Storytime outreach allows libraries to provide early literacy experiences to children in the community who may not otherwise be able to visit the library. Here are some existing storytime outreach programs you may wish use as examples when planning your own program:
Preschools/Head Start/Childcare Centers:
Jefferson County Public Library Traveling Children's Library
- Contact: Mary Kuehner mkuehner@jefferson.lib.co.us
Denver Public Library Read Aloud Program
- Contact: Susan Oakes soakes@denverlibrary.org
Arapahoe Library District Begin With Books: Daycares
- Contact: Lori Romero lromero@ald.co.us
Douglas County Libraries Bookstart Program
- Contact: Priscilla Queen pqueen@dclibraries.org
Southern Peaks Library District's Storybox Special
- Contact: Babette Reeves children@alamosalibrary.org
Aurora Public Library Soar With Books
Cleveland Public Library (OH) On the Road to Reading
Umatilla County Special Library District (OR) Take Off!
Multomah County Library (OR) Raising a Reader
Bookmobiles:
Arapahoe Library District Begin With Books
- Contact: Lori Romero lromero@ald.co.us
Hennepin County Library (MN) Readmobile San Mateo County Library (CA) Community Reading Van
Jails:
Arapahoe Library District Begin With Books: Arapahoe County Detention Center
Douglas County Libraries Outreach to Jails (including "Read a Book Program")
Other Storytimes:
Mesa County Libraries Literacy Center Storytime at the Mall
Fort Collins Public Library ¡Listos para leer, listos para viajar!
Pueblo City-County Library "Books in the Park" bilingual storytime
Other Programs:
Food for Thought: A Colorado Storytime