Adult Programs In The Library

It has always been important for libraries to serve their communities with good programming. But as technology and bookstores pull customers away from traditional library services, programs have become a means to bringing people back into the library. Many libraries have even received national attention for increasing attendance with exceptional programming services. So, how are you going to develop top-notch programs to revitalize your library? The first in the new ALA Programming Guides series, Adult Programs in the Library will give you all of the need-to-knows.

Expert programmer Brett Lear walks you through the process of program development and event planning in two parts. The first section of this handy book is a how-to that prepares you to: conduct demographic analysis and target the audience in your community; tie the specifics of your librarys mission to program offerings. find and contract local performers; raise funds; generate publicity; produce programs that run smoothly from start to finish.

The second section features more than twenty five-star programs from around the country. Reading about a variety of successful programs from film series and book discussions to art classes and topical panels, you ll be inspired with ideas for your own programs. Packed with more than 30 samples of surveys, newsletters, press releases, scheduling tools, and checklists, you can hit the ground running and bring your adult programming services to life!