About Me
Hello! My name is Meena Jain and I have been an “accidental” library programmer for the last 20 years! I’ve been a library director, a programming librarian, a grant writer, and a coordinator for the Boston Kids Comics Fest. I started both the Metrowest Program Planners Group and the Programming Committee of the Massachusetts Library Association.
I am currently the Director of the Ashland Public Library where I get to come up with all kinds of fun and fascinating events for a growing community of library lovers. Now, as the founder of Library Programs Consulting, I am excited to share my knowledge with others!
I am a passionate advocate that free programming is a core service in libraries - bringing people together with shared interests to strengthen communities.
I live outside of Boston with my spouse and ghost cat.
My Services
Please register for the service that is right for you. *Note - for now, all of these services are geared to ADULT programming. I hope to add on childrens and teens if there is interest.
One-on-One Consulting
Ask me anything about library programs from brainstorming to promotion. This includes half or
full day consulting with library staff
Hire Me to Host your Program
I am available to host or moderate programs at a bookstore or event virtually or in person (in the Greater Boston area). Contact me for dates and
rates!
Programming
Workshops
Join a Nuts to Bolts 4 week Course for either beginners or seasoned librarians.
Targeted Consulting Sessions
Register for one of my 1-2 hour sessions on
targeted topics such as hosting an author, panel discussions, or promotion.
photo credit: Jill McKelvey
Workshop Offerings
Managing Programming from the Top Down Curriculum
Payment Information: Please register. You can pay by credit or click on "manual payment" to receive an invoice via email. If you need a W9, just email me and I'll send one your way (meena@libraryprograms.org).
Learning Program Planning Beginners Curriculum
Learning Program Planning Intermediate Curriculum
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I’m looking forward to helping you reach your programming goals!