DO IT YOURSELF PROGRAMMING “Geronimo Stilton” Series The “Geronimo Stilton” series of illustrated moving up chapter books are a great focus for a do-it-yourself library program, because it appeals to a wide age [continue reading]
Programming Ideas
Tired of the same old programs? Here are some great ideas for something new.
ACL Mini-Grant Report from Oakland Public
By Mahasin Abuwi Aleem The Children’s Room at the Oakland Public Library was honored to receive an ACL mini-grant to support a new program, Family STEAM Night, which was created to attract “tweens” and [continue reading]
Register for the 2020 Performers Showcase
Register for the Performers Showcase: Come see over thirty children’s performers, all in one day, all in one place! Presented annually by the Association of Children’s Librarians of Northern California (ACL), this is a great [continue reading]
ACL MINI-GRANT REPORT – Mill Valley
The Mill Valley Public Library was honored to receive a 2019 ACL mini grant, and used it to create a Sensory Storytime for preschool-aged children with autism and other developmental needs. Patrons with special [continue reading]
ACL MINI-GRANT REPORT – DALY CITY
Fur, Tails, and Scales at the Westlake Library The Daly City Public Library was honored to be a recipient of the 2019 ACL mini-grant! On August 16th we were very excited to bring Fur, Tails, [continue reading]
Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead Programming Ideas
Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead – Do It Yourself Programming Many communities are extending Halloween festivities to include Day of the Dead celebrations, which are usually held November 1 or 2. These [continue reading]
DO IT YOURSELF PROGRAMMING – A Universe of Stories
“A Universe of Stories’ is the 2019 theme for the Collaborative Summer Library Program, which is used by many libraries: www.cslpreads.org/. Space, astronomy, and space travel are all fun topics for a do it yourself [continue reading]
“Ramona Quimby” Programming Ideas
Do It Yourself Programming Ideas: Beverly Cleary’s “Ramona Quimby” has been a beloved children’s book character for generations; her books are read by both boys and girls as soon as they move up [continue reading]