FALL READS & STREAMS IN THE ARTS

Draw Yourself Calm: Draw Slow, Stress Less 

Format: Paperback

144 pgs

Release date: September 6, 2022

Publisher: North Light Books


*may be available as an e-book or audiobook on library digital platforms


"In this world- anything that promotes calmness and creativity is a win."  Tanisha

How to present this to library customers: This is another book that can become a library program. The author and publisher have a YouTube channel that accompanies the book. Programming professionals can use this book along with coloring activities. It’s a win to present this to patrons especially during the fall.

 

 

Publisher Description

Discover the relaxing, mindful practice of slow drawing

Whether you enjoy drawing and doodling or are looking for a way to de-stress, boost creativity, and reconnect with what matters most, this appealing guide will invite you in to the soothing art of slow drawing.

With 25 nature-inspired patterns designed to relax the mind, Draw Yourself Calm provides a welcome break from our stressful, always-on world. Ditch perfectionism, tune in to the moment, and nurture yourself creatively and spiritually – one line at a time. [amazon.com]

Audience Key:

Who is your audience? Knowing your library users and how they use your collection can make a huge difference when offering the arts in your collection or in programming.

Below are some helpful categories to help you make a better decision when choosing items or introducing items to library patrons.

Novice-  A patron who does not know about the arts but is looking for new interests. These items are for public collections that call for you to introduce the arts to patrons and ignite their interests. They often know much more about popular culture than what's happening in the arts.

Explorer- These items are for customers who have some knowledge of the arts and want to learn more. Oftentimes these patrons stream music from your music streaming service, take out music and art biographies and they may attend music and art programming at your library


Aficionado- Ordering for aficionados requires knowledge about their habits when consuming the arts. These patrons are aware of the arts through museums, classical music, jazz and more… Oftentimes, these patrons attend music and art programming at your library, are professionals in the arts world with thorough knowledge of visual and/or performing arts.


Novice- A patron who does not know about the arts but is looking for new interests. These items are for public collections that call for you to introduce the arts to patrons and ignite their interests. They often know much more about popular culture than whats happening in the arts.

Explorer- These items are for customers who have some knowledge of the arts and want to learn more. Oftentimes these patrons stream music from your music streaming service, take out music and art biographies and they may attend music and art programming at your library

Aficionado- Ordering for aficionados requires knowledge about their

habits when consuming the arts. These patrons are aware of the arts through museums, classical music, jazz and more… Oftentimes, these patrons attend music and art programming at your library, are professionals in the arts world with thorough knowledge of visual and/or performing arts.