“Pete the Cat” Programming Ideas The “Pete the Cat” book series can be a great theme for a library program offering games and arts and crafts. The character appears in picture books as well [continue reading]
Programming Ideas
Tired of the same old programs? Here are some great ideas for something new.
Performers’ Showcase Set for Saturday, February 7, 2026
Performers’ Showcase Set for Saturday, February 7, 2026: Mark your calendar for the upcoming annual ACL Performers’ Showcase, which is planned for Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026 at the Fremont Library! As many ACL members know, [continue reading]
2025 ACL Performers’ Showcase Registration is Open
Happy New Year! The 2025 Performers’ Showcase will be held on Saturday 1st February at the Fremont Main Library. Don’t miss this wonderful chance to select the right performers for your community! Come see over [continue reading]
Do It Yourself Programming Ideas: Winter Solstice
Do It Yourself Programming Ideas: Winter Solstice Using a theme of Winter Solstice for a hands-on program is more inclusive than a specific winter religious holiday, and it also offers the opportunity for science-related [continue reading]
DIY Programming Ideas: Dungeons and Dragons
DIY Programming Ideas: Dungeons and Dragons The role-playing game “Dungeons and Dragons” is having a renaissance! I played in the late 1970’s which shows how long this game has been around. Many younger people may [continue reading]
Book Club Ideas: The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman by Gennifer Choldenko
Choldenko, Gennifer. The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman. Knopf, 06/2024. 309p. $ 17.99. 978-1-5247-1893-0. The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman is the latest tween novel by Bay Area author Gennifer Choldenko, recipient of a [continue reading]
DIY Programming Ideas: Grow Your Own Food
DIY Programming Ideas: Grow Your Own Food Unfortunately, many children do not understand where their food comes from, so a program encouraging at-home vegetable gardens would be fun. Even apartment dwellers who do not have [continue reading]
Programming Ideas: “Read, Renew, Repeat”
Programming Ideas: “Read, Renew, Repeat” Summer Reading Program The California Library Association offers free resources for a summer reading program each year. With a focus on Building Equity-Based Summers: iREAD Summer Resource Guides – California [continue reading]