We have received a request from SWAN member library staff to help facilitate a shared passport/connection program in September. The purpose would be to highlight the resource sharing of our SWAN consortium, encourage visiting local libraries, promote library card sign-up month, and feature your library’s connection to community.
The theme for National Library Week 2022 (April) was "Connect with your Library." And the ALA theme for library card signup month in September is "Libraries Empower." The brainstorming group felt coordination with this theme fits nicely. Our working theme is "Libraries Empower Connection."
Similar programs have been successful that might provide some ideas.
- Connecticut Libraries
- ATLAS geo-caching – running from June 6- August 6, 2022
- Pinnacle Library Road Trip 2019
We’d like input from our SWAN Library Directors, as well as the primary person who would be the point person for this program. If this idea moves forward, library participation would be optional.
Completing this interest survey is not a commitment to participate. We are trying to first gauge overall interest before next steps. We will talk more about this possible program at our Tuesday, May 31st Fireside Chat and at the June Quarterly on June 2nd.
