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	We at the Marysville Public Library have a very laid back program. Each participant fills out a slip for each book they've read. In addition, they get to fill out multiple slips if they read to a child, read a book of poetry, or read a book and watch the corresponding movie. We then draw for prizes each week and then have a big grand prize at the end of the program. It isn't much but it encourages adults to read with their kids and it rewards grown ups for their reading practices too.		We at the Marysville Public Library have a very laid back program. Each participant fills out a slip for each book they've read. In addition, they get to fill out multiple slips if they read to a child, read a book of poetry, or read a book and watch the corresponding movie. We then draw for prizes each week and then have a big grand prize at the end of the program. It isn't much but it encourages adults to read with their kids and it rewards grown ups for their reading practices too.
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		+	'''Technology Oriented Programs'''
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		+	This is great for public libraries. At a library I worked at, they set up a tech help desk that meets three times a week for one hour during library hours. It is on a first come, first served basis, though sometimes the program lasts longer than the allotted one hour depending on how many people show. This is run by the IT department and provides answers related to any type of tech related questions. Many questions would include how to use a certain software. troubleshooting hardware, how to use e-readers, phones, setting up online accounts, and general recommendations. The program is very successful and patrons seem to love it.
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		+	Another idea that was implemented by the library is a build your own computer class. Again, this was taught by the IT department. It serves a dual purpose. The computers that are built are not kept by the patrons nor do they pay for anything, they simply learn. The computers that are built are used to replace staff and public computers within the library. This saves some work for the IT department too.
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		+	Weekly classes on different technologies for patrons are a great idea. Every class that was offered was nearly full each time. Some of the classes include Social Networking, Microsoft Word Part 1 and 2, Microsoft Excel Part 1 and 2, Google Apps, Internet Security, eBooks, and Computer Basics Part 1 and 2. These can be offered on a rotational basis depending on which ones turn out to be most popular.

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	The Salina Public Library in Salina, Kansas, has for two years offered a schedule of between 45-70 community classes each "semester." These classes are from a broad range categories including health and wellbeing (tai chi, reflexology, healthy eating, for example), books and literature (book discussion groups, topic discussions, writing classes), dance and music (ballroom dance, folk harp), languages (Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, sign language), food and cooking (vegetarian cooking, Indian cuisine) and much more. The classes are a popular offering and encourage library users to learn in a new way -- through working with individuals in the community with skills to share. Our class website changes as each semester begins (in January and September) and throughout the semester as classes fill or after they have happened (http://www.salpublib.org/Class/schedule.htm). We charge reasonable fees for these classes to pay for the program costs. Most instructors are volunteers. We pay professionals to share their skills (dance, languages, etc.), and we pay for materials used in the classes so participants pay only one simple fee. Our classes range from free to $125, with an average fee of a bit less than $30 per class. This has been a popular program and has brought new vibrancy to the library. We are referred to by those who participate as a "cultural center" because of the range of activities we now encompass -- free computer classes, traditional storytimes for children, and now lifelong learning classes for adults.		The Salina Public Library in Salina, Kansas, has for two years offered a schedule of between 45-70 community classes each "semester." These classes are from a broad range categories including health and wellbeing (tai chi, reflexology, healthy eating, for example), books and literature (book discussion groups, topic discussions, writing classes), dance and music (ballroom dance, folk harp), languages (Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, sign language), food and cooking (vegetarian cooking, Indian cuisine) and much more. The classes are a popular offering and encourage library users to learn in a new way -- through working with individuals in the community with skills to share. Our class website changes as each semester begins (in January and September) and throughout the semester as classes fill or after they have happened (http://www.salpublib.org/Class/schedule.htm). We charge reasonable fees for these classes to pay for the program costs. Most instructors are volunteers. We pay professionals to share their skills (dance, languages, etc.), and we pay for materials used in the classes so participants pay only one simple fee. Our classes range from free to $125, with an average fee of a bit less than $30 per class. This has been a popular program and has brought new vibrancy to the library. We are referred to by those who participate as a "cultural center" because of the range of activities we now encompass -- free computer classes, traditional storytimes for children, and now lifelong learning classes for adults.
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		+	"Adult Summer Reading Program"
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		+	We at the Marysville Public Library have a very laid back program. Each participant fills out a slip for each book they've read. In addition, they get to fill out multiple slips if they read to a child, read a book of poetry, or read a book and watch the corresponding movie. We then draw for prizes each week and then have a big grand prize at the end of the program. It isn't much but it encourages adults to read with their kids and it rewards grown ups for their reading practices too.

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 '''Bold Great Idea for Adult Programs:  Follow Your Local School Calendar for Family Programming'''
 Work with your Childrens Programmers and make sure there's something fun to do every day the kids are out for breaks during the school year. This could be as simple as showing the newest G or PG DVD or having a martial arts exhibition.
 '''Job Interviewing & Resume Workshops'''

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 '''Job Interviewing & Resume Workshops'''
 Contact your local community college job center.  Many community colleges have outreach coordinators that will present at your library for free.<br><br>

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 = Success Stories =
 * [http://www.libsuccess.org/index.php?title=Changing_the_Face_of_Medicine_Collaboration Changing the Face of Medicine]
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 The description for the '''NJ Library Events''' group is as follows:
 This is a place where you can post pictures from NJ library events. NJ libraries are community centers or the "third place" where people come to gather. Whether our events have a small group of a couple of people or a huge group of thousands they have one thing in common ... community.
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 I held the workshop on Saturday, March 10, 2007.  In order to have computer experts, I tried to solicit help from local business owners who fix computers, the local IT departments from the [http://www.okstate.edu university], the [http://www.meridian-technology.com technical school] and a local [http://www.computerhope.com/comp/creative.htm computer corporation], but the interest was minimal.  Our library is part of the [http://www.stillwater.org City of Stillwater], so the head of our IT department and one of his crew members agreed to come give their expert help.
-The local newspaper, the Stillwater Newspress,[http://www.stillwater-newspress.com/science/local_story_062234512.html]wrote an article about the TechRx program the Sunday before it was scheduled to occur, and I asked that if anyone else was interested in helping, they call the library.  The next morning, a gentleman who owns a computer business in Stillwater, called to volunteer. Also present were  an undergraduate student who works in the library in the circulation department who has interest in computers, and the husband of one of our librarians.  The team of experts consisted of 5 people available to help.
+The local newspaper, [http://www.stillwater-newspress.com/science/local_story_062234512.html Stillwater Newspress], wrote an article about the TechRx program the Sunday before it was scheduled to occur, and I asked that if anyone else was interested in helping, they call the library.  The next morning, a gentleman who owns a computer business in Stillwater, called to volunteer. Also present were  an undergraduate student who works in the library in the circulation department who has interest in computers, and the husband of one of our librarians.  The team of experts consisted of 5 people available to help.
 The crew from our IT department brought diagnostic equipment of all sorts, and participants were encouraged to bring their own PCs for testing.  A few people had problems that weren't hardware related, such as "how do I find a file" or "how do I delete this program"?  The library provided monitors, power strips, headphones, floppy discs and CD-Rs, the meeting room, and refreshments (cookies, coffee and water).  Each participant was required to sign a release form which dictated they would not hold our library or city employees responsible for anything that might happen to their computers, the experts gave follow up directions, each participant filled out a program evaluation, and received a copy of a glossary of computer terminology from Michael Miller's book [[Easy Computer Basics]], with author permission.