This section has resources for general programming planning for adults and seniors, as well as idea resources for low cost and passive programming.
February Passive Program: Make a Valentine’s Card for Someone You Love – Sowing Seeds Librarian
Kids ages 8 to 12 are often too busy with scheduled activities of their own to make it to library programs in the afternoons or evenings. For librarians who wish to increase attendance at programs for this age group, this can be very frustrating, but it also opens up an opportunity to offer passive programming.
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Adult programs 2015
In the books I loved to read as a kid, libraries are crazy old buildings full of secrets. The Treasure of Alpheus Winterborn sends Anthony Monday all over the library, following obscure clues to uncover something of great wealth. I vividly remember the scene from Yobgorgle: Mystery Monster of Lake Ontario where Eugene Winkleman visits…
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Remember how I was just saying that I love me some self directed programs? Well, I do! I especially love self directed crafting programs. And how's this for an easy peasy teen program? Materials: -Ziplock bags -embroidery floss -print out of instructions -labels -an accessible spot to put your super sweet DIY To Go kits for your…
Money on the Mind? WSU September 2014
A fun passive program idea for libraries to try out! #wouldyourather #passiveprogram #publiclibrary #library #libraries #program #interactive #cornmaze #hayride #fall #fallactivity
Pajama party at the library!
coloring for adult programs
In the books I loved to read as a kid, libraries are crazy old buildings full of secrets. The Treasure of Alpheus Winterborn sends Anthony Monday all over the library, following obscure clues to uncover something of great wealth. I vividly remember the scene from Yobgorgle: Mystery Monster of Lake Ontario where Eugene Winkleman visits…
I asked our young patrons what they loved about the library, and they amazed me with all of their responses!
In the books I loved to read as a kid, libraries are crazy old buildings full of secrets. The Treasure of Alpheus Winterborn sends Anthony Monday all over the library, following obscure clues to uncover something of great wealth. I vividly remember the scene from Yobgorgle: Mystery Monster of Lake Ontario where Eugene Winkleman visits…
18 DECORATIVE USES FOR OLD BOOKS | Celebrations Ltd. | Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Explore Bobbi Newman's 2158 photos on Flickr!
Library Book Bundles @ PHPL, 2015-promotes collection, increases circulation.
Use a spinning wheel picker and student choice to add new life to book talks in your elementary school library. Read more in the blog post. #LibraryLearners