Library Interest Form

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Thank you for your interest in the library!

Outreach programming and community partnerships are considered a core service and is designed to further the goals and objectives of APL’s Strategic Plan and to support the mission of the library: to inform, connect, engage, and empower our community.

To ensure equal opportunity for all organizations and businesses within the Anderson Public Library district, we require the completion of this interest form.

Guidelines
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Before submitting your request, please note the following guidelines:

  • All requests must be submitted at least 3 weeks in advance of your proposed date. Requests received in a shorter timeframe may be denied due to scheduling conflicts and staff availability.
  • Requests can be made up to 6 months in advance.
Daycare & Preschool Outreach
  • Booking Limit: Each preschool outreach or school visit is a maximum of two (2) hours.
  • Time Slots: Visits can be scheduled during one of the following time slots:
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Frequency: Schools are eligible for up to three (3) visits per school year, with a maximum of one (1) visit per quarter.

  • Quarter Definitions: The school year quarters are defined as follows:
    • Spring: March 1 - May 31
    • Fall: September 1 - November 30
    • Winter: January 1 - February 28
School Visits (Grades K-12)
Our librarians love partnering with teachers to help our community’s students succeed! Here are some of the ways we can help you:
  • Field Trips: Classes are welcome to come to the library where they will receive a tour and a librarian led activity. 
  • Library Resource Instruction: We can assist with digital school card training.
  • In-Class Programming: We could bring in various library services like our Spheros.
Information Table
  • Booking Limit: Information tables are available for a maximum of three (3) hours per session.
  • Time Slots: Sessions can be booked during one of the following time slots:
    • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Frequency: Organizations are limited to one (1) information table booking per calendar month.
  • Scheduling: To ensure a diverse range of information for our community, information tables will not be scheduled on the same day as another organization or partner. Please check the calendar when requesting your preferred date.
Community Events or Library Pop-Up

We love to participate in community events and pop-up in various places around our serving district. We're excited you're thinking of including us! To help us determine the best way to participate in your community event or pop up at your location, we'll assess each opportunity based on:

  • Its alignment with the library's mission
  • The availability of a free booth/space for the library
  • Scheduling and staff availability
  • Its fit with our current goals and initiatives

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