My First Books 2026-2027Program Application

2026 My First Books Migrant Seasonal Head Start Application

(Deadline: May 1, 2026)

Each publicly-funded public library must have a Migrant Seasonal Head Start (MSHS) community partner who agrees to participate fully in the program for at least three months during June - October. School libraries, volunteer libraries, community libraries, academic libraries, and private libraries are not eligible for thie program.

1) Please read the My First Books MSHS project description and requirements outlined on our My First Books MSHS website.

2) Ask your MSHS partner to submit a Partner Form, located on the My First Books MSHS website. This form outlines the partner requirements of the program, and collects enrollment and contact information.

3) Submit the application below.

Yes

Library Contact Information

Public Library Name*

Ship To Address (this address must be able to receive boxes)*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Library Applicant Name:*

First NameLast Name

Library Applicant Title*

Library Applicant Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

Library Applicant E-mail*

YesNo

Please list library director or branch manager's e-mail. An auto-copy of this application will be sent upon submission:*

example@example.com

In the event that the library contact person named above is not able to fulfill the responsibilities of the My First Books Migrant Seasonal Head Start Program, please name an alternate library staff member who will fulfill the terms of the contract (in the boxes below):

Alternate Staff Member Name:*

Alternate Staff Member Title:

Alternate Staff Member E-mail:*

Partner Contact Information

MSHS Site 1*

School/Head Start/Preschool/Daycare, etc.

MSHS Contact Name

First NameLast Name

MSHS Contact Title

MSHS Contact Email

example@example.com

MSHS Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number

MSHS City/Town

In which three months do you plan to visit this MSHS site for your monthly storytime?

Rows	Storytime Visit
June
July
August
September
October

Number of children in each age group:*

Rows	Estimated enrollment
Infants/Toddlers (generally up to 35 months)
Preschool (generally 3 - 5 years)

YesNo

MSHS Site 2:

School/Head Start/Preschool/Daycare, etc.

MSHS Contact Name

First NameLast Name

MSHS Contact Title

MSHS Contact Email

example@example.com

MSHS Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number

MSHS City/Town

In which three months do you plan to visit this MSHS site for your monthly storytime?

Rows	Storytime Visit
May
June
July
August
September

Number of children in each age group:

Rows	Estimated enrollment 2020
Infants/Toddlers (generally up to 35 months0
Preschool (generally 3 - 5 years)

I understand the requirements of the My First Books MSHS Program, I support the library's participation, and I commit to fulfilling the terms of the agreement from June 2026 - October 2026, as outlined in the Program Requirements, https://libraries.idaho.gov/rtm/my-first-books/mshs/.

Typed name below serves as signature.

First NameLast Name

Submission & Follow-Up

After you select "Submit Form", you will automatically receive an email "Thank You" response verifying your submission, as well as an email with a copy of your submitted application for your records.

We will be contacting you regarding your application in early May.

If you have any questions about this program or your request, please contact Staci Shaw or Ismael Mendoza Medina at the Idaho Commission for Libraries.

Staci Shaw:(208) 639-4178 or (800) 458-3271 or at staci.shaw@libraries.idaho.gov.

Ismael Mendoza Medina:(208) 334-2150 or at ismael.mendoza@libraries.idaho.gov.