Name: The Next Big Thing Could Be the Same Thing: How to Adapt Programs You Already Have Planned For a Different Age Group.
Start: 2026-10-16T07:00:00-0500
End: 2026-10-16T08:00:00-0500

The Next Big Thing Could Be the Same Thing: How to Adapt Programs You Already Have Planned For a Different Age Group.

Friday October 16, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am CDT

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Great ideas for programs can fall flat if the target group you planned and prepared for doesn’t show up. It's not a failure and nothing has to go to waste! It's an opportunity for an adaptation. Almost any program planned can be adapted and used for groups of various ages. At the end of this session, participants will come away with solid strategies of how to adapt a program to a variety of age groups. Examples will be shared that are themed for Summer Reading 2027, Program in Your Pocket and you can even bring in your ideas and get a fresh spin on the program from the presenter and other session participants!

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Ruth Hyatt

Librarian, Arkansas State Library

Ruth Hyatt is a Librarian in the Library Development Department of the Arkansas State Library. She has 30+ years of experience in the field of Youth Services, as her mind was there even during the years when her body wasn't. Her core is curiosity and her heart is for sharing once... Read More →

Friday October 16, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am CDT
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