Adult programs 2015
Turns out terrariums and the library are a great mix! I've run this DIY Terrarium workshop twice and both times it's been full (20 attendees) with a wait list! With the right know-how and resources librarians can run this workshop themselves. And it can be done for less than $40 for 20 people.
In the books I loved to read as a kid, libraries are crazy old buildings full of secrets. The Treasure of Alpheus Winterborn sends Anthony Monday all over the library, following obscure clues to uncover something of great wealth. I vividly remember the scene from Yobgorgle: Mystery Monster of Lake Ontario where Eugene Winkleman visits…
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About seven months ago, I noticed a new trend among public libraries of offering “adulting” programs. When I first saw a posting via social media about this program, my brain screamed, “Where were …
Lester Public Library, Two Rivers, Wisconsin
Coding for Adults was a no-experience-necessary introduction to HTML and CSS. Using resources found within Codecademy and Common Sense Media, the event required $0 beyond staffing. Attendees ranged from interested parents looking to understand what their children are learning in elementary school and college, to former 90s-era web developers, to others just looking to learn a new skill.
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Teen librarian Karen Jensen shares some thoughts about reader's advisory and the recent online trend of creating RA menus
So this is a summer program we've been hosting for 5 years now. I've always saved this one for the week of 4th of July--the idea being I don't put too much work into this one, so if there's low attendance it's okay. But it's also interesting enough that we've always gotten a pretty good…
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So, you're planning programming for the adults in your library and you're looking to change it up? From time to time, this question is p...
Free Coloring Calendar Pages featuring the silliest holidays of the year, like National Pancake Day
A fun passive activity for after-school kids can be learning beginner facts about Braille and create a bookmark with their name in Braille.
The Art of Unit Testing, Second Edition guides you step by step from writing your first simple tests to developing robust test sets that are maintainable, readable, and trustworthy. You'll master the foundational ideas and quickly move to high-value subjects like mocks, stubs, and isolation, including frameworks such as Moq, FakeItEasy and Typemock Isolator. You'll explore test patterns and organization, working with legacy code, and even "untestable" code. Along the way, you'll learn about integration testing and techniques and tools for testing databases and other technologies.
These eight different editable name coloring pages are so much fun for kids and adults alike! They're also printable and free!
You are going to LOVE this SWEET Shrine Kit These adorable sweetheart fairies are just waiting for you to adopt them and give them a name and identity M ade of sturdy Masonite and is easy to assemble with just a bit of glue. This kit is made with a thicker Masonite, 14 so that it will stand on its own Comes in just two pieces plus an optional crown. Another great, easy way to display these is to wrap wire or fibers around base of the wings and hang them on the wall or use them as an o
10 fun craft projects to repurpose vintage hankies! Tips on where to buy vintage handkerchiefs and how to clean them are included.
