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It’s In The Bag

This report examines the Preschool Outreach Plus (POP) initiative at Rapides Parish Library, aimed at increasing literacy among preschoolers. Observing declining library attendance, POP delivers themed materials to child care centers, including books, videos, and resources. Funded by grants and community support, this program has created strong relationships with local organizations and significantly increased circulation figures. Future goals include expanding services for at-risk children and creating a manual to help other libraries develop similar programs.

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It’s In The Bag

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  1. It’s In The Bag Preschool Outreach Plus Rapides Parish Library Alexandria, LA

  2. POP Circulation Figures 1997 - 2006 73,225 65,786 55,740 50,950 42,762 42,061 41,945 29,408 23,243 9,999

  3. In The Beginning… • Noticed fewer children in the library • Story times were not well attended • Circulation figures were down • Where were the children? • We found them in child care centers and Head Start programs

  4. POP? What Is It? • Delivery of Themed Material • Centers must have Class A Daycare Licenses from State • Centers are Responsible for Materials • Scheduled for a 3 Week Use Period

  5. What’s In Those Bags? • Toddler & Preschool Bags • Children’s Cassettes • Children’s Books • Flannel Board Stories • Puppets • Videos • Teacher Resource Books • Songs & Fingerplays • Big Books

  6. Resources Staff Books & Materials Transportation Inventory System Staging & Storing Area

  7. Funding • Friends Groups • Grants 2004 Coming Up Taller Award 2006 Capital One LA Education Initiative Grant 2005-2007 First Book’s Book Relief • Library Budget • Donations • Weeded Materials

  8. Additions • School Age Program • Children’s Programming Concerts for children • Expanded Existing Collection • Dedicated POP Building • Workshops for Providers

  9. Future Plans • Programs for at risk children • Purchase 2nd van for another route • Create a manual for others to use in developing their program • Spread the word! • Document program’s success

  10. Benefits For Library • Great working relationship with other organizations in community • Beautiful circulation figures • PR Tool • Touches 1000’s of preschoolers with literacy • Gives underserved children an even start in life

  11. Have Questions? Contact: Susan Baker Preschool Outreach Plus MGR. 318-445-2411 x 212 sfbaker@rpl.org Rapides Parish Library 411 Washington St. Alexandria, LA 71301

  12. The Best Reasons To Do POP

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