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Mixing it up for millennials. Sarah Moser Interim Director, Haverhill Public Library. Haverhill at a Glance…. Population: Approx 63,000. Approx 42,000 cardholders. Median Age: 38.5 yrs Median Household Income: $61,145 20.4% of population is 25-44 yrs old.
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Mixing it up for millennials Sarah Moser Interim Director, Haverhill Public Library
Haverhill at a Glance… Population: Approx 63,000 Approx 42,000 cardholders Median Age: 38.5 yrs Median Household Income: $61,145 20.4% of population is 25-44 yrs old HPL has 24 staff members, 15FT, 9PT
Variety, Uniqueness, Creativity • Surprise your audience with what you’re willing to offer • Bring in a diverse lineup • Seek feedback and suggestions • Be bold • Embrace accidents • Get to know your city
Get out of the building… • Establish partnerships with community organizations and businesses that will help you promote • Remove preconceptions about the library • Create a looser, relaxed environment
Get Lit • Book club aimed at 20 and 30 somethings • Meets one Thursday evening per month • Barking Dog Ale House in downtown Haverhill • Blog • twitter @getlithpl • Email list
November’s Get Lit • Christopher Golden will be there!
Sarah Moser, Interim Director Haverhill Public Library Haverhill, Massachusetts www.haverhillpl.orggetlit.blogspot.com@getlithplsmoser@mvlc.org