1. Summer Reading Community Outreach
Rebekah
White
Reference
Associate
The Portsmouth Public Library

2. Favorite Place Photo Contest Travel Themed Book Talk Podcast
2011 Summer Reading Theme
Author Visit
Favorite Place Photo Contest
Travel Themed Book Talk Podcast
“But what about Community Service?”

3. Suitcase Drive for the Scioto County Homeless Shelter
2011 SR Manual
Went strongly with Novel Destination theme.
Contacted shelter
Was a definite need for this area.

4. Unemployment In the State of Ohio
Scioto County is currently ranked 3rd in unemployment.
Pike County, our neighbor to the north, has the highest unemployment.

5. Getting The Word Out Flyers Newspaper Radio Summer Reading Packet
Brochure
Bookmark
Program Slip
Work with other corporation
The Salvation Army

6. The Salvation Army Contacted closest location.
Address: th St
Portsmouth, OH
Phone:
(740)
Anyone in need is eligible to pick up 10 free items of clothing from your local Salvation Army.
To receive items you are asked to bring:
· Photo ID
· Social Security Card
· Or Proof Of Income
This service is available once per season.
Hours: Monday & Wednesday: Noon-2pm
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 9:30am - 2pm
The Salvation Army
Contacted closest location.
Confirmed their information.
Collected thorough
explanation of their services.
Received approval of slip before using.

7. Suitcase Drive Display

8. Results Cargo van full of suitcases and toiletries.
(50+ suitcases and bags)
Large community involvement.
Now asking about next Community Outreach Programs.
Assisted in sign-ups for SR Program.
Created strong relationships between PPL, Shelter, and Salvation Army for future programs.

9. Community Outreach Program
Tips for your next
Community Outreach Program
Find out what your community would need.
Don’t be afraid to ask for input or partnerships from other organizations.
Always be sure to announce progress to community and ALWAYS thank your patrons and those who contributed.