ACLA Adult and Older Adult Forum

Started in 2009, the Allegheny County Library Association (ACLA) Adult Programming Forum is a way for staff across County libraries to share information on programming and services for adults of all ages. Meetings are scheduled quarterly. Started in 2003, the Older Adult Forum was convened in order for library staff to share program ideas and resources for the older adult population. In 2011 the forums merged.www.aclalibraries.org

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

May is Older Americans Month

This year's Older Americans Month theme is Living Today for a Better Tomorrow. Check out these links with great resources included.
  • ALA | May is Older American’s Month: How will your library celebrate?
  • Administration Aging | May is Older American’s Month
  • Administration on Aging | Fact Sheets
  • Allegheny County Senior Celebration in the Park
Posted by Charity @ ACLA at 9:45 AM No comments:
Labels: aging, older adults, program

April is National Poetry Month

Check out some of these poetry resources and library poetry programs. What poetry programs do you have to share?
  • Pittsburgh Poetry Exchange (news)
  • The Pittsburgh Quarterly Online (local poetry online)
  • Along These Rivers (local poetry news)
  • Ultimate Online Pittsburgh Poetry Calendar (calendar)
  • Poets.org (including Poetcasts)
  • Library of Congress | Poetry (including web casts, news and events)
Library Programs
  • Poetry Salon at West Chester University
  • Poetry Writing Workshops at the Schlow Centre Region Library
  • Poetry Page of the Springfield City Library
  • Brown Bag Program, Poetry and Paint: Art as Social Commentary
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Labels: aging, creativity, program
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