1. 2015 Adult Program

2. Programs v. Programming You can have a “program” without “programming” Programming does not have to fit the theme of the program – the goal is to get more and new people in the library and get them reading Bingo! – http://library.nd.gov/summerreading.html http://library.nd.gov/summerreading.html

3. Adult Programs Who? – Your regular patrons – Parents who are “reading role models” How? – Set a goal – Offer a prize

4. Programming Preparation R&D – Rip off & Duplicate What are the popular topics in your community? – What are people checking out? – What are people asking about? What life stages do you have in mind? – Parents with young children, empty nesters, retirees, etc.

5. Community Resources Don’t go it alone – partner with another community organization to share the work and publicity Look for organizations with outreach services – they want to come talk to your patrons!

6. Family Transitions Target parents who are already coming to the library with their kids – Plan adult programming in conjunction with children’s programming – Work with the school schedule and the school librarian Plan programs that involve the whole family

7. Community Heroes You could be a hero – volunteer! Community Tool Box

8. Military Heroes Veterans History Project Interviews Veterans History Project Interviews LOC Veterans History Project LOC Veterans History Project Rough Rider Awards for Military Service Rough Rider Awards American Legion Awards

9. Historic Heroes Highlight your North Dakota history section ND Person of History Award ND Person of History Award Rough Rider Awards

10. Superheroes Superpowers – Personality traits Personality traits Superhero gadgets – Life Hacks Life Hacks

11. Escape the Ordinary Try something new… – A new library service? – Capitalize on current offerings – What partnerships could you pursue?

12. Escape Your Life Revamp your book club for the summer Book club kits from NDSL Book club kits http://www.slideshare.net/isl_pdo/every-hero-has-a-story-cslp-2015-indiana

13. Escape Your Town Promote the Park Passes! Visit ND Tourism for ideasND Tourism Highlight historic sites in North Dakotahistoric sites http://www.slideshare.net/isl_pdo/every-hero-has-a-story-cslp-2015-indiana

14. Escape Your Junk How to organize or de-clutter Photos & digital files – LC Personal Archiving LC Personal Archiving – Personal digital archiving Personal digital archiving Preservation – ALA Preservation Week ALA Preservation Week http://www.slideshare.net/isl_pdo/every-hero-has-a-story-cslp-2015-indiana

15. Escape Your Dinner Host a recipe swap Have an “ingredient challenge,” like on Iron Chef or Chopped Resources from NDSU ExtensionNDSU Extension http://www.slideshare.net/isl_pdo/every-hero-has-a-story-cslp-2015-indiana

16. Escape Your Debt Host a financial literacy program Highlight resources: – NYPL Money Matters NYPL Money Matters – Smart Investing @ Your Library Smart Investing @ Your Library – Resources from PLA Resources from PLA – Khan Academy Khan Academy – TutorND TutorND Library savings calculator http://www.slideshare.net/isl_pdo/every-hero-has-a-story-cslp-2015-indiana

17. Escape Your Stress Stress management Mindfulness/Meditation Mindfulness Yoga Partner to host a health and wellness fair

18. Escape Your Job Learning Express Library – Job and Career Accelerator – Adult Learning Center – Computer Skills – Career Center TutorND – Resumes & Cover letters – Job Resources – Interviewing

19. Questions? Sarah Matusz smatusz@nd.gov 701-328-4663 1-800-472-2104