Northeast Ohio Regional Library System

Be inspired by Color Our World, NEO-RLS's adult summer reading workshop. Let's start by getting to know each other through paint chips and generate some program ideas.  You will hear presentations on Trivia Nights, Passive Programs, and Marketing to Adults.  There will be a chance to hear from library presenters, share presenter ideas, and so much more. After lunch, we will be hosting a program palooza. You will have an opportunity to hear 6 different programs and ask questions. We will end the day with a round table discussion and a presentation from Katy Hite on the CSLP.  More details will be coming soon. Don't miss this fun-filled day and opportunity to connect with your colleagues.

Create, Connect, Compete: Using Trivia to Build Community
 Pub-style trivia is engaging and fun, but it can also be expensive to bring to the library. 
In this presentation you will learn how in 2024 Rocky River Public Library developed a monthly Trivia Night series. It will cover everything from getting started, to running the event and everything in between. You will leave with ideas for themes, prizes, and the confidence to host a Summer Reading Themed trivia program. 
 
 Presenter:
Megan Alabaugh is an Adult Services Librarian at Rocky River. She has been at RRPL since 2007, where she completed a practicum for her MLIS through Kent State University and just stayed. This school year marks the first time in 15 years that she is not the Teen Librarian.  When it's not her turn to host trivia, Megan runs a True Crime Discussion group, maintains the Reference Departments book subscription program, and plans civics-themed programs throughout the year. 



Engage, Excite, Inspire: Marketing Summer Reading to Adults
In this 30-minute session, discover strategies to engage your community, excite them about participation, and inspire lifelong connections with the library. From innovative outreach tactics to crafting messages that resonate, this will equip you with practical tools to elevate your library's adult programming through marketing.
 
Presenter: 
Angela Vaughn (she/her) is the Digital Marketing and Adult Programming Manager for Salem Public Library in Salem, OH. Passionate about fostering connection and belonging in public libraries, Angela creates programming and marketing strategies to engage diverse audiences and promote lifelong learning. She holds an MLIS from Kent State University, lives in Northeast Ohio, and can often be found waxing poetic about the importance of public libraries to anyone who will listen.


 

No Strings Attached – Passive Program Fun for Busy Adults
Adulting is busy work, but having fun is important no matter one’s age! Join us as we explore some fun ways adults can engage in passive programs in the library without time or date commitments. Timed Puzzle Contests, Art Trivia, Giant Boggle, Group Art Projects, and more will provide opportunities for fun for busy adults in your library this summer! 

Presenter:
Terry Tocchi is the Programming and Community Relations Specialist at the Canal Fulton Public Library. A Youth Services Librarian for many years, she switched tracks into adult services in 2023. Terry has been an Advisory Team Member with Choose to Read Ohio since 2010. Passionate about libraries and the services they provide to all ages, she’s finding that adults are really just grown up kids who still like to have fun in the library! 

Color Our World: Programming with green screens
Are you eager to add an exciting twist to your library programming? Join Paula Wagner, the Head of Adult Services at the Middlefield Branch of the Geauga County Public Library system, as she reveals her expert tips and tricks for incorporating a green screen into your events. Discover creative programming ideas, recommended apps, essential items to consider purchasing, and budget-friendly alternatives to achieve stunning results. Attendees will also have the chance to see a live demonstration and capture some memorable photos during the event.

Presenter:  
Paula Wagner is the Head of Adult Services/Assistant Branch Manager for the Middlefield Branch of the Geauga County Public Library System. Librarianship is Paula's second career after working as a Software Developer for 10 years. Paula was a runner-up for the Northeastern Ohio Regional Library System's Rising Star Award in 2016; and was featured in an article on OCLC's WebJunction in 2021 for her We’re Not Complete Without You: a collaborative puzzle project. Paula is a former member of the Ohio Library Council's Adult and Reference Services Division, and the 2024 NEO-RLS Shooting Star winner. 




Summer Reading: Not Just for Kids!
Katy Hite from the State Library of Ohio will give a a brief update on the National CSLP theme, including program ideas and resources. She will also discuss resources available through the state library, including the summer library program grant which will open on January 7^th and will be accepting applications until February 18th. Libraries with a focus on adult summer reading programs are encouraged to apply!

Presenter:
Katy Hite is the Adult Services Library Consultant at the State Library of Ohio. She has worked as an adult services supervisor, adult reference librarian and programmer, and an emerging technology librarian at libraries throughout central Ohio.



Lunch is included in this workshop.