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Partnership — Libraries

Trusted Programming Your Older Patrons Will Show Up For

Practical safety workshops that fill seats and serve your most loyal members.

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Trusted Programming Your Older Patrons Will Show Up For
Who This Is For

About This Partnership

Libraries are where senior adults already come to learn, connect, and feel safe. Silver Shield Alliance partners with public libraries across New Jersey to offer facilitator-led workshops on the threats seniors face most — scams, fraud, and the digital tools they are expected to use every day. Warm, practical, and judgment-free. Patrons leave feeling capable, not afraid — and they remember where they learned it. For your staff, it is programming that practically runs itself: we bring the curriculum, the facilitator, and the materials. You bring the room and the audience you already serve.

Why Partner With Silver Shield

What Makes This Work

Programming that draws your core audience

Older patrons are among your most engaged. These sessions give them a reason to return.

Meets a real community need

Patrons regularly ask for help with online safety and scam awareness. Now you have an answer ready.

Turnkey for your staff

Certified facilitators bring the curriculum and materials. Your team handles the room and the calendar.

Strengthens your funding story

Well-attended senior programming supports the community-impact case behind your budget and grants.

Small groups, real connection

Capped at 10 participants so patrons leave with answers, not just handouts.

What Participants Walk Away With

Real Outcomes

Spot the scam calls, texts, and emails aimed at senior adults — and know how to respond.
Feel safer banking, shopping, and connecting online.
Help a friend or family member who may be targeted.
Leave with a simple take-home guide and a place to turn for more.

Workshops We Deliver

Elder Abuse Awareness · Scam & Fraud Prevention · Digital Safety Basics

Every workshop is led by an internally certified Silver Shield facilitator who completes annual continuing education. Groups are capped at 10 participants so every person is seen, heard, and leaves with answers.

What Partnership Looks Like

We Bring Everything — You Bring the Room

We bring:

A certified Silver Shield facilitator
The full workshop curriculum and printed take-home materials
Promotion and sign-up support to help fill the room
All setup, delivery, and follow-up

You provide:

A program or meeting room
A spot in your events calendar
Listing in your program guide — we supply ready-to-use promotion
How It Works

Getting Started Is Simple

1

Schedule a complimentary introductory session for your patrons.

2

Set a recurring cadence — monthly or quarterly — that fits your programming calendar.

3

We provide promotion materials, staff the session, and deliver alongside your team.

Frequently Asked

Common Questions

Who can attend?

Any older patron, plus family members who want to help a loved one stay safe.

Do we need to provide technology?

No. We bring everything we need; you provide the room.

Is there a cost to patrons?

No. Sessions are free for everyone who attends.

Ready to Partner?

Schedule a Workshop for Your Library

Want to see the curriculum first? Get in touch and we will walk you through it.

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