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- Description
- Table of Contents
- About the authors
- Reviews
Needless to say, programming for teens can be a dubious fit for library users in their 20s; and what appeals to Baby Boomers isn't necessarily ideal for those in their 30s and 40s. Millennials deserve their own programs. This handy guide specifically targets those on the cusp of the born-digital generation and their peers, offering up a year's worth of programming suitable for both public and academic libraries. Organized by monthly clubs or monthly themed events, a format that makes planning and execution a snap, this resource
- Provides an overview of what those in their 20s, 30, and 40s want from libraries and how best to reach them
- Gives tips for extending popular teen programs to older teens and those in their 20s
- Presents start-to-finish programs sure to be a big draw, such as a "pub trivia" night, recipe scrapbooking meetup, retro craft club, old school gaming sessions, writer's workshops, and community college networking events
- Shows how to program on a tight budget by making the most of the library's existing collection and resources
- Offers tips on marketing, outreach, and followup
The fun and popular programs contained in this guide will help libraries become social and cultural cornerstones for the millennials in their communities.
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1 January
Fit Fair
Old-School Gaming
Great Reads and Treats for Book Clubs
Power Parenting: Adoption and Foster Care
Chapter 2 February
Un-Valentine's Day
Oscar Night
Mardi Gras
Hot Drink Mixology
Chapter 3 March
March Madness
Craft Brewing
Green Party
Seed Bomb and Terrarium DIY
Social Justice and Activism
Chapter 4 April
Poetry Reading Night
'80s Night
Spring Cleaning Sale
Curating Collectibles
Money Smart Week: First-Time Home Buyers
Chapter 5 May
From Canada to Mexico: Road Tripping across North America
Europe on the Cheap
'90s Night
Memorial Day Service Fair
Chapter 6 June
DIY Wedding and Shower Accessories
Farmers' Market Fair
LGBT Pride Month
Realistic Summer Reading and Media Programs for Adults
Chapter 7 July
DIY Decorating on a Dime
Quick and Easy Recipe Swap
Microwave Magic and Easy-Bake Oven Adventures
Literary Speed Dating
Chapter 8 August
Power Parenting: Ways to Work from Home
Power Parenting: Life in Elementary, Middle, and High School
Karaoke Night
Shark Week Celebration
Chapter 9 September
Gap Year Fair
Program for Adults Facing Social Challenges
Bonfire Night
Power Parenting: From Local Trips to Disney and Beyond—Tips for Traveling with Children
Chapter 10 October
Clutter Doctor
Power Parenting: Virtual College Tours
Fandom Frenzy
Throwback Halloween Night
Chapter 11 November
Recipe Scrapbooking
Holiday Spirit: Winery Tour and Tasting
Mystery Dinner
Delicious Reads
NaNoWriMo Kickoff and Weekly Write-Ins
Chapter 12 December
DIY Holiday Parties
DIY Holiday Gifts and Decorations on the Cheap
Museum Fair
Smart Tips for Self-Publishing
Chapter 13 Clubs That Keep Them Coming Back
5K Club
Young Adult Books for NextGens Club
Trivia Nights
Power Parenting Program: Parent Nights
Retro Craft Club
Crafterwork
Retro Movie Night
Community College Connections
Writers' Workshop
Service Club
About the Authors
Index
"This gem of a resource for librarians at public libraries will appeal to those designing programs with budget and staff constraints."
— Library Journal
"A good professional volume for public librarians, particularly those who are new to the profession and need some guidance on how to draw patrons in and keep them returning."
— Booklist
"This book takes on the best ways to get difficult-toreach patrons in their twenties and thirties into the door. Broken down by the months of the year, this book is organized with programs best suited to the weather and seasonal activities for each month. It is both a cute and effective strategy for those library programmers who might like the idea of a specific program, but are unsure of when it would be best suited to use."
— Catholic Library World
"A well-organized and easy-to-consult sourcebook."
— ARBA