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DIY: Dog Man

In celebration of Dav Pilkey’s best-selling graphic novel series “Dog Man,” offer crafts and games focusing on the characters. You can also include more general activities to encourage tweens to create their own graphic novels. [continue reading]

Published on Jul 23, 2020
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: Book Themed, DIY: Do It Yourself, Programming Ideas
Tags: Dog Man

DIY: “Geronimo Stilton”

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]

Published on Dec 2, 2019
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: Book Themed, DIY: Do It Yourself, Programming Ideas
Tags: Geronimo Stilton

DIY: “Ramona Quimby”

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]

Published on Jan 25, 2019
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: Book Themed, DIY: Do It Yourself, Programming Ideas
Tags: Beverly Cleary, Ramona Quimby

DIY: Mr. Lemoncello’s Library

Do It Yourself Programming Ideas: Mr. Lemoncello’s Library The “Mr. Lemoncello” series of tween novels by Chris Grabenstein would make a wonderful basis for a library Do It Yourself celebration, with games and crafts inspired [continue reading]

Published on Dec 19, 2018
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: Book Themed, DIY: Do It Yourself, Programming Ideas
Tags: Chris Grabenstein, Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library

Do It Yourself Programming: Captain Underpants

DO IT YOURSELF PROGRAMMING  “Captain Underpants” Movie Showing and Activities      The film adaptation of “Captain Underpants” was released in theaters this summer to positive reviews. When it comes out on DVD, hold a “Captain Underpants” [continue reading]

Published on Jul 23, 2017
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: Book Themed, Programming Ideas
Tags: Captain Underpants

Programming Ideas: Mo Willems

MO WILLEMS PROGRAM IDEAS      In celebration of the final entry in the “Elephant and Piggie” beginning reader series, have a Mo Willems party!  This type of hands-on program is likely to draw a wide [continue reading]

Published on Oct 24, 2016
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: Book Themed, Programming Ideas
Tags: Mo Willems

Programming Ideas: Roald Dahl’s “The BFG” and Dahl’s 100th Birthday

Do-It-Yourself Programming Ideas for Roald Dahl’s “The BFG” and Dahl’s 100th Birthday With the release of the film version of Roald Dahl’s “The BFG” directed by Steven Spielberg, a hands-on game and craft program focusing [continue reading]

Published on Jul 18, 2016
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: Book Themed, Programming Ideas
Tags: Roald Dahl

Programming Ideas: Harry Potter Party

Do-It-Yourself Program Ideas – Harry Potter Crafts and Games      A book party celebrating J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” books will still draw a crowd, even after all these years! Here are some ideas for a [continue reading]

Published on Aug 28, 2015
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: Book Themed, Programming Ideas
Tags: Harry Potter Program
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