- The BINGO Bonus: Using Passive Programming to Increase Patron Awareness of Library ServicesJessica Block, Ames Free Library As libraries reintroduce themselves to their communities, how can we keep patrons engaged with all that we have to offer? From January through March 2022, the Ames Free Library offered patrons of all ages the chance to participate in a Winter BINGO game through the READsquared platform. Over 70% of…
- Answering the Question “what’s next?” in the Age of Patron PrivacyLaurie Lessner, SAILS Now that you aren't seeing your patron's charge history, balancing privacy and reader's advisory has gotten more difficult. Two methods, using existing tools, will be demonstrated to show how to customize reading lists for your patrons who want the extra guidance, while maintaining the privacy of those who may not. View presentation
- Going Mobile: Mobile Technology in the Public Library
- Project GivingRose Mamakos, Bridgewater Public Library This is a program that runs all year long that promotes giving to your local charities. We have donation drives that change monthly. A new organization every month. It draws your community together while helping those in need. We would explain what has worked for our library and community and…
- Kids Non-Fiction and Picture Book Categorization
- Outdoor Summer Reading Events at the Foxboro Public LibraryAre you looking for a fun and exciting way to host large outdoor events and promote your Library? Does your town have beautiful parks, playgrounds, or a common? This presentation will explore the logistics of outdoor programming from getting to know your host; to parking, trash, and electricity; to working with other town departments. Slides…
- Magic: the Gathering at the Fall River Public Library
- Adopt a Reading PalWe had kids come in and adopt a stuffed puppy to read to. We had activities to go along with the adoption: play center with vet clinic and bath, storytime, a walk around the library. At the end, kids received a prize and a certificate of completion. Diane White & Lisa Kelly, Somerset Public Library…
- Read It and Eat It
- Automated Carts in Overdrive
- Custom book bags via online forms
- A Discourse on Discord: Using Discord for Formal & Informal Teen Programs
- Library on the Lawn
- SAILS Mobile App – helping you go the distance
- What is a public library to do in a global pandemic?
- Cookbook Club
- Wash and Read
- Welcome to Your Town 101We will be hosting our 1st annual Welcome to Mansfield 101 open house on October 23. The library sent out postcards to new residents inviting them to the library to receive a library card and a tour of the library. Other town departments and local community groups were invited to have a table to share…
- STEM Kits: Facilitating Hands-on LearningThe Raynham Public Library created over 30 STEM kits with funds from an LSTA grant. Each kit allows users the chance to explore science, math, technology, or engineering in a hands-on, fun way. The purpose of the kits is to give kids an opportunity to learn by doing and playing, and to foster interest in…
- Joining the C3L movement: Climate Change Conversations in LibrariesLast June, the ALA declared that promoting Sustainable Communities is a core value for American Libraries. There is an active Sustainability Round Table run by UMass Amherst librarian, Madeleine Charney. https://climatechangeconversationsinlibraries.umasscreate.net/ Here at West Bridgewater we participated in Climate Prep Week in September and held a Climate Conversation at our library after school that drew…
- Dungeons and Dragons At Your Library
- Brew Night at the Library
- Electronic Resources in the CatalogWith Electronic Resources Central (ERC), you and your patrons can now see your library's Overdrive and Hoopla titles right in the Enterprise catalog! This demo will show you what you see and what you can do in your account and search results. We should even have time for search tips and Q&A. Laurie Lessner, SAILS…
- Library Showcase Presentations – Nov. 2018View presenters' bios, contact info, and thoughts about their presentations. West Bridgewater BookTalks! (Slideshow) Rochester COA (Slideshow) Meet the Monster Squad (Slideshow) NaNoWriMo at Your Library (handout) NaNoWriMo at Your Library (slideshow) StoryWalks (Slideshow) StoryWalks (Handout) TEDTalk Thursdays Diverse Comics Handout New Bedford Genealogy
- Library Showcase Presentations – 2018