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Adult Services
PBS FILMS AVAILABLE THROUGH OVERDRIVE!
Don't forget - PBS videos are available for viewing through OverDrive. These films are part of the Maximum Access plan that OverDrive offers, which allows an unlimited number of people to check out films at one time.
These films are not accessible with Apple products.
To see what films are available go to: http://flls.lib.overdrive.com.
Check them out!
ADULT SUMMER READING PROGRAM 2010
Thinking of having an Adult Summer Reading Program at your library?
Below is a link to the 2010 Adult Summer Reading Manual. If you're interested in other information, want to share ideas or need resources you don't find in the manual, please contact Marisa Iacobucci, 607-273-4074, ext. 226.
Adult Summer Reading Manual 2010 (in PDF format) - this contains all kinds of ideas for a successful Adult Reading Program, including a sample press release, and public service announcement, plus reproducibles, such as bookmarks and flyers.
RESOURCES - information for member libraries and their patrons...
Book Group Kits
Do you have a book discussion group that meets in your library? Do you want to start a group?
The Finger Lakes Library System (FLLS) has Book Group Kits available for any patrons in the 33 libraries in our system. Each kit contains multiple copies of a title in regular print, and when available, in large print and audio format. It also contains a Book Discussion Guide that includes book summaries and reviews, author bios and possible questions to guide the discussion.
Click here look at the LIST OF TITLES we currently have in kits.
To request a Book Group Kit, follow these steps:
1. Go to www.flls.org and click on 'Search the catalog'.
2. Choose your home library and click on 'Start PowerPAC'.
3. At the next screen choose 'Search' from the top tabs.
4. Under 'Keyword', search for: Book Group Kit.
5. This will bring up those kits that are available; request a kit as you would any item.
Enjoy!
ProgrammingLibrarian.org
Is your library a community center?
Are you looking for ways to bring your community together for literature, film, contemporary issues and local history?
Could you use a little help finding the funding to bring it all together?
Check out www.ProgrammingLibrarian.org.
ProgrammingLibrarian is an online resource center for all things related to implementing cultural programs for all types and sizes of libraries. The site is comprised of two main sections: the library and the blog.
From ProgrammingLibrarian:
"The library is designed to help libraries with program planning. It includes topical information, such as advocacy and fundraising, as well as events and celebrations you can use to develop your programming calendar....The library also includes information on author discussions and family and youth programs as well as traveling exhibitions. The blog provides grant announcements, short pieces on specific topics written by guest bloggers and other timely information."
The grant information alone can prove to be very useful. If you are looking for new programming ideas or ways to fund programs you want to do in your library, check out this site!
Grant through the USDA
The Rural Development Housing and Community Facilities Programs has $100 million allocated for public libraries to provide educational opportunities and improve public services to rural communities.
Funds may be used to construct, enlarge or improve public libraries, including costs to acquire land needed for a facility, pay necessary professional fees, and purchase equipment needed for operations.
For more information, go to: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rHS/cf/cp.htm.