<div dir="ltr"><div><div>Joining in...outreach events like "town night out" business open houses can be great, if your community has something like that. We have First Friday in Silverton, and I set up a table in a downtown business with program calendars, email sign-up list, and a kids' activity, and simply don't let people pass me without engaging them :)<br>
<br></div>Also, attending resource fairs and any other community outreach events, setting up shop with handouts, giveaways (bookmarks!), and a simple activity can help get your face out there with families who may not think about the library. As someone else mentioned, swapping fliers with another youth-oriented agency, such as a YMCA or after-school club can be great; you promote them and they promote you. We're very fortunate to be across the street from our Y and community center, so we share each other's info in each venue. <br>
<br></div><div>I've also tried liking/friending/sharing posts from as many of our community agencies as possible from our Youth Services Facebook page in the hopes of reaching new community members online, too!<br></div>
<div><br></div>Hope that helps!<br>Kristy<br></div><div class="gmail_extra"><br clear="all"><div><div><em><strong>Kristy Kemper Hodge</strong></em></div>
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I have grand plans to visit our outdoor flea market this summer. I'm not sure what will come of it, but it seems like another place where people congregate. I have the same challenge. Demographics show that there are more folks out there, but how to I reach them? Places to try (that you might've already tried):<br>
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* Any and all daycare groups, including the unlicensed ones in people's homes.<br>
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* Laundromats, can you put up a flyer at least? Or a passive program? Kids get bored while waiting for their laundry!! Same with busstops or public transportation, if you have those.<br>
Good luck, and please share with the group if you get any groundbreaking ideas!<br>
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Josie Hanneman / <a href="tel:541.312.1088" value="+15413121088">541.312.1088</a> / <a href="http://www.deschuteslibrary.org" target="_blank">www.deschuteslibrary.org</a><<a href="http://www.deschuteslibrary.org" target="_blank">http://www.deschuteslibrary.org</a>><br>
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Hi Taylor,<br>
You may be able to get permission to place posters in local businesses and at the schools. Ask local clubs or other organizations if they will help you spread the word by forwarding your press releases to their mailing lists.<br>
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Happy Thursday, Everyone!<br>
I'm looking for some new/unique ways to reach potential patrons and infrequent patrons about children's programs. I know how to "preach to the choir", but I am looking for ways to market to the rest of the community.<br>
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Ideas? Successes? Please share!<br>
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