A year of programs for millennials and more / Amy J. Alessio, Katie LaMantia, Emily Vinci.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Alessio, Amy J., author.

LaMantia, Katie, author.

Vinci, Emily, 1988- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Libraries--Activity programs--United States.

Libraries.

Generation Y--United States.

Generation Y.

Libraries--Activity programs.

United States.

Physical Description:

xix, 194 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm

Place of Publication:

Chicago : ALA Editions, An imprint of the American Library Association, [2015]

Summary:

A collection of programming ideas, with a target audience from late teens to millennials into their forties. Includes suggestions for marketing the programs, and examines the needs and takeaway goals for each program. Programs are arranged through the calendar year.

Contents:

January. Fit fair

Old school gaming

Great reads and treats for book clubs

Power parenting : adopting and foster care

February. Un Valentine's Day

Oscar night

Mardi Gras

Hot drink mixology

March. March madness

Craft brewing

Green party

Seed bomb and terrarium DIY

Social justice

April. Poetry reading night

80's night

Spring cleaning sale

Curating collectibles

Money smart week : first time home buyers

May. From Canada to Mexico : road tripping across North America

Europe on the cheap

90's night

Memorial Day service fair

June. DIY wedding and shower accessories

Farmers' market fair

LGBT pride month

Realistic summer reading for adults

July. DIY decorating on a dime

Quick and easy recipe swap

Microwave magic and easy bake ovens

Literary speed dating

August. Power parenting : ways to work from home

Power parenting : life in elementary, middle and high schools

Karaoke night

Shark week celebration

September. Gap year fair

Program for adults facing social challenges

Bonfire night

Power parenting : from local trips to Disney and beyond : tips for traveling with children

October. Clutter doctor

Power parenting : virtual college tours

Fandom frenzy

Throwback Halloween night

November. Recipe scrapbooking

Holiday spirit : winery tour and tasting

Mystery dinner

Delicious reads

NaNoWriMo kick off and weekly write ins

December. DIY holiday parties

DIY holiday gifts and decorations on the cheap

Museum fair

Smart tips for self publishing

Clubs that keep them coming back

5K club

Young adult books for next gens club

Trivia nights

Power parenting program : parent nights

Retro craft club

Crafterwork

Retro movie night

Community college connections

Writer's workshop

Service club.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780838913321

0838913326

OCLC:

903473734