Slides - State Library of Iowa

One Book, One Community
Planning Community-wide Book
Discussion Events
August 9, 2016
Coordinated by Bonnie McKewon
State Library of Iowa, Northwest District
Thanks To
Today’s Presenters
• Kelsey Patterson—Sioux City Public Library
[email protected]
“One Book, One Siouxland”
• Sue Kroesche—Orange City Public Library
[email protected]
“One Book, One Sioux County”
• Jane Millard—Jefferson Public Library
[email protected]
“One Book, One Greene County”
Beginnings …
Discovered Benefits
• Community Engagement
• Community Partnerships
• Libraries as Literacy Leaders
http://www.onebookonesiouxland.org/
http://orangecityiowa.com/event/ordinary-grace-one-book-one-sioux-county/
Greene County Reads
County-wide Book Discussions
Greene County Reads
DATE
TITLE/AUTHOR
# PARTICIPANTS
LEADER
HOSTING LIBRARIES
Aug/Sept 2007
Denison, Iowa by Dale Maharidge
Field trip to Denison
-McHenry House & Donna Reed Museum
Humanities Iowa grant; bank sponsors
81
22
Geisler
Churdan, Rippey, Scranton
August 2008
Little Heathens by Mildred Kalish
Book read on KDLS radio by Anne Gingery
Greene Co Community Foundation grant,
Greene Co Supervisors funding
58
Geisler
Grand Jct, Jefferson, Paton
34
Scharingson
Churdan, Rippey, Scranton
47
Scharingson
Grand Jct, Jefferson, Paton
August 2009
March 2010
The Rope Walk by Carrie Brown
Driftless by David Rhodes
Book read on KDLS radio
-audio recording from publisher
April 2011
Sing Them Home by Stephanie Kallos
35
Scharingson
Churdan, Rippey, Scranton
March 2012
Ape House by Sara Gruen
39
Scharingson
Grand Jct, Jefferson, Paton
March 2013
The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom
64
Scharingson
Churdan, Rippey, Scranton
March 2014
Letters from Skye by Jessica Brockmole
32
Scharingson
Grand Jct, Jefferson, Paton
April 2015
Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline
Guest speaker: Colleen Bradford Krantz
84
129
Scharingson
Churdan, Rippey, Scranton
April 2016
Sisters of Shiloh by Becky & Kathy Hepinstall
Guest speaker: Author Becky Hepinstall (on Skype)
38
Scharingson
Grand Jct, Jefferson, Paton
TOTAL
663
April 2016
Author Becky Hepinstall
Joined Our Book
Discussion On Skype
More About …
• Choosing Titles
• Experience With
Committees
• Planning &
Promotion Tips
• Funding the Projects
Choosing Titles
Jan Scharingson, book discussion
leader and retired high school
English teacher
Greene County Reads
PLANNING:
Discussion leader presents book selections to librarians 6 months prior to
discussion
Considerations:
participants’ interest in storyline
availability of multiple copies
availability of guest speaker or companion program
WAYS TO ENHANCE THE BOOK DISCUSSION EXPERIENCE:
Guest speaker: related to subject of book, 2-4 weeks prior to discussion
Participants: include school classes, read book on local radio station
Author as guest speaker: via Skype
Site visit: bus trip to location in book
Funding: county funding, grants, local business sponsors
BUDGET:
$400 from county supervisors: speaker fee, discussion leader fee
Host libraries cover the cost of postage for ILL copies and provide refreshments
Experience With Committees
Greene County Libraries – Cooperative Projects
6 libraries
with annual funding from County Supervisors
SPRING
Toddler Fest
Greene County Reads – county-wide book discussion
Teen Movie at local theater
SUMMER
Summer Reading Program – 2 professional presenters in each library
Greene County Fair Extravaganza
FALL
Jefferson Rotary Club auction – table decorations
Annual Trustee Training
WINTER
Start planning next year’s events!
2015 Guest Speaker:
Colleen Bradford Krantz
on Orphan Train history
Mary Weaver received the
2016 Greene County
Impact Award
for her many volunteer
contributions throughout
our county.
Mary was instrumental in
starting the annual book
discussions in Greene County
that have been held since
2007
Planning & Promotion Tips
PROMOTION
Send a news release to: Local newspaper
Local online news
Local radio station (be interviewed or tape an announcement)
Local cable TV station (paid ad)
Chamber of Commerce weekly email blast
Posters around town and in all county libraries
Library website
Library Facebook (every week) & other social media
Library newsletter
Email news release to other media outlets in surrounding
area / adjoining communities or counties
Local schools – invite classes
Bank/business marquee
Book stuffers or bookmarks
Book display in the library (a big stack of multiple copies gets their attention!)
Word of mouth – tell everyone you can!
2016 GREENE COUNTY READS REGISTRATION
BOOK:
Sisters of Shiloh by Becky & Kathy Hepinstall
Thurs, April 7
Thurs, April 7
Thurs, April 7
9:00 AM
2:00 PM
7:00 PM
Discussion Leader: Jan Scharingson
Grand Junction Public Library
Paton Public Library
Jefferson Public Library
Attend one discussion session of your choosing. Sessions will be approx. an hour. Light refreshments will be served.
There is no fee, as this is being funded as a cooperative project by the six public libraries of Greene County and the Greene County Board of
Supervisors.
NOTES: Other 3 libraries in Greene County will host next year’s discussion series.
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Funding the Projects
Resources
• ALA Public Programs Office
http://www.ala.org/programming/onebook
• Books In Common
http://www.booksincommon.org/
• Iowa Center for the Book
http://www.iowacenterforthebook.org/
• State Library of Iowa—Big Ideas Book Discussions
http://www.statelibraryofiowa.org/cgi-bin/cecat/
Join Us …
Big Ideas
Book Discussion
August 26, 2016
One Book, One Community Events…
Thanks For Joining Us!