Penrose After School Specials

Outreach ProposalJanina S Goodwin

Emporia State UniversityApril 2010

ProblemPenrose Library (PPLD) is a large library in downtown Colorado Springs. Talented staffLarge space

Under-utilized after school

SolutionOutreach and resulting

Program:

P.A.S.S.Penrose After School

Specials

The Chicken or the Egg?Are children not swarming

Penrose Library because there are no programs for them? Are there no children’s programs at the Penrose Library because it is not swarmed by children?

Just the FactsProgram offerings at Penrose

Irregular programs may occur

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday

Thursday Friday Saturday

AM Babytime

Birth-12 months

Toddler Time

1-2 year olds

Storytime

3-7 year olds

Storytime

3-7 year olds

PM Family Fun

1/monthAll Ages

Paws to ReadEarly

readers

Comparison to the Busiest Branch in the District

Facility Size/SpaceJuvenile CirculationSummer Reading ParticipantsStaffing

Other FactorsDowntown parking is not freeSecurity risksDifferent libraries meet different needs  

Available ResourcesWonderful Children’s StaffLots of space including a program roomLots of books!

Penrose has the potential to provide programming to lots of school-age

children

Summer OutreachFarmer’s MarketsPark EventsProvide P.A.S.S. bookmarks to all kids

School OutreachFocus on 5 nearest schoolsContact librarians and principals in AugustVisit Schools August/SeptemberProvide P.A.S.S.port to all students

Outreach BudgetSupplies $135Staff Time (based on events attended)

P.A.S.S. Programs

Every Fridayfrom 4-5 pm

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