2015 Adult Program

Programs v. Programming

• You can have a “program” without “programming”• Programming does not have to fit the theme of the

program – the goal is to get more and new people in the library and get them reading

• Bingo! – http://library.nd.gov/summerreading.html

Adult Programs

• Who?– Your regular patrons– Parents who are “reading role models”

• How?– Set a goal– Offer a prize

Programming Preparation

• R&D – Rip off & Duplicate• What are the popular topics in your community?– What are people checking out?– What are people asking about?

• What life stages do you have in mind? – Parents with young children, empty nesters, retirees, etc.

Community Resources

• Don’t go it alone – partner with another community organization to share the work and publicity

• Look for organizations with outreach services – they want to come talk to your patrons!

Family Transitions

• Target parents who are already coming to the library with their kids– Plan adult programming in conjunction with children’s

programming– Work with the school schedule and the school librarian

• Plan programs that involve the whole family

Community Heroes

• You could be a hero – volunteer!

• Community Tool Box

Military Heroes

• Veterans History Project Interviews

• LOC Veterans History Project

• Rough Rider Awards for Military Service

• American Legion Awards

Historic Heroes

• Highlight your North Dakota history section

• ND Person of History Award

• Rough Rider Awards

Superheroes

• Superpowers– Personality traits

• Superhero gadgets– Life Hacks

Escape the Ordinary

• Try something new…– A new library service?– Capitalize on current

offerings– What partnerships could

you pursue?

Escape Your Life

• Revamp your book club for the summer

• Book club kits from NDSL

http://www.slideshare.net/isl_pdo/every-hero-has-a-story-cslp-2015-indiana

Escape Your Town

• Promote the Park Passes!• Visit ND Tourism for ideas• Highlight historic sites in

North Dakota

http://www.slideshare.net/isl_pdo/every-hero-has-a-story-cslp-2015-indiana

Escape Your Junk

• How to organize or de-clutter

• Photos & digital files– LC Personal Archiving– Personal digital archiving

• Preservation – ALA Preservation Week

http://www.slideshare.net/isl_pdo/every-hero-has-a-story-cslp-2015-indiana

Escape Your Dinner

• Host a recipe swap• Have an “ingredient

challenge,” like on Iron Chef or Chopped

• Resources from NDSU Extension

http://www.slideshare.net/isl_pdo/every-hero-has-a-story-cslp-2015-indiana

Escape Your Debt• Host a financial literacy program• Highlight resources:– NYPL Money Matters– Smart Investing @ Your Library – Resources from PLA– Khan Academy– TutorND

• Library savings calculator

http://www.slideshare.net/isl_pdo/every-hero-has-a-story-cslp-2015-indiana

Escape Your Stress

• Stress management• Mindfulness/Meditation• Yoga• Partner to host a health

and wellness fair

Escape Your Job

• Learning Express Library– Job and Career Accelerator– Adult Learning Center– Computer Skills– Career Center

• TutorND– Resumes & Cover letters– Job Resources– Interviewing

Questions?

Sarah Matuszsmatusz@nd.gov

701-328-4663 1-800-472-2104