This week we launched a project at Boulder Library that is best described as a reading-book-library-love campaign. It’s called “Find Your Way Back to Books” and we think you’ll be hearing (and seeing) much more about it . After months of planning and discussions about aliteracy, library promotions, and new program formats we are officially off and running. This project has a lot of heart and soul, research, partnership elements and flexibility for staff involvement and creativity. Yesterday, as a part of the kick-off week, we hosted Duncan Smith from Novelist who talked about what it takes to help a reader find that next best book. Hearing Duncan talk about meeting the hopes of readers who come through the library’s doors each day fit perfectly with the aspirational tone of this project. Here’s to reading for the love of it and passing on that love of reading (and libraries) in new and exciting ways!
What a wonderful program. In our day-to-day lives, it seems like we stuff ourselves with useless information and data. I find it so peaceful to come back to a calm place and read an enriching book. Great post!