The “Fancy Nancy” series of books by Jane O’Connor, with sparkly pink and purple illustrations by Robin Preiss Glasser is very popular, and empowering for a lot of little girls. You can hold a Fancy [continue reading]
Programming Ideas
Tired of the same old programs? Here are some great ideas for something new.
Do-It-Yourself Program Ideas: History Day
History programs are appropriate for Founders’ Day, your library’s anniversary, or other related holiday (or anytime!). Just like museums that create living history programs, libraries can have fun history programs with great games and arts [continue reading]
BAYA Craft Workshop – October 15, 2013
BAYA Craft Workshop: Tuesday October 15th, 2013, 3:30pm to 5:30pm. $25 pre-registration, $30 at the door and for e-mail RSVP. San Leandro Public Library, 300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro, CA 94577. BAYA, the Bay Area [continue reading]
Do-It-Yourself Program Ideas: “Narnia” Theme
Recently, “Vivian the Librarian,” author of the “As I See It” blog (vivianthelibrarian.blogspot.com/) posted some ideas for a “Narnia” themed library program on the PUBYAC Listserv. I have taken her ideas and added a few [continue reading]
Do-It-Yourself Star Wars Program Ideas
Do-It-Yourself Program Ideas: Star Wars Party Holding a “Star Wars” program at your library can be a great way to draw in Tween boys, as well as the whole family! Start with a display of [continue reading]
Early Literacy Programming in the Digital Age
Infopeople recently held a free webinar on Early Literacy Programming in the Digital Age, presented by Cen Campbell and Genesis Hansen. Covering both research on interactive screen use by preschoolers with practical ideas for library [continue reading]
Do-It-Yourself Program Ideas: Caldecott Medal Celebration!
This year is the 75th anniversary of the Caldecott Medal, awarded to the illustrator for the best artwork in a children’s book: www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/caldecottmedal/caldecottmedal . This is a perfect opportunity to have a fun Caldecott Celebration [continue reading]
Do-It-Yourself Summer Reading Party – “Reading Is So Delicious!”
Summer reading program themes can be used in developing Do-It-Yourself programs. In California, the 2013 summer reading program materials from the California Library Association celebrate “Reading is So Delicious!” Here are some ideas for programs [continue reading]