ACL plans to include Book Club Ideas as a new section of our blog, since so many school and public libraries have book discussion clubs a part of their ongoing programming. To begin, we have [continue reading]
Programming Ideas
Tired of the same old programs? Here are some great ideas for something new.
Two Mini-Grant Reports
Mika Perlmutt, Oakland Public Library: I was thrilled to receive a mini-grant from ACL in 2020 to help me fund the purchase of new board games and ongoing snacks for our weekly drop-in game night. [continue reading]
“Encanto” Movie Programming Ideas
“Encanto” Movie Programming Ideas One does not need to be a child to enjoy the Disney film “Encanto,” due to its involving plot, humor, and wonderful music. Many libraries are holding “Encanto” film showings, [continue reading]
DO IT YOURSELF PROGRAMMING: “How to Train Your Dragon”
DO IT YOURSELF PROGRAMMING: “How to Train Your Dragon” The film “How to Train Your Dragon” is an award-winning animated feature film that inspired two sequels. It is based on a tween novel of [continue reading]
MINI-GRANT APPLICATION FOR LIBRARY PROGRAMMING – 2022
ASSOCIATION OF CHILDREN’S LIBRARIANS OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA MINI-GRANT APPLICATION FOR LIBRARY PROGRAMMING – 2022 The Association of Children’s Librarians of Northern California are pleased to announce our next round of Mini-grants for library programming, [continue reading]
Do- It- Yourself Programming Ideas: Read Beyond the Beaten Path
Do- It- Yourself Programming Ideas: Read Beyond the Beaten Path In the November 2021 BayViews, we offered a Do-It Yourself programming plan with an Ocean theme, to go along with the “Oceans of Possibilities” [continue reading]
Do- It- Yourself Programming Ideas: Ocean Week
Do- It- Yourself Programming Ideas: Ocean Week Living in the California, it is important for children to know about the ocean, and how they can help to protect it. Libraries can hold a [continue reading]
Do It Yourself Programming: Superhero Celebration
Superhero Celebration Superheroes are a great theme for a do-it-yourself program! You could hold this event in conjunction with Free Comic Book Day (Home Page – Free Comic Book Day) or during National Library [continue reading]