City of Scottsdale (Scottsdale Public Library)

The Scottsdale Public Library will develop a series of participatory arts-based maker workshops for senior adults to promote the health and well-being of residents and to engender a greater sense of engagement with the library. As institutions of lifelong learning, libraries must rethink their programming for senior adults in terms of both frequency and content. Informed by best practices set forth by the Center for Creative Aging, the library will test a variety of programming opportunities using a variety of media to assess their popularity with seniors and the feasibility for use in library settings in terms of cost and staffing.