This is the title of one of the sessions I attended recently at the PLA Conference. I didn’t believe anyone could talk about that many programs in such a short time, so I had to go and see for myself. The presenters, staff members from San Diego County Library, talked fast and (lucky for me) provided a link to the list of their programs.
The key to their programming success is that all staff members plan and lead programs based on personal interest. They also rely heavily on volunteers, community partners, and their Friends of the Library Group.
Programs are divided into seven categories. Following are some examples from each one. To see the full list, click on the link above.
- Progressive Programs
Parent Education
Peer Support for Entrepreneurs
Prom Dress Exchange
Civic Engagement - Family and Intergenerational Programs
Dog Day Fashion Show and Parade
Edible Book Contest (Bake a cake representing your favorite title.)
Family Game Day - After School Programs
Cursive Club (Practice cursive while decorating greeting cards for local hospital patients or care home residents.)
Lego & Play Doh Clubs - Adult Programs
Conversation Cafes (Adults learning English practice having ordinary conversations.)
Cook-offs (Chili with the Fire Department)
PBS Masterpiece Theatre Movie Series - Programs for Babies and Toddlers
Teddy Bear Tea Party
Daddy & Me Time @ the Library - Teen Programs
Iron Chef (just like the TV show)
Library Lock-Ins (Teens love to be in the library after hours.)
Art/Photo Gallery (Great way to partner with the art department at school.) - Passive Programs
“I Love My Library!” Post-Its Wall
Birthday Club
Take home activity pages
