Low-cost, low-prep library programming is important for libraries of all sizes and from all areas. This presentation will show you how you can take the lead in providing quality adult programming for your community while getting the most out of your programming budget.

1. How To Be A Lean, Mean Programming Machine Sandy Gilmore & Renee Holden Auburn Hills Public Library

2. PARTNERSHIPS

3. Local Businesses

4. Relaxation Station

5. Corporate Partners

6. www.target.com (company information…community)

7. Game Night

9. Michigan Animal Rescue League

11. Community Organizations & Clubs Sierra Club Society for Creative Anachronism www.sca.org Charitable Organizations: Lions Club, Leader Dogs, Doctors Without Borders… Collectors: doll, stamp, coin, cards… Local Chess Clubs http://www.michess.org/clubs/index.shtml

12. Photographic Society of America Rent a Travel Photo Program 120 slide programs 15 – 45 minute shows $10.00 plus postage www.psa-photo.org

13. Literacy Council

14. Oakland Literacy Council Open House

18. Historical Societies www.hsmichigan.org

19. Local Law Firms Bloom, Bloom and Associates, P.C.31275 Northwestern Hwy. Suite 145 Farmington Hills, MI 48334Phone: (248) 932-5200 contact Kim Madeline, PR at (734) 765-6321 www.bloomlawfirmpllc.com

20. Local Universities

21. Local Homeschooling Organizations www.homeschoolingmichigan.com

22. Local Government Mayor Public Safety Law Enforcement Community Development City Golf Course City/County Recreation Programs

23. Fire and Safety

24. Local Media Newspapers Radio Television Community Newsletters

25. FILMS Movie Licensing USA www.movlic.com Motion Picture Licensing Company www.mplc.com

26. d0u91as@hotmail.com

27. Community or Senior Center

28. Library Tour

29. Book Discussion at the Community Center

30. Book Discussion at the Community Center

31. Senior Center – Lunch Visit

32. Storytelling

33. Armchair Travel

34. Community Center Expo

37. 100 Days to Health

38. Homeowner Workshops Oakland County offers free programs on housing counseling, home repair, rental issues and even reverse mortgages www.oakgov.com/chi/

39. Michigan State Housing Development Authority The State of Michigan also provides free programs on these issues through their Ambassador Program www.michigan.gov/mshda

40. Foreclosure Workshops www.mshda.info/counseling_search

41. Michigan Jobs & Career Portal www.michigan.gov/careers

42. Investor Education www.wwj.com/Where-do-I-begin-/637956

43. Hostelling International USA Michigan Council If you wish to have a presentation at your school, library, meeting or store, please call Joan at 248-302-8026. If you would like to become a Volunteer Presenter, please visit www.hi-michigan.org/volunteer.html www.hi-michigan.org

44. Michigan Go Local www.medlineplus.gov/mi

45. Michigan State University Extension www.msue.msu.edu

46. MET staff are available for presentations or to setup a display at your event. If you are interested in scheduling a MET presentation or display, please call the MET office at 1-800-638-4543, or in the greater Lansing area at (517) 241-4884. www.michigan.gov/setwithmet

47. Unlock Your Business Potential Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center lists area Chambers of Commerce, MichWorks, & Small Business Development Centers http://main.gvsu.edu/misbtdc/

48. Local Parks & Rec State Parks: www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/ Local Parks: check your county government website

49. National Weather Service

50. www.weather.gov/stormready/contact.htm

51. State Representative

52. house.michigan.gov/find_a_rep.asp

53. Staycation Michigan Festivals and Events – www.mfea.org Michigan Travel and Tourism www.michigan.org/Welcome-Centers

54. County Resources

55. More Local theater productions Frankenmuth, Canterbury Village, Greenfield Village, city museums, etc. Local hikes and trails Local bike associations Free concerts State and county parks Fishing, kayaking, boating Golf

56. Federal Reserve

57. Department of Education

58. National Institute of Health and Agency on Aging

59. Volunteer Presentations Exploritas(Elderhostel) www.exploritas.org Hostelling www.hi-michigan.org S.C.O.R.E. www.score.org/findscore Retired & Senior Volunteer Program www.seniorcorps.gov Habitat for Humanity www.habitat.org Mentoring www.mentoring.org Global Volunteers International Service Program www.globalvolunteers.org

60. Pressed Leaf Watercolor Prints

61. Leaves – freshly fallen Watercolor paper Paint brush Watercolor paints Paper towels Water

62. Instructions Select leaves Paint leaves with watercolor (back of leaf works best) Press leaf, paint side down, onto watercolor paper Make craft projects with finished paper

64. Cake Decorating Wax paper or bags Tips – usually $.99 a tip Cardboard (fake cakes) Frosting Speaker fee (or relative of staff member, patron, or store owner willing to donate time)

65. How To… Make gift bows Decorate an egg Create a pinata Rubber stamp Make rock candy Decorate a gift box Make candles Make a kite How-to-make-stuff.blogspot.com www.joanns.com www.youtube.com

66. Crazy Quilt

67. Collage

69. Materials Blank paper or cardboard Pictures from discarded or donated books Glue sticks Scissors

70. Picture Frame

71. Materials Balsa Wood Acrylic paint Ribbon Bulldog clip Cardboard

72. Journal Jar

74. Where did you go to school? Where did you go to college? How did you get to school? Where did you live while you were in college? Describe a typical day in Elementary School. How did you get to college? Describe a typical day in Middle School. Talk about some of your college friends. Describe a typical day in High School. How did you pick your academic major? What kind of extra-curricular activities did you participate in? Did you work while you were in school? What did you do to stay awake while studying? What was your favorite subject in High School?

75. Scrapbook

77. Geocaching www.geocaching.com

81. If you wish, go ahead and take something. But please also leave something of your own for others to find, and write it in the logbook.Interested in more information? Go to the website below: http://www.geocaching.com If this container needs to be removed for any reason, please let us know. We apologize, and will be happy to move it.

84. Gifts Using Photo Websites

85. Kodak, Shutterfly & Snapfish www.kodakgallery.com www.shutterfly.com www.snapfish.com

86. Calendars and Collage

87. Facebook www.facebook.com

91. Shopping on the Internet thefind.com addall.com typobuddy.com kijiji.com ftc.com

92. Webcam – Skype, Paltalk… www.paltalk.com www.skype.com

93. Scratch Day

94. http://day.scratch.mit.edu/

95. www.bighugelabs.com

96. Living Library http://living-library.org

97. Other Ideas Paperback, CD, DVD, Video Game Swap Pen Pal Program for Adults International Festival Scavenger Hunt Lock-in for Adults Social Network Gaming Speed Dating or How-to Use Online Dating Services Citizenship Classes

98. Music and Dance Evening (Big Band, Jazz) Texas Hold ‘Em or Euchre Tournament (educational only – no betting!) Coffee & Current Events Discussion – make it a monthly thing Origami – make it a contest! Adult Spelling Bee or include kids in a “are you smarter than a 5th grader” atmosphere Great Books Make Great Movies (read a passage from the book, then watch that particular part in the movie)

99. How to Use Your MP3 – use teen volunteers and maybe have a talk on podcasting Test Prep Practice Day Fantasy Football or Baseball Scarecrow Contest – contestants get displayed on the lawn Pumpkin Carving Fashion Show – use local theater costumes Dance Demo – ball room, tango

100. Cubee Craft www.cubeecraft.com

101. Photo Fun Contests photograph your book bag on vacation

102. “Who Are These People?”

103. Caption the Photo or Cartoon

104. Book Bingo

108. Prizes - donations

111. Wii Bowling

122. Wii Cafe

124. Wii Games for Kids & Teens

125. Game Nights

126. Wii Games for Adults

128. Sandy Gilmore, Outreach Librarian Renee Holden, Adult Librarian Auburn Hills Public Library (248) 364-6701 www.slideshare.net/booked4lunch/ lean-mean-programming-machine Questions? Access our slideshow: