Multi-District Workshop Part 3: Programming
Programming: Not Just For the Boomers
Allan M. Kleiman
Multi-District Workshop
September 9, 2009
Programming: Not Just for the Boomers
l Service to 70 Year Old Has Changed
l Started in 1974—70 Seemed Old
l Today 70 is the new 60!
l What This Means is That We Are Programming in a Different Way
Programming: Not Just For the Boomers
l Two Groups That We Are Programming For:
l Mobile, Active Elderly, Regular Library Users
l Non-Mobile, Homebound or Facility Bound
l Currently Approximately 35 Million Older Adults Over 65
l By 2030, Population Will Be 75-78 Million
Programming: Not Just for the Boomers
l Like You to Think About is That we Plan for Current Generation of Older Adults and the Next Generation of Older Adults (Me)!
l Sorry, But You Cannot Stop Time!
l In 20 Years, I’ll be 75—What Can the Library Do For Me! What Can You Plan Now—that can evolve, change, adapt, so that you have a Good Transition
Programming: Not Just for the Boomers
l Idea is: Take an “Old” Idea and Put a New Spin on It!
l Here are Some Suggestions for You to Take Back to Your Library and Start!
Programming: Not Just for the Boomers
l Technology Training
l Basic Computer Training
l Introduction to the Internet
l Safety and Security on the Internet
l Internet Savvy, Medicare Part D
l Buy Tickets on Line
l E-mail, Children & Grandchildren
Programming: Not Just for the Boomers
l Train Senior in “New” Technology
l Digital Photography
l iPods, MP3 Players, E-Books
l Gaming—Wii Festival in Fall, Tournaments
l What Else Can You Think Of?
Programming: Not Just for the Boomers
l Twist:
l Peer-to-Peer Teaching
l Inter-generational Classes
l Boomers Teaching Their Parents (or surrogate parents)
l Get Nursing Home residents, isolated elderly involved. Bed side teaching, teach classes in senior center or nursing home
Programming: Not Just for the Boomers
l Loaning Equipment to Use & Try
l Make iPods Available
l Laptops
l Get Seniors Involved With Social Networking, like Seniornet or Eons
l Show Seniors How to Set-up a Blog!
l WOW!
Programming: Not Just for the Boomers
l Good Programming for Over 70’s Should Include:
l Programs that Engage, are Interactive,
l Allow People to Share, Discuss, Reminisce
l Get People Involved
l Use Their Mental Capacities
Programming: Not Just for the Boomers
l Traditional Ideas, include:
l Film or Book Discussions
l Cultural Programming, Reflecting Different Backgrounds, concentrating around holidays and festivals
l Movement, Basic Exercise, Dance
l Financial Security, Recently Retired
l 2nd Careers, Resumes for Over 70 Group
Programming: Not Just for the Boomers
l Consumer Health
l Local History, Genealogy, “Roots”
l Nostalgia Programming, on Decades, Events, Persons, Places
l “Remembering” BiFolkal Kits
l Old Basics: Creative Writing, Poetry
l Intergenerational Programming, Sharing
l Biggest Draw: Music
Programming: Not Just for Boomers Only
l The Teaching Company, Courses
l “Lifelong Learning”
l Grandparents Raising Grandparents
l Programs on “Coping with Loss”
Programming: Not Just for Boomers Only
l Make Every Program an Event to Remember
l July 6—”The Queen,” starring Helen Mirren
l Display, Royal Memorabilia (Print, Commemoratives)
l Book Display at Program
l Music Playing
l Show Movie (Introduce & Add Questions)
Programming: Not Just for Boomers Only
l Marketing
l Traditional, Print, Local Newspapers
l Flyers, Calendar, Newsletters in Library
l Church Bulletins
l Receipt Printers (as Publicity)
l (Some) E-Mail
Programming: Not Just for Boomers Only
l Senior Spaces (focus)
l 1/6 of our Library devoted to spaces for boomers, older adults, the elderly and their families
l Areas: Special Needs, Front Porch (Rocking Chairs), Bookstore, Listening Area, Living Room and the Center for Creative Learning
l Individual Programming on Demand
Programming: Not Just for the Boomers
l 70 Year Olds
l Stimulating
l Exciting
l Engaging
l Participating
l Includes, Cultural Diversity
l Traditional Marketing Techniques
l Utilizes the Print resources of the Library
Programming: Not Just for the Boomers
l Thank You
l Allan M. Kleiman
l www.oldbridgelibrary.org
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