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Preschool Outreach PlusRapides Parish Library
Alexandria, LA
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POP Circulation Figures1997 - 2008
23,243
9,999
29,408
41,94542,061 42,762
50,950
55,740
65,786
73,225
78,104
82,998
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In The Beginning…
Noticed fewer children in the libraryStory times were not well attended
Circulation figures were downWhere were the children?
We found them in child care centers and Head Start programs
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Identify NeedStart small. You will have a window of
opportunity of about 1 ½ hours in A.M. to make delivery.
Send letters to centers, offering a free delivery of bags & story times.
Call or visit them for their replies.THEN start building your POP. Make it a
separate collection.
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POP? What Is It?
FREE!Delivery of Themed Material
Centers must have Class A Daycare Licenses from State
Centers are Responsible for MaterialsScheduled for a 3 Week Use Period
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What’s In Those Bags?Toddler & Preschool Bags
Children’s CassettesChildren’s Books
Flannel Board StoriesPuppetsVideos
Teacher Resource BooksSongs & Fingerplays
Big Books
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ResourcesStaff
Books & MaterialsTransportation
Inventory SystemStaging & Storing Area
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FundingFriends GroupsGrants
2004 Coming Up Taller Award2006 Capital One LA Education
Initiative Grant 2005-2007 First Book’s Book Relief
2007 Junior League GrantTownsend Press Free BooksFeed the Children Book GrantLibrary BudgetDonations Weeded Materials
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AdditionsSchool Age Program
Children’s Programming Concerts for children
Expanded Existing CollectionDedicated POP BuildingWorkshops for Providers
At-Risk Teens
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The Plus in POP
At risk, transitional familiesNon traditional needs
Individual needsOne Stop one time
At risk, incarcerated teensThe Library Ladies Newsletter
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Future Plans
Create a manual for others to use in developing their program
Spread the word!Document program’s progress
Continuing education to ensure more workshops
for teachers
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Benefits For Library
Great working relationship with other organizations in community
Beautiful circulation figuresPR Tool
Touches 1000’s of preschoolers with literacy
Gives underserved children an even start in life
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Have Questions?Contact:
Susan BakerPreschool Outreach Plus MGR.
318-442-2483 x [email protected]
Rapides Parish Library5416 Provine Pl
Alexandria, LA 71303
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POP VANS & BUILDING
Vehicles bought with grant funds in 2007 & 2008
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The Best Reasons To Do POP