Building New Hope is a non-profit organization that partners with coffee farmers and their families in Nicaragua. The goal of Building New Hope is to create sustainable development for the Central American communities with which they partner. In addition to their fair trade coffee project, Building New Hope operates a number of innovative, educational programs in Granada, Nicaragua. These include schools, scholarships, a veterinary clinic, and Granada's first lending library!
CLAV has had Matt Yough, Building New Hope volunteer, as a speaker and has been selling coffee as a fundraiser since November 2010. The program at CLAV was titled "How Fair is Your Coffee" with a coffee tasting and a discussion of Building New Hope. Building New Hope is open to other partnership ideas as well.
Details:
1.5 hour
Contact:
Matt Yough, matt[at]buildingnewhope.org
www.buildingnewhope.org
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Gaming Trunks
ACLA has a variety of Gaming Trunks to lend out to any interested libraries. The trunks are free to use and can be borrowed for several days at a time. We have a variety of trunks available:
- 2 Wii trunks, each with 4 remotes and 8 games (we recently added Just Dance II!)
- 2 Guitar Hero trunks, each with 2 guitars
- 2 Board game trunks, each with a variety of board games
Contact:
Charity Leonette, leonettec[at]einetwork.net
Kelley Beeson, beesonk[at]einetwork.net
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
PALS Book Clubs
PALS Book Clubs bring older adults together monthly for a stimulating conversation about a bestselling title and social interaction with their peers. Clubs meet late in the third week or early in the fourth week of each month. Book club kits arrive by the first of each month and include 10 trade paperbacks, 2 large print (when available), and one audio book. Books selection is done once a year and is based on recommendations by members.
In partnership with Highmark PALS (People Able to Lend Support) Program
Details:
1 hour, monthly
free
Contact:
Charity Leonette, leonettec[at]einetwork.net
In partnership with Highmark PALS (People Able to Lend Support) Program
Details:
1 hour, monthly
free
Contact:
Charity Leonette, leonettec[at]einetwork.net
LifeLinks for Family Caregivers
LifeLinks for Family Caregivers is a six part educational outreach program planned to assist family caregivers by providing information on aging, caregiver issues and available resources within Allegheny County. Information is also available for long distance caregivers. This program is targeted to those currently caring for a loved one, those anticipating that responsibility in the future, and older adults themselves. Presentations occur on a monthly or weekly basis depending on the preference of the host library or corporation.
Each presentation has been designed to address a major area of concern:
• Caring for another and yourself,
• Keeping your loved one safe at home,
• Healthy aging,
• Living options,
• Legal issues,
• Community and medical resources.
This program series is brought to you by the Allegheny County Library Association
in partnership with LifeSpan.
Contact:
Charity Leonette, leonettec[at]einetwork.net
Each presentation has been designed to address a major area of concern:
• Caring for another and yourself,
• Keeping your loved one safe at home,
• Healthy aging,
• Living options,
• Legal issues,
• Community and medical resources.
This program series is brought to you by the Allegheny County Library Association
in partnership with LifeSpan.
Contact:
Charity Leonette, leonettec[at]einetwork.net
Conversation Salons
The purpose of ACLA’s Conversation Salons is to provide a forum for active participation in the discussion of the meaningful and interesting events of our time. Salons meet once a month in hosting libraries to discuss the topics of their choice. Subjects are usually general in nature and are drawn from such diverse sources as current events, the arts social and cultural issues, political, ethics, entertainment, science and technology. ACLA provides training to volunteers who serve as group discussion facilitators.
Conversation Salons are not book or journal clubs. No advanced reading is required. Conversation Salons are not political action groups. Conversation Salons do not lobby for causes or organized actions. They do not take stands on issues or beliefs. They are not affiliated with any political or religious group. Conversation Salons are not classes, self help or therapy groups or gossip circles. Conversation Salons are not debating societies with winners and losers. The sole purpose is good conversation and the exchange of ideas and opinions.
Conversation Salons began as a program geared towards older adults, but are expanding with meeting times that are accessible to adults of all ages. ACLA is hoping to pilot a Conversation Salon for Teens or an Intergenerational Conversation Salon.
Details:
2 hours once a month
free and open to adults of all ages
Conversation Salons are not book or journal clubs. No advanced reading is required. Conversation Salons are not political action groups. Conversation Salons do not lobby for causes or organized actions. They do not take stands on issues or beliefs. They are not affiliated with any political or religious group. Conversation Salons are not classes, self help or therapy groups or gossip circles. Conversation Salons are not debating societies with winners and losers. The sole purpose is good conversation and the exchange of ideas and opinions.
Conversation Salons began as a program geared towards older adults, but are expanding with meeting times that are accessible to adults of all ages. ACLA is hoping to pilot a Conversation Salon for Teens or an Intergenerational Conversation Salon.
Details:
2 hours once a month
free and open to adults of all ages
Contact:
Charity Leonette, leonettec[at]einetwork.net
Wise Walk
The Wise Walk is a ten-week community-connecting walking program for adults age 50 plus. Interested adults of all ages are also welcome to participate. Some libraries even make the program intergenerational.
Hosting libraries:
In 2012 thirty-eight libraries participated in the Wise Walk!
This program brought to you by the Allegheny County Library Association in collaboration with AARP and UPMC for Life. Winner of an AARP 2009 Pennsylvania Library Services to Older Adults Award and an APPLS (Association of Pennsylvania Public Library Systems) Best Practice Award. More program information can be found at wisewalk.pbworks.com.
Details:
1-2 hours each week
Free
Contact:
Charity Leonette, leonettec[at]einetwork.net
Hosting libraries:
- Lead an organized walk on a regular day and time each week.
- Collect walkers’ weekly steps and provide program feedback.
- Receive pedometers, walking guides, t-shirts and healthy snacks.
- Use countywide promotional materials, tracking resources and DIY activities toolkit.
- Often plan related programming using local resources and partners.
In 2012 thirty-eight libraries participated in the Wise Walk!
This program brought to you by the Allegheny County Library Association in collaboration with AARP and UPMC for Life. Winner of an AARP 2009 Pennsylvania Library Services to Older Adults Award and an APPLS (Association of Pennsylvania Public Library Systems) Best Practice Award. More program information can be found at wisewalk.pbworks.com.
Details:
1-2 hours each week
Free
Contact:
Charity Leonette, leonettec[at]einetwork.net
Unlocking the Classics
Unlocking the Classics (UTC) is an Education and Community Engagement program of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra that gives individuals an insider’s view on the PSO and its upcoming concerts. Host Jim Cunningham, WQED’s Senior Executive Producer, explores the background and musical structure of masterpieces performed by the PSO. A Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra musician or staff member joins Jim at most sessions, presenting informally to the group by answering questions and offering personal insight. Sessions may address topics such as the history of the PSO, the history behind a particular piece of music, items of interest surrounding a particular orchestral instrument or orchestral section, and other information.
Unlocking the Classics serves to break down barriers between the public and the PSO by offering insight into the “human” aspect of the orchestra and allowing for direct, personal interaction between participants and PSO musicians/representatives. UTC sessions are usually one hour in length and are geared toward adult audiences of all ages.
Each hosting location must have a minimum of 20 people registered in advance of the scheduled program. You may like to collaborate regionally with another library or libraries to host and promote Unlocking the Classics. This is a great program for senior centers and highrises, high school music classes and other community partners to bring a group to. This program could also coincide with another "happening" at your library.
Evening sessions begin at 7:00 PM. Other times may be available upon request. Please note that this is an interactive educational program not a performance program. The PSO provides a flyer for promotion as well as posts upcoming UTC programs on their website.
Contact:
Charity Leonette, leonettec[at]einetwork.net
Unlocking the Classics serves to break down barriers between the public and the PSO by offering insight into the “human” aspect of the orchestra and allowing for direct, personal interaction between participants and PSO musicians/representatives. UTC sessions are usually one hour in length and are geared toward adult audiences of all ages.
Each hosting location must have a minimum of 20 people registered in advance of the scheduled program. You may like to collaborate regionally with another library or libraries to host and promote Unlocking the Classics. This is a great program for senior centers and highrises, high school music classes and other community partners to bring a group to. This program could also coincide with another "happening" at your library.
Evening sessions begin at 7:00 PM. Other times may be available upon request. Please note that this is an interactive educational program not a performance program. The PSO provides a flyer for promotion as well as posts upcoming UTC programs on their website.
Contact:
Charity Leonette, leonettec[at]einetwork.net
ACLA Intergenerational Academy Programs
As part of the ACLA Intergenerational Academy, we are pleased to announce the following opportunities:
Create Together: An Intergenerational Art Program
Create Together is a six-week art series for children entering grades 3 through 6 and older adults to collaborate through the artistic process. Each 2 hour workshop is taught by a local artist introducing participants to various media. The workshops will take place from 10 am to 12 pm on weekdays. All workshops start in mid-June (the week of June 13 or 20) and will run for six consecutive weeks. Workshop size should be 10-12 participants (5-6 children; 5-6 older adults returning each week). Participants are asked to commit to at least 5 or the 6 weeks. Most past participants have not known each other in advance; grandparents and grandchildren are also welcome.
On Sunday, August 7 a collaborative art exhibit will be hosted at the Brew House Association, Studio 101. Hosting libraries are asked to commit to 2-3 hours on Saturday, August 6 to help prepare the gallery for the final show and attend the exhibit for participant recognition.
Each hosting library will be responsible for sharing and collecting brief pre- and post-surveys and photo release forms to participants; providing a list of participant names and total attendance; collecting weekly artwork with participant names until the exhibit; and completing a concluding library survey. Hosting libraries will also be responsible for creating a local follow up intergenerational program that will engage art program participants as well as new participants.
Library nominations will be accepted through Tuesday, May 10. Selected libraries will be notified before May 15. To nominate your library email leonettec [at] einetwork.net with answers to the questions below.
In partnership with the Brew House Association
(Summer; Weekly; Up to $300 in supplies purchased by library)
Intergenerational PALS Book Clubs
The Intergenerational PALS Book Clubs are open to high school students in grades 9-12 and older adults to foster intergenerational discussion and connections within each hosting community. Clubs meet monthly late in the third week or early in the fourth week. Books arrive on the 1st of each month including 10 trade paperbacks, 2 large print (when available) and 1 audio book with discussion resources.
Hosting libraries are asked to connect with their local high schools as well as provide feedback including monthly attendance and book title suggestions from readers. Library nominations are taken on an ongoing basis.
In partnership with the Highmark PALS (People Able to Lend Support) Program
(Ongoing; Monthly; No Cost)
Nomination Questions
To nominate your library email leonettec [at] einetwork.net with answers to the following questions. For more information call Charity Leonette.
Create Together: An Intergenerational Art Program
Create Together is a six-week art series for children entering grades 3 through 6 and older adults to collaborate through the artistic process. Each 2 hour workshop is taught by a local artist introducing participants to various media. The workshops will take place from 10 am to 12 pm on weekdays. All workshops start in mid-June (the week of June 13 or 20) and will run for six consecutive weeks. Workshop size should be 10-12 participants (5-6 children; 5-6 older adults returning each week). Participants are asked to commit to at least 5 or the 6 weeks. Most past participants have not known each other in advance; grandparents and grandchildren are also welcome.
On Sunday, August 7 a collaborative art exhibit will be hosted at the Brew House Association, Studio 101. Hosting libraries are asked to commit to 2-3 hours on Saturday, August 6 to help prepare the gallery for the final show and attend the exhibit for participant recognition.
Each hosting library will be responsible for sharing and collecting brief pre- and post-surveys and photo release forms to participants; providing a list of participant names and total attendance; collecting weekly artwork with participant names until the exhibit; and completing a concluding library survey. Hosting libraries will also be responsible for creating a local follow up intergenerational program that will engage art program participants as well as new participants.
Library nominations will be accepted through Tuesday, May 10. Selected libraries will be notified before May 15. To nominate your library email leonettec [at] einetwork.net with answers to the questions below.
In partnership with the Brew House Association
(Summer; Weekly; Up to $300 in supplies purchased by library)
Intergenerational PALS Book Clubs
The Intergenerational PALS Book Clubs are open to high school students in grades 9-12 and older adults to foster intergenerational discussion and connections within each hosting community. Clubs meet monthly late in the third week or early in the fourth week. Books arrive on the 1st of each month including 10 trade paperbacks, 2 large print (when available) and 1 audio book with discussion resources.
Hosting libraries are asked to connect with their local high schools as well as provide feedback including monthly attendance and book title suggestions from readers. Library nominations are taken on an ongoing basis.
In partnership with the Highmark PALS (People Able to Lend Support) Program
(Ongoing; Monthly; No Cost)
Nomination Questions
To nominate your library email leonettec [at] einetwork.net with answers to the following questions. For more information call Charity Leonette.
- Library & requesting staff member names
- Preferred start date
- What audiences, organizations or individuals are you currently working with who could participate in or support an intergenerational program? (for example a teen advisory board, school, senior center, assisted living facility, other library staff members)
- Where to you see programs and services to youth and older adults in the next 5-10 years?
- What vision do you have for intergenerational programming at your library? (includes intentional and purposeful collaborations between children or teens and older adults on series or ongoing basis)
- If you could create any intergenerational program or services (with no staffing or budgetary restrictions), what would it be?
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