ASRT Meeting: Adult Program Swap
9/15/22
Attendees:
Shannon, Hoover
Charlie, 5 Pts West
Maura, Trussville
Nicole, Tarrant
Weston, BPL
Deidre, Bessemer
Tamiko
Tara, VH
Laura, SR
Holly, VH
Fontaine
Alison at BPL/Books By Mail, added her name to our program spreadsheet -
she is available to come to any library to discuss the BBM program and
work with patrons. It's a great service!
Dee
opened up the session to share the success of Bessemer's Women's
Suffrage program series. There are just two more sessions left. You can
find more information about the series at the Bessemer Library homepage
or check out https://www.eventbrite.com/x/lets-talk-about-it-womens-suffrage-tickets-300206334227
Bessemer is also promoting registration for the November election -
every library should be doing this! Deadline for registration is October
24, 2022. The Seasoned Performers are BACK! They are working out of
the new Red Mtn Theater Company campus downtown. They do programs for as
low as $75.
Holly described what I thought was a fabulous idea! She had a "Book Nerd Social" at VH to end adult summer reading activities. There were literary games, book themed prizes, emoji match-up (to book titles!), book bundle swaps, etc. The only issue was that no one quite knew what the event was - perhaps a better title? I thought it was unique and different! Holly also did a cyanotype workshop that proved popular. She used blue light paper and the sun to create nature-inspired photos. Here is a link to her handout explaining the procedure: https://jclcorg.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/LibraryintheForest/Eb6aBp-4HCRCsPh8-T4SwzoB5DIIPWUfEvX4neexnuEaSw Thanks for sharing, Holly!!
Laura
mentioned Julie Hedgepeth Williams as a great speaker to have at any
library. She can do one-woman shows about the Titanic and Wright
Brothers, among other things. And she is affordable. Also mentioned was
Jim Phillips, who has gotten back into doing programs. One of his best
talks is on Antebellum Ghost Stories. He also has a "Lost Tales of
Alabama" program he does. Laura also brought up the fact that th Alabama
Historical Society has a Speakers Bureau anyone can use: https://www.alabamahistory.net/speakersbureau
Maura is doing an Hospice/End of Life series with Lindsay Rutland, Senior Hospice Specialist, Kindred Hospice & Curo Healthservices. Contact information: Lindsay Rutland works with Kindred Hospice; they use a program called Five Wishes (https://www.fivewishes.org/). Her email address is Lindsay.Rutland@kindredhospicecare.com. Perhaps have a notary on hand to handle advance directives and power of attorney forms?? Also, Bethany O'Rear is an Extension agent - she serves several counties in central Alabama, including Jefferson, Shelby, and St. Clair. Her info is here https://ssl.acesag.auburn.edu/directory-new/u/Bethany-O%27Rear-ezS8vooq/. She is doing a gardening program that will surely be popular. Maura also stated that Robert Bailey, popular Alabama author, is a great presenter, if you want to feature a local author.
Weston
mentioned several contacts for programs such as Dr. Gregory Pence
pence@uab.edu, who is doing a program on Henrietta Lacks. Edmund "Barry"
Johnson has a West African Drummer group that is very entertaining and
educational (205-639-7626 - afechief1959@gmail.com.) Tracy Williams (205-585-3901 mmbefit2911@gmail.com), personal trainer, can talk on many topics and is great with seniors. Elizabeth Vanderk Kamp (205-441-8462 elizabeth@summerreddesigns.org) also does a great job working on literacy skills with seniors.
Other sources for programs:
- Sloss Furnace (free programs available)
- AARP (senior drivers)
- Desiree Hutcherson-Bates, JeffCo Extension Service, Nutrition
- For eclipse resources, check out this newsletter/organization: https://community.starnetlibraries.org/solar-eclipse-activities-for-libraries-invites-you-to-register-for-eclipse-glasses/
Last, but not least, I did a deep dive to see if I could find some new and fun ideas for adult programming. The result is this handout. Please feel free to utilize/share/expand on! Have fun and be creative!
Feel free to add your own ideas and contacts to the existing spreadsheet or share here on the blog.
To view the entire meeting, our Zoom recording can be found:
