[Michlib-l] Host a Braille Enhanced StoryWalk(R)

[Lancaster, Catherine (MDE)]

The Braille and Talking Book Library and the Michigan Department of Education- Low Incidence Outreach, in collaboration with the Library of Michigan, is offering public libraries in Michigan the opportunity to host Braille Enhanced StoryWalk* at their libraries!

This is a great opportunity for any public library that wants to do a StoryWalk* at their location or collaborate with a local park. Not only can you provide an exciting new program for your patrons, but by including the braille, your library is helping embrace accessibility and equal access to information. Our straight-forward, easy to use kit will provide step-by-step instructions for setting up your StoryWalk* and using the braille within the program. Register for a kit<https://goo.gl/forms/mhijFuvzGukyrv0w2> - limited kits are available.

Books available to choose from:

  *   Bugs! Bugs! Bugs! by Barner
  *   Curious Garden by Brown
  *   Hop, Hop, Jump! by Thompson
  *   In the Small, Small Pond by Fleming
  *   Mighty, Mighty Construction Site by Rinker


We'll provide:

  *   3 copies of the selected book to make your signs
  *   StoryWalk* Instruction Guide that includes the how's & why's of hosting a StoryWalk*
  *   Step-by-step instruction sheet
  *   Braille overlay stickers that you will attach to the signs
  *   Evaluation Sheet

You'll need to provide in-house:

  *   Sign paper & Stakes (approx. $2-5 each)
  *   Lamination of pages to signs (approx. $3/page or in-house)

To apply to host a Braille Enhanced StoryWalk* at your library, please complete the following form: https://goo.gl/forms/mhijFuvzGukyrv0w2, limited kits are available.


The StoryWalk(r) Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library.  Storywalk(r) is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.  This resource is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the Library of Michigan.

Cathy Lancaster

Youth Services Coordinator
Statewide Library Services
Library of Michigan
517-335-8129
517-373-5700 f
LancasterC5 at michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5 at michigan.gov>
www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan>



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