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

2. Introduction
Morgan Pershing, Adult Services Librarian Santa Clara City Library
Heather Cousin, Library Services Director
Thousand Oaks Library

3. 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…

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

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

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

9. 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

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

11. Additional Resources iRead: https://www.ireadprogram.org/
Us! Please feel free to contact us with any questions
Pinterest, Instagram and all the usual suspects…