Paddington Bear Do-It-Yourself Programming Ideas There are several movies coming out this winter that are based on popular children’s books. You can capitalize on the publicity these films will get with a library program celebrating [continue reading]
Programming Ideas
Tired of the same old programs? Here are some great ideas for something new.
Informational Picture Books for Storytime
Information Picture Books for Storytime: Looking to add more informational books to go along with stories at your preschool storytime? Try some of the following nonfiction for the youngest children: Ajmera, Maya, Victoria Dunning, and [continue reading]
Do-I-Yourself Programming: Women of Character, Courage, and Committment
Do-It-Yourself Programming with Children’s Books on Women of Character, Courage, and Commitment Hands-on crafts and games are a great way to celebrate women in history. Instead of sounding like a history lesson, this interactive format [continue reading]
Passive Programming
Passive programming is catching on at many libraries. Passive programming means activities which do not require staff direction: you just leave the instructions and supplies at a table in the children’s room, for parent and [continue reading]
Helfeld Fellowships, Sullivan Award, Children’s Choice Awards, Women’s History Programming Ideas
Dorothy Helfeld Fellowships Available for ACL Membership: Are you a Bay Area children’s librarian or library school student who might be interested in joining the Association of Children’s Librarians of Northern California? If so, check [continue reading]
Do-It-Yourself Hands-On Science for Kids Program
“Hands-on Science for Kids” is a good program for any library at any time of year, and it goes with the 2014 Summer Reading Theme “Fizz, Boom, Read!” With more emphasis on STEAM (Science, Technology, [continue reading]
Performers’ Showcase List, Upcoming Distinguished Books Meeting
Performers’ Showcase A Success! Congratulations to everyone who conducted this year’s Performers’ Showcase (on Feb. 1) – especially to Armin Arethna who has been coordinating the Showcase for several years now! Pat Toney has posted the [continue reading]
Take Your Child to the Library Day, Author Betty Ren Wright Dies
Take Your Child to the Library Day The 3rd annual Take Your Child to the Library Day, scheduled for February 1, 2014 (or any day in February) is a relatively new chance to promote public [continue reading]