2006 Evaluation!

The 2006 Statewide Summer Reading Program Evaluation is now online at: http://tinyurl.com/hb5rb

If you participated in "what's buzzin' at your library" or "Tune in @ your library," please take a few moments to complete the evaluation.

The DEADLINE for completing the evaluation is Friday October 13, 2006.

A report on the evaluation results will be available in early November.

Before completing the evaluation, please:

• Gather your participation statistics for children, teens and adults;
• Consider how your program was promoted and what resources you used;
• Think about how you liked the materials and incentives;
• Review your handouts and press releases for the MRLS/MBLC credit line;
• Reflect on how useful the coupons and online resources were;
• Recall any specific stories that might help give us a better picture of how the 2006 program was received at your library.

Please send copies of your library's summer reading program newspaper clippings and library publicity to your regional summer reading program consultant. We will compile this information to share with the governor's office, summer reading program coupon providers, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, in appreciation of their support of our program.

Thank you so much for your assistance! Once the evaluation is complete, METROWEST members may request 2007 materials via the 2007 Online Order Form at http://express.perseus.com/perseus/surveys/1734848031/418dda7e.htm

NEW Coupons in Metrowest Region!

Newton History Museum Coupon

Orchard House of the Alcotts Coupon

Woburn Summer Reading Program Kickoff!

325 people attended the Woburn Public Library Kickoff for what's buzzin' at your library! The event included a reading of Old Black Fly. Thanks to Cynthia Fordham for sharing these photos.
















The crowd (before *everyone* had arrived!)

The welcome
















Mayor McLaughling greets Big Bird
















Fans mob the Bird
















B.B.'s entourage: Handler Sam, Cynthia and Chris

Billboard Bingo!

MBLC has dedicated funds for promotional materials for the 2006 Statewide Summer Reading Program. Participating MA Regional Library System Members should feel free to download and use this graphic to publicize the MA Statewide Summer Reading Program. The Billboard will be appearing in 36 locations around the commonwealth.

What else can you do with the billboards? Play Billboard Bingo! Libraries can download and modify this form. Customize with your library logo, change the cities and towns to more local or regional ones, add other events or attractions, add the newpaper ads or PSA's (credit for spotting or listening!) or add library activities. You can also decide how to verify billboards have been cited - a photo or illustration? a toll or gas receipt? a souvenir from nearby? or, simply trust? For a prize, coupons from our Summer Reading Sponsors would make a nifty reward!

Kickoff Dates, to date

Sat Jun 10 10:00AM-12:00PM Truck Day
Pinefield Shopping Center Parking Lot (McAuliffe Branch, Framingham Public Library)

Sat Jun 17 all day Buggy Crafts Kick-off Event
Robbins Library, Arlington

Tue Jun 20 12-3 PM Moonwalk!
Randall Library, Stow

Thu Jun 22 6-8 PM Harry and the Potters Concert
Belmont Public Library

Thu Jun 22, 6:30-9:30 PM Roll & Roll into Summer (Teen Bands)
Morse Institute Library, Natick

Thu Jun 22 6:30 PM Diane Edgecomb, Storyteller
Medway Public Library

Sat Jun 24 11:00 - 12:00 Boston Top Secret Science: Bug Program
Medfield Public Library

Wed Jun 28 2 PM Bill Ross: Book 'Em! Vaudeville
Belmont Public Library

Wed Jun 28 3PM Greg McAdams, magic puppets & storytelling: "what's buzzin' with books?"
Coolidge Corner Branch, Brookline

Thu Jun 29 6-8 PM Ice Cream Social
Randall Library, Stow

Wed Jul 26 11:00-12:00 PM Truck Day
St. Bridget's Library, Maynard

New Ellison Dies Ordered!

Ant 12072

Bee 12226

Caterpillar 12622

Dragonfly 13150

Firefly 17940

Ladybug #1 18171

Frog, Basic Beginnings 21248

Box #29 21636

Clouds 12850

Holly 21758

Handprint, Child Basic Beginnings 21758

Insect Crafts

Bee Bouquet

Bookworm Bookmark

Busy Bee Plant Poke

Button Flowers

Don't Bug Me! Doorhanger

Fingerprint Bumblebee

Handprint Butterfly Craft

Ladybug from Egg Cartons

Paper Bag Picnic Basket

Pony Bead Dragonfly

Tissue Paper Butterflies