Dig Into Reading (2013 children’s program)
Beneath the Surface (2013 teen program)
Groundbreaking Reads  (2013 adult program)

Updated 3/20/13: The 2013 Ohio State Fair incentive coupon is now available to Ohio public libraries. This coupon is good for $4 off admission to the Ohio State Fair for summer readers ages 5-14. The Ohio State Parks 50% discount certificate on camping is also available to Ohio public libraries.  New this year: the certificate is good on reservations as well as walk-ins.  Other restrictions still apply.  Details about obtaining a master of these incentives have been posted to the Library Youth Services and OPLIN listservs. If you don't have the instructions and need masters, email Janet Ingraham Dwyer.

The artist for the Collaborative Summer Library Program's 2013 Children’s program, Dig Into Reading, is Scott Nash, illustrator of over forty children’s books, including The Bugliest Bug by Carol Diggory Shields, Betsy, Red Hoodie by Gail Carson Levine, and the Flat Stanley series by Jeff Brown.  A separate Early Literacy program also features Scott Nash artwork and the Dig Into Reading theme.

The Teen program theme is Beneath the Surface, featuring artwork by illustrator and writer Duncan Long.  The Adult program theme is Groundbreaking Reads, featuring artwork by Shane Rebensheid.

Explore SRP resources on this site and enjoy planning your 2013 SRP!

You may download the posters in English and Spanish from your CSLP 2013 manual DVD, or purchase them from Upstart's CSLP catalog.

WORKSHOPS

Ohio’s four Regional Library Systems offer workshops in support of library SRPs. The State Library of Ohio is pleased to sponsor the workshops. These in-person workshops focus on planning and producing SRPs for children through age 12, and much of the content relates to the CSLP theme. "Dig Into Reading" workshops took place between December 2012 - March 2013 and are now over.

The handout packet from the NEO-RLS workshop held at Perry Sippo Branch, Stark County District Library, Canton on January 11 is available for free download, with thanks to NEO-RLS and the workshop committee.

The Regional Library Systems and State Library also produced teen and adult mini-workshops by webinar in january and February. Presentations from the teen and adult SRP mini-workshops are available for free download. Find the teen SRP workshop materials here and the adult SRP workshop materials here.

RESOURCES
Explore these SRP resources and enjoy planning!

Each Ohio county has a Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), many of which offer educational programs, materials, and experiences for young people to learn about conserving and promoting stewardship of land and water resources. SWCD programs, materials, and outreach opportunities could be great tie-ins with your SRP! Contact your county SWCD to inquire about partnership opportunities. Contact information for all 88 Ohio SWCDs is on the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website.

• Frequently Asked Questions (themes, manuals, incentives, rules of use, and more)
• Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) homepage
• Ohio Caves and Caverns and Other “Underground” Attractions
  
• 2013 Ohio Children's SRP workshop materials (from NEO-RLS)
• 2013 Ohio Teen SRP workshop materials
• Family Literacy Resources from the CSLP
• Diversity Resources from the CSLP
• Summer Reading Research from the CSLP  
• History of the Ohio Summer Reading Program
• 2012 Summer Reading Program Evaluation report 
• iREAD - "Have Book, Will Travel" (summer reading resources coordinated by the Illinois Library Association)

REGISTER

Individual public library employees from member states are encouraged to register on the CSLP website. Registration is free and easy.  Registered members have access to the "extras" that will enhance your summer reading program, including the online incentive catalog, graphics, signing videos, PSAs and so much more. Go to http://www.cslpreads.org/ and click on “Create Account”.  Registration requires approval, so you will not be able to access the members-only resources until you receive an email from CSLP acknowledging your membership.  The turnaround is pretty quick!

Note: CSLP art/graphics are copyrighted by Upstart for exclusive use by CSLP members and are used by permission. Copying or reproducing these CSLP art/graphics in any way by non-CSLP members is prohibited. All public libraries in Ohio are CSLP members. Please review and be aware of the CSLP Rules of Use.

If you need an extra CSLP manual, have questions about CSLP materials or rules of use, or need any support or assistance with your summer reading program, please contact Janet Ingraham Dwyer, library consultant for youth services at the State Library of Ohio.