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Library reports record participation in summer reading program, names partners and local contributions
Summary
Library Director Electra Brandman reported increased engagement in the summer reading program — 336 reading trackers taken this year (129 completed so far), 364 participations in ongoing activities and 522 attendees at program events — and credited partners including the Library Friends and Big Animal Productions.
Electra Brandman, the library director, told the trustees the summer-reading program showed higher engagement this year compared with last. "Last year we had maybe, let's say, 209 reading trackers taken and 70 were returned completed. This year we had 336 reading trackers taken... and so far 129 have been completed and returned," she said.
Brandman highlighted complementary programs that drew families and children: four separate programs (reptile experience, Jolly Pops, bugs, and a large parade with a puppet workshop) and outreach with the Arrowhead Library System (70 take-and-create kits). She said partner organizations carried part of the program costs and in-kind support: "Big Animal Productions... carried most of it — over $2,550 just to carry the program. And then also the lodging. And then they also sent volunteers to the program." Brandman said the Grand Marais Art Colony, Good Harbor Hill Players and other local partners contributed lodging, puppetry and food donations to make the event successful.
Trustees praised the turnout and discussed using program metrics as part of future public reporting and fundraising materials.
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