Chester County Reads 2009

Hello all,



As hopefully everyone knows by now, the Chester County Reads program has been postponed to 2009.
Diane Gring who has done an awesome job of planning this event in past years, has passed the torch along to me.

I am in the process of looking at what programs were set up already, and which ones we can still follow through with for the 2009 event.



The programming portion of Chester County Reads will begin in March and will continue through May.


I am meeting with Chester County Parks and Recreation in the coming weeks to get the ball rolling.


They have asked for potential dates and times for each library, so they can get an idea of what schedules they are working with.

I understand that not everyone has scheduled their programs for that late into 2009. But having an idea of how many evening or afternoon programs to plan would be helpful.

Thanks so much!

Program Idea - Get Organized Month - Presented by NAPO-GPC

Program: Get Organized Month - Presented by NAPO-GPC

Presenters: Various presenters from the National Association of Professional Organizers, Greater Philadelphia Chapter

Organization: NAPO-GPC

Description: The Greater Philadelphia of the National Association of Professional Organizers is the resourcein our area for organizing professionals.

Our members are dedicated to providing organizing services, advice, solutions, and products to clients in coroprate, small business, home office and residential settings. we are specialists in helping our clients to simplify, balance and structure their environment, serving Eastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Central & Southern New Jersey.

The GO (get organized) Month program offered here will offer solitions for clutter and paper management to help program attendees keep their New Year's resolution. The program may vary somewhat between presenters, but will offer a core of common concepts that participants can immediately apply to their own situation.

Length: 1 hour + q&a

Preferred Maximum Audience size: n/a

Fee: $100

Presenter's Requirements: Projector & Screen, Table for materials display. Some may request a laptop or computer to access their PowerPoints, but most should have their own.

Presenter's Equipments: Will vary by presenter

Which libraries will they present at: ALL!

Program Note: I contacted a member of the NAPO to do a program on "The First Steps to Getting Organized" to present in conjunction with a "New Year's Resolution" themed program series for January.
This has quickly turned into a bit of a bigger fish, because the actual contact turned my information over the the Marketing Director for the Greater Philadelphia Chapter. She has offered to create a basic program, and work with many different organizers, so that we can provide this program at a minimal cost to any library in Chester County.

If you are unable to afford the entire fee, but would like to have a "New Year's Resolution" program at your library, let me know what you can offer and we'll find the rest.

I have talked in depth with NAPO and they have a clear understanding that this will be a Library geared program and not a NAPO geared program (despite their very NAPO friendly program description)

Program Idea - Green Ideas for Earthy Brides

Program: Green Ideas for Earthy Brides

Presenters: Renee Patron and Kristen Albright

Organization: Albright-Patrone Events

Description: Green Ideas for Brides; How NOT to be a Bridezilla; Unique Ideas for making weddings memorable with eco-friendly ideas.

Fee: $100 (I'm sure if you are unable to pay this fee, you can make an offer of what you can afford and they'll work with it)

Materials Fee: $0

Length of Program: 1 to 1 1/2 hours

Maximum Audience: n/a

Presenter Requirements: Table for Materials Display

Which libraries they will present at:
Chester County Library
Chester Springs Library
Downingtown Library
Easttown Library
Honey Brook Community Library
Malvern Public Library
Paoli Library
Phoenixville Public Library
Tredyffrin Public Library
West Chester Public Library

Programming Tip:
To make this a really exciting event, find a local restaurant or cafe to cross promote with.
Ask them to donate some hors d'oeuvres in exchange for having their name attached to the promotional materials.
We are presenting this program at the Chester County Library in February, and I will be approaching Starbucks for this opportunity.
Adding food and beverage can help you market this event as a "Girl's Night Out!" and makes for a really great evening!
It will also gain exposure in the community without costing advertising dollars!

Program Idea - 7 Secrets of Weight Loss

Program: 7 Secrets of Weight Loss

Presenters: Andrea Bucci & Dan Hulse

Organization: Thin & Healthy's Total Solution

Description: Presentation that gives 7 secrets of weight loss and keeping weight off!

Length of Program: 1 hour

Fee: $0

Materials Fee: $0

Presenter's Requirements: Projector Screen & Podium, 1 small table for materials display

Presenter's Equimpent: Educational Materials

Libraries they will present at:
Chester County Library
Chester Springs Library
Coatesville Public Library
Downingtown Library
Easttown Library
Henrietta Hankin Branch Library
Paoli Library
Phoenixville Library

Program Idea - Secrets to Staying Fit "Senior Style"

Program: Secrest to Staying Fit "Senior Style"

Presenter: Dan Hulse

Organization: Level 5 Fitness & Conditioning

Description: Education Presentation for Staying Fit & Incorporating a Healthy Lifestyle for Seniors

Length: 1 hour

Fee: $0

Materials Fee: $0

Preferred Maximum Audience Size: n/a

Presenter's Requirements: Table for Laptop and 1 small table fo display materials

Presenter's Equipment: Laptop & Flip Chart

Libraries where you will present:
Chester County Library
Chester Springs Library
Coatesville Public Library
Downingtown Library
Easttown Library & Information Center
Henrietta Hankin Branch Library
Malvern Public Library
Paoli Library
Phoenixville Public Library
Tredyffrin Public Library
West Chester Public Library

Program Idea - Health & Wellness with Kids

Program: Health & Wellness with Kids

Presenters: Dan Hulse and Andrea Bucci

Organization: Thin & Healthy's Total Solution

Description: Educational program promoting tips for healthy lifestyles in children.

Length of Program: 1 hour

Maximum Audience size: n/a

Fee: $0

Materials fee: $0

Presenter's Requirements: Table for Laptop

Presenter's Provided Equipment: Laptop and Flip Chart

Dates and Times Available: Per the Library's Needs

Libraries where they will present:
Chester County Library
Chester Springs Library
Coatesville Library
Downingtown Library
Easttown Library & Information Center
Henrietta Hankin Branch Library
Malvern Public Library
Paoli Library
Phoenixville Public Library
Tredyffrin Public Library
West Chester Public Library

Program Idea - Meet Your Self

Program: Meet Your Self - Understanding the Energy/Chakra System as a Map to Wholeness

Presenter: Maria J. Garcia

Organization: The Soul Center, Phoenixville, PA

Description: The Program gives a clear overview of what the human energy system is, how it functions & it's crucial role in creating health, mental clarity, a sense of ease & well-being, and helping us access our joy & enthusiasm for life.

Length: 1 hour presentation + q&a

Preferred Maximum Audience: As many as can be accomodated

Fee: honorariums or $0

Materials Fee: $0

Date/Times Available in 2009: Any evening except for Mondays and Wednesdays

Presenter Requirements: Tall Stool & Easel if available and one small table for display

Libraries that she will present at:
All Libraries!

Welcome to the CCLS Programming Blog!

Hello to everyone out there in Library Land!

If you have happened upon this blog, it is because you are interested in finding new and exciting programs for adults and teens!

I will use this as a resource for Library Directors and their Programming Gurus in the Chester County Library System to come and find information on different programs and events that could be happening at their library!

Please check back often for new contacts and suggestions!