Summer Reading Program: Revamp and Restructure

About the Program

Category: Libraries (Best in Category)

Year: 2015

The San Bernardino County Library’s Summer Reading Program is a read for rewards based program designed to encourage kids to read during the summer months. Studies show that children who read at least five books over the summer will maintain their reading level for the next school year. The purpose for revamping and restructuring our Summer Reading Program was to align our core values and the services we offer to the County Visions effort to support the success of every child from cradle to career. We wanted to develop a meaningful and exciting program that enriched people’s lives, work with our community, and develop and train staff to provide the best program for people visiting our libraries. By revamping and restructuring our program we have been able to increase the number of children, teens, and adults reading during the summer months. We have increased circulation, participation, and strengthened our partnership with local schools in our communities. Lastly, we were able to engage our employees and offer an exciting program families can enjoy.