Each summer, the Tennessee State Library and Archives sponsors a statewide reading program.  By providing all Tennessee public libraries with materials to promote and present a summer reading program in their library, the Tennessee State Library and Archives helps communities encourage reading during the pivotal summer months.  All libraries also receive a manual packed with fun, creative, and literary ideas based around the theme of each summer’s reading program.

To help librarians prepare for the Summer Reading Program, the Tennessee State Library and Archives also offers three workshops across the state for librarians responsible for the program.  These workshops are presented by Tennessee librarians and feature program and display ideas, book suggestions and other creative recommendations for conducting the best Summer Reading Program.  One of the most beneficial aspects of these workshops is the opportunity for collaboration with fellow librarians across the state.

The Tennessee State Library and Archives is a member of the Collaborative Summer Library Program, a 47-state consortium of librarians that develop the materials and manual for each year’s summer reading program.

2009 Themes

2009 Children’s Program: Be Creative @ Your Library.  The artist for this year’s program is David Catrow.

2009 Teen Program: Express Yourself @ Your Library.  This program is designed for readers age 12 and up and the artist for this program is Brad Sneed.

For more information on the Collaborative Summer Library Program, including Public Service announcements that can be used to promote your library’s program, visit the CSLP website.

For more information on the Tennessee Summer Reading Program, contact Lindsey Wesson.

Click Here for 2009 Templates