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Programming Ideas

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

San Jose Public Library Program – Graphic Novel Making

San Jose Public Library Graphic Novel Making Contest Summer 2018 The San Jose Public Library was most appreciative to be chosen as a recipient of the 2018 ACL mini grant program. This grant was used [continue reading]

Published on Jan 13, 2019
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: Programming Ideas
Tags: San Jose Public Library

ACL Mini-Grants Available; Apply by Feb. 15, 2019

New ACL Mini-Grants Available to Members Grants ($500 maximum) are available for library programs that are not part of the regular budget, including (but not limited to) author or illustrator guest speakers, professional performances for [continue reading]

Published on Jan 7, 2019
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: Message from ACL, News, Programming Ideas
Tags: Mini-grants

Register for the Annual ACL Performers Showcase

Come see over thirty children’s performers, all in one day, all in one place! Presented annually by the Association of Children’s Librarians of Northern California, the Performers’ Showcase is a great day of entertainment that [continue reading]

Published on Dec 21, 2018
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: Professional Development, Programming Ideas
Tags: Performers' Showcase

Mr. Lemoncello’s Library – Do It Yourself Program Ideas

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: Programming Ideas
Tags: Chris Grabenstein, Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library

ACL Grant Report: Fairfax Public Library

The Fairfax Public Library (a branch of the Marin County Free Library system) was honored to be a recipient of the 2018 ACL mini grant! The library property is quite large and includes a beautiful [continue reading]

Published on Nov 26, 2018
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: News, Programming Ideas
Tags: ACL Grant Report

ACL GRANT REPORT: Cragmont Elementary School

ACL GRANT REPORTS: Cragmont Elementary School, Berkeley On April 11, 2018, Cragmont was honored to host award winning author and illustrator Kathryn Otoshi for two assemblies and an educator workshop.  The event reached 380 students [continue reading]

Published on Aug 19, 2018
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: News, Programming Ideas
Tags: ACL Grant Report

ACL GRANT REPORT: Daly City Public Library

ACL GRANT REPORTS  Daly City Public Library  The Daly City Public Library was thrilled to be a recipient of the 2018 ACL mini-grant! On June 26th at the Serramonte branch, we were fortunate to have the [continue reading]

Published on Aug 19, 2018
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: News, Programming Ideas
Tags: ACL Grant Report

Do It Yourself Programming: Talk Like a Pirate Day!

DO IT YOURSELF PROGRAMMING: Talk Like a Pirate Day!  September 19th is International Talk Like a Pirate Day, which has been celebrated since 2002 and makes for a fun library program theme. Many libraries enjoy [continue reading]

Published on Jul 16, 2018
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: Programming Ideas
Tags: Talk Like a Pirate Day
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