Lean Mean Programming Machine

How To Be A
Lean, Mean
Programming Machine
Sandy Gilmore & Renee Holden
Auburn Hills Public Library

PARTNERSHIPS

Local Businesses

Relaxation Station

Corporate Partners

www.target.com
(company information…community)

Game Night

Michigan Animal Rescue League

Community Organizations & Clubs
Sierra Club
Society for Creative Anachronism
www.sca.org
Charitable 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 America
Rent a Travel Photo Program
120 slide programs
15 – 45 minute shows
$10.00 plus postage
www.psa-photo.org

Literacy Council

Oakland Literacy Council Open House

Historical Societies
www.hsmichigan.org

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

Local Universities

Local Homeschooling Organizations
www.homeschoolingmichigan.com

Local Government
Mayor
Public Safety
Law Enforcement
Community Development
City Golf Course
City/County Recreation Programs

Fire and Safety

Local Media
Newspapers
Radio
Television
Community Newsletters

FILMS
Movie Licensing USA
www.movlic.com
Motion Picture Licensing Company
www.mplc.com

d0u91as@hotmail.com

Community or Senior Center

Library Tour

Book Discussion at the Community Center

Senior Center – Lunch Visit

Storytelling

Armchair Travel

Community Center Expo

100 Days to Health

Homeowner Workshops
Oakland County offers free programs on housing counseling, home repair, rental issues and even reverse mortgages
www.oakgov.com/chi/

Michigan State Housing Development Authority
The State of Michigan also provides free programs on these issues through their Ambassador Program
www.michigan.gov/mshda

Foreclosure Workshops
www.mshda.info/counseling_search

Michigan Jobs & Career Portal
www.michigan.gov/careers

Investor Education
www.wwj.com/Where-do-I-begin-/637956

Hostelling International USA Michigan Council
If 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.html
www.hi-michigan.org

Michigan Go Local
www.medlineplus.gov/mi

Michigan State University Extension
www.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 Potential
Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center lists area Chambers of Commerce, MichWorks, & Small Business Development Centers
http://main.gvsu.edu/misbtdc/

Local Parks & Rec
State 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

Staycation
Michigan Festivals and Events –
www.mfea.org
Michigan Travel and Tourism
www.michigan.org/Welcome-Centers

County Resources

More
Local theater productions
Frankenmuth, Canterbury Village, Greenfield Village, city museums, etc.
Local hikes and trails
Local bike associations
Free concerts
State and county parks
Fishing, kayaking, boating
Golf

Federal Reserve

Department of Education

National Institute of Health and Agency on Aging

Volunteer Presentations
Exploritas(Elderhostel) www.exploritas.org
Hostelling www.hi-michigan.org
S.C.O.R.E. www.score.org/findscore
Retired & Senior Volunteer Program www.seniorcorps.gov
Habitat for Humanity www.habitat.org
Mentoring www.mentoring.org
Global Volunteers International Service Program www.globalvolunteers.org

Pressed Leaf Watercolor Prints

Leaves – freshly fallen
Watercolor paper
Paint brush
Watercolor paints
Paper towels
Water

Instructions
Select leaves
Paint leaves with watercolor (back of leaf works best)
Press leaf, paint side down, onto watercolor paper
Make craft projects with finished paper

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

How To…
Make gift bows
Decorate an egg
Create a pinata
Rubber stamp
Make rock candy
Decorate a gift box
Make candles
Make a kite
How-to-make-stuff.blogspot.com
www.joanns.com
www.youtube.com

Crazy Quilt

Collage

Materials
Blank paper or cardboard
Pictures from discarded or donated books
Glue sticks
Scissors

Picture Frame

Materials
Balsa Wood
Acrylic paint
Ribbon
Bulldog clip
Cardboard

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

Geocaching
www.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.

Gifts Using Photo Websites

Kodak, Shutterfly & Snapfish
www.kodakgallery.com
www.shutterfly.com
www.snapfish.com

Calendars and Collage

Facebook
www.facebook.com

Shopping on the Internet
thefind.com
addall.com
typobuddy.com
kijiji.com
ftc.com

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

Scratch Day

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

www.bighugelabs.com

Living Library
http://living-library.org

Other Ideas
Paperback, CD, DVD, Video Game Swap
Pen Pal Program for Adults
International Festival
Scavenger Hunt
Lock-in for Adults
Social Network Gaming
Speed Dating or How-to Use Online Dating Services
Citizenship 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 thing
Origami – make it a contest!
Adult Spelling Bee or include kids in a “are you smarter than a 5th grader” atmosphere
Great 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 podcasting
Test Prep Practice Day
Fantasy Football or Baseball
Scarecrow Contest – contestants get displayed on the lawn
Pumpkin Carving
Fashion Show – use local theater costumes
Dance 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 Librarian
Renee Holden, Adult Librarian
Auburn Hills Public Library
(248) 364-6701
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