Penrose After School Specials
Outreach ProposalJanina S Goodwin
Emporia State UniversityApril 2010
ProblemPenrose Library (PPLD) is a large library in downtown Colorado Springs. Talented staffLarge space
Under-utilized after school
SolutionOutreach and resulting
Program:
P.A.S.S.Penrose After School
Specials
The Chicken or the Egg?Are children not swarming
Penrose Library because there are no programs for them? Are there no children’s programs at the Penrose Library because it is not swarmed by children?
Just the FactsProgram offerings at Penrose
Irregular programs may occur
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Thursday Friday Saturday
AM Babytime
Birth-12 months
Toddler Time
1-2 year olds
Storytime
3-7 year olds
Storytime
3-7 year olds
PM Family Fun
1/monthAll Ages
Paws to ReadEarly
readers
Comparison to the Busiest Branch in the District
Facility Size/SpaceJuvenile CirculationSummer Reading ParticipantsStaffing
Other FactorsDowntown parking is not freeSecurity risksDifferent libraries meet different needs
Available ResourcesWonderful Children’s StaffLots of space including a program roomLots of books!
Penrose has the potential to provide programming to lots of school-age
children
Summer OutreachFarmer’s MarketsPark EventsProvide P.A.S.S. bookmarks to all kids
School OutreachFocus on 5 nearest schoolsContact librarians and principals in AugustVisit Schools August/SeptemberProvide P.A.S.S.port to all students
Outreach BudgetSupplies $135Staff Time (based on events attended)
P.A.S.S. Programs
Every Fridayfrom 4-5 pm
Epilogue