Adults Are People, Too! Adult Summer Reading 2017 (and Beyond!) Morgan Pershing, Santa Clara City Library Heather Cousin, Thousand Oaks Public Library

Introduction Morgan Pershing, Adult Services Librarian Santa Clara City Library mpershing@santaclaraca.gov Heather Cousin, Library Services Director Thousand Oaks Library hcousin@tolibrary.org

Why? Kids don’t vote. Parents do. Parents modelling good behavior: Readers make readers Promote literacy and literacy services Active brains + social participation = Happy Adults! And the most important reason…

Who? Know your audience Think beyond the usual suspects Engage the whole spectrum Don’t forget City/County employees courtesy of The Simi Valley Acorn Heather Cousin, Simi Valley Public Library Morgan Pershing, Santa Clara City Library

What? Virtually ANYTHING! Website design tips Historical home tour Book design 3D printer Graphic design class Interior design Documentaries on design Architecture Clothing/Fashion Typography

When? Coordinate with Children’s and Teen Services and any other big community events Check bus/dial-a-ride schedules Evening programs may be harder for seniors Consider weekend and off site programs

During the Event Promotion, promotion, promotion Enjoy the noise! Ask for feedback

How? Doing it yourself… Recruit other departments to help Hiring talent Getting volunteers

Yes, but…where’s the money coming from? Make the case to your administration – Ask us how! Sponsorships, partnerships and donations from adult-friendly business and services Don’t forget the Friends and your Foundation

Getting the Word Out Exploit all the traditional avenues Go beyond Invite your electeds

Additional Resources iRead: https://www.ireadprogram.org/ http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/15-must-watch-art-design-documentaries-227992 Us! Please feel free to contact us with any questions Pinterest, Instagram and all the usual suspects…