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[darkelf105]

I already posted this to library_grrls.

Hello all! This is my first time posting in this community although I have been a long time lurker. I have a question and need some advice.

I work at a small urban library that is currently having problems getting kids, particularly tweens, to participate in children's and YA programs. I am setting up a manga discussion group because I know that there is an immense interest in them (they get stolen and checked out constantly, and the kids are always loitering in the section). However, we have tried manga discussion groups before and they failed miserably, mainly due to low attendance. We suspect that our flyers for the program is just not reaching the right kids. So my question is, how do you reach reach out to your communities to drum up support and attendance for your programs? We only put flyers in the schools and at the information desk. Are there other things you have tried? All suggestions are welcome because I really want this to be a success; it's my first program, so I'm really floundering.

Help me please!

Thanks!

Comments

[mimibean.livejournal.com]

I replied over there. ^_^ Also, I agree with the anime club suggestion too. That's what I do, but I offer manga too on occasion. Anime club gets first crack at the new manga. Also, I think it's Viz, runs Operation Anime (operationanime.com) where libraries/schools that have anime clubs can sign up for free dvds and promotional materials. That's been really useful (they say you need 20 members, but I kind of fudges it since I don't really have a sign-up. I do know that 20 different people have come to showings at some point.) It's also been good in that the kids have input into the anime that the library orders. If they like a title, I put in a request for it, which is good for Viz. ^_^

[darkelf105.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the info, it's very helpful!

[hittokiri-korru.livejournal.com]

the bulleten board at the Bowling Alley and Yalla's, or any other place with a bulletin board.

[hittokiri-korru.livejournal.com]

almost forgot, the ever evil flier in the windshield wiper.

[darkelf105.livejournal.com]

Lol. Tis a good idea though.