[kids-lib] Kids-lib Digest, Vol 132, Issue 18

[Kristy Kemper Hodge]

Joining in...outreach events like "town night out" business open houses can
be great, if your community has something like that. We have First Friday
in Silverton, and I set up a table in a downtown business with program
calendars, email sign-up list, and a kids' activity, and simply don't let
people pass me without engaging them :)

Also, attending resource fairs and any other community outreach events,
setting up shop with handouts, giveaways (bookmarks!), and a simple
activity can help get your face out there with families who may not think
about the library. As someone else mentioned, swapping fliers with another
youth-oriented agency, such as a YMCA or after-school club can be great;
you promote them and they promote you. We're very fortunate to be across
the street from our Y and community center, so we share each other's info
in each venue.

I've also tried liking/friending/sharing posts from as many of our
community agencies as possible from our Youth Services Facebook page in the
hopes of reaching new community members online, too!

Hope that helps!
Kristy

*Kristy Kemper Hodge*
Youth Services Librarian
Silver Falls Library <http://www.silverfalls.plinkit.org/>

kkhodge at ccrls.org
 503-873-7633


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> From: josie hanneman <josieh at dpls.lib.or.us>
> To: Taylor Worley <youthlib.taylor at creswell-library.org>,
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> I have grand plans to visit our outdoor flea market this summer. I'm not
> sure what will come of it, but it seems like another place where people
> congregate. I have the same challenge. Demographics show that there are
> more folks out there, but how to I reach them? Places to try (that you
> might've already tried):
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> *         Any and all daycare groups, including the unlicensed ones in
> people's homes.
>
> *         Laundromats, can you put up a flyer at least? Or a passive
> program? Kids get bored while waiting for their laundry!! Same with
> busstops or public transportation, if you have those.
> Good luck, and please share with the group if you get any groundbreaking
> ideas!
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> Josie Hanneman / 541.312.1088 / www.deschuteslibrary.org<
> http://www.deschuteslibrary.org>
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> From: Kids-lib [mailto:kids-lib-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On
> Behalf Of Karen Fischer
> Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2014 9:40 PM
> To: Taylor Worley; kids-lib at listsmart.osl.state.or.us
> Subject: Re: [kids-lib] Reaching New Demographics
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> Hi Taylor,
> You may be able to get permission to place posters in local businesses and
> at the schools.  Ask local clubs or other organizations if they will help
> you spread the word by forwarding your press releases to their mailing
> lists.
> Karen
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> Taylor Worley <youthlib.taylor at creswell-library.org<mailto:
> youthlib.taylor at creswell-library.org>> 2/13/2014 11:14 AM >>>
> Happy Thursday, Everyone!
> I'm looking for some new/unique ways to reach potential patrons and
> infrequent patrons about children's programs. I know how to "preach to the
> choir", but I am looking for ways to market to the rest of the community.
>
> Ideas? Successes? Please share!
>
> --
> Taylor Worley | Youth & Community Services Librarian, Creswell Library
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