Greetings! Do you need help with adult programming? We've been hearing from Michigan libraries about their want of adult programming resources. Please see below for a list of available webinars and recordings covering this topic! Library Programming for Adults, From Start to Finish - Free Webinar - THURSDAY - 11/29/2018 - 3:00-4:00 PM This webinar will explore the life-cycle of a successful library adult program. Adult programming at your library can bring the community together in meaningful ways but finding the ideal program and attracting the right audience can be overwhelming. This webinar will teach you to plan events and programs from start to finish, including identifying potential partners, getting community input, and successful marketing. Learn how to deliver quality, budget-friendly programs that will bring in the crowds without reinventing the wheel. From choosing dates and times to selecting events that get results, you'll hear practical tips on everything it takes to launch adult programs your community will love. Register for Library Programming for Adults, From Start to Finish<https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/library-programming-for-adults.html>. Planning an Adult Program on a Budget: Creative Library Program Solutions - Free Webinar - On Demand<https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=73> This webinar will introduce the beginning program coordinator to the basic tools necessary to plan, implement and evaluate successful library programs for adult programming on a budget. From book discussions and author visits to craft programs and film screenings, this webinar is designed to help public librarians create programming that underscore the role of the public library as an important cultural, recreational and educational institution in the community. This webinar will provide participants with ideas and samples of programs they can bring to their own library. A step-by step process and details including getting started, program types and associated costs, resources for low cost programs, and marketing and evaluating programs. Cultural Literacy Programs in Your Library: Connecting with Diverse Children & Families - On Demand<https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=591> Do you promote cultural literacy in your library? Would you like to learn more about planning programs and outreach services for diverse groups of children and their families? This webinar will help libraries establish a foundation for understanding how cultural bias influences services to diverse patrons. We will also explore strategies and resources for program planning and outreach. Presenter Jamie Naidoo will discuss how libraries can promote services and get community buy-in from specific cultural groups. Additionally he will cover where to find resources for planning the best programs that celebrate cultural diversity and connect children and families from diverse cultural backgrounds. Adult Programming: A Webinar Full of Ideas and Resource Generation and Sharing - On Demand<https://www.railslibraries.info/events/137340> Are you looking to boost your adult program attendance? Interested in low and/or next to no cost ideas for your future adult programming? If so, you'll love this webinar! In this interactive and fun program, we'll look at adult programs for nine different themed events, discuss passive program options libraries are using today and work together on creating a list of hundreds of ideas. We'll also share some of our online best resources for adult programming ideas, how-to's and more. Warning: Be prepared to leave with lots of ideas to consider and to implement for your adult programming! Adult Programming for the Non-Programmer - On Demand<https://floridalibrarywebinars.org/adult-programming-for-the-non-programmer-ondemand/> Adult programming is an important part of library services, but with such a broad age-category, it can be hard to know where to start. If you have limited experience with adult programming, and are unsure how to focus your programming efforts, this is the webinar for you! In this one-hour interactive webinar, Jennifer Parsick, a 3 year manager with the Osceola Library System, will guide you through planning a program, even if you've never done one before. Topics we'll discuss include: Learning how to focus on one program at a time Planning the program from start to finish Pitching the program to the decision-makers Hosting the program Adult Programming: A Webinar Full of Idea and Resource Generation and Sharing - On Demand<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4K7weunvSw> Now that you've covered the basics, it's time to fill up your idea book. Packed with tons of program ideas, Sanderbeck's suggestions will appeal to people of various age groups (including programs inspired by the '50s, '60s and more) and interests (from pets to food to finance) and more, so something is bound to spark your interest. Sanderbeck also explains how his library finds inspiration throughout the year and offers resources to help support your programming. Evette M. Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Library of Michigan atkine@michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.335.1495