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Programming Ideas

Tired of the same old programs? Here are some great ideas for something new.

Year of the Snake Programming Ideas

The 2013 Lunar New Year begins on Feb. 10, and this year is the Year of the Snake.  For a library program, you can include both books and activities on the traditions of Lunar New [continue reading]

Published on Jan 14, 2013
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: Programming Ideas
Tags: Chinese New Year, Lunar New Year, Year of the Snake

Do-It-Yourself Programming – Dinosaurs

Dinosaurs can be a great focus for a library program, especially if your target audience includes boys, primary graders, or those interested in science.  Some of these ideas were posted on the PUBYAC Listserv by [continue reading]

Published on Dec 28, 2012
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: Programming Ideas
Tags: Dinosaurs

Do-It-Yourself Library Programming – Movies

Many libraries have a movie license to show films at library programs.  Here are some ways to add movie showings to library programs to get the most benefit from the money spent for your movie [continue reading]

Published on Nov 30, 2012
Posted by: bayviewsandmore
Categories: Programming Ideas
Tags: entertainment, films, movies, oscars

Diwali Programming Ideas by Marya Kurwa

As I was preparing for my library’s program about the Festival of Lights, I went down memory lane and tried to think of what Diwali meant to me. When I was growing up (as a [continue reading]

Published on Nov 10, 2012
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: Programming Ideas
Tags: Diwali

Do-It-Yourself Toy Science Program

Do-It-Yourself Toy Science Program Libraries are always interested in programming that will attract boys as well as girls, and a science program where the kids make toys is a great way to appeal to a [continue reading]

Published on Oct 15, 2012
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: Programming Ideas
Tags: Science

“Diary of a Wimpy Kid” Programming Ideas

The “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” series by Jeff Kinney is still popular with readers grades 3-6, and a program based on the books is sure to be well attended, especially by boys. Here are [continue reading]

Published on Sep 24, 2012
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: Programming Ideas
Tags: Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Zombie Programming Ideas

“Vampires are out – Zombies are in!”  Or so I was told by a tween recently.  Here are some Zombie programming ideas, probably best suited to those 10 years old and up, as most Zombie [continue reading]

Published on Sep 21, 2012
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: Programming Ideas
Tags: Zombies

Do It Yourself Programming: Presidential Election

The upcoming Presidential election is a great opportunity for a fun Do-it-Yourself program, a display, a theme for a storytime or book discussion group, or for some passive programming activities you can leave out for [continue reading]

Published on Aug 27, 2012
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: Programming Ideas
Tags: Presidential Program Ideas
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