36 Adult Program Ideas in 90 Minutes: Outline (Sept. 2018)

1. 36 AdultProgramIdeas in90 Minutes
AmyAlessio amyalessio@sbcglobal.net
ProgramsEasilyAdaptedforAnyTheme (Almost!)
 WritingContests:flash,themed,poetry,skit,songlyrics(Prize ispublication.)
 Tasters:inexpensive foodsonatheme like chocolate,history,demonstrations
 Crafts:buttonmaking,origami,coloring,photosandframes,bookmarks
 Local history:feature speakers,librarycollections,photos
 Social Mediaand RelevantApps/Sites
 Charitable Drives:foodforfines,petfood,costumes,promgowns
 Photoor Videocontests:inthe libraryorcommunity,reading,promotingaservice,book
trailers,familyhistory
 Art: fairs,themedcontest,scrapbooking,digital,trynew mediumfair,feature local artistsor
museums
 Music: local performers,all ages,learntodownloadfromlibrarysite,listenonnew tech,variety
shows,karaoke
 Money& Health:local services,libraryresources,informationfairs,improvementtechniques
FitnessFair
 IndoorExercises&Stretching
 Pedometers:StepItUp LibraryScavengerHunt
 DemonstrationsfromParkDistrict:20 minute intervals
 Healthrepresentative takingbiometrics
 Smoothie Making
 De-StressMeditation
 Massage Station
 Demonstrationof fitnessapps
Chinese NewYear
 Videoof DragonDance
 Music
 FeltFortune CookiesorPaper
 Zodiacchart tocolor
 RedEnvelope Craft:
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 Fortune type slipsincookiesoronbookmarksstuckinbooksadvertisingthe program.
 Language learningmaterials
 Cookingdemonstrations

2. Superbowl:Snacks by Decades
 1930s/40s: Velveeta,brownies
 1950’s: Mini BurgerBar, Chex Mix
 1960’s: Bugles,Pringles,Mini frankkabobs
 1970’s: fondue,cheeseballs,Grape jelly/chilidip
 1980’s: Cream Cheese/pepperjelly
 1990’s: cupcakes
February: Black History Month
Genealogyprograms
Drummingcircles
UndergroundRailroadsites
Historical speaker–invite audiencetowearcostumes
Musicians
Displayof Inventions
Vote onfavorite authorsbygenre
NMAH podcasts:https://historyexplorer.si.edu/teacher-resources
Passionate Readers & Viewers!
 Mood music
 Raffledcandles,chocolate,books
 Tastedbitsof chocolatesfromdrugstores,voted
 Servedbubblinggrape juice
 Variedrange of material inbooks,music,movies
Movie party and trivia
 Gourmetpopcorn
 AfterHoursOscar NightParty
 Short Movie Festival
March: Rosie Plusthe Role ofWomenin WWII
SelfDefense andSafety
 Police Department
 Scams towardsseniors
 Making yourhouse safe
 SafetyOnline

3.  Self Defense
 Special classforseniors
 In lobby,orclass
Basketball Fest
 Nostalgicmovies
 Videogame tournamentforadultsof NBA2K19
 Triviagames
o Match playertotown
o Mascots
o Game trivia
o Make dreamteamfor prize drawings
April: National Library Week
 Swapsand OtherSimple Celebrations
 InfoFair by departments
 Departmentsmake somethingtoauction
 Tours: Live or Virtual
 FleaMarket andCraft Fair
 ComicSwap
 Authorswithpublishingworkshop
 Learn SomethingNew –punchcards forwatchingvideos
 T/F: LibraryCommonSense
MoneySmart
 Resources Demonstration
 BudgetingandInvestmentApps
 Tip Board
 Teenor NextGenBudgetContest
 CouponApps
Library Virtual 5K (and other HealthyGadgets)
 Staff posthow muchtheywalkon deskthroughoutthe week
 Patronspost photoof themselveswalkinginthe libraryorthroughoutthe monthfora prize
 Walka 5K and screenshotMap My Walk or otherevidence.Enterwith$10 towardsFriends,
inexpensive medals
 Live walking5Karoundlibrary.
 Stepsscavengerhuntor Geocachingwithinlibrary
May: Star Wars Day

4.  Movies& Coloring
 Costume cosplayforadults
 Triviaor Timeline
 Books
 Parodymovie contest
 Fan fictioncontest
 Origami
 Yoda Soda
 Rebel Legion
 https://theoutreachlibrarian.com/2012/04/04/may-the-fourth-be-with-you/
Easy AdultChildCrafts (time to cleanout the closet)
 Recipe Scrapbooking
 Paintand BookCoverNight(holdthe wine forstaff)
 ApronDecoration
 Painting/coloring:photoframes,tote bags,t-shirts,notebookcovers
 Tye Dye socks
 Beadedbookmarks
 Bookmarkdesigncontest
 Cards forcharity,gifts
 3D printedkeychains
Worldof Flavors
 Tastingand Exchange
 Restaurantswithtasting(registration)
 Get treatsfromlocal stores – evencookies!
 Patronsbringcopiesof recipes
 Historyof areawithsamplesof foods,recipes
 Holidaythemed
June: Engaging Adultswith Summer ReadingIdeas
 Reada Latte all year round
 Readingchallenges –no registration!
 Allowprogramstocount
 Drawingsperbookread
 Prize isbookor fine clearingcoupons
 Sendphotoswearinglibraryshirt
 How manyitemsinlibrarytote?
HiddenLocal Gems:One Day Trips to Remember

5.  Withfoods
 Speakersfromhistorical sites
 Bus trips
 Virtual tour– picture,cost,website info.
 Askfor couponsfromsites
Car Show+ Safety
 Hookingmediaup
 Emergencykits
 Shoppingthroughlibrarysites
 What to lookforin usedcars
 Vintage car show
Bike Safety
 Bike repairworkshop
 SafetyTown
 Local Bike Trails – presentation
 ID
July: Treats & Beats by the Decade
Library CountyFair
 Growingcompetitions
 Oldestitems
 Collections
 Bookwreaths
 Quilts& Pies?
 Discussionof craftcompetitions
 Talk onlocal farmersmarkets
Book Olympics FamilyEvent
 Puttingbooksor DVDsinorder
 Scavengerhunts
 Relaysat yourowndiscretion
 Mini golf
 Setup a themeddisplay
 Synchronizedcartmovement
August MysteryNight
 Crimescene asdisplay orone-time program(PaperTownsprogram)

6.  Mysteryflavors
 Classiccrime TV & movies
 T/F Townordinance lawsvs.historical
 Improvmysterysolving
 CSI frompolice
SpellingBee + Puzzle Competitions
 Audience sendsinwordsunderlimits,themes
 Small prizes
 Puzzle speed
 Puzzle stations
 PuzzlingDevices –ipadcourse,apps
 Create own
Local learningfair
 Libraryclassesfor adults
 ESL
 ContinuingEd.Representativesfromcolleges,highschools
 Online LearningOptions –throughlibrary?
 Park District
 Museums
 Colleges:auditinglectures
September:Fall Into SomethingNew
 Style andFashions:scarves,jewelrymaking,hairstyles
 Sushi demonstration,orotherno-cookhealthychoices
 Resume Refresh,SocialMediareview
 Travel tips:local favorites,upcomingmuseumexhibits
 Newandreadalikesforpopularbooks&media
 DownloadandGo: technologydemonstrations
 House Refresh:speakersonpaintingtips,woodworking
 Park District:newsportsclasses
Library Card Sign-UpMonth
 Use card at local businesses
 Drawingfor gettingorrenewingcard
 Swipe cardfor drawing – virtual or live
 Clearfineswithvisiblecard
 Drawingsforentire householdswithcards

7.  Usingyour card from home scavengerhunt
 Flashfictionlibrarythemedcontest
 Showcard around communityphotos
Hispanic Heritage Month 9/15 – 10/15
 Map yourheritage
 Match phototo country
 Match foodphototo country
 Ojode Diosfamilycraft
 Corn HuskSpice Painting (HarrisCty. Tx.Lib.)
 Language learningmaterials
 https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov
October: Mindfulness,Yogaand Smoothies
 Speakersformindfulness,laughter,relaxation
 Massage techniques
 Yoga instructorsforsimple workshop
 Office fitness
 SmoothiesorYogurtparfaitsamplers(DIY)
 Teas
 Making tabletopzengardens,zenterrariums
NostalgicHalloweenParty and Blood Drive
 Vintage horrormovie or80’s monsters:Freddie,Chucky,Jason
 Halloweencartoons
 Duct tape or tolietpapercostumes –mini contests
 Finishthe scarystory contestor flashscaryfiction 1000 words
 Storytelling101 – outside
 Dirt cup parfaits
 Decorate cookies
Diwali
 Ethnicmarkets – décorand food
 Local musicor dance programs
 Hennapainting
 How to drape a sari,weddingstyles
 Decorate a Diya – prepare withbase coat
 http://www.wikihow.com/Decorate-a-Diya
 http://www.programminglibrarian.org/programs/diwali
 Rangoli Art:https://theeducatorsspinonit.com/rangoli-craft-idea-for-kids/

8. November:VeteransThank You OpenHouse
 Create a Card Party
 Online PhotoMontage
 CollectPhotos,Memorabilia
 VeteransBenefits,Spouses
 Recordsof What UnitsfromArea Were inEach Major ConflictIncludingCivilWar
NaNoWriMo
 StepsforSuccess – GettingStarted,or Finish ThatBook
 Demonstrationsof howtologininlobby
 Write-Ins–allowtime afterwritingprograms
 CelebrationeventinJanuary –nextsteps?
 Interactive displayof local wordcounts
 Tweetingauthorquotes
 Displayof booksonwriting,biographies
November:Knittingfor Charity
 Have thisprogram in visibleareatoinvite more
 Host throughoutthe month
 Staff or guestteacherssimple stitches.
 CollectsquaresforWarm Up America
 Betterstudentswill make smallblanketsforanimal shelters
 Drop ineventtoknot polarfleece blanketsforlocal shelters
December:Make and Take
 Fill glassballswithglitter,garland,shreddedpaper
 Printphotos,decorate frames
 Paper:
 http://www.smallhomelove.com/fun-easy-paper-ornaments-2/
Night Star Gazing
 Telescope atcertain place,certaintimes
 Partnershipwithcollege,expert
 Patronsrecord whocan see what
 Gettingstartedinstargazing
 Astrology101: What’sinstore for you nextyear?

9. Holiday Library Open House:Virtual and Live
 MarketingfeaturesInvitationtospecial event
 Music, local highschool groups
 Sethours: Free,fastandfunfor all ages
 Demonstrationsof timesavingtipsoractivitiesineachdepartment
 Peaceful place tositandread if desired
 Local foodvendor
 Virtual:virtual tour,resourcesforeasingyearend stress,holidaytraditional stories