These are notes from the discussion on March 19, 2008.

"Beyond the 4 Walls"

How do we motivate staff to connect with their public?
*Participating in fun things like parades (using bookcarts) or fairs.

How do we develop partnerships? What are people doing with partnerships?
*Find out who has similar goals
*United Way (grants)
*Faith based organizations for education

What can we do with technology for virtual outreach?
*Provide music online.
*Subject guides
*Make YouTube Videos about library services or for fundraising
*Create virtual displays

Programming/Outreach Ideas (please feel free to add details about specific events)
Adult Programming
*International Film series
*Classes on Blogging
*Symposium on Copyright
*Classes on using Ebay
*Jane Austen Festival
*Movies on the Grass
*Humanities Council displays
*Adult Summer Reading Program
*Computer Classes at the senior center
*Booktalks at senior homes
*Adult microsoft classes
*Books on wheels (nursing homes)
*Art show featuring local artist

Children/Teens
*Science Night
*Gaming day (Guitar Hero)
*Go to Preschools
*Storytimes
*Summer reading programs
*Band nights
*Wednesdays at Liberty Hall
*Podcasting

Bring in popular culture to engage library users.