Library programming for adults

So this is a summer program we’ve been hosting for 5 years now. I’ve always saved this one for the week of 4th of July–the idea being I don’t put too much work into this on…

We are passionate supporters of public libraries here at Pages Unbound. But there are still awesome services and programs I would love to see libraries provide! Here are ten cool ideas that would g…

Next week marks the start of National Library Week!

As many of you know, especially if you follow me on Twitter, one of my greatest fears in life is that all these cool and amazing programs we have – especially the ones during summer – miss out on working parents. Everything we have starts at 2 PM? Well, what about if you don’t have... Read more »

The Library Adventure uses affiliate links, see our policies for more information.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, […]

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Below is some of the successful signage I have created for my library that you can feel free to use for yours as well. ​ Quick notes about printables. . . Some of these printables will be in...

Passive programs for the library (self-directed programming)

In case you haven't noticed, the adult coloring phenomenon is taking library programming by storm! In addition to news coverage and library calendar postings, we've seen some great discussions about best practices for libraries on Facebook groups, including ALA Think Tank and Programming Librarian Interest Group (If you're not yet a member of these groups, what are you waiting for? Once a member, you can search the groups for 'coloring'). We've collected some of what's being shared in this…

Since January 2014, the New Port Richey (Fla.) Public Library has offered monthly art and literacy classes for various adult day training schools. In establishing these programs, Kayla Kuni and her library colleagues worked with populations they had not typically engaged with every day. Kuni will share her insights from that process, including how to develop meaningful programs for adults with special needs, how to keep the program relevant to school needs, and how to keep the program…

Browse Greater Victoria Public Library's offerings of free programs for kids, teens and adults. Program period: December 2016 through February 2017. GVPL is your place to connect, discover and imagine

Imagine that you are working at the reference desk when a patron comes to you with a question. They cite a “fact” that has been widely debunked, mentioning an article from a publication that you know to be untrustworthy. What can you, as a library worker, do to educate and inform them? ALA has released a free digital guide and related webinar series to help library workers plan for moments like these.

Branding is important for your library, and if you have an interesting looking building, it can easily become part of your branding. Feel if you know what the building looks like and can recognize …

I personally think of libraries as calm, quiet environments, but teens and college students cramming for finals or adults trying to desperately job hunt may not associate libraries with relaxation.…

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So you have an awesome new program coming up, and you're super excited. That's fantastic! Now, how are you going to get the attendance your program so richly deserves? That all depends on how you advertise. Naturally, you want to tailor your advertisements to the program's target demographic, but don't forget that parents often make plans for their children, older patrons sometimes have visiting kids and/or grandkids, and word of mouth is incredibly valuable. It can't hurt to try some…

With this post, the patience to cut hundreds of circles, and around $5, you and your community can create a beautiful piece of collaborative art. Supplies: Room set-up: Like Art Links or Squart, this is another activity that is ideal for outreach events or a simple table-top craft. If you want to make it a program, do all three activities in the same room! Program prep: Cut a lot of circles out of cardstock. Bonus if you have a circle cutter. Make a sign if you want. Get something to draw…