000.00 |
Southern Tier Library System |
12-1021 |
2012 Summer Reading Minigrant- The Best in Summer Library Programs Project will focus on a few best practices to increase program appeal and participation. Participating libraries will select one practice component in two categories: those aimed at 1) the use of promotional strategies with special emphasis on public relations, and 2) programming designed and implemented with the benefits to the patrons in mind. Components are broadly defined to give each library flexibility in tailoring their programs and activities to their communities. Lorie Brown (607) 962-3141 x209 brownl @ stls.org |
$6,000.00 |
Suffolk Cooperative Library System |
12-1022 |
2012 Summer Reading Minigrant-Suffolk Coop PS An animated video depicting the various ways in which reading can enhance a child’s summer experience will be produced and will be used as an informational/educational tool by member libraries. A second informational/educational video about the Battle of the Books program will be produced. Remaining funds will be used to purchase supplies and materials supporting member libraries’ summer reading programs and the Battle of the Books program. Barbara M. Moon (631) 286-1600 x1352 bmoon @ suffolk.lib.ny.us |
$12,000.00 |
The New York Public Library |
12-1023 |
2012 Summer Reading Minigrant-NYPL Funds will be used to print, in both English and Spanish, reading lists that contain individually selected, age-appropriate book suggestions. The reading list will include a book log, where readings can track the names and number of the books that they read over the course of the program. H. Jack Martin (212) 340-0851 jackmartin @ nypl.org |
$12,000.00 |
Upper Hudson Library System |
12-1024 |
2012 Summer Reading Minigrant-UHLS Participating libraries will be challenged to incorporate a broad array of proven strategies for a better summer reading program into their work by motivating them to: 1) expand their partnerships and marketing for the summer reading program; 2) include underserved people by reaching beyond traditional users and services; and, 3) connect more closely to their local schools to promote summer reading and build relationships for continued collaboration. Mary Fellows (518) 437-9880 x228 mary @ uhls.lib.ny.us |
$12,000.00 |
Westchester Library System |
12-1025 |
2012 Summer Reading Minigrant-WLS Member libraries will use the themes of “Dream Big, Read!” and “Own the Night” to develop and present programs, will engage in publicity/marketing activities to reach a broad range of current and potential library users and increase awareness of library programs and activities, and will be challenged to reach out in their communities in new ways to involve people of all ages, people with disabilities, and the educationally or economically disadvantaged. Robin Osborne (914)231-3237 rosborne @ wlsmail.org |
$12,000.00 |
TOTALS |
25 Projects |
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$246,000.00 |