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Planning: Easy, right? What are adults looking for? Time saving Money saving Family activities New, fun skills Bucket list items Nice, easy, inexpensive yet thoughtful
gifts
Stretching Resources
Staffing Budget
Applications to teach Staff talents Demonstrations at tables Volunteers Sponsors Multiple days Tech Free (also known
as retro, vintage or historical)
Clean out the closets for prizes and giveaways
Collaborative with community partners
Tables staffed by agencies doing demos
Use day to feature what library already has online and in person – tours!
DO IT YOURSELF FEST: USE STAFF TALENT
(Keeping Sane)Inspiration + Reality Check
Year round committee: Rotate Chairs Online collaborative document Staff Maker Day to test things out Prizes for staff to attend other maker
days Staff notices from first appearance in
publications All desk staff on day of event are in on
fun
Marketing & Appealing to Adults
Drawings for attending a few events
Sessions run more than once,shorter sessions and longer ones
All ages doing demonstrations
Advertising not all technology oriented
Handouts in youth areas listing family activities
Mini demos leading up to event in central location, just for adults, or by seniors
Which of these can’t be checked out at a library?
Cedar Mill, OR: Mobile Production Kits 1 week checkout Technology to make or
edit podcasts and videos Record and edit media Post-Production Kits in
library http
://library.cedarmill.org/find/beyond-books/media-maker-kits/
Demos of recording family stories
Competition : Why go to the library?
Virtual Competition
Marketing?
Tweens and Teens = technology clip art, photos of products, teens making productsKids: Legos? “I Can Make It” type logosFamilies: Lists of activities, photo opportunities, surveys
Mancos Maker Day: Who would like this marketing?
Other Ideas: Not Just One Day
Different Themes per Location:SCLSNJ’s 10 branches
Family: journals, pop up cards
Preschool: mobiles, marshmallow sculptures
Art: Make and color Mandalas
Earth Week Theme
Easy and Appealing Theme
Teens like to do this too!
When It Doesn’t Work
Problem Overcoming
Over budget Weather
Tech Can Break Performers No Interest - Seeds? Run out of prizes,
handouts, bags
Seek sponsors Alternate locations, rain
days Alternate day, activity Plenty of other activities Survey ahead of time,
bonus for filling it out Don’t advertise
handouts, clean closets
2 for 1 Crafts: Fixing Up Library
Forest Park PL, IL (left)Topeka and Shawnee Cty. Library (above)
Friends of Rock Island Library
RETRO CRAFTS: KIDS AND SENIORS ENJOY
YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE SKILLED…
Flower Loom http://www.knitting-and.com/
small-looms/ Quilling
http://www.honeysquilling.com/quilling-101-how-to-start-paper-quilling-a-free-tutorial/
Pom Poms (think roller skates) Macrame (but no plant
hangers) http://www.redheart.com/
articles/how-to-make-6-common-macrame-knots/
Woven Barrettes http://dailyparent.com/articles/
how-to-make-a-braided-barrette/
Victorian
Tussie Mussiehttp://www.learn2grow.com/projects/floral/crafts/MakeTussieMussie.aspx
Dried Flower (or Rose) Pomanderhttp://www.save-on-crafts.com/toprostre.html
Charitable Projects
Tech: Not Just for Teenswww.instructables.com
Scheduling Social Media Into Your Busy Life
http://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/the-ultimate-guide-to-social-media-update-scheduling.html
17 Tools to Schedule, Analyze Social Media Contenthttp://www.practicalecommerce.com/articles/87999-17-Tools-to-Schedule-Analyze-Social-Media-Content
Social Media for Readers Following authors: Amazon, FB, Twitter Fandoms + Fan art on Tumblr Library resources Communities and Challenges: Goodreads Apps: Book Crawler, Google Play Books
http://www.popsugar.com/tech/Best-Reading-Apps-38193336
Creative PrintingTemporary Tattoos
http://www.instructables.com/id/Design-and-Print-Your-Own-Temporary-Tattoos/
Not this kind… www.mashable.com
Supplies Used to Make Photo Magnets: http://www.wherethesmileshavebeen.com/make-photo-magnets-easy-inexpensive-diy/• One 8.5″ x 11″ sheet of adhesive
magnet paper• Two sheets of 8.5″ x 11″ photo paper• Printer & ink• Silhouette Cameo, scissors, Xacto
knife, or paper trimmer
Stickers with Wordhttp://
www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-
custom-stickers-with-Microsoft-Word/
Step by Step plus tutorialhttp://www.howtogeek.com/210923/the-parents-guide-to-minecraft/
• Introducing library Minecraft access• Show what library gamers have made• Simple missions to play with kids – taught by kids!
Adulting Life Hacks20 minute presentations or 30 demos
• 15 Minute clothing repairs: hems, rips, fasteners• Grocery shopping shortcuts• Resume refresh and posting online (library resources)• Scarf tyingWhat have you needed to look up in the past week?
Keeping Indoor Plants Alive
http://www.practicallyfunctional.com/how-to-seal-painted-flower-pots/
Changing Oil and Tires
• Hooking media up • Emergency kits• Shopping through
library sites• What to look for in
used cars
Also:Bike Trails
Safety townID
Self Defense : Different Ages
Ask police to come talk about scams
Travel Tips
Carry on competition
Learning phrases through
computer
Disney 101
Local Sites: Schedule, exhibits, savings
Food Fun: Microwave Magic
Healthy (including French Toast in a cup) http://greatist.com/health/surprising-healthy-microwave-recipes
Fast and Easy Snacks http://www.oola.com/cooking-tips/8873/17-crazy-fast-and-easy-microwave-snack-hacks-muglife
Baked Apple• Topping and filling
buffet• Cored ahead of timehttp://www.food.com/recipe/microwave-baked-apple-for-one-368388
RECIPE SCRAPBOOKING & EXCHANGE
Glue copies onto 8 ½ x 11 cardstock or scrapbook paper Stickers, printed recipes and quotes from cutters Page protectors for 3-ring binder Have patrons bring copies and exchange for drop in
program Ties in with holiday or international themes
No Bake Desserts
Make Your Own ParfaitInsanely Easy No-Bake Desserts https://spoonuniversity.com/lifestyle/21-insanely-easy-no-bake-desserts/
227 Pins and Ideas! https://www.pinterest.com/shugarysweets/no-bake-desserts/
Reluctant Cooks: Cookbooks, Apps and Sites
4 Popular Apps:http://www.reviews.com/recipe-app/
Allrecipes.comFoodnetwork.com
Food.comThekitchn.comYummly.com
Small Appliance Savvy
Ask staff who has one Demonstrate Show slides of modern vs.
vintage Invite people to bring in
ones or photos and find them recipes, information (like tech help programs)
Prize for stumping staff
Holiday How-Tos:Basic Book Wreaths
http://kirstiemikles.blogspot.com/2010/10/book-wreaths.html
http://www.vintagepaintandmore.com/2013/11/book-page-wreath-tutorial.html
Gifts for Great Readers Bookmarks: quilling,
origami, stamps, Mandala coloring, woven paper
Calligraphy with quotes on bookmarks
Decorating tote bags Duct tape wallets or
iPad covers
Local Charity Review
Demonstrations of how to make things for donations
Group projects – knotting blankets Cark Making Space Handout listing contact information
+ needs
History of Traditions Culture clubs at schools, religious organizations could
help run events Crafts: Making crackers to pull, or learn new skill in
New Year drop in Sample candies Teach dance moves Family gingerbread house competition, recycled boxes Local traditions
10 Minute Ornaments
Fill glass balls with glitter, garland, shredded paper Print photos, decorate frames Paper:
http://www.smallhomelove.com/fun-easy-paper-ornaments-2/ http://carolyncreates.com/3-easy-paper-ornaments/
