Dog Days of Summer

As schools dismiss for the summer, Wisconsin public libraries are ramping up children's programs.

Hedberg Public Library in Janesville will offer Tail Waggin' Tutors starting June 19. Elementary schoolchildren can read to Maggie, a Lhasa apso from Therapy Dogs International. Children can improve literacy skills -- and self-esteem -- by reading to furry friends.

For a list of Hedberg Public Library summer programs visit, hedbergpubliclibrary.org/kids_events_landing.htm

JUNE IS AUDIOBOOK MONTH

 

UDIOBOOK PROMOTION IDEAS

• Promote audio versions with print version - through stickers, book shelf markers, or displays.
• Include audiobooks on "Staff Recommendation" lists
• Encourage sound samples through sites like Sound Cloud
• Share audio bites from "Why Favorite Authors Love Audiobooks"
  

CD' s ARE STILL THE MOST POPULAR FORMAT 

• 65% of audiobooks sold are in CD format - Audio Publishers Association Sales Survey 200
• Most listeners are still listening on CDs but 15% of adults and 19% of teens have downloaded an audiobook - Audio Publishers Association Consumer Survey 2010