Recently Kanawha County Public Library (KCPL) had a program called "Get Mugged." This program was for adults and the idea for the program came from a series of books called Mug 'Ems
There are currently four books in the Mug 'Ems series and there are many great, cheap programming ideas in them. When gathering supplies for this program ask staff to donate mugs and/or pick some up at yard sales. Mugs should be easy to get ahold of for free or next to nothing. Bows and ribbons can be purchased for fairly cheap and tags can be made on a printer or handwritten. The cost will come in purchasing the edible ingredients. If you have a good relationship with you community try asking your grocer for a donation or gift card to purchse supplies. I've had luck in the past at KCPL with asking grocery stores for donations.
This time of year would be a great time to do this program. These mugs make perfect gifts and will give your patrons the chance to learn at the program how these are made, then they can check out the books and make more on their own. Food programs are always a success, at least in my experience.
During the program at KCPL all the ingredients were layed out on a table and patrons were to go through the line adding each of the ingredients to a bag, pick out a mug, decorate with ribbons and tag. The process took less than a half hour; a great idea for the busy schedules we all have these days!
There are currently four books in the Mug 'Ems series and there are many great, cheap programming ideas in them. When gathering supplies for this program ask staff to donate mugs and/or pick some up at yard sales. Mugs should be easy to get ahold of for free or next to nothing. Bows and ribbons can be purchased for fairly cheap and tags can be made on a printer or handwritten. The cost will come in purchasing the edible ingredients. If you have a good relationship with you community try asking your grocer for a donation or gift card to purchse supplies. I've had luck in the past at KCPL with asking grocery stores for donations.
This time of year would be a great time to do this program. These mugs make perfect gifts and will give your patrons the chance to learn at the program how these are made, then they can check out the books and make more on their own. Food programs are always a success, at least in my experience.
During the program at KCPL all the ingredients were layed out on a table and patrons were to go through the line adding each of the ingredients to a bag, pick out a mug, decorate with ribbons and tag. The process took less than a half hour; a great idea for the busy schedules we all have these days!
Sounds like a fun program. And a good way to feature a book your library owns.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea. Adults can do things at Adult programs just like the kids.
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