The 2004 Storytent program followed the previous summer’s model, with
the
addition of a weekly, door - to - door Bookwagon component. Once again,
the results
were positive (Saint John Free Public Library, 2004):
- an increase in household reading frequency
- all children assessed maintained or showed a gain in reading level
-
parents reported children’s relationships were less aggressive and
more positive
- an increase in adult borrowing
- an increase in family participation
- an increase in parents reporting reading to their children at home
- a strengthened relationship between the community and the library.
The 2005 Storytent and Bookwagon programs once again showed (Saint John
Free
Public Library, 2005):
- an increase in household reading frequency
- an increase or maintenance in reading levels of children
- More positive relationships between children
- Strengthened relationship between the library and the community
- An increased in adult borrowing
- An increase in family participation
- Year round access to books.