I think with the adult coloring some people need the ritual of a group activity to give them 'permission' to try it, where if it was simply left out they might feel too self-conscious or uneasy about whether they're 'doing it right'. There can be a social and communal aspect beyond the activity itself.
happy new year & happy birthday to both of you! Coloring books make me want to poke my eyes out with the crayons, but to each their own. as for activities at my branch, I've made suggestions, but always leave wondering if the person in charge is just biding their time toward retirement...
The reasons for not following suggestions vary. Sometimes it's the one you said, other times it's restrictions from above. And several in between. Fwiw, I can't do lots of programs that I'd like to do for various reasons.
I think with the adult coloring some people need the ritual of a group activity to give them 'permission' to try it, where if it was simply left out they might feel too self-conscious or uneasy about whether they're 'doing it right'. There can be a social and communal aspect beyond the activity itself.
That makes sense. What gets me is that sometimes that's the main thing the librarian is doing for programming. In terms of effort, it's not much.
happy new year & happy birthday to both of you!
happy new year & happy birthday to both of you! Coloring books make me want to poke my eyes out with the crayons, but to each their own. as for activities at my branch, I've made suggestions, but always leave wondering if the person in charge is just biding their time toward retirement...
The reasons for not following suggestions vary. Sometimes it's the one you said, other times it's restrictions from above. And several in between. Fwiw, I can't do lots of programs that I'd like to do for various reasons.