Adult Services Resources for August 2024

ICfL staff members have had their eyes out for relevant stories, tools, and tricks so you don't have to. Enjoy!

Calendar

• The Programming Librarian's calendar lists national monthly/ weekly celebrations, observances, and library related conferences and book festivals.
• Calendar of Social Engagement Opportunities from the National Resource Center for Engaging Older Adults (engAGED)

Programming

• The Latah County Library District hosted an event where community members were invited to Learn About Drones
• Laughter Yoga is a 4 week series being offered by the Lewiston City Library
• The Denver Public Library had a community bike ride for people aged 50+ called "Let's Roll!"

Professional development

• ICfL hosted the 2024 Creative Aging Convening, which brought together 50 people from libraries, arts organizations, and agencies for aging. Attendees saw data about aging in Idaho, discovered what the Creative Aging model has looked like in Idaho, and discussed how they can partner to bring Creative Aging to their communities.
• Collection Development List - Are you looking to add more resources to your collection for people with dementia and their caregivers and family? Nancy Roberts, librarian at Ada Community Library's Victory Branch, has curated a great collection centered around dementia and Alzheimer's called "Memory Connections Resource Center." Items on the list are broken down by media type and audience.
• Webinar - "Why do we fall for misinformation?" from WebJunction
• Webinar - "Digital safety and privacy for librarians" from Niche Academy

Resources

• Toolkit - "Keys to engaging older adults" from ALA has great tips for funding sources, partnership ideas, and accessibility factors.
• Toolkits - September 17th is both Constitution Day and National Voter Registration Day, resources from ALA and WebJunction's "Library guide to civic engagement"
• Article - "Library now offering free shuttle service" highlights a great partnership happening at the Warren County Public Library (KY)
• Article - "Can children's books keep aging minds engaged?" from Next Avenue

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