What's Working: Older Adult Services Brochure

Elkins Public Library in Canterbury, like so many New Hampshire libraries, functions as the town's unofficial senior center. The staff got wind of a meeting of citizens interested in how their community supports older adults and were happy to be able to share what they are providing -- by creating this simple trifold brochure. 

Quick aside: if you need a template for a brochure, you may know that Canva offers free accounts for nonprofits, so if you have a Friends of the Library or Foundation that is a registered 501(c)(3), they can create an account. 

Elkins Library includes not only their own programs in the brochure, but also all the community partners who have either done a program or share information with the library for their "senior corner."

They also note: "Libraries foster mental stimulation through workshops, clubs and programming. Libraries provide safe, social environments that help overcome isolation, while providing essential services for continued independent living in our community."

Besides helping library users and community members know what services the library offers, this brochure would also make a nice handout for a budget committee, town meeting, or other municipal gathering, or for visits to nearby retirement communities. 

How are you sharing your library's services for older adults with your community?