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G2S Project Code: 2017-MO-78994
State: Missouri
Fiscal Year: 2017
Grantee
SAINT JOSEPH PUBLIC LIBRARY

Project Director
Director Name: Jessica Gould
Director Phone: 816-236-2136
Director Email: jgould@sjpl.lib.mo.us
General Information
Title: SLP: St. Joseph Public Library - Libraries Rock!
State Project Code: 2018-LFL7-SLP17CN7-8759
Start Date: 02/01/2018
End Date: 08/15/2018
Abstract: Summer Library Program grants provide public and school libraries with additional funds to expand opportunities for children, teens and adults to improve their reading skills; summer learning experiences; and enhance opportunities to reach unserved summer populations.

The St. Joseph Public Library conducted a nine-week summer reading program for all ages emphasizing the “Libraries Rock” theme to provide educational opportunities to local families throughout the summer. The Library offered summer programs that were accessible to a diverse range of individuals. Project staff encouraged children, teens, and adults to develop positive attitudes about reading, and they provided the community with opportunities to further their education and sense of discovery.  
State Goal: Targeting Library and Information Services
Budget Information
LSTA
MATCH-State
MATCH-Other
Total
$15,432.00
$0.00
$5,445.30
$20,877.30
Intent(s)
Improve users' formal education.
Literacy
Reading Program (Summer Reading)
Activities
Activity Details
Title: Content Acquisition
Narrative: Program staff identified circulating materials to support the theme. The materials were ordered, received and processed for circulation. There were 186 print titles added to the collection which circulated 296 times during the grant period. There were 14 audio/visual titles added to the collection which circulated 23 times during the grant period.
Intent: Improve users' formal education.

Activity: Content
Mode: Acquisition
Format: Physical


Quantity
Number of hardware acquired: 0
Number of software acquired: 0
Number of licensed databases acquired: 0
Number of print materials (books & government documents) acquired: 186
Number of electronic materials acquired: 0
Number of audio/visual units (audio discs, talking books, other recordings) acquired: 14


Partner Information
Organization Type of Partner Organization(s):
Libraries: No
Historical Societies or Organizations: No
Museums: No
Archives: No
Cultural Heritage Organization Multi-type: No
Preschools: No
Schools: No
Adult Education: No
Human Service Organizations: No
Other: No


Legal Type of Partner Organization(s):
Federal Government: No
State Government: No
Local Government (excluding school districts): No
School District: No
Non-Profit: No
Private Sector: No
Tribe/Native Hawaiian Organization: No


Beneficiaries
Is the activity directed at the library workforce: No
For a targeted group or for the general population: General


Locale
Is the activity state-wide: No
Specific Locations: Yes
Name: SAINT JOSEPH PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 927 FELIX STREET
City: ST. JOSEPH
State: MO
Zip: 64501
Activity Details
Title: Instructional Programs
Narrative: Project staff planned and implemented 139 interactive instructional programs centering on the theme Libraries Rock! There were story times and play times which incorporated stories, songs and crafts for young children. Elementary-aged children were provided dance instruction, readers' theater, art, video production, word play based on music, and make and take craft learning opportunities. The Library partnered with Second Harvest on a "No Hunger Summer" initiative to bring sack lunches into the community for children in need five days a week. Food was provided by Second Harvest while librarians offered reader's advisory, general library assistance and craft and activities for the children present. Children were provided with books to reinforce lessons learned and build home libraries. Teens experienced geology, art and music based programs. Adults participated in book discussions. Family instructional programs included movie and book programs, Sherlock Holmes Day, and ukulele instruction. 

The programs were promoted through the library newsletter, email blasts, in-house flyers, word-of-mouth, social media outlets, press releases to traditional media outlets, personal invitations, text messages, news interviews, and bookmarks and brochures distributed through partners.
Intent: Improve users' formal education.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Program
Format: In-person


Quantity
Session length (minutes): 75
Number of sessions in program: 139
Average number in attendance per session: 24
Number of times program administered: 1


Partner Information
Organization Type of Partner Organization(s):
Libraries: No
Historical Societies or Organizations: No
Museums: No
Archives: No
Cultural Heritage Organization Multi-type: No
Preschools: No
Schools: No
Adult Education: No
Human Service Organizations: No
Other: No


Legal Type of Partner Organization(s):
Federal Government: No
State Government: No
Local Government (excluding school districts): No
School District: No
Non-Profit: No
Private Sector: No
Tribe/Native Hawaiian Organization: No


Beneficiaries
Is the activity directed at the library workforce: No
For a targeted group or for the general population: Targeted
Geographic community of the targeted group: Urban
For what age groups: All Ages
For what economic types: Below Poverty
For what ethnicity types: Ethnicity Not Applicable
Is the activity directed at families: Yes
Is the activity directed at intergenerational groups: No
Is the activity directed at immigrants/refugees: No
Is the activity directed at those with disabilities: No
Limited functional literacy or informational skills: No
Is the activity category not already captured: No


Locale
Is the activity state-wide: No
Specific Locations: Yes
Name: SAINT JOSEPH PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 927 FELIX STREET
City: ST. JOSEPH
State: MO
Zip: 64501
Question 1: I learned something by participating in this library activity.
Strongly Agree: 285
Agree: 148
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 52
Disagree: 1
Strongly Disagree: 3
Non-Response: 6
Question 2: I feel more confident about what I just learned.
Strongly Agree: 258
Agree: 153
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 73
Disagree: 6
Strongly Disagree: 1
Non-Response: 4
Question 3: I intend to apply what I just learned.
Strongly Agree: 267
Agree: 140
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 72
Disagree: 2
Strongly Disagree: 9
Non-Response: 5
Question 4: I am more aware of resources and services provided by the library.
Strongly Agree: 0
Agree: 0
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 0
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 0
Non-Response: 495
Question 5: I am more likely to use other library resources and services.
Strongly Agree: 393
Agree: 90
Neither Agree nor Disagree: 8
Disagree: 0
Strongly Disagree: 1
Non-Response: 3
Activity Details
Title: Instructional Presentations
Narrative: Nine presenters, one at no cost, provided 34 family-friendly programs centered on the theme Libraries Rock! Performances provided instruction on animals, music, illusion, dance, and physical stunts. 

The presentations were promoted through the library newsletter, email blasts, in-house flyers, word-of-mouth, social media outlets, press releases to traditional media outlets, personal invitations, text messages, news interviews, and bookmarks and brochures distributed through partners.
Intent: Improve users' formal education.

Activity: Instruction
Mode: Presentation/performance
Format: In-person


Quantity
Presentation/performance length (minutes): 60
Number of presentations/performances administered: 34
Average number in attendance per session: 79


Partner Information
Organization Type of Partner Organization(s):
Libraries: No
Historical Societies or Organizations: No
Museums: No
Archives: No
Cultural Heritage Organization Multi-type: No
Preschools: No
Schools: No
Adult Education: No
Human Service Organizations: No
Other: No


Legal Type of Partner Organization(s):
Federal Government: No
State Government: No
Local Government (excluding school districts): No
School District: No
Non-Profit: No
Private Sector: No
Tribe/Native Hawaiian Organization: No


Beneficiaries
Is the activity directed at the library workforce: No
For a targeted group or for the general population: Targeted
Geographic community of the targeted group: Urban
For what age groups: All Ages
For what economic types: Economic Not Applicable
For what ethnicity types: Ethnicity Not Applicable
Is the activity directed at families: Yes
Is the activity directed at intergenerational groups: No
Is the activity directed at immigrants/refugees: No
Is the activity directed at those with disabilities: No
Limited functional literacy or informational skills: No
Is the activity category not already captured: No


Locale
Is the activity state-wide: No
Specific Locations: Yes
Name: SAINT JOSEPH PUBLIC LIBRARY
Address: 927 FELIX STREET
City: ST. JOSEPH
State: MO
Zip: 64501
Project Outcomes
Project Outcomes
List any important outcomes or findings not previously reported:
There were 397 adults who participated in the reading program with 217 successful completions. There were 189 teens who participated in the reading program with 80 successful completions. There were 973 children who participated in the reading program with 543 successful completions. Participants were encouraged to read and learn throughout the summer months through access to materials and programming, and took advantage of the opportunity to do so. Research shows that children and teens who read during the summer months helped to reduce summer learning loss and were better prepared to resume school in the fall. Participants who attended programs increased their knowledge about the subject covered.
Please briefly describe the importance of these outcomes and findings for future program planning:
Texting teens through the Remind.com app was effective and as a result, the library hopes to incorporate more technology-based communications with patrons in the future.
Explain one or two of the most significant lessons learned for others wanting to adopt any facets of this project:
The most successful programs and events offered adaptable programming components depending on user skill levels or prior knowledge of the activity.
Do you anticipate continuing this project after the current reporting period ends:
Yes
Do you anticipate any change in level of effort in managing this project:
No
Explain:

Do you anticipate changing the types of activities and objectives addressed by the project:
No
Explain:

Was an evaluation conducted for this project:
No
Was a final written evaluation report produced:
No
Can the final written evaluation report be shared publicly on the IMLS website:
No
Was the evaluation conducted by project staff (either SLAA or local library) or by a third-party evaluator:
Third-Party
What data collection tools were used for any report outcomes and outputs:
Did you collect any media for the data:
What types of methods were used to analyze collected data:
Other:
How were participants (or items) selected:
What type of research design did you use to compare the value for any reported output or outcome:
Exemplary: No
Exemplary Narrative
Project Tags: Summer Reading Program