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Museum Donates 2000 New Books
Museum Supports Local Library Program
BRANSON --
Jun 20, 2008 --
News Release
The National Center for Presidential Studies
American Presidents Museum
2849 Gretna Rd
Branson, Missouri 65616
For Immediate Release
June 19, 2008
Contact: Stormy Lynn Snow
Phone: 4147-334-8683
American Presidents Museum Partners
With Taneyhills Library
Museum and Library Programs Slows Summer
Learning Loss in Young People
BRANSON, Missouri - For many children, summer holds the promise of swimming pools and summer camps. But parents know that it’s also a time when children can lose valuable educational gains made during the school year -- an average student who doesn’t read or engage in other learning opportunities can lose as much as 2.5 months of learning over the summer! The nation’s libraries and museums stand ready to help children and youth enjoy exciting summer time activities and retain their educational gains.
It is for that very reason that the National Center for Presidential Studies and American Presidents Museum chose the Taneyhills Library as the recipient of more than 2000 free books for their summer reading program. The new books were received by the Center through a variety of grants from the National Book Organization and FirstBook.org for distribution to young readers in the community.
“We work diligently at fostering a variety of educational and cultural programs through our Center,” stated Stormy Lynn Snow, CEO and Founder of the nonprofit 501c3 organization. “Our literacy programs are just a few of the full calendar of monthly programs offered at the museum.”
“The programs are so much fun. In addition to reading programs, the museum offers outstanding home school days and field trips, a monthly investigation into our nation’s most respected documents with young Quill Writers, and several other educational opportunities,“ continued Snow. “There are also special exhibits that come to us from around the nation, with activities centered on those specific themes.”
This summer the museum is showcasing Laura Ingalls Wilder in a pioneer lifestyle exhibit as part of the summer reading program support.
The Institute of Museum and Library Science (IMLS) has actively encouraged summer reading programs. Libraries have been as busy as bees: Catch the Reading Bug is the theme for this year‘s National Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) reading program. For teens, the theme is Metamorphosis. The program’s 46 state members provide high-quality, low-cost summer reading program materials for children. IMLS funds many of the programs through the Library Services and Technology Act.
“We encourage families to participate in the low- and no-cost museum and library programs that are available in virtually every state,” said Anne-Imelda M. Radice, Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). “The programs are so much fun. In addition to outstanding reading programs, museums and libraries offer arts and craft making, games, family nights, contests, and prizes. There are also visits by authors, story tellers, scientists, and educational entertainers.”
Museums are also swinging into action. Many children’s museums, science centers, zoos and aquariums participate in reciprocity programs so your membership at one gets you free admission or other perks at others.
“By taking their kids to libraries and museums, parents can minimize the effects of summer vacation on learning,” Radice said. "Libraries and museums are also a great place to meet new friends and build social networks in person and online. It’s fun for everyone."
The American Presidents Museum is located at 2849 Gretna Rd in the old Majestic Steakhouse building, in Branson. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
For more information on the National Center for Presidential Studies and the American Presidents Museum and the programming for the rest of the summer, contact them at 417-334-8683 or visit the website at www.americaspresidency.org.
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