Why should children have all the fun? The national summer reading theme, "Be Creative," is perfect for adults. We'll discuss logistics, local incentives, program ideas, displays, and how to tweak the familiar concepts of summer reading to involve adults in the community. Painting, poetry, arts and crafts, memoir—imagine the good times. We'll include ideas for intergenerational programs and the fifty plus crowd.

Program swap assignment: please send us a description (no more than one page) by February 27th of an adult program involving the creative arts at your library. Poetry open mic? Scrapbooking? Local writers support group? We know you have had some wonderful programs and some terrific ideas—so share them with your fellow librarians! We'll copy the pages and hand them out at the workshop. Send the page by February 27th to grace.greene@mail.dol.state.vt.us or

Children's Book Exhibit Center
VT Department of Libraries
109 State St
Montpelier VT 05609-0601

PS Even if you’re not doing a summer reading program, you can join us to review good program practices and get ideas for working with adults.

Snow date: Friday, March 6
DOL certification credits: 5
Bring your lunch - Coffee will be available.