The year 2000 marks the 30th anniversary of statewide summer library programs in Wisconsin and the 25th anniversary of program coordination by the Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning. The theme of the Wisconsin Summer Library Program for the year 2000 is "Ticket to Tomorrow." This manual contains suggestions for…

This document provides guidance and practical suggestions for Wisconsin public libraries in ensuring that all youth will have convenient and equitable access to materials and technology at public libraries to meet their informational, educational, cultural and recreational needs. The body of the document is the plan itself, which includes goals,…

The "Go Wild! Read!" theme of the Wisconsin summer library program lends itself to a multiplicity of ideas and programs. This manual brings together many ideas of practical value in the following areas: (1) planning and promoting programs; (2) decorating the library; (3) programs and activities; (4) giveaways and games; (5) performances…

This manual is a compilation of materials, plans, and resources contributed by Wisconsin librarians to complement the 1991 summer library program theme, whose transportation focus is intended to convey the spirit of adventure through reading. Chapter One offers basic guidelines to help libraries organize their ideas for planning and promoting…

With creative ideas contributed from Wisconsin youth services librarians, this manual is a practical guide for planning and implementing the state's 1999 summer library program. Dealing with the theme, "Go Global: Read!," this manual contains a broad spectrum of ideas--from solid information about varied cultures to playful fantasy tales…