Thank you to everyone who sent their input on the summer attendance issue we were having. Here are the compiled answers: "I chose not to do Read ME this year because of the book selections. We did participate last year, but patron participation was minimal, again, I think, because of the book selections." "We didn't do it this year because of low attendance last summer. I suspect that had to do with book selections" "Staff mentioned that holds on those titles were crazy last year. I didn’t want to buy 15 copies of books that probably wouldn’t have circulated much later" "We really struggled with the book selections this year- they were both quite dark for summer reading! We had about a dozen for our book discussions, and we had about a dozen for one of the author visits. We had a lot of folks tell us that they weren't interested in reading the book selections and opted out of events that they would normally attend because of that. I think going forward we might be more selective about whether we participate in Read ME, basing it on what books are being chosen." "We had 8 people at our discussion...It was mostly our usual book discussion crowd with a couple new people. It is summer, so people have so much else going on..." "I did not find that the books drew in more participants. However, both books generated really good discussions, no doubt about it. " Cheers, Alexis Alexis M. Dixon Circulation Manager Orono Public Library 39 Pine Street Orono, ME 04473 (207) 866-5060 ext.3 http://library.orono.org/overview *A reasonable effort will be made to respond to all emails received in a timely manner though the most expedient communication would be through our Town phone number. Please note that all emails sent from or coming to this address are considered a public document and are subject to the State of Maine Freedom of Access of Law.* <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> Virus-free. www.avg.com <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> <#m_-5866807974950653945_DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> -- _Please note that email sent from or coming to this address may be considered a public document and be subject to the State of Maine Freedom of Access Law. _