[Publib] Best teen and senior resources

[Lorraine Borowski]

Decorah Public Library, Decorah, IA. Population 8200. : 

 

We have an Outreach program for senior’s that includes home delivery twice a
month by volunteers. Our coordinator fills the requests and the volunteer
drops off and picks up books. The Outreach program also includes visiting
the three care facilities twice a month. The library has been able to secure
county funding for the program because the residents go beyond the city
limits. It has been a very valuable program. It’s easy to see the
progression as a avid library user ages, can not get into the library but
still wants too read. They can receive the books in their home. Several
times we have heard that people are moving out of their home and into
facilities. Within a very short time they meet the familiar library staff
person and reading continues on. Our library is the Retired Senior Volunteer
Program sponsor. (RSVP) which assists in finding the needed volunteers. 

 

Youth: The library does have a strong after school program. The Youth
Service Coordinator plans weekly gatherings know as DPL Café. Programs
including crafts, games and healthy snacks are offered and funded through
area grants and funding sources. Summer Reading program includes youth.
Programming such as book discussion, special speakers and various
celebrations all go to make up a wonderful opportunity which is free to all.


 

Good luck. L.

 

 

 

 Lorraine Borowski, Director 

Decorah Public Library

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From: publib-bounces at webjunction.org [mailto:publib-bounces at webjunction.org]
On Behalf Of Anne Frontino
Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 8:17 AM
To: publib at webjunction.org
Subject: Re: [Publib] Best teen and senior resources

 

Jan Baker wrote:



Hi all,

 

  I feel our library underserves our seniors and teens.  Town population of
about 10,000.  Can you tell me what you do that your seniors / teens love?
Resources, materials, programming - anything.  I'm making up a wish list. 

 

  Thanks, Jan.

 





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Jan:  I don't have any specific suggestions for you, but I would like to
recommend that you subscribe to the blog  popgoesthe library.com for some
ideas.  The bloggers are all pop culture mavens and librarians, and at least
one of them is a YA librarian with some really great ideas.
Anne Frontino
Head, Technical Services
Haddonfield Public Library
Haddonfield NJ 08033

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