[Publib] Adult programs with no program room(UNCLASSIFIED)

[brad thomas]

I once worked in a small library, so I know how difficult this type of programming can be. When we finally moved to a larger facility, we stopped doing so much in the way of "outside" programs - and I missed it a bit. There's actually something to be said for having to think outside of the box. 

An example of this type of "program" that we pulled off was a photography/art display that involved the public, but without having all of them gather in one place. We invited the public to share with us their passions - and then displayed a few of the best each week for patrons to vote on having as a larger display. 

The large displays were the artwork/photography of the artist, with a photo of the person, and a short interview with that person on video playing on a loop to the side of the arrangement. Images of that person painting, creating, taking pictures, etc... were also incorporated into the display. 

This way, we were able to involve the public - even those who didn't regularly visit the library for a variety of reasons. In the end, we had all the big display winners highlighted in the local newspaper, and the reporter worked out a wonderful piece on each one with contact info, etc. 

This particular program helped us portray the library as a "member of the community," and brought in people who would otherwise not visit the library at all. 


> Subject: RE:[Publib] Adult programs with no program room(UNCLASSIFIED)
> Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 06:53:16 -0700
> From: js8295 at att.com
> To: publib at webjunction.org
> CC: rjohnson at ala.org
>
> Jessica,
> I'm relatively new to PubLib and in spite of yesterday's crazy round of
> messages, I'm enjoying the variety of topics. This topic, Adult
> Programs, actually kept me up at night. Did anyone mention jigsaw
> puzzles? If so, I missed it. Puzzles are good for the brain, are
> relatively quiet, can be a solitary or group activity. Card tables and
> chairs can be set up outside in a courtyard or under a tree or big tent.
> I've seen special jigsaw puzzle boards with a boarder so pieces don't
> fall off the edge and the boards can be easily moved to a shelf at the
> end of a day.
>
> Anyway, my restless night got me thinking of how libraries could offer
> puzzles that also advocate for reading, libraries, and library programs
> of all sorts. In today's web 2.0 world, it is easy to get any photo and
> send it off to be made into a jigsaw puzzle. When you visit the ALA
> Store, you might want to ask about a future offering of a series of
> Celebrity READ puzzles for libraries. How about a Celebrity READ
> mashup? Or maybe each year there could be a new Summer Reading puzzle
> for your collection.
>
> There! Now, I can go back to work.
> - Jackie
>
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: publib-bounces at webjunction.org
> [mailto:publib-bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of Andrea Berstler
> Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 4:25 AM
> To: publib at webjunction.org
> Subject: RE: SPAM-LOW: [Publib] Adult programs with no program
> room(UNCLASSIFIED)
>
>
> If you have a movie license and a projector, you could do outdoor movies
> in
> the spring/summer months.
> I have heard of several libraries that run these successfully.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: publib-bounces at webjunction.org
> [mailto:publib-bounces at webjunction.org]
> On Behalf Of Thompson, Jessica E Ms CIV USA IMCOM
> Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 11:45 AM
> To: publib at webjunction.org
> Subject: SPAM-LOW: [Publib] Adult programs with no program room
> (UNCLASSIFIED)
>
> Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
> Caveats: NONE
>
> I'm looking for ideas for programs for adults ages 18-100 that can be
> done without a program room. I work at an army library and we do not
> have a program room. Therefore coming up with programs is difficult. I
> have a small conference room, but it is often booked for meetings. Our
> population varies from military that are stationed here anywhere from 1
> month to several years, retired military, military families, and
> civilian employees. I've already started a book discussion club that
> meets once a month.
>
> Jessica Thompson
> Reference Librarian
> Woodworth Library
> Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
> Caveats: NONE
>
>
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