quality adult programming for the budget conscious library

Quality Adult Programming for the Budget Conscious Library Tanya Pemberton, Adult Services Librarian,

Kenton County Public LibraryBrenda J. Clark, Adult Programmer Assistant,

Kenton County Public Library

 Everyone’s looking for a bargain and trying to make every penny count. It’s necessary to create affordable and substantial programming to satisfy the needs of our communities. Explore ideas on how to find, utilize or even pull something out of your hat for entertaining and informative programs/events.

William E. Durr Branch LibraryGrand Opening on January 28, 2007 with a little over 91,000 items of collection and 42 people on staff.

Mah Jongg MadnessOne Time cost of $182 per Table

Then $32 per Year Upkeep

Art Exhibits for Local SchoolsOne Time Cost of $8 per Sheet for BoardsAnd Regular Purchase of Refrigerator Ties

Chicken RodeoMisc. Small Prizes, Wrangling Volunteers, Chickens and Fencing Borrowed

Adult Book DiscussionCost Varies per Title and Formats

Movie VS BookSnacks plus Movie Licensing Fee

Schools Out Family MoviesSnack And Movie License

Faces and PlacesOne Time Cost of Scanner

Christmas in July: Quilling$2.99 for Tool and $2.99 for Paper

Easy-Peasy Freezer Jam$30 at Dollar General and Walmart

Scrapbook By the Month$25 per program

Christmas Tree Card CraftScrap Wood and Cards 50 Cents per Box

Martial ArtsSnacks

Hoxworth Blood DriveStaff Time and Pizza

Foster CareFree Plus Pizza

Kenton County Fair Blue Ribbon WinnersStaff Time

Law EnforcementStaff Time

How to Take a Better Picture of Your Craft.Staff Time

Scarf It Up Charitable DonationsStaff Time

Project Linus BlanketsStaff Time

Stitch-A-LongsStaff Time

How to Use a NookStaff Time

Computer ProgramsStaff Time

Coupon SwappingStaff Time

GenealogyStaff Time

Cemetery ToursStaff Time

Diver DaveStaff Time

How to do a Breast ExamStaff Time

Basic ArcheryStaff Time

How to Grow Tomatoes From SeedStaff Time

Plant SwapStaff Time

Kenton County Parks and RecreationStaff Time

Things to Remember

• Keep your community/audience in mind

• Use your resources wisely• Don’t be afraid to try

something new• Ask your co-workers and

community for ideas• The size of your building

and/or your budget won’t make or break your programs

• Keep it fun!