Adult Summer ReadingAltoona Public Library

Overview

● 6 week program coinciding with youth program (timeframe and theme)

● Weekly prizes for turning in reviews

● 2 craft programs

Reading

● No registration

● One prize winner per week

● Reviews on display (anonymously) for all to read

● Promotion

Craft Programs

Craft Programs

Outcomes ● Fairly low numbers, but positive outcomes for first year

○ Adults happy to see something for them○ Community -- patrons sharing with each other○ New program participants

● A starting point to grow from

In the future...● More reader’s advisory● Grand prize● More programs with the theme (film, lectures, etc.)● Customized review sheets● Crafts associated with a book

Summer 2014 Book & Craft