Often, library work finds librarians and staff siloed into age-restricted spaces. Intergenerational programs present a challenge to the structures of our physical spaces, collections, and areas of expertise and experience. In this workshop, librarians and staff will discover the value of designing programs for participants of different age groups, traversing generational divides with intentional opportunities to learn from one another and cultivate mutually beneficial relationships. A successful intergenerational program uses differences in ages, skills, and life experiences to find strengths among those differences that can serve as a value to all, irrespective of one’s age. This workshop includes examples and resources generously shared from successful intergenerational programs at Colorado libraries.
Duration: 90 or 120 minutes