From virtual libraries to in - person
adult library programs, really exhilarating things are happening at the library.
What
adult library programs will keep people coming back to your library?
What's on the horizon for your book clubs and
adult library programs?
Offer pleasant
adult library programs — April is National Humor Month and Lawn & Garden Month.
Gain ideas to kick off your 2017
adult library programs for January and February.
Library Journal Mover and Shaker Emily Ellis shares tips, tricks and ideas for engaging
adult library programming for the month of October.
Library Journal Mover and Shaker Emily Ellis shares tips, tricks, and ideas for engaging
adult library programming for the month of September.
Not exact matches
The volunteers will plan and host fundraising events and activities together with the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library, in an effort to provide the Library Systems 37 branches with funds to underwrite
programming for children and
adults, as well as materials to support the nearly 15,000 Erie County residents who use the
libraries daily.
Libraries offer dozens of engaging
programs for children, teens and
adults in reading and reading - related activities such as Battle of the Books.
My parents never told me my life expectancy; I went to the
library and looked it up,» said Ms. Miller, who is now helping to launch a comprehensive sickle cell
adult program in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Dater
library media center; dental
program best
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He once again uses the examples from his
library media specialist, Laura Fleming, who effectively created a credentialing
program for
adult learning.
The Milwaukee Public
Library offers
adult programs in support of the
library's mission to help people read, learn, and connect.
A series of evaluations by the Manpower Demonstration Research Corporation (later known as MDRC) offers practical lessons for improving the persistence of
adult learners in
library - based literacy
programs:
Participation in the Academy
programs is available to all public educational institutions (to serve students) and public
libraries (to serve
adults) in Idaho.
A significant majority of
libraries host social connection events for
adults (61 %) and teens (60 %) such as book discussion groups or gaming
programs;
The Media section of Booklist includes reviews of materials for school
library media centers and school district collections; for public -
library media collections; for use within
libraries by children's,
adult, and young -
adult librarians in
program contexts; for public -
library circulating media collections; and for civic, community, religious, and special - interest groups and individuals who use the resources of
libraries.
In this timely guide, young
adult library consultant Tasha Squires delves into the many possible avenues for partnership, from summer reading
programs to book talks to resource sharing and more.
Learn how
Adult Services Manager Trinity Lescallett finds books and activities to engage
adults with disabilities in her
library, and gain resources for your own
programs.
Make December a joyful time of year with fun ideas for engaging
library programs for
adults from
Library Journal Mover and Shaker Emily Ellis.
62 % of
adults say they know that their local
libraries have e-book lending
programs, while 22 % say they do not know whether their
libraries offer the service 41 % of
adults say they know their local
libraries have online career and job - related resources.
24 % of
adults say their local
libraries offer online
programs that certify that people have mastered new skills.
Portrayals of romance in young
adult (YA) lit are as diverse as the teen
library programs that accompany it.
Young
adult (YA) librarians who work in public
libraries typically have a nonstop schedule of
programs to run, volunteers to supervise and events to coordinate, while school librarians are busy developing curriculums and collections for the coming school year.
Community
programs often serve community members of all ages, ranging from children to
adults, at public
libraries or community resource centers.
In order to build digital literacy, the
libraries will run regular sessions on how to get the most from your tablet or e-reader and develop a whole range of interactive sessions for class visits, as well as regular children's, teens», and
adult programs.
Parents» tighter connections to
libraries likely accounts for the fact that they are more aware than other
adults about the array of
programs and services their local
libraries offer.
Stave them off with a full month of fun
library programs for
adults from
Library Journal Mover and Shaker Emily Ellis.
Library Journal Mover and Shaker Emily Ellis shares
library programs for
adults that will promote health and happiness in your
library and celebrate National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, National Salad Month and more!
All of the Statesboro Regional
Libraries boast a full range of books, videos, CDs and DVDs along with reference and readers advisory services,
adult and children's
programming, and Internet access.
Revenue from your annual gift helps every child, young
adult or
adult who walks through a door at a
library or links to their online resources from home or school and provides critical operating support across an array of
Libraries Transform Campaign
programs such as National
Library Week and
Library Card Sign - Up Month.
Sensory - enhanced storytime at Douglas County (Colo.)
Libraries (DCL) is an inclusive
program developed for all ages, children through young
adults, who are on the autism spectrum or differently abled, and presented at a preschool level of development.
An author of books for young
adults points to research showing that strong school
library programs led by a certified school librarian help ALL students do better in school, including students whose parents can't afford to provide all the resources kids need to do well in school: «[Research] tells us that even after adjusting for factors such as parental education, father's occupation, and social class, the impact of having books available in the home is as strong a predictor of school success as socioeconomic status.»
To the public
library, of course — a place which offers more than just physical books on shelves, by the way (
programs for toddlers and young
adults, literacy
programs, workshops for job searchers and senior citizens, free community meeting spaces, etc.).
E-book borrowing: Fully 90 % of public
libraries have e-book lending
programs, according to Information Policy and Access Center (IPAC) at the University of Maryland, and 62 % of
adults say they know that their local
libraries have such
programs.
Additionally, these views arise in a context where strong majorities of
adults consider themselves «lifelong learners» and
libraries around the country are working to fit their
programs and services into local educational ecosystems — both the formal parts of it (such as schools) and the informal parts of it (such as «do it yourself» learning opportunities).
Asked about what
libraries need to change, one
library staff member wrote: «[There's] not enough
programming for teens and actual young
adults; it seems that in the
library world the term «young
adult» refers to children aged ten to thirteen.»
However, about half of
adults (49 %) say they do not know if such
programs are being offered and another 27 % say they are not offered by their local
libraries.
Online
programs that certify that people have mastered new skills: 24 % of
adults say their local
libraries offer such
programs.
to include public
libraries in early learning intervention model 2015 Building STEAM with Día mini-grants available The Dollar General Literacy Foundation awards Youth Literacy grant to ALSC / YALSA ALSC selects more Great Websites for Kids ALSC now accepting applications for 2015 Baker & Taylor Summer Reading Grant ALSC now accepting applications for 2015 Maureen Hayes Author / Illustrator Award ALSC now accepting applications for 2015 Penguin Young Readers Group Award ALSC now accepting applications for 2015 Bechtel Fellowship ALSC announces winners of 2014 Bound to Stay Bound Books, Melcher Scholarships Registration open for fall 2014 ALSC online courses Ames Public Library awarded 2014 Baker & Taylor Summer Reading Program Grant ALSC and LEGO Systems partner to create Junior Maker Spaces District of Columbia Public Library chosen as site for the 2015 Arbuthnot Lecture Martin, Stark - Smith awarded Friends of ALSC Institute scholarships ALSC recommends more Great Websites for Kids 2014 ALSC National Institute Early Bird Registration deadline is June 30 2014 «Building a Home Library» bibliographies now available ALSC releases 2014 Summer Reading Lists ALSC past - president donation to support additional 2014 - 2015 ALSC Spectrum Scholar The 2014 guide to the Newbery and Caldecott awards Medlar elected ALSC 2015 - 2016 president Libraries working to bridge the cultural divide Nation's libraries showcase multicultural resources as uptick in demand for multicultural children's books continues Las bibliotecas de la nación dan a conocer servicios informativos para satisfacer demanda creciente de libros infantiles multiculturales Apply for the Friends of ALSC Institute Scholarship Theme and speakers announced for ALSC Charlemae Rollins» President's Program New ALSC white paper: «The Importance of Diversity in Library Programs and Material Collections for Children» ALSC selects popular books for young readers Explore Children's Fairyland at the 2014 ALSC National Institute Tickets available for 2014 Arbuthnot Lecture featuring Andrea Davis Pinkney ALSC invites applications for 2015 Arbuthnot Lecture with Brian Selznick Every Child Ready to Read ® for Spanish - Speaking Communities ALSC announces the Día Family Book Club Curriculum Andrea Davis Pinkney to deliver Closing General Session at 2014 ALSC Institute Minnesota, Alabama, Florida libraries win 2014 Bookapalooza Program ALSC announces 2014 Notable Children's Videos ALSC names 2014 Notable Children's Books ALSC announces 2014 Notable Children's Recordings LGBT Center of Raleigh Library receives 2014 Light the Way Grant ALSC and PLA receive award for Every Child Ready to Read ® Keene Public Library awarded 2014 Maureen Hayes Award Susan Roman receives 2014 ALSC Distinguished Service Award Kate DiCamillo, Brian Floca win Newbery, Caldecott Medals Brian Selznick to deliver 2015 Arbuthnot Honor Lecture 2014 Batchelder Award honors Enchanted Lion Books For «Mister Orange» Yuyi Morales y Meg Medina ganan premios Pura Belpré Yuyi Morales, Meg Medina win Pura Belpré Awards Paul R. Gagne and Melissa Reilly Ellard win 2014 Carnegie Medal for «Bink & Gollie: Two for One» Greg Pizzoli wins Geisel Award for «The Watermelon Seed» Listening Library wins 2014 Odyssey Award for «Scowler» Susan L. Roth and Cindy Trumbore win 2014 Sibert Medal Steve Sheinkin to present Opening Session at 2014 ALSC Institute ALA offers unlimited virtual seats for ALA Youth Media Awards webcast Every Child Ready to Read ® named finalist for Opening Minds Innovation Award ALA creates institutional repository ALA to announce the next classics in children's and young adult literature
libraries in early learning intervention model 2015 Building STEAM with Día mini-grants available The Dollar General Literacy Foundation awards Youth Literacy grant to ALSC / YALSA ALSC selects more Great Websites for Kids ALSC now accepting applications for 2015 Baker & Taylor Summer Reading Grant ALSC now accepting applications for 2015 Maureen Hayes Author / Illustrator Award ALSC now accepting applications for 2015 Penguin Young Readers Group Award ALSC now accepting applications for 2015 Bechtel Fellowship ALSC announces winners of 2014 Bound to Stay Bound Books, Melcher Scholarships Registration open for fall 2014 ALSC online courses Ames Public Library awarded 2014 Baker & Taylor Summer Reading
Program Grant ALSC and LEGO Systems partner to create Junior Maker Spaces District of Columbia Public Library chosen as site for the 2015 Arbuthnot Lecture Martin, Stark - Smith awarded Friends of ALSC Institute scholarships ALSC recommends more Great Websites for Kids 2014 ALSC National Institute Early Bird Registration deadline is June 30 2014 «Building a Home Library» bibliographies now available ALSC releases 2014 Summer Reading Lists ALSC past - president donation to support additional 2014 - 2015 ALSC Spectrum Scholar The 2014 guide to the Newbery and Caldecott awards Medlar elected ALSC 2015 - 2016 president
Libraries working to bridge the cultural divide Nation's libraries showcase multicultural resources as uptick in demand for multicultural children's books continues Las bibliotecas de la nación dan a conocer servicios informativos para satisfacer demanda creciente de libros infantiles multiculturales Apply for the Friends of ALSC Institute Scholarship Theme and speakers announced for ALSC Charlemae Rollins» President's Program New ALSC white paper: «The Importance of Diversity in Library Programs and Material Collections for Children» ALSC selects popular books for young readers Explore Children's Fairyland at the 2014 ALSC National Institute Tickets available for 2014 Arbuthnot Lecture featuring Andrea Davis Pinkney ALSC invites applications for 2015 Arbuthnot Lecture with Brian Selznick Every Child Ready to Read ® for Spanish - Speaking Communities ALSC announces the Día Family Book Club Curriculum Andrea Davis Pinkney to deliver Closing General Session at 2014 ALSC Institute Minnesota, Alabama, Florida libraries win 2014 Bookapalooza Program ALSC announces 2014 Notable Children's Videos ALSC names 2014 Notable Children's Books ALSC announces 2014 Notable Children's Recordings LGBT Center of Raleigh Library receives 2014 Light the Way Grant ALSC and PLA receive award for Every Child Ready to Read ® Keene Public Library awarded 2014 Maureen Hayes Award Susan Roman receives 2014 ALSC Distinguished Service Award Kate DiCamillo, Brian Floca win Newbery, Caldecott Medals Brian Selznick to deliver 2015 Arbuthnot Honor Lecture 2014 Batchelder Award honors Enchanted Lion Books For «Mister Orange» Yuyi Morales y Meg Medina ganan premios Pura Belpré Yuyi Morales, Meg Medina win Pura Belpré Awards Paul R. Gagne and Melissa Reilly Ellard win 2014 Carnegie Medal for «Bink & Gollie: Two for One» Greg Pizzoli wins Geisel Award for «The Watermelon Seed» Listening Library wins 2014 Odyssey Award for «Scowler» Susan L. Roth and Cindy Trumbore win 2014 Sibert Medal Steve Sheinkin to present Opening Session at 2014 ALSC Institute ALA offers unlimited virtual seats for ALA Youth Media Awards webcast Every Child Ready to Read ® named finalist for Opening Minds Innovation Award ALA creates institutional repository ALA to announce the next classics in children's and young adult literature
Libraries working to bridge the cultural divide Nation's
libraries showcase multicultural resources as uptick in demand for multicultural children's books continues Las bibliotecas de la nación dan a conocer servicios informativos para satisfacer demanda creciente de libros infantiles multiculturales Apply for the Friends of ALSC Institute Scholarship Theme and speakers announced for ALSC Charlemae Rollins» President's Program New ALSC white paper: «The Importance of Diversity in Library Programs and Material Collections for Children» ALSC selects popular books for young readers Explore Children's Fairyland at the 2014 ALSC National Institute Tickets available for 2014 Arbuthnot Lecture featuring Andrea Davis Pinkney ALSC invites applications for 2015 Arbuthnot Lecture with Brian Selznick Every Child Ready to Read ® for Spanish - Speaking Communities ALSC announces the Día Family Book Club Curriculum Andrea Davis Pinkney to deliver Closing General Session at 2014 ALSC Institute Minnesota, Alabama, Florida libraries win 2014 Bookapalooza Program ALSC announces 2014 Notable Children's Videos ALSC names 2014 Notable Children's Books ALSC announces 2014 Notable Children's Recordings LGBT Center of Raleigh Library receives 2014 Light the Way Grant ALSC and PLA receive award for Every Child Ready to Read ® Keene Public Library awarded 2014 Maureen Hayes Award Susan Roman receives 2014 ALSC Distinguished Service Award Kate DiCamillo, Brian Floca win Newbery, Caldecott Medals Brian Selznick to deliver 2015 Arbuthnot Honor Lecture 2014 Batchelder Award honors Enchanted Lion Books For «Mister Orange» Yuyi Morales y Meg Medina ganan premios Pura Belpré Yuyi Morales, Meg Medina win Pura Belpré Awards Paul R. Gagne and Melissa Reilly Ellard win 2014 Carnegie Medal for «Bink & Gollie: Two for One» Greg Pizzoli wins Geisel Award for «The Watermelon Seed» Listening Library wins 2014 Odyssey Award for «Scowler» Susan L. Roth and Cindy Trumbore win 2014 Sibert Medal Steve Sheinkin to present Opening Session at 2014 ALSC Institute ALA offers unlimited virtual seats for ALA Youth Media Awards webcast Every Child Ready to Read ® named finalist for Opening Minds Innovation Award ALA creates institutional repository ALA to announce the next classics in children's and young adult literature
libraries showcase multicultural resources as uptick in demand for multicultural children's books continues Las bibliotecas de la nación dan a conocer servicios informativos para satisfacer demanda creciente de libros infantiles multiculturales Apply for the Friends of ALSC Institute Scholarship Theme and speakers announced for ALSC Charlemae Rollins» President's
Program New ALSC white paper: «The Importance of Diversity in Library
Programs and Material Collections for Children» ALSC selects popular books for young readers Explore Children's Fairyland at the 2014 ALSC National Institute Tickets available for 2014 Arbuthnot Lecture featuring Andrea Davis Pinkney ALSC invites applications for 2015 Arbuthnot Lecture with Brian Selznick Every Child Ready to Read ® for Spanish - Speaking Communities ALSC announces the Día Family Book Club Curriculum Andrea Davis Pinkney to deliver Closing General Session at 2014 ALSC Institute Minnesota, Alabama, Florida
libraries win 2014 Bookapalooza Program ALSC announces 2014 Notable Children's Videos ALSC names 2014 Notable Children's Books ALSC announces 2014 Notable Children's Recordings LGBT Center of Raleigh Library receives 2014 Light the Way Grant ALSC and PLA receive award for Every Child Ready to Read ® Keene Public Library awarded 2014 Maureen Hayes Award Susan Roman receives 2014 ALSC Distinguished Service Award Kate DiCamillo, Brian Floca win Newbery, Caldecott Medals Brian Selznick to deliver 2015 Arbuthnot Honor Lecture 2014 Batchelder Award honors Enchanted Lion Books For «Mister Orange» Yuyi Morales y Meg Medina ganan premios Pura Belpré Yuyi Morales, Meg Medina win Pura Belpré Awards Paul R. Gagne and Melissa Reilly Ellard win 2014 Carnegie Medal for «Bink & Gollie: Two for One» Greg Pizzoli wins Geisel Award for «The Watermelon Seed» Listening Library wins 2014 Odyssey Award for «Scowler» Susan L. Roth and Cindy Trumbore win 2014 Sibert Medal Steve Sheinkin to present Opening Session at 2014 ALSC Institute ALA offers unlimited virtual seats for ALA Youth Media Awards webcast Every Child Ready to Read ® named finalist for Opening Minds Innovation Award ALA creates institutional repository ALA to announce the next classics in children's and young adult literature
libraries win 2014 Bookapalooza
Program ALSC announces 2014 Notable Children's Videos ALSC names 2014 Notable Children's Books ALSC announces 2014 Notable Children's Recordings LGBT Center of Raleigh Library receives 2014 Light the Way Grant ALSC and PLA receive award for Every Child Ready to Read ® Keene Public Library awarded 2014 Maureen Hayes Award Susan Roman receives 2014 ALSC Distinguished Service Award Kate DiCamillo, Brian Floca win Newbery, Caldecott Medals Brian Selznick to deliver 2015 Arbuthnot Honor Lecture 2014 Batchelder Award honors Enchanted Lion Books For «Mister Orange» Yuyi Morales y Meg Medina ganan premios Pura Belpré Yuyi Morales, Meg Medina win Pura Belpré Awards Paul R. Gagne and Melissa Reilly Ellard win 2014 Carnegie Medal for «Bink & Gollie: Two for One» Greg Pizzoli wins Geisel Award for «The Watermelon Seed» Listening Library wins 2014 Odyssey Award for «Scowler» Susan L. Roth and Cindy Trumbore win 2014 Sibert Medal Steve Sheinkin to present Opening Session at 2014 ALSC Institute ALA offers unlimited virtual seats for ALA Youth Media Awards webcast Every Child Ready to Read ® named finalist for Opening Minds Innovation Award ALA creates institutional repository ALA to announce the next classics in children's and young
adult literature and media
On Monday, several
library directors movingly described the public's response to their participation in the American Dream Starts @ your
library initiative, a
program that helps
libraries provide literacy services for
adult English - language learners.
The company's digital arm provides audiobook and eBook lending to the
library market through the RBdigital platform, alongside several other platforms specializing in same - day newspapers and magazines,
adult learning and language tutorial
programs.
Additionally, public
libraries are community centers, with
programs for both children and
adults; many
libraries offer workshops on citizenship, English as a Second Language, computer skills, filing taxes, and resume writing.
EDUCATIONAL
PROGRAMS Film clips from the documentary are used in elementary and middle school presentations, county juvenile detention centers,
libraries, and community centers in presentations to educate children and
adults on the importance of responsible pet care.
The SF Public
Libraries are helping celebrate the Centennial with the 2016 Summer Stride reading
program for kids and
adults where patrons will be able to earn specially - designed buttons as part of the official «Reading Ranger» challenge.
Leaf through tomes and browse exhibitions in the Domed Reading Room at this grand
library and enjoy the great
program of events for kids and
adults.
The primary objective of York Art Association's mission is to provide opportunities in south central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland for individuals to expand their artistic skills or simply explore creativity through
adult classes and workshops, children's classes, exhibitions, and other special
programming or using publications in our
library.
Libraries offer a range of
programs to entice infants, toddlers, teenagers,
adults and older patrons.
InfoPLACE is a public
library based career planning
program where
adults can get help deciding if they are leaning toward a radical career transition or an immediate job search.
Libraries and community colleges with
adult education
programs are a good place to start.