Theme Idea - Alternatives to New Year/New You
It's almost New Year's Day and time for those articles and books about how we can all be better in 2023. I am not a huge fan of the theme of "New Year, New You" because we don't need to be a new person. There are always opportunities to do something new and different. I would suggest that that is the direction for your New Year's displays. One option is "Learn Something New." Get with the programming librarians and have some local experts come in and teach your patrons new hobbies or skills. There are always things about cooking, crafts, gardening, sports, the outdoors, and so forth that your patrons may be curious about. Here's a picture of a display I did in 2019: Don't forget that you can use your language programs, local services, and materials as part of learn something new! Tie together your databases to a Learn Something New book display or list with QR codes or links. Add bookmarks to the books. Don't restrict what you mean by