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A year of programs for millennials and more

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A collection of programming ideas, with a target audience from late teens to millennials into their forties. Includes suggestions for marketing the programs, and examines the needs and takeaway goals for each program. Programs are arranged through the calendar year.

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Title

A year of programs for millennials and more

Call No

025.5

Authors

Alessio, Amy J.
LaMantia, Katie
Vinci, Emily, 1988-

Subjects

Libraries--Activity programs--United States.
Generation Y--United States.
Generation Y.
Libraries--Activity programs.
United States.

Language

English

Published

Chicago : ALA Editions, An imprint of the American Library Association, [2015].

Publication Desc

xix, 194 pages : illustrations ;

ISBN

9780838913321 (paperback)

LCCN

2015002616

Target Audience

Adult

Dimensions

28 cm.

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Summary Note

A collection of programming ideas, with a target audience from late teens to millennials into their forties. Includes suggestions for marketing the programs, and examines the needs and takeaway goals for each program. Programs are arranged through the calendar year.

Content Note

January :Fit fair -- Old-school gaming -- Great reads and treats for book clubs -- Power parenting: Adoption and foster care -- February : Un-Valentine's Day -- Oscar night -- Mardi Gras -- Hot drink mixology -- March : March Madness -- Craft brewing -- Green party -- Seed bomb and terrarium DIY -- Social justice and activism -- April : Poetry reading night -- '80s night -- Spring cleaning sale -- Curating collectibles -- Money smart week: First-time home buyers -- May : From Canada to Mexico: Road tripping across North America -- Europe on the cheap -- '90s night -- Memorial Day service fair -- June : DIY wedding and shower accessories -- Farmers' market fair -- LGBT Pride Month -- Realistic Summer Reading and media programs for adults.
July : DIY decorating on a dime -- Quick and easy recipe swap -- Microwave magic and Easy-Bake Oven adventures -- Literary speed dating -- August : Power parenting: Ways to work from home -- Power parenting: Life in elementary, middle, and high school -- Karaoke night -- Shark Week celebration -- September : Gap year fair -- Program for adults facing social challenges -- Bonfire night -- Power parenting: From local trips to Disney and beyond--tips for traveling with children -- October : Clutter doctor -- Power parenting: Virtual college tours -- Fandom frenzy -- Throwback Halloween night -- November : Recipe scrapbooking -- Holiday spirit: Winery tour and tasting -- Mystery dinner -- Delicious reads -- NaNoWriMo kickoff and weekly write-ins -- December : DIY holiday parties -- DIY holiday gifts and decorations on the cheap -- Museum fair -- Smart tips for self-publishing -- Clubs that keep them coming back : 5K club -- Young adult books for youngish adults book club -- Trivia nights -- Power parenting program: Parent nights -- Retro craft club -- Crafterwork -- Retro movie night -- Community college connections -- Writers' workshop -- Service club.