5. Hookingmediaup
Emergencykits
Shoppingthroughlibrarysites
What to lookforin usedcars
Vintage car show
Bike Safety
Bike repairworkshop
SafetyTown
Local Bike Trails- presentation
July:Treats& Beatsbythe Decade
LibraryCountyFair
Growingcompetitions
Oldestitems
Collections
Bookwreaths
Quilts& Pies?
Discussionof craftcompetitions
Talk onlocal farmersmarkets
BookOlympicsFamilyEvent
Puttingbooks or DVDsinorder
Scavengerhunts
Relaysat yourowndiscretion
Mini golf
Setup a themeddisplay
Synchronizedcartmovement
AugustMysteryNight
Crimescene asdisplayorone-time program(PaperTownsprogram)
Mysteryflavors
Classiccrime TV & movies
T/F Townordinance lawsvs.historical
Improvmysterysolving
CSI frompolice
SpellingBee +Puzzle Competitions
Audience sendsinwordsunderlimits,themes
6. Small prizes
Puzzle speed
Puzzle stations
Create own
Local learningfair
Libraryclassesfor adults
ESL
ContinuingEd.Representativesfromcolleges,highschools
Online LearningOptions –throughlibrary?
Park District
Museums
Colleges:auditinglectures
September:Fall IntoSomethingNew
Style andFashions:scarves,jewelrymaking,hairstyles
Sushi demonstration,orotherno-cookhealthychoices
Resume Refresh,SocialMediareview
Travel tips:local favorites,upcomingmuseumexhibits
Newandreadalikesforpopularbooks&media
DownloadandGo: technologydemonstrations
House Refresh:speakersonpaintingtips,woodworking
Park District:newsportsclasses
LibraryCard Sign-UpMonth
Use card at local businesses
Drawingfor gettingorrenewingcard
Swipe cardfor drawing – virtual or live
Clearfineswithvisiblecard
Drawingsforentire householdswithcards
Usingyour card from home scavengerhunt
Flashfictionlibrarythemedcontest
Showcard around communityphotos
HispanicHeritage Month
Map yourheritage
Match phototo country
Match foodphototo country
7. Ojode Diosfamilycraft
Corn HuskSpice Painting (HarrisCty. Tx.Lib.)
Language learningmaterials
http://www.hispanicheritagemonth.org/Home_Page.html
October:Mindfulness,YogaandSmoothies
Speakersformindfulness,laughter,relaxation
Massage techniques
Yoga instructorsforsimple workshop
Office fitness
SmoothiesorYogurtparfaitsamplers(DIY)
Teas
Making tabletopzengardens,zenterrariums
NostalgicHalloweenPartyandBloodDrive
Vintage horrormovie or80’s monsters:Freddie,Chucky,Jason
Halloweencartoons
Duct tape or tolietpapercostumes –mini contests
Finishthe scarystory contestor flashscaryfiction 1000 words
Storytelling101 – outside
Dirt cup parfaits
Decorate cookies
Diwali
Ethnicmarkets – décorand food
Local musicor dance programs
Hennapainting
How to drape a sari
Decorate a Diya – prepare withbase coat
http://www.wikihow.com/Decorate-a-Diya
http://www.programminglibrarian.org/programs/diwali
November:VeteransThankYouOpenHouse
Create a Card Party
Online PhotoMontage
8. CollectPhotos,Memorabilia
Veterans Benefits,Spouses
Recordsof What UnitsfromArea Were inEach Major ConflictIncludingCivilWar
NaNoWriMo
StepsforSuccess – GettingStarted
Demonstrationsof howtologininlobby
Write-Ins–allowtime afterwritingprograms
CelebrationeventinJanuary –nextsteps?
Interactive displayof local wordcounts
Tweetingauthorquotes
Displayof booksonwriting,biographies
November:KnittingforCharity
Have thisprogram in visibleareatoinvite more
Host throughoutthe month
Staff or guestteachers simple stitches.
CollectsquaresforWarm Up America
Betterstudentswill make smallblanketsforanimal shelters
Drop ineventtoknot polarfleece blanketsforlocal shelters
December:Make and Take
Fill glassballswithglitter,garland,shreddedpaper
Printphotos,decorate frames
Paper:
http://www.smallhomelove.com/fun-easy-paper-ornaments-2/
http://carolyncreates.com/3-easy-paper-ornaments/
NightStar Gazing
Telescope atcertainplace,certaintimes
Partnershipwithcollege,expert
Patronsrecord who can see what
Gettingstartedinstargazing
Astrology101: What’sinstore for you nextyear?
HolidayLibraryOpenHouse:
Virtual andLive
MarketingfeaturesInvitationtospecial event
9. Music, local highschool groups
Sethours: Free,fastandfunfor all ages
Demonstrationsof timesavingtipsoractivitiesineachdepartment
Peaceful place tositandread if desired
Local foodvendor
Virtual:virtual tour,resourcesforeasingyearendstress,holidaytraditional stories