Getting Started
Here you will find resources and information for planning, advocating for, and evaluating your summer reading program. See Programming Resources for program tips and ideas.
Adult Summer Reading Program Resources
Resources for planning and presenting a summer reading program for adults!
Planning and Preparation
Here you will find a checklist for preparing your summer reading program, some recommended reading, and a list of good library summer reading websites to help you create your own summer reading pages.
CSLP Resources
Practical information about the Collaborative Summer Library Program’s materials, including the manual, the graphics CD-ROM, and the items available for purchase. Information includes ordering deadlines and a Highsmith order form available for download.
Finding and Working With Community Partners
Tips on choosing a partner, approaching your chosen partner, working with a partner and follow-up.
Evaluating Your Summer Reading Program
2010 Participation Survey Questions
The Value of Summer Reading
Information about the value of summer reading programs that can be used when advocating for your program, fundraising, and promoting your program.
The California Summer Reading Program is a project of the California Library Association, supported by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.
Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) is the sponsoring organization for the 2010 Summer Library Program. Artwork is for use by CSLP members only. Copyright 2009-2010 by Highsmith Inc. All rights reserved. No images may be reproduced without written permission.
CLA thanks LEGOLAND and Round Table Pizza for supporting summer reading in California’s libraries.