...Kathy Degyansky Purpose A model collaborative approach among three distinct library systems with common goals and missions but unique delivery systems. The primary goal was to improve the out of school environment in libraries and develop best practices in supporting youth during these hours...

..., describing each phase with its goals and outcomes. Includes descriptions of what was needed for the project, and how initiatives were vetted for implementation. Findings Overall, youth participation at the library increased between 4 and 15 percent, with the number of books read increasing between 1...