1. The Modern Book Discussion creating partnerships in your community

2. Who We Are Leah White Head, Popular Materials Ela Area Library District @leahlibrarian Amita Lonial Learning Experiences Manager Skokie Public Library alonial@skokielibrary.info

3. Who We Are Not

4. The Plan Making the pitch Scouting locations Marketing & branding Facilitation & execution Beyond book clubs Q&A

5. Making the Pitch getting stuff done

6. Books on Tap

7. Grampa Simpson hates your idea.

8. Relentless Enthusiasm

9. The importance of positivity

10. Step 1 - Research

11. Step 2 - Write it down Start jotting down ideas Possible meeting locations Possible names Demographic info http://goo.gl/vaX60W

12. Step 3 - Find your allies

13. Step 4 - Start talking

14. Step 5 - Diffuse anxiety

15. Step 6 - Take action

16. Proposal Writing Mission statement or purpose Stakeholders and target demographics Plan of action Timeline Associated costs (including staff time) Evaluation criteria

17. My proposal outline Purpose Target demographics Location Branding/Advertising/Budgeting Book selection

18. Purpose

19. Purpose Provide programming for an underserved group Attract new patrons and card-holders Update/modernize image of library with taxpayers

20. On wording

21. Scouting Locations Let the planning begin!

22. Where in the world?

23. Research

24. The best part

25. Meet with the management

26. Work out the kinks June: LL vs. NBA finals

27. Marketing & Branding if you build it they will come

28. Buzzwords are boring

29. The Absolutely True Story of Lit Lounge

30. Failure...errr...learning opportunities!

31. Turn the beat around!

32. Partnerships

33. Promoting and merchandising

34. ATTITUDE

35. Facilitation & Execution Different how?

36. Be loud, adaptable, sociable, open, considerate, positively persistent. http://goo.gl/vaX60W

37. Mix It Up

38. Open It Up

39. Beyond Book Clubs And now for something slightly different...

40. Appy Hour

41. Senior Center Book Talks

42. Pages

43. Trivia Night At The Bringer Inn

44. Trivia Night Winners!

45. Any questions? thank you!