Something new at the library....BiFolkal Kits
Programming ideas for use with Senior Citizens and Intergenerational Groups
The C. C. Mellor Memorial Library has recently added BiFolkal kits to its collection. These kits are full of programming ideas, which can be used with senior citizens to bring back special memories or with intergenerational groups to promote understanding of each other. The kits can be used with big organizations, small groups, or on a one-on-one basis.
BiFolkal Kits provide captivating, informing and stimulating activities for older adults. Each kit is designed to unlock remarkable stories, humorous anecdotes and first-person accounts of history, experiences and life. BiFolkal Kits will provide your group with an unforgettable program.
There are three different kinds of kits:- The BiFolkal Complete Kit
- includes a program manual, slide with cassette presentation, sing-along booklet, objects to touch and activities such as skits, quizzes, and crossword puzzles. There are enough ideas for more than one program on a topic.
- The BiFolkal Mini Kit
- is designed for a shorter program. It has a slide presentation and leaders guide. But, you'll need to gather your own things to touch.
- The BiFolkal Visit Kit
- which is designed for one-on-one use or small group use. Each kit has a Visit Card with photos, activities and discussion starters and an instruction sheet.
Reserve a kit today. A kit may be housed at another library. But, if available it can be at this library in a day or two. Allow yourself plenty of time to prepare your program. Kits may be checked out for 30 days There is a limit of two kits. To inspect a kit, please ask the librarian. Kits provided by a grant from the Allegheny County Library Association and matching funds from the libraries in ACLA-EAST.