Summer Reading Program & More!

Mark your calendars for the following workshops!

Friday January 18, 2008
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Summer Reading Program Orientation
Is 2008 going to be your first summer reading program? If so, come to this orientation which will focus on Wild Reads at your library. In this workshop, there will be plenty of discussion on how and what to plan for. Even if 2008 is your second or third summer, this orientation will offer a lot of helpful tips and strategies!
Location: NMRLS, Danvers

Thursday February 7, 2008
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM ReadsinMa Training
Wednesday February 13, 2008
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM ReadsinMa Training
Tuesday March 4, 2008
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM ReadsinMa Training
Monday March 17, 2008
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM ReadsinMa Training
Learn how to use the Evanced software to manage your summer reading program. Explore tips and strategies on how to best use the program!
ReadsinMa is an online reading software program that is available free of charge with grant funding provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. ReadsInMa is web-based and enables the library to streamline in-house processes such as registration, reader reviews, statistics and reports. ReadsInMa is ideal for for summer reading programs for all ages.
This workshop is hands on in the computer lab: participants will learn how to set up their own pages with their own specifications.
Location: NMRLS Training Lab, Danvers

Wednesday February 27, 2008
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Summer Reading Program Roundtable
Need more ideas for your 2008 Summer Reading Program? Share your ideas on Wild Reads and X-pect the Un-X-pected at your library and grab a few from this roundtable. Bring samples, handouts, etc. Let’s really get wild with this summer program!
Bring your ideas on programs, displays, and events!
Location: NMRLS, Danvers