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Needless to say, programming for teens can be a dubious fit for library users in their 20s; and what appeals to Baby Boomers isn’t necessarily ideal for those in their 30s and 40s. Millennials deserve their own programs. This handy guide specifically targets those on the cusp of the born-digital generation and their peers, offering up a year’s worth of programming suitable for both public and academic libraries. Organized by monthly clubs or monthly themed events, a format that makes planning and execution a snap, this resource:Provides an overview of what those in their 20s, 30, and 40s want from libraries and how best to reach themGives tips for extending popular teen programs to older teens and those in their 20sPresents start-to-finish programs sure to be a big draw, such as a “pub trivia” night, recipe scrapbooking meetup, retro craft club, old school gaming sessions, writer’s workshops, and community college networking eventsShows how to program on a tight budget by making the most of the library’s existing collection and resourcesOffers tips on marketing, outreach, and followupThe fun and popular programs contained in this guide will help libraries become social and cultural cornerstones for the millennials in their communities.

This book of ready-to-go programs and events will help public libraries give fans who are passionate about genres, characters, games, and book series plenty of reasons to return to the library again and again. Fandom programming can require planning across departments, tie-ins to collections and community partnerships, and targeted marketing. But the fun content cooked up by the three best-selling authors in this guide makes it easy to stay organized every step of way, with events broken down into components that streamline planning and facilitates coordination. Adaptable for a wide range of ages, this resourcecovers all the basics of how to host a fandom event, including prep time, length of program, number of patrons, budget, and supplies needed;suggests an age range (tweens, teens, millennials, older adults) for each program while also offering ways to tailor it to different groups; presents such imaginative and engaging programming ideas as 50 Shades of Hot Books, Old School Video Games, Women in Comics, Creating Steampunk Outfits, Superhero School, and many more;provides ideas for perennial fan favorites like Harry Potter, horror stories, and sports; andgives tips on how to stay current with what’s popular and ways to incorporate popular activities like cosplay, trivia, and movie-oke;Filled with projects and ideas that can be used with a variety of fandoms and interests, this programming book will ensure both quick planning and great turnout.