Adult Services Round
Table, Thursday, September 20, 2018
Topic: Adult Program Swap
Attendance:
Deidre, Bessemer
Leslie, Avondale
Melanie, Hoover
Shannon, Hoover
Maura, Trussville
Susan, Trussville
Terri, Vestavia Hills
Judith, Homewood
Jenn, Five Points West
Nancy, Leeds
Cynthia, BPL
Leigh, North Birmingham
Judith:
September Reed has done both teen and adult programs on henna painting, flower crowns and more. September.reed@gmail.com or Text Only to 205-242-1447. Reasonable rates. Also, Bonard Hughins is a very versatile artist who can do painting parties, drawing classes, cartooning and anime (his main gig) and fossil art and calligraphy. Bonardh@gmail.com or 205-602-1400.
"My Mystery Party" - teens and adults, pay and download prepared packages. Although the packages are very involved, there is little for the librarian to actually do. Character descriptions and instructions are given to participants and it is incumbent upon them to perform and act out the part. Currently, I have in my possession the "Ravenwood Masquerade Murder" and "A Magical Murder at Toadwart Inn". If anyone wants a copy, I can send them the information. Perhaps if more libraries purchase different scripts, we can share them? More is available from the company's website: https://goo.gl/Rvvftj
"Let's Dish" Recipe Club - Judith has started this instead of a cookbook club because there are so few copies of cookbooks in the system. This way, participants share successful recipes. Perhaps bringing food will also be required?? YUM!
Below are some suggestions from Holley Wesley from Emmet O'Neal Library and Shannon Haddock from Hoover:
From Programming Librarian Facebook group and website:
"My Mystery Party" - teens and adults, pay and download prepared packages. Although the packages are very involved, there is little for the librarian to actually do. Character descriptions and instructions are given to participants and it is incumbent upon them to perform and act out the part. Currently, I have in my possession the "Ravenwood Masquerade Murder" and "A Magical Murder at Toadwart Inn". If anyone wants a copy, I can send them the information. Perhaps if more libraries purchase different scripts, we can share them? More is available from the company's website: https://goo.gl/Rvvftj
"Let's Dish" Recipe Club - Judith has started this instead of a cookbook club because there are so few copies of cookbooks in the system. This way, participants share successful recipes. Perhaps bringing food will also be required?? YUM!
Below are some suggestions from Holley Wesley from Emmet O'Neal Library and Shannon Haddock from Hoover:
- DIY Christmas Ornaments
- Upcycled Gift Wrap
- Adults-only Harry Potter Party!
- Winter Reading Bingo
- Hygge-themed Silent Reading Party
- Chair Yoga
- Chili Cookoff
- Giant Indoor Scrabble
- "Taking great photos of your kids"
- "Will it Waffle?"
It would beneficial to check out this group and their site! http://www.programminglibrarian.org/ Also, their Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/groups/ProgrammingLibrarianInterestGroup/
Often you can ask live for suggestions for names of programs or poll the group on your own ideas. Very worthwhile!!
Idea of Caregiver Support Group: JeffCo Office of Senior Citizens or ALACare for possible moderators for such a group (recommended).
Idea of Reaching out to other groups: LGBTQ individuals (Birmingham AIDS Outreach, Magic City Acceptance Center -- Amanda Keller is a great presenter and easy to work with)
Maura:
For those wanting photography classes:
Maura:
For those wanting photography classes:
Shades Valley Camera Club: https://www.shadesvalleycameraclub.com/
Jamie Keats:
Jamie Keats:
Keats Sinclair Photography, LLC
English Country Dance Classes:
Lucy Lunsford - lucythevaliant1@gmail.com.
Author Robert Bailey (McMurtrie & Drake series):
Robert Bailey, thriller writer from Huntsville, author of 5 titles, would make a great guest author to have at your library. His stories take place in Tuscaloosa and reading them will seem very familiar.
256-535-1100 (Office)
256-713-2211 (Direct)
Email: RNB@LanierFord.com
256-713-2211 (Direct)
Email: RNB@LanierFord.com
Thanks for all the contact info, Maura!
Deidre:
Programs that offer inform patrons of changes to Medicare, "Medicare and You." Maria Watkins, CEO at M. A. Watkins & Associates, 205-937-5452.
"Conversations on Aging" bring together a variety of speakers to talk about pertinent issues. Perhaps provide legal aide for those wishing to put together a legal will.
Is anyone doing or thought of doing adult coding classes???
Spotlight on (new) unique collections:
Avondale & Trussville - ukeleles
Vestavia Hills - hammocks
Homewood - telescopes
Terri:
Tai Chi Classes, teacher Kathy Hagood, http://mindbodyfitnessworks.blogspot.com/
Tangled Stones, Zentangle expert
Handouts with contact information at end of Minutes...
Leigh, North Birmingham:
African-American Poetry, read-aloud published or original, very popular
Five Points West, Jenn:
Hot Pepper Poetry (good with teens) have participants eat varying degrees of hot hot peppers while reciting/reading poetry. (This sounds like a viral video waiting to happen!)
Adult Website Building
Irondale:
Make Your Own Art Journals (using old books)
Don't forget to contact Bib & Tucker Sewing Co-op for classes and presentations on general sewing or quilting. 4915B 5th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222, bibandtuckersewop@gmail.com
Leslie, Avondale:
Podcast Discussion Group
Greeting Card Making class
Tangled Stones Studio Handout:
