{"product_id":"209-big-programming-ideas-for-small-budgets-paperback","title":"209 Big Programming Ideas for Small Budgets - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChelsea Price\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen you're a solo librarian or only have a few volunteers to rely on (with a tiny budget to match) you've got to make the most of everything. With creativity, flexibility, and heart, you can be the anchor your community needs, offering programming that engages people of all ages and backgrounds. In this book Price, whose library serves a town with a population of less than 300, shares dozens of ideas that have helped to triple attendance numbers in a three-year period, alongside many more suggestions from other libraries across the country. You'll learn how fun and easy DIY programming can be, inspiring you to \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003euse passive programming like scavenger hunts and Lego towers to engage your patrons no matter when they visit your library;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eadapt one of the dozens of low- or no-cost programs included, from library decorating parties and teen taste-tests to a local history night and a mini-golf tournament;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecelebrate the different seasons of the year with ideas tied to a variety of holidays;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ejump-start your outreach efforts by partnering with health clinics, museums, restaurants, local businesses, and other organizations and individuals in your community;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecollaborate with your school district through initiatives like reading challenges and information literacy field trips;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eget the word out using fliers, advertising, word of mouth marketing, your library's website, and social media; \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eavoid burnout and deal with stress, with suggestions for self-care and reinvigoration; and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehost a benefit, launch a fundraising drive, or apply for grants using the tips and information provided in the book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo matter their size, libraries are the lifeblood of their communities. Armed with this book's ideas and guidance, yours will be sure to connect successfully with the people you serve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 184\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.39 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 25, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42708934819903,"sku":"9780838948118","price":99.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/d2771e065c2d4b86d98725435e7fee50.webp?v=1765049629","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/209-big-programming-ideas-for-small-budgets-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}