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
4. Shibori Scarves
5. Water Color Scarves
6. Soy Candles
7. Glycerin Soap
8. Beading
9. Altered Books
Technology
1. Digital Photography Classes
2. How to Use Facebook/Pinterest/Instagram/Snapchat, etc.
3. iPhoneography (taking and editing pics with iPhone)
4. Intro to Windows 10
Food
1. Cookbook Club
2. Cooking Classes
3. Soup Night / Pie Night (patrons bring in food to share)
4. Rose Hip Jelly Making
5. Downton Abbey Tea
6. Wine Tasting
7. Edible Book Contest
Presenters
4. Discovering New England Stone Walls
5. Falconry
6. Beekeeping and Honey Tasting
7. Yoga
8. Meditation
9. Veteran Author Talks
10. Living History Performances and Re-enacting
9. Veteran Author Talks
10. Living History Performances and Re-enacting
Educational
1. Car Seat Safety Program
2. Business Networking/Speed Networking
3. Job Prep (Resume writing, Mock interviews)
4. DIY Home Repair
5. Pearl Harbor (75th anniversary in December)
6. Show Great Courses Lectures
7. Interior Design
8. Travel on a Budget
9. Identity Theft
10. Etsy/eBay
11. DIY Bike Repair
Gardening
1. Gardening Presentations
2. Plant Swap
3. DIY Terrarium
Writing
1. Publishing Your Writing
2. Writing Memoirs
3. Open Mic Nights
Fun / Entertainment
1. Family Movie Nights
2. Star Trek Program (50th Anniversary is coming soon)
3. Introduction to Drones
4. Bridge
5. Collectibles & Antiques
6. Plan the Perfect Staycation
7. Mah Jongg
8. Couponning
9. Coloring Books
10. Chinese New Year
Places for Partnerships
If you are looking to increase your attendance numbers, partnerships are a great way to do so:
- America Red Cross (for blood drives hosted at libraries)
- Local Senior Center
- Local Historical Society
- Local University (The outreach office may have someone willing to do social media programs)
- Local Stores (Drones, DIY Home Repairs/Renovations)
Additional Reading
Want more ideas? Check out:
- "Adult Programs in the Library" by Brett W. Lear was highly recommended.
- You can also access PLIG's Program Speed Dating Packet for more great info and ideas.
List Source
The list above was pulled from these discussions: Discussion #1 and Discussion #2. You need to be a member of the Programming Facebook Group to be able to read them. Thanks to all of the librarians who shared their wisdom!
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