Childrens Service includes regular weekly story-time programs in addition to whatever is done for the summer library program. These programs may be conducted by regular staff members or by volunteers, but a library must have both story-time and summer library programs and submit a timely evaluation of the summer library program to qualify for the grant. 24 weeks of story-time programs per year. Community Involvement means bringing people into the library and involving them in an activity other than checking out books. It could include things like art shows, film programs, humanities discussions, or any one or more of many things libraries are doing to involve their communities.
Visibility means getting the library's image before the people.
Any activity outside of the library which tells of library programs, services or activities may qualify. Activities may include newspaper articles, radio spots, television spots, flyers distributed away from the library, programs about the library done by library staff or board members. CKLS offers a variety of workshops and continuing education opportunities for library staff members. Activities which qualify for the grant include CKLS workshops and assemblies and may include continuing education offered by other library organizations.