[Michlib-l] Virtual Summer Reading numbers

Thu Jul 9 13:24:51 EDT 2020

We're down about 60% from last year. 

Jocelyn Levin, MLIS 
Youth and Teen Services Librarian 
jlevin at lyon.lib.mi.us 

Lyon Township Public Library 
27005 Milford Rd, South Lyon, MI 48178 
248.437.8800 Ext. 615 
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From: "Michlib-l" <michlib-l at mcls.org> 
To: "Cathy Lancaster, MDE" <LancasterC5 at michigan.gov> 
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Sent: Thursday, July 9, 2020 1:12:17 PM 
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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 < [ mailto:michlib-l at mcls.org | michlib-l at mcls.org ] > wrote: 

Hi Rebecca, et. al., 

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. 

We’re in this together! 
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Cathy Lancaster 

Youth Services Coordinator 

Library of Michigan 
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Lansing, MI 48915 

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Hi everyone, 

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? 

Thanks in advance!! 

Rebecca Higgerson 

Director 

Brandon Twp Public Library 

304 South Street 

Ortonville MI 48462 

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