Family & Adult Programs 
The California Summer Reading Program also provides resources for libraries presenting Family & Adult Summer Reading Programs.
Programming ideas
Gardening programs work well with this year’s buggy and metamorphosis summer reading themes. Check out the Master Gardeners for comprehensive California gardening information, including a speakers bureau, organized by county.
Bring the garden into the kitchen and host cookery-themed programs for adults. The Bancroft Library at UC Berkeley maintains a great list of food and cookery resources, including a booklist, oral histories with noted California chefs and others in the food industry, and internet resources. Bring in a chef from a local restaurant to talk food and demonstrate cooking with local ingredients. Or ask local cafes, restaurants and food sellers for money-off coupons as program incentives.
Programs on the environment tie in with the outdoors nature of the Reading Bug theme. Programs could include protecting the coast, the global warming debate, pollution, solar energy, recycling and more. For information local to California, check out Environment California, the State of California’s Department of Conservation, the LA River Project if you are in the LA area, or Heal the Bay if you are in Southern California. Think about installing a wormery in the library for a feature that could involve the whole family.
Programs about change work with the Metamorphosis @ Your Library theme. Change programs might include:
- The Presidential Election: for local information, visit The California Voter Foundation or the California Secretary of State.
- Taking up new hobbies: any kind of hobbies or activities could be featured.
- Volunteerism: host an evening where local charities can present volunteer opportunities.
Resource guide
The CSLP has compiled resources and activities that focus on unique programs that work with adult library patrons during the summer. Included are sample adult summer reading programs, sites to assist in adult programming, and general resources for working with adults.
The California Summer Reading Program is a project of the California Library Association, supported by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.
Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) is the sponsoring organization for the 2008 Summer Library Program. Artwork is for use by CSLP members only. Copyright 2007-2008 by Highsmith Inc. All rights reserved. No images may be reproduced without written permission.