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Promoting Summer at the Library

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Here at LibraryAware, we know that one of the biggest and most important programs of the year happens during the summer. So we offer LibraryAware templates and graphics for a Summer at the Library program that can be used by libraries of all sizes!





There will be themes each year. While the program name will always be the same — Summer at the Library — the  design theme will change every year. 

2024


Our templates encourage people to explore all the ways libraries support learning for everyone, from book clubs to STEM activities, makerspaces to online courses, and more. As always, we’ll provide book flyers with reading recommendations curated by NoveList librarians.




What about libraries that want templates and reading lists for the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP), iRead, TD Summer Reading Club, or any other program/theme? One of the great features of LibraryAware is that all our templates are completely customizable. Libraries that want to use another vendor’s program will find it easy to upload their artwork into LibraryAware and swap out our graphics for those from other programs. 

Pro tip! Harness the power of our professionally designed print, email, and digital templates with our Promoting Summer at the Library Campaign Guide. In LibraryAware, search Summer Campaign Guide, create, save, and get the PDF with active links.


Using templates for print items

  1. You can create a print item from the HOME tab at the top of LibraryAware. Or select the FOLDERS tab, open the folder you would like your item to be saved in, then select the Create Item button.

  2. Enter Summer at the Library into the template search bar.

  3. Use the Refine column on the left to narrow down your results to the following Formats: 

    • Bookmark-2-page or Bookmark-4-page
    • Brochures-Bifold
    • Flyer (any)
    • Posters


  1. Choose a template and select the Create button below the template thumbnail to open it in the Drag & Drop Editor.

  2. Edit the template as needed.

  3. Now you're ready to print.

Using templates for social media and website graphics

  1. You can create a widget slide from the HOME tab at the top of LibraryAware. Or select the FOLDERS tab, open the folder you would like your item to be saved in, then select the Create Item button.

  2. Enter Summer at the Library into the template search bar.

  3. Use the Refine column on the left to narrow down your results to a Format of Widgets.


  1. Choose a template and select the Create button below the template thumbnail to open it in the Drag & Drop Editor.

  2. Edit the template as needed.

  3. Now you're ready to get the image file or post it directly to Facebook and Twitter.

Using e-blast templates

  1. You can create an e-blast from the HOME tab at the top of LibraryAware. Or select the FOLDERS tab, open the folder you would like your e-blast to be saved in, then select the Create Item button.

  2. Enter Summer at the Library into the template search bar.

  3. Use the Refine column on the left to narrow down your results to a Format of E-blasts.
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  1. Choose a template and select the Create button below the template thumbnai lto open it in the Drag & Drop Email Editor.

  2. Save and Edit the template as needed.

  3. Now you’re ready to send the e-blast to your subscribers.

Training


Get Ready for Summer Reading with LibraryAware

Looking for an easy way to promote summer reading at your library—and get more participation? Join LibraryAware expert Caleigh Haworth on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. EST for a 30-minute microtraining to learn how to quickly create emails, social media posts, reading logs, and more in LibraryAware by using our templates designed specifically for libraries. Does your library use CSLP, iRead, or some other program for summer reading? No worries! You’ll see how to upload those graphics and use LibraryAware to make marketing easy.


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