Awards
NACo - National Association of Counties
The National Association of Counties (NACo) has awarded Chesterfield County Public Library with two 2022 Achievement Awards for innovative programs. The awards represent the library’s priority in working with residents to develop innovative, transformative programs.
The programs are
Urban Libraries Council Honors CCPL for Library Innovation
The Urban Libraries Council announced Chesterfield County Public Library (CCPL) as one of 10 Top Innovators during the 2021 Innovations Celebration held virtually on January 21. The annual Innovations awards recognizes transformative programs that bridge digital divides, provide lifelong education opportunities, meet the needs of under-resourced populations, address structural racism, and improve essential library service delivery from ULC’s member library systems across the U.S. and Canada.
KPIs for Staff Freedom and Performance was selected by a panel of expert judges from over 250 submissions in 10 categories that showcase creative thinking and imaginative applications of library resources. CCPL won in the category of Institutional Change and Strategic Management, with award winners being recognized for their level of inventiveness, the outcomes achieved and the ability for other libraries to adapt and implement their work.
WifiForward Wi-Fi at Work Awards - Community Connectivity Superhero Award
Community Connectivity Superheroes are organizations that have used Wi-Fi in innovative ways to connect their communities.
WifiForward presented 14 Wi-Fi At Work Awards to organizations and individuals for connecting their communities with Wi-Fi and being pioneers in closing the digital divide at the local, state, and national levels.
2021 Virginia Library of the Year - Virginia Library Association
The Awards & Recognition Committee of the Virginia Library Association (VLA) is pleased to announce that Chesterfield County Public Library has been chosen for the 2021 Virginia Library of the Year Award. This award recognizes a Virginia library (public, academic, or special), library system, or library network for distinguished achievement in service. Chesterfield County Public Library (CCPL) was chosen because of their exceptional efforts to refocus services and connect with community partners during a global crisis.
NACo - National Association of Counties
The National Association of Counties (NACo) has awarded Chesterfield County Public Library with three 2021 Achievement Awards for innovative programs. The awards represent the library’s priority in working with residents to develop innovative, transformative programs.
The programs are
Urban Libraries Council Innovation Award
Organizational Change and Strategic Management - Honorable Mention
The Chesterfield County Public Library Learning Pod program is a rapid, iterative response to the post-COVID 100% virtual school learning environment. All 10 branches opened to safely accommodate grassroots learning pods needing library technology, safe spaces and staff expertise, offering teachers and families a new model for student learning. See the details from Urban Libraries Council
Congrats to our #ULCInnovations winners for Organizational Change & Strategic Management
🏆 Top Innovator @calgarylibrary
🏆 Honorable Mention @CCPLVA
Read their submissions: https://t.co/hsCWZYPg2J pic.twitter.com/mXSnwZQ14X— Urban Libraries Council (@UrbanLibCouncil) December 11, 2020
Urban Libraries Council Innovation Award
Customer Experience Award - Honorable Mention
Through partnerships with eight local museums, the Museum Pass Project provides 21 curated messenger bags for checkout. Each bag contains one family pass to a museum and a varying combination of books, DVDs, unique toys, educational brochures and maps related to each museum.
See the details from Urban Libraries Council
👏Congrats to our Innovation winners for Customer Experience:
🏆 Top Innovator @friscolibrary
🏆 Honorable Mention @CCPLVA
Read their submissions https://t.co/5QWxuBUdqa #ULCForum2019 pic.twitter.com/jroEMjnEUB— Urban Libraries Council (@UrbanLibCouncil) October 18, 2019
NACo - National Association of Counties
The National Association of Counties (NACo) has awarded Chesterfield County Public Library with four 2018 Achievement Awards for innovative programs. The awards represent the library’s priority in working with residents to develop innovative, transformative programs.
The programs are:
Breaking Barriers Behind Bars
A program designed to establish relationships with teens in the Chesterfield Juvenile Detention Home, through book discussions and learning plans.
My First School Bus
A program involving a partnership with Chesterfield County Police and Chesterfield County Public Schools that introduces rising kindergartners to school bus safety.
Teen Financial Literacy
A grant-funded program that provided workshops and exhibits to teach teens and tweens about financial management.
CCPL Toy Collection
An assortment of age- and educationally-appropriate toys for check-out.
NACo - National Association of Counties
VACo - Virginia Association of Counties
Play Smart with Toddlers
Chesterfield County Public Library has been recognized by both the Virginia Association of Counties and the National Association of Counties for it Play Smart with Toddlers program.
Chesterfield County Public Library constructed a new and exciting program that supports early literacy and child development. The Play Smart with Toddlers program provides a comfortable atmosphere for parents to enjoy a session of play with their child while learning from experts about how play supports their child’s development and encourages early literacy skills. Children improve their socialization skills in a safe environment, while parents connect with community professionals with various areas of expertise related to children aged 0 to 3. Library staff identify and coordinate the experts through partnerships with county departments and other local and regional organizations.
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Co - National Association of Counties
Library as Lifeboat: A Library and Emergency Management Partnership
The library has become a key player in the county’s response to emergencies. Libraries provide daytime shelter, computer access, the chance to charge phones and laptops, an access point for information, and a place to distribute emergency meals.
Exploring Human Origins: A Community Conversation
With a traveling exhibit from the Smithsonian Institution, CCPL engaged the public in an open discussion about the origin and evolution of humankind. Lectures from local universities, speakers from the Smithsonian, and community discussions made up this highly participatory suite of programs.
Ladders to Success - Connecting the Community with Jobs
Meadowdale Library’s Ladders to Success is “not your ordinary job fair.” This event connects residents with jobs in the Meadowdale community, while CCPL guides job-seekers through the entire job search process. Workshops and one-on-one appointments help job-seekers gain the skills they need for the job they want.
NACo - National Association of Counties
CCPL Job Skills Technology Program
The Job Skills Technology Program increases computer literacy for job seekers in Chesterfield County. The Central Branch of the Chesterfield County Public Library (CCPL) in partnership with the Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Department of Social Services (Social Services) created a curriculum to address gaps in knowledge in current technologies that can hinder today’s job seeker.
NACo - National Association of Counties
Finalist for National Medal for Museum & Library Services
The Finalist for National Medal for Museum and Library Services is a prestigious award and is presented by the Institute for Museum and Library Services.
Enhancing Customer Knowledge of E-Readers & Digital Collections - Library, Community Services
E-readers are steadily increasing in popularity since currently almost a third of adults in the U.S. own an e-reader or tablet computer. As more and more people use e-books, they also are realizing that accessing e-books and e-readers might be more expensive than they thought.
Building Common Ground - Civic Engagement at CCPL
Chesterfield County Public Library (CCPL) created a series of programs designed to address the issue of Chesterfield County’s aging population. Programs were designed to promote open dialog between citizens and key figures in local government, and interdepartmental cooperation on issues important to senior citizens.
Families Understanding Numbers at CCPL
In the current economic climate, money management is a survival skill - and it’s one that many Americans lack. "Financial Literacy" refers to the ability to understand money and investment issues a fluency which, like computer literacy, is drawing increased attention as an important life skill.
Open House for Student Success
Chesterfield County Public Library (CCPL) and Chesterfield County Public Schools worked together to schedule an "Open House for Student Success" back-to-school night for school children.
Target Grant ($2,000)
Chesterfield County Public Library (CCPL) was awarded a Target Early Childhood Literacy Grant for the third time in August of 2013. Because of this grant, CCPL was able to build on the already successful program, Act One: Where Reading Begins, a children's story time theater program that provided families with active participation in storytelling by dramatizing a themed picture book. This unique program focused on early education literacy through the use of picture books and the art of theatrical acting.
Lego Education Grant ($5,000)
Chesterfield County Public Library was awarded the LEGO Group’s Lego Children’s Fund grant in December 2013.
FINRA / ALA Smart Investing Grant ($78,280)
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Investor Education Foundation and the American Library Association (ALA) have again awarded Chesterfield County Public Library (CCPL), in partnership with the Friends of Chesterfield County Public Library, a $78,280 financial literacy grant to fund F.U.N at CCPL (Families Understanding Numbers) in December 2013.
Express Planning & Assessment Award ($5,921)
CCPL was notified in April 2014 that it had been awarded the Express Planning and Assessment Award from National Network of Libraries of Medicine.
NACo - National Association of Counties
VACo - Chesterfield County - Customer Service
Enhancing Customer Knowledge of eReaders & Digital Collections
EReaders are steadily rising in popularity with American consumers, as currently almost a third of adults in the United States own either an eReader or a tablet computer. As more and more people get caught up in the eBook excitement, they are slowly realizing that accessing and using eBooks and eReaders might be more expensive than thought.
iHunt: Crack the CCPL Code
In an effort to bring in more traffic, many libraries have started programs that appeal to teens and young adults. "iHunt: Crack the CCPL Code" was an innovative program piloted by Chesterfield County Public Library (CCPL), designed to reach out to the youth population.
"Enhancing Customer Knowledge of eReaders & Digital Collections"
eReaders are steadily rising in popularity with American consumers currently almost a third of adults in the United States own either an eReader or a tablet computer. Chesterfield County Public Library’s (CCPL) eBook and audio book lending service, the Downloadable Digital Library, make free eBooks available to library customers, and highlights the need for knowledgeable librarians.
ALA / LLAMA / PRMS PR Xchange Competition
Honorable mention:
- Annual Report
- April Program Guide
- Read 2 Feed
- Welcome Brochure
NACo - National Association of Counties
Libraries - El Día de los Niños / El Día de los Libros (Children's Day / Book Day)
This event is a cultural festival sharing Hispanic arts and culture while promoting children's literacy. The goals were to create an awareness of the library and its resources among the Hispanic community, and to educate residents regarding the importance of childhood literacy regardless of language or culture. (Anna Wilson-Stillwell, librarian)
Libraries - Summer Reading Carnival
This event kicked off the 2010 Summer Reading Program, which was designed to keep children engaged in reading and literacy throughout the summer. (insert more link here) The carnival is a way to bring customers into the branches and offer participants a fun and positive interaction with the library and its staff. This includes activities such as face painting, balloon twisting, music, a bounce castle and carnival food. (Anna Wilson-Stillwell, librarian)
Economic Development and Libraries - My Business Starts Here
Chesterfield Economic Development and the Chesterfield County Public Library have partnered to offer residents seamless service and resources for their small-business needs. This initiative creates a multi-pronged approach that enables residents to easily access the information they need to begin or expand small businesses. A new Web portal directs entrepreneurs to solutions for their business questions. (Karen Aylward, development manager and Anna Wilson-Stillwell, librarian)
VACo - My Business Starts Here
Chesterfield Economic Development and the Chesterfield County Public Library have partnered to offer residents seamless service and resources for their small-business needs. This initiative creates a multi-pronged approach that enables residents to easily access the information they need to begin or expand small businesses. A new Web portal directs entrepreneurs to solutions for their business questions. (Karen Aylward, development manager and Anna Wilson-Stillwell, librarian)
NACo - National Association of Counties
Library - Cultivating a Master's Staff Scholarship Support for Graduate Library Studies
To improve services, support continuous learning and to competitively align itself with other library systems of similar size, the Chesterfield County Public Library developed a system-wide scholarship program that provides financial support to staff pursuing advanced degrees. At this point, four have graduated and more are interested in pursuing graduate studies. The program was funded through a Public Library Association Grow Your Own at Your Library grant.
Libraries - Consumer Health Information Project
In an effort to increase public health literacy, Chesterfield County Public Library (CCPL) launched a successful consumer health information service. Our efforts to offer a Consumer Health Information Project (CHIP) were aided by an Express Outreach Project Award we received from the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NN/LM).