1. social gathering, as of invited guests at a private home, for conversation, refreshments, entertainment, etc.: a cocktail party. 2.a group gathered for a special purpose or task: a fishing party; a search party A LIBRARY PARTY 3.a detachment, squad, or detail of troops assigned to perform some particular mission or service. 4.a group of persons with common purposes or opinions who support one side of a dispute, question, debate, etc. 5.a group of persons with common political opinions and purposes organized for gaining political influence and governmental control and for directing government policy: the Republican party; the Democratic party THE LIBRARY PARTY
Times are tough We aren’t connected to each other Lack of cooperation People aren’t excited You don’t have a mentor People are stressed, or sad Don’t have resources Don’t have social capital in our communities
Partying Brings people together A place to celebrate our profession To build networks and opportunities for cooperation Makes people happy Social connections
Have people stand up and talk to each other for a couple of minutes.
Facebook Twitter Youtube Social media is… A Party! Join it! G+ Hangouts Tinychat Start A video party
Farmer’s Markets Bars Restaurants Meet everyone in your community Be positive Turn gatherings into fun events celebrating the library! Start a party for your community outside of the library