[Michlib-l] Virtual Summer Reading numbers

[Mike Golczynski]

Hi Rebecca- We are also down about 75-80% this year. I attribute it to
digital burnout, parent burnout, and because in my case, I wasn't able to
get in front of the schools like I usually do to get them all hyped up.

Mike G.
Ionia Community Library

On Thu, Jul 9, 2020 at 1:00 PM Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) via Michlib-l <
michlib-l at mcls.org> wrote:

> Hi Rebecca, et. al.,
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> I am hearing a lot of similar reports in youth services, not only in
> Michigan but across the country.  Some libraries surveyed their communities
> and are tailoring programming/packets to meet those needs.  But overall,
> families are exhausted/burned out.  I would not sweat the numbers, as it is
> happening to us all.  We’ll always remember what 2020 was… Some libraries
> are cutting-back/eliminating live virtual programming and providing more
> passive, in-their-own-time engagement opportunities for families (like 1
> recorded story at a time) or offering print packets at curbside.
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> *From:* Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org> *On Behalf Of *Rebecca
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> Hi everyone,
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> We have a shockingly low number of people who have signed up for our
> Summer Reading program (we are down 85%) and I’m wondering if others are
> finding the same results.  If your numbers are strong, to what do you
> contribute your success?
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> Thanks in advance!!
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