We have scheduled the Chester County Reads Kick-Off Event for February 4, 2009 at the Chester County Library in Exton, PA.
The event will feature:
-A "Tales from the Trail" presentation by Glenn Nelson, sharing over 1,000 miles of hiking experience.
-Displays of backpacking equipment, boots, and other hiking goodies
-a Make Your Own GORP (good old raisins and peanuts) station, where potential hikers can fill a baggie with their own special GORP recipe, the essential hiking snack food
-(Still in the works) Appalachian trail hiker to come and share his exprience on the trail
-and Much Much More!
I am contacting potential programs now to get the list solidified for individual libraries to choose from.
I will send out that information as soon as I get it!
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Program Idea - Big Event - Woodstock Witness: The 1969 Woodstock Festival
Program: Woodstock Witness: The 1969 Woodstock Festival
Presenter: Barry Z. Levine
Organization: Brunswick Institute
Description:
As the official still photographer of Woodstock, the Academy Award-winning documentary, Barry Z Levine has a treasure trove of more than 300 color photographs, a host of vivid memories, and a wealth of anecdotes to share with Boomer audiences. In an exciting and lively presentation incorporating his exclusive photographs, stills, audio and video clips, in a presentation that can be tailored to fit a variety of time slots, Barry sets the stage for Woodstock, locating the events of the decade leading up to the Festival, and utilizing photos and personal experiences, recounts his interactions with the producers, participants, film crew, and performers.
Following Woodstock, Barry Z Levine moved to Holland where he directed an alternative music radio program. He has lived in Los Angeles, Montreal, New York City and in the Hudson Valley, and has been a free-lance writer/producer for clients in the record and film industries. He had his own video production studio in New York City for many years, and has extensive experience in producing video for theatrical presentations.
His photographs of Jimi Hendrix from Woodstock are in an international traveling exhibition of fine art prints that have been on display in museums and galleries in Rotterdam, Amsterdam, London, Paris, Santa Fe, and Beverly Hills. His photographs of Woodstock have been featured in the books “Woodstock Remembered” and “Woodstock 1969: The First Festival”, and have been included in Time, People, Life, Cosmopolitan, Vanity Fair, MoJo, and numerous international periodicals and newspapers.
“The Woodstock Story Book”, a new book of photographs and text, is slated for publication Winter, 2008, and his work will be included in several other new books, videos, and CD sets which will be published to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the Woodstock Festival, August 2009. Interest in Woodstock is being fanned by a new Ang Lee movie, “Taking Woodstock”, several new books, and records and videos.
Length of Program: 1 to 2 hours
Presenter's Requirements: Projector (capable of taking input from MacBook) and screen, Table of Displaying Materials
Fee: Willing to work with our budget, or do subsequent libraries for 1 cost. I think he's going to be looking for at least $500 though.
Libraries willing to travel to: All
Notes: I spoke with Barry on the phone this week, and he sounds really down to earth. He's willing to work with our budget constraints, and I'm thinking we could create a fairly decent event out of his presentation.
I think having 2 or 3 libraries that are close together, teaming up and funding 1 event would work really well. We can have Barry come and present, and do a small mixer afterwards with snacks and drinks, where Barry can chat with the attendees one on one.
We could also charge a small fee to offset the cost.
I really think people could view this as an event they'd be willing to pay for.
We can also look into having a community business sponsor the event if need be.
Presenter: Barry Z. Levine
Organization: Brunswick Institute
Description:
As the official still photographer of Woodstock, the Academy Award-winning documentary, Barry Z Levine has a treasure trove of more than 300 color photographs, a host of vivid memories, and a wealth of anecdotes to share with Boomer audiences. In an exciting and lively presentation incorporating his exclusive photographs, stills, audio and video clips, in a presentation that can be tailored to fit a variety of time slots, Barry sets the stage for Woodstock, locating the events of the decade leading up to the Festival, and utilizing photos and personal experiences, recounts his interactions with the producers, participants, film crew, and performers.
Following Woodstock, Barry Z Levine moved to Holland where he directed an alternative music radio program. He has lived in Los Angeles, Montreal, New York City and in the Hudson Valley, and has been a free-lance writer/producer for clients in the record and film industries. He had his own video production studio in New York City for many years, and has extensive experience in producing video for theatrical presentations.
His photographs of Jimi Hendrix from Woodstock are in an international traveling exhibition of fine art prints that have been on display in museums and galleries in Rotterdam, Amsterdam, London, Paris, Santa Fe, and Beverly Hills. His photographs of Woodstock have been featured in the books “Woodstock Remembered” and “Woodstock 1969: The First Festival”, and have been included in Time, People, Life, Cosmopolitan, Vanity Fair, MoJo, and numerous international periodicals and newspapers.
“The Woodstock Story Book”, a new book of photographs and text, is slated for publication Winter, 2008, and his work will be included in several other new books, videos, and CD sets which will be published to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the Woodstock Festival, August 2009. Interest in Woodstock is being fanned by a new Ang Lee movie, “Taking Woodstock”, several new books, and records and videos.
Length of Program: 1 to 2 hours
Presenter's Requirements: Projector (capable of taking input from MacBook) and screen, Table of Displaying Materials
Fee: Willing to work with our budget, or do subsequent libraries for 1 cost. I think he's going to be looking for at least $500 though.
Libraries willing to travel to: All
Notes: I spoke with Barry on the phone this week, and he sounds really down to earth. He's willing to work with our budget constraints, and I'm thinking we could create a fairly decent event out of his presentation.
I think having 2 or 3 libraries that are close together, teaming up and funding 1 event would work really well. We can have Barry come and present, and do a small mixer afterwards with snacks and drinks, where Barry can chat with the attendees one on one.
We could also charge a small fee to offset the cost.
I really think people could view this as an event they'd be willing to pay for.
We can also look into having a community business sponsor the event if need be.
Friday, November 14, 2008
PALA - Young Adult Programming Session
This week was PALA, and I was able to attend a great session on Young Adult Programming.
Gretchen S. Ipock from Sellers Library in Upper Darby, PA did a wonderful job of spelling out incredibly easy ways to organize events for young adults!
I am attaching a link to her handouts, because it is a phenomenal resource.
She is more than willing to share any of her ideas, and she is open to answering any questions you ask her!
The very last page of her handout is 78 things that Gretchen has planned, and you can too!
Handout
My favorite tip from her presentation was how to structure thematic parties:
Gretchen’s secret thematic program structure:
1. Introduction/Whole Group Activity
2. Media Clip(s)
3. Activity/Craft/Game
4. Media Clip(s)
5. Activity/Craft/Game
6. Theme Food
7. Media Clips(s)
8. Wrap-Up and Booktalk
Every themed event she holds uses this format. Using small media clips (i.e. scenes from movies, tv shows, or youtube videos) helps entertain the young adults while you set up for the next activity/craft/game portion of the event.
The students always have something to do, and you have a set schedule that helps you maintain control of the event and makes it go incredibly quickly!
Gretchen S. Ipock from Sellers Library in Upper Darby, PA did a wonderful job of spelling out incredibly easy ways to organize events for young adults!
I am attaching a link to her handouts, because it is a phenomenal resource.
She is more than willing to share any of her ideas, and she is open to answering any questions you ask her!
The very last page of her handout is 78 things that Gretchen has planned, and you can too!
Handout
My favorite tip from her presentation was how to structure thematic parties:
Gretchen’s secret thematic program structure:
1. Introduction/Whole Group Activity
2. Media Clip(s)
3. Activity/Craft/Game
4. Media Clip(s)
5. Activity/Craft/Game
6. Theme Food
7. Media Clips(s)
8. Wrap-Up and Booktalk
Every themed event she holds uses this format. Using small media clips (i.e. scenes from movies, tv shows, or youtube videos) helps entertain the young adults while you set up for the next activity/craft/game portion of the event.
The students always have something to do, and you have a set schedule that helps you maintain control of the event and makes it go incredibly quickly!
Program Idea - Abraham Lincoln themed presentations
Programs:
• "Lincoln's Legacy: His Speeches, Letters, Military Orders and Messages to Congress"
[PowerPoint w/ Q & A]
• "Laughing Lincoln: the Wit and Wisdom of Our Sixteenth President"
[lecture w/Q & A]
• "The Abraham Lincoln Murder Case: the People and Circumstances of America's
Greatest Mystery" [PowerPoint w/Q & A]
Presenter: John W. Arthur, Historian and Lecturer
Program fee: $100
Materials fee: n/a
Dates and Times in 2009:
• January: Any Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evenings are open except Jan. 7
• February: All Tuesdays open, Wednesday Feb. 18 open. All Thursdays except Feb.
12 are open.
• March: All Wednesdays except Mar. 4 are open
Program Length: 1 hour + q&a
Preferred Maximum Audience Size: Any
Presenter's Requirements: PowerPoint, Video Projector, Projection Screen, Podium, and Microphone
Presenter's Providede Equipment: Laptop
Which Libraries he will present at: All
Notes: Lincoln's Bicentennial is next year. This would be an easy way to celebrate!
• "Lincoln's Legacy: His Speeches, Letters, Military Orders and Messages to Congress"
[PowerPoint w/ Q & A]
• "Laughing Lincoln: the Wit and Wisdom of Our Sixteenth President"
[lecture w/Q & A]
• "The Abraham Lincoln Murder Case: the People and Circumstances of America's
Greatest Mystery" [PowerPoint w/Q & A]
Presenter: John W. Arthur, Historian and Lecturer
Program fee: $100
Materials fee: n/a
Dates and Times in 2009:
• January: Any Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evenings are open except Jan. 7
• February: All Tuesdays open, Wednesday Feb. 18 open. All Thursdays except Feb.
12 are open.
• March: All Wednesdays except Mar. 4 are open
Program Length: 1 hour + q&a
Preferred Maximum Audience Size: Any
Presenter's Requirements: PowerPoint, Video Projector, Projection Screen, Podium, and Microphone
Presenter's Providede Equipment: Laptop
Which Libraries he will present at: All
Notes: Lincoln's Bicentennial is next year. This would be an easy way to celebrate!
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Program Idea: YOGA - A Simple Effective Way to a More Balanced Life
Program: YOGA - A Simple Effective Way to a More Balanced Life
Presenter: Maria J. Garcia
Organization: The Soul Center, Phoenixville, PA
Description: In recent years, Yoga has been the subject of numerous studies by prestigious universities, medical institutions and research facilities around the world. All seem to agree that the benefits of yoga are real and span a broad base of physical and mental conditions. So exactly what is yoga? Where does it come from and how does it accomplish all those good things from supporting the heart to helping with arthritis, depression and chronic pain? This lecture provides a contemporary overview of the oldest recorded system of health on the planet. It shows you how simple changes in physical alignment and lifestyle can help you access new levels of energy, relieve chronic pain, ease tension, improve overall health and …yes, change your 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!
Presenter: Maria J. Garcia
Organization: The Soul Center, Phoenixville, PA
Description: In recent years, Yoga has been the subject of numerous studies by prestigious universities, medical institutions and research facilities around the world. All seem to agree that the benefits of yoga are real and span a broad base of physical and mental conditions. So exactly what is yoga? Where does it come from and how does it accomplish all those good things from supporting the heart to helping with arthritis, depression and chronic pain? This lecture provides a contemporary overview of the oldest recorded system of health on the planet. It shows you how simple changes in physical alignment and lifestyle can help you access new levels of energy, relieve chronic pain, ease tension, improve overall health and …yes, change your 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!
GLLS 2008 - Now it's Grandma's Turn to Wii
This session was presented by Allan M. Kleiman from Old Bridge Public Library in Old Bridge, NJ!
Allan talked about how his library successfully implemented a Wii gaming series in his library for senior citizens.
Using the library's Teen Advisory Board as mentors, the library created a series of sessions for senior citizens to come and learn how to use controllers, play basic games, such as Wii Sports, and created a non-threatening, fun-filled environment for seniors to come and learn some new technology!
The library created 3 learning sessions prior to the actual gaming series, to train Teen Volunteers on how to teach senior citizens to use the Wii. They did things like, role play how they would teach their grandparent's to use the Wii. stressed the importance of going slow and being patient, and prepared the teens for a number of different learning scenarios!
When the gaming series started, teens taught the seniors for 1 hour, and than were "rewarded" with 2 hours of open-play after the event!
This way, kids felt like they weren't just working and leaving, and seniors had a chance to see some of the crazy games that they could eventually play!
By the end of the gaming series, seniors were able to play many Wii sport games, and actually gave Guitar Hero a try!
As this program has continued, Allan said that the seniors are now teaching each other, and the library is looking forward to starting a Wii League that will compete against local assisted living facilities in the area!
Keys to success for this event were:
-Pre-training for teens, as well as hand picking teens that were enthusiastic!
-Having multiple gaming nights instead of just one night. Seniors need more than one session to learn everything and get to a point of playing. They like to know they have a chance at retaining what they learn by playing more than once!
-Plenty of Beverages! Staying hydrated is really important while playing such active games!
-Not making a competition. Allan found that the majority of seniors just wanted to play and support one another. The idea of gaming and competition isn't a strong pull for seniors. Stick to Open-Gaming forums in the beginning!
I LOVE this idea! How great would it be to create an inter-generational event at your library, using the teens you already have!
Allan talked about how his library successfully implemented a Wii gaming series in his library for senior citizens.
Using the library's Teen Advisory Board as mentors, the library created a series of sessions for senior citizens to come and learn how to use controllers, play basic games, such as Wii Sports, and created a non-threatening, fun-filled environment for seniors to come and learn some new technology!
The library created 3 learning sessions prior to the actual gaming series, to train Teen Volunteers on how to teach senior citizens to use the Wii. They did things like, role play how they would teach their grandparent's to use the Wii. stressed the importance of going slow and being patient, and prepared the teens for a number of different learning scenarios!
When the gaming series started, teens taught the seniors for 1 hour, and than were "rewarded" with 2 hours of open-play after the event!
This way, kids felt like they weren't just working and leaving, and seniors had a chance to see some of the crazy games that they could eventually play!
By the end of the gaming series, seniors were able to play many Wii sport games, and actually gave Guitar Hero a try!
As this program has continued, Allan said that the seniors are now teaching each other, and the library is looking forward to starting a Wii League that will compete against local assisted living facilities in the area!
Keys to success for this event were:
-Pre-training for teens, as well as hand picking teens that were enthusiastic!
-Having multiple gaming nights instead of just one night. Seniors need more than one session to learn everything and get to a point of playing. They like to know they have a chance at retaining what they learn by playing more than once!
-Plenty of Beverages! Staying hydrated is really important while playing such active games!
-Not making a competition. Allan found that the majority of seniors just wanted to play and support one another. The idea of gaming and competition isn't a strong pull for seniors. Stick to Open-Gaming forums in the beginning!
I LOVE this idea! How great would it be to create an inter-generational event at your library, using the teens you already have!
2008 Gaming, Learning, and Libraries Symposium
This past week, I attended the 2008 GLLS in Chicago, IL.
It was a wonderful 3-day Symposium on how libraries can successfully implement gaming events as well as circulating gaming materials in their libraries.
I left with a ton of new ideas and lots of wonderful resources, including a few books that I've purchased or received for everyone to use!
Gaming in Academic Libraries: Collections, Marketing, and Information Literacy - Amy Harris and Scott E. Rice
Teen Girls and Technology: What's the Problem, What's the solution? - Lesley Farmer
Gamers... in the LIBRARY?! - Eli Neiburger
Library Technology Reports: Gaming and Libraries Updates: Broadening the Intersections - Jenny Levine
I also scored the Starter Edition of Dungeons & Dragons, 4th edition and a Starter Edition of Magic, the Gathering. If anyone would like to start a Role Playing Gaming Group in their library, this is a great way to see what it's all about.
Because of all the information that I want to relay to everyone, I will be posting a series of Symposium Themed blogs. This way, i can hopefully break down the info into bite sized pieces that you will actually want to read, instead of the novel that I would inevitably write!
Please feel free to ask me any questions you may have!
It was a wonderful 3-day Symposium on how libraries can successfully implement gaming events as well as circulating gaming materials in their libraries.
I left with a ton of new ideas and lots of wonderful resources, including a few books that I've purchased or received for everyone to use!
Gaming in Academic Libraries: Collections, Marketing, and Information Literacy - Amy Harris and Scott E. Rice
Teen Girls and Technology: What's the Problem, What's the solution? - Lesley Farmer
Gamers... in the LIBRARY?! - Eli Neiburger
Library Technology Reports: Gaming and Libraries Updates: Broadening the Intersections - Jenny Levine
I also scored the Starter Edition of Dungeons & Dragons, 4th edition and a Starter Edition of Magic, the Gathering. If anyone would like to start a Role Playing Gaming Group in their library, this is a great way to see what it's all about.
Because of all the information that I want to relay to everyone, I will be posting a series of Symposium Themed blogs. This way, i can hopefully break down the info into bite sized pieces that you will actually want to read, instead of the novel that I would inevitably write!
Please feel free to ask me any questions you may have!
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