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Design and Creativity: Inspiring Adults Through Reading

Explore the world of design and creativity with a variety of engaging programs for adults. From website design tips to historical home tours, graphic design classes to documentaries on design, there's something for everyone. Promote literacy and social participation while fostering an active brain. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to engage and inspire adults in your community!

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Design and Creativity: Inspiring Adults Through Reading

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  1. Adults Are People, Too! Adult Summer Reading 2017 (and Beyond!) Morgan Pershing, Santa Clara City Library Heather Cousin, Thousand Oaks Public Library

  2. Introduction Morgan Pershing, Adult Services Librarian Santa Clara City Library mpershing@santaclaraca.gov Heather Cousin, Library Services Director Thousand Oaks Library hcousin@tolibrary.org

  3. Why? • Kids don’t vote. Parents do. • Parents modelling good behavior: Readers make readers • Promote literacy and literacy services • Active brains + social participation = Happy Adults! • And the most important reason…

  4. Who? • Know your audience • Think beyond the usual suspects • Engage the whole spectrum • Don’t forget City/County employees courtesy of The Simi Valley Acorn Heather Cousin, Simi Valley Public Library Morgan Pershing, Santa Clara City Library

  5. What? • Virtually ANYTHING! • Website design tips • Historical home tour • Book design • 3D printer • Graphic design class • Interior design • Documentaries on design • Architecture • Clothing/Fashion • Typography

  6. When? • Coordinate with Children’s and Teen Services and any other big community events • Check bus/dial-a-ride schedules • Evening programs may be harder for seniors • Consider weekend and off site programs

  7. During the Event • Promotion, promotion, promotion • Enjoy the noise! • Ask for feedback

  8. How? • Doing it yourself… • Recruit other departments to help • Hiring talent • Getting volunteers

  9. Yes, but…where’s the money coming from? • Make the case to your administration – Ask us how! • Sponsorships, partnerships and donations from adult-friendly business and services • Don’t forget the Friends and your Foundation

  10. Getting the Word Out • Exploit all the traditional avenues • Go beyond • Invite your electeds

  11. Additional Resources iRead: https://www.ireadprogram.org/ http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/15-must-watch-art-design-documentaries-227992 Us! Please feel free to contact us with any questions Pinterest, Instagram and all the usual suspects…

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