How To Be A Lean, MeanProgramming MachineSandy Gilmore & Renee HoldenAuburn Hills Public Library

PARTNERSHIPS

Local Businesses

Relaxation Station

Corporate Partners

www.target.com(company information…community)

Game Night

Michigan Animal Rescue League

Community Organizations & ClubsSierra ClubSociety for Creative Anachronism www.sca.orgCharitable Organizations: Lions Club, Leader Dogs, Doctors Without Borders…Collectors: doll, stamp, coin, cards…Local Chess Clubs http://www.michess.org/clubs/index.shtml

Photographic Society of AmericaRent a Travel Photo Program120 slide programs15 – 45 minute shows$10.00 plus postagewww.psa-photo.org

Literacy Council

Oakland Literacy Council Open House

Historical Societieswww.hsmichigan.org

Local Law FirmsBloom, Bloom and Associates, P.C.31275 Northwestern Hwy. Suite 145 Farmington Hills, MI 48334Phone: (248) 932-5200 contact Kim Madeline, PR at (734) 765-6321www.bloomlawfirmpllc.com

Local Universities

Local Homeschooling Organizationswww.homeschoolingmichigan.com

Local GovernmentMayorPublic SafetyLaw EnforcementCommunity DevelopmentCity Golf CourseCity/County Recreation Programs

Fire and Safety

Local MediaNewspapersRadioTelevisionCommunity Newsletters

FILMSMovie Licensing USA www.movlic.comMotion Picture Licensing Companywww.mplc.com

d0u91as@hotmail.com

Community or Senior Center

Library Tour

Book Discussion at the Community Center

Book Discussion at the Community Center

Senior Center – Lunch Visit

Storytelling

Armchair Travel

Community Center Expo

100 Days to Health

Homeowner WorkshopsOakland County offers free programs on housing counseling, home repair, rental issues and even reverse mortgageswww.oakgov.com/chi/

Michigan State Housing Development AuthorityThe State of Michigan also provides free programs on these issues through their Ambassador Programwww.michigan.gov/mshda

Foreclosure Workshopswww.mshda.info/counseling_search

Michigan Jobs & Career Portalwww.michigan.gov/careers

Investor Educationwww.wwj.com/Where-do-I-begin-/637956

Hostelling International USA Michigan CouncilIf you wish to have a presentation at your school, library, meeting or store, please call Joan at 248-302-8026. If you would like to become a Volunteer Presenter, please visit www.hi-michigan.org/volunteer.htmlwww.hi-michigan.org

Michigan Go Localwww.medlineplus.gov/mi

Michigan State University Extensionwww.msue.msu.edu

MET staff are available for presentations or to setup a display at your event. If you are interested in scheduling a MET presentation or display, please call the MET office at 1-800-638-4543, or in the greater Lansing area at (517) 241-4884.www.michigan.gov/setwithmet

Unlock Your Business PotentialMichigan Small Business & Technology Development Center lists area Chambers of Commerce, MichWorks, & Small Business Development Centershttp://main.gvsu.edu/misbtdc/

Local Parks & RecState Parks: www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Local Parks: check your county government website

National Weather Service

www.weather.gov/stormready/contact.htm

State Representative

house.michigan.gov/find_a_rep.asp

StaycationMichigan Festivals and Events – www.mfea.orgMichigan Travel and Tourism www.michigan.org/Welcome-Centers

County Resources

MoreLocal theater productionsFrankenmuth, Canterbury Village, Greenfield Village, city museums, etc.Local hikes and trailsLocal bike associationsFree concertsState and county parksFishing, kayaking, boatingGolf

Federal Reserve

Department of Education

National Institute of Health and Agency on Aging

Volunteer PresentationsExploritas(Elderhostel) www.exploritas.orgHostelling www.hi-michigan.orgS.C.O.R.E. www.score.org/findscoreRetired & Senior Volunteer Program www.seniorcorps.govHabitat for Humanity www.habitat.orgMentoring www.mentoring.orgGlobal Volunteers International Service Program www.globalvolunteers.org

Pressed Leaf Watercolor Prints

Leaves – freshly fallenWatercolor paperPaint brushWatercolor paintsPaper towelsWater

InstructionsSelect leavesPaint leaves with watercolor (back of leaf works best)Press leaf, paint side down, onto watercolor paperMake craft projects with finished paper

Cake DecoratingWax paper or bags Tips – usually $.99 a tipCardboard (fake cakes)Frosting Speaker fee (or relative of staff member, patron, or store owner willing to donate time)

How To…Make gift bowsDecorate an eggCreate a pinataRubber stampMake rock candyDecorate a gift boxMake candlesMake a kiteHow-to-make-stuff.blogspot.comwww.joanns.comwww.youtube.com

Crazy Quilt

Collage

MaterialsBlank paper or cardboardPictures from discarded or donated booksGlue sticksScissors

Picture Frame

MaterialsBalsa WoodAcrylic paintRibbonBulldog clipCardboard

Journal Jar

Where did you go to school?Where did you go to college?How did you get to school?Where did you live while you were in college?Describe a typical day in Elementary School.How did you get to college?Describe a typical day in Middle School.Talk about some of your college friends.Describe a typical day in High School.How did you pick your academic major?What kind of extra-curricular activities did you participate in?Did you work while you were in school?What did you do to stay awake while studying?What was your favorite subject in High School?

Scrapbook

Geocachingwww.geocaching.com

GEOCACHE SITE - PLEASE READ Congratulations, you've found it! Intentionally or not! What is this hidden container sitting here for? It is part of a worldwide game dedicated to GPS (Global Positioning System) users, called Geocaching. The game basically involves a GPS user hiding "treasure" (this container and its contents), and publishing the exact coordinates so other GPS users can come on a "treasure hunt" to find it. The only rules are: if you take something from the cache, you must leave something for the cache, and you must write about your visit in the logbook. IF YOU FOUND THIS CONTAINER BY ACCIDENT: Great! You are welcome to join us! We ask only that you: Please do not move or vandalize the container. If you wish, go ahead and take something. But please also leave something of your own for others to find, and write it in the logbook.Interested in more information? Go to the website below: http://www.geocaching.com If this container needs to be removed for any reason, please let us know. We apologize, and will be happy to move it.

Please do not move or vandalize the container.

If you wish, go ahead and take something. But please also leave something of your own for others to find, and write it in the logbook.

Gifts Using Photo Websites

Kodak, Shutterfly & Snapfishwww.kodakgallery.comwww.shutterfly.comwww.snapfish.com

Calendars and Collage

Facebookwww.facebook.com

Shopping on the Internetthefind.comaddall.comtypobuddy.comkijiji.comftc.com

Webcam – Skype, Paltalk…www.paltalk.comwww.skype.com

Scratch Day

http://day.scratch.mit.edu/

www.bighugelabs.com

Living Libraryhttp://living-library.org

Other IdeasPaperback, CD, DVD, Video Game SwapPen Pal Program for AdultsInternational FestivalScavenger HuntLock-in for AdultsSocial Network GamingSpeed Dating or How-to Use Online Dating ServicesCitizenship Classes

Music and Dance Evening (Big Band, Jazz)Texas Hold ‘Em or Euchre Tournament (educational only – no betting!)Coffee & Current Events Discussion – make it a monthly thingOrigami – make it a contest!Adult Spelling Bee or include kids in a “are you smarter than a 5th grader” atmosphereGreat Books Make Great Movies (read a passage from the book, then watch that particular part in the movie)

How to Use Your MP3 – use teen volunteers and maybe have a talk on podcastingTest Prep Practice DayFantasy Football or BaseballScarecrow Contest – contestants get displayed on the lawnPumpkin Carving Fashion Show – use local theater costumesDance Demo – ball room, tango

Cubee Craft www.cubeecraft.com

Photo Fun Contests photograph your book bag on vacation

“Who Are These People?”

Caption the Photo or Cartoon

Book Bingo

Prizes - donations

Wii Bowling

Wii Cafe

Wii Games for Kids & Teens

Game Nights

Wii Games for Adults

Sandy Gilmore, Outreach LibrarianRenee Holden, Adult LibrarianAuburn Hills Public Library(248) 364-6701www.slideshare.net/booked4lunch/lean-mean-programming-machine Questions?Access our slideshow: