Is it or Isn’t it???!!!

Passive Programming for Adults

Agenda:• What is a program?• Programs that count• Why offer programs?• Examples of programs• Discussion/Questions

What is a Program??According to ISL Standards (590 IAC 6-1-2)

a program is defined as:“A workshop, program, seminar, or

outreach program sponsored by the library, in which the library’s staff plays a significant role, including, but not limited to, technology, informational literacy, early literacy, children’s, cultural programming, and other programming offered for the community.”

Do Passive Programs Count??!!

• Did you plan and advertise the program in advance?

• Did it require a staff member or library volunteer to facilitate the program?

• Did patrons learn anything new about the library and/or its resources or services?

• Was the program open to more than one person?

Stealth Programs that Count:

• An advertised Photo booth that requires a staff member or volunteer to take the pictures of patrons.

• A booth at a festival, if the library has advertised story times or other programs at the booth.

• Drop in craft time, as long as it was advertised in advance and a staff member is present to assist.

Why offer Stealth Programs??

• It engages your audience• Little effort, budget, and time

required• Can attract and keep regular

patrons• Current and adaptive• Particularly helpful for small

libraries and those with limited staff

Bulletin Boards!

Why bulletin boards?? Helps to set the mood in the

library.

Provides information to patrons.

Allows people to make up their own mind about the information.

Rule of Thirds:

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Integrate:

Interact:

Interact:

Games!

Scavenger Hunts:

Geocaching:

Available to the world.

Low cost and self sufficient.

Exposes patrons to a new experience.

Bingo!

Guessing Contests:

Board Games:

Other ideas!!!

National Poetry Month:

Poetry Month:

Mystery Books!

Reader’s Advisory:

Post-it Programs:

Adult Coloring Books:

Take and Go Crafts: Magnets

Christmas Ornament

Origami

Pendant

Decoupage bracelet

Seed Lending:

Start a Conversation!

Voting Contests:

Brackets:

Library Birthdays!

In Person and Beyond:

@The Library:

Share your Story:

Book-face Contest:

Inspiration and Ideas:

Inspiration and Ideas:

Questions??Kimberly Brown-Harden

kbrown-harden@library.in.gov

317-650-8492