Public library programs

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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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…

So, you're planning programming for the adults in your library and you're looking to change it up? From time to time, this question is posed on the awesome Programming Librarian Interest Group and librarians respond with lots of great possibilities. I thought I'd compile a list and share. Perhaps some of these ideas might work for your library? Local 1. Local History Talks/Presentations 2. Local History Walk 3. Genealogy DIY Crafts 1. Paper Making 2. Stab Binding Books 3. Christmas Ornaments…

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The official game board for the Concord Public Library's Bookopoly. TIM GOODWIN / Insider staff

About seven months ago, I noticed a new trend among public libraries of offering “adulting” programs. When I first saw a posting via social media about this program, my brain screamed, “Where were …

Amazing Race: Library Edition is a program that I’ve ran twice before. It always brings out a huge crowd – and for those of us who have a small budget – it’s a great program…

The Summer Reading Program at the Wichita Falls Public Library in Wichita Falls, TX came to a close at the end of July. This summer, we were fortunate to be the recipients of the ALSC/BWI Summer Reading Program Grant, which enabled the library to provide quality programs to youth of all ages in our community. Our theme this summer was Get a Clue…at the Library, and many of our programs involved a mystery aspect. Some of our mystery-themed programs included: Murder Mystery Night: Our original…

Welcome to the third installment of the Top Ways to Advertise Library Programs! In Part One, we discussed posters and the best places to use them. In Part Two, we talked about media and social media. Very useful! But this week... we get to talk about the FUN stuff. Why try some unusual advertising ideas? Well, the main reason is that the sillier your idea is, the more likely it will get noticed. Also: I'm a strong believer in the philosophy that, if you have fun with what you do at your…

Teen and Tween Programs for November 2015

Teen Programming – The Lego Librarian

Passive programs for the library (self-directed programming)

A tangram puzzle program is an easy and inexpensive program to offer elementary school age children at your school or public library.

This webinar will inspire you with new book-related programming ideas to engage adult readers in your community.

Passive programming project ideas at Lexington County Public Library | by Bobbi Newman #PassiveProgramming #TLChat #Education

Adults Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP), 2018 Website: Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) https://www.cslpreads.org/ Information and resources on current year and past summer reading programs designed by the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP). Early literacy, children, teen, and adult programming resources available. Library Program Ideas for Adults, 2018 Website: Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/texasdogmom/library-program-ideas-for-adults/?lp=true Pinterest…

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Craft programs are always a hit with public library patrons, but coming up with fresh ideas can be challenging. As an adult programming coordinator for a busy metropolitan library system, I have found Creativebug to be an invaluable tool–between its cleanly organized classes and the public performance rights. The tutorials take the guesswork out of planning programs and free up library programmers to make connections between fun, quality projects and other library resources.