If it weren't for local vendors, I doubt our program would be as successful as it is. Parents really like the coupons. The kids love the two free Lone Star Donuts and have for 30 years (their parents remember them fondly, too), the adults love the $50 gift certificate from Gumbos, it is fun to shop with a $5.00 coupon from Kaleidescope Toys. I'd try to minimize the buy one get one, but in this economy you may have no choice.
It is a great way to introduce people to your local vendors, and builds some visibility for the library. The donuts were so popular at Lone Star, I think we either had to limit them some way or we have a cap now-with 5000 kids in the program that is rather much for one donut shop. But, I'll let one of my staff members who have obtained the prizes talk about it a bit more. Parks have been doing it for decades. Why shouldn't the library? Dale Ricklefs, Library Director Round Rock Public Library 216 E. Main Street, Round Rock, Texas 78664 512-218-7010; 218-7061 (fax); [email protected] Go to Facebook, and become a fan of Round Rock Public Library Visit our website at: http://www.roundrocktexas.gov/library We're on Twitter at RoundRockPL -------------------------------------------------------------- If you get a "mailbox full" or some form of message identifying delivery problems, please call me at one of the numbers above. Thank you! From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Kim Kroll Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2010 11:40 AM To: 'CTLS ([email protected])' Subject: [ctls-l] Lena Armstrong Public Library I need to justify asking local businesses for support for the summer reading program. I would appreciate it if you could take the time to let me know what you think are the benefits of having local sponsors for the summer reading program. Thanks Kim Adele Kroll Director Lena Armstrong Public Library P.O. Box 120 Belton, Texas 76513
