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This compendium of ideas focuses on ways to engage patrons through self-directed activities, otherwise known as passive programming. Starting with the why and the how, librarians Willey (an SLJ reviewer) and Amaral (a Library Journal 2016 Mover & Shaker) smartly give library staff the tools to both offer passive programming and convince administration of its importance. They provide templates of program archetypes, such as name generators, polls, and scavenger hunts, as well as ideas for weekly themes (e.g. "Media Monday"), pop culture and holiday tie-ins, and special space uses. A brief section discu...Log In or Sign Up to Read More