Idaho Commission for Libraries

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• Read to Me Stars Application
• Profiles of Read to Me Star Libraries

Research shows that children need a literacy rich environment during their first five years in order to be ready for school. Libraries play a critical role in helping parents nurture their child's budding literacy.

Read to Me Library Stars is a recognition program for libraries to document and support the goal of having all public libraries providing early literacy services. All libraries, including branches, are invited to apply for Read to Me Star status. Applications may be submitted at any time.

Libraries designated as Read to Me Stars receive:

• a certificate of recognition signed by the State Librarian
• a Read to Me banner
• a poster from the Public Library Association early literacy initiative
• a professional development book
• are featured on the Read to Me web site and in the ICFL newsletter
• an invitation for two staff members to attend the annual Read to Me meeting

Read to Me Star Libraries are asked to

• Display the Read to Me banner at their library
• Provide a link to the Read to Me web site from their library's web site
• Invite local and/or state policy makers to their library at least twice yearly
• Provide feedback to the State Commission on effectiveness of statewide Read to Me activities and local early literacy needs
• Present at workshops and conferences, if requested
• Serve as a mentor to other libraries
• Update their outreach information every two years.

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