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Programming Ideas

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

Movie-Themed: “Encanto”

“Encanto” Movie Programming Ideas      One does not need to be a child to enjoy the Disney film “Encanto,” due to its involving plot, humor, and wonderful music. Many libraries are holding “Encanto” film showings, [continue reading]

Published on Jul 25, 2022
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: Movie Themed, Programming Ideas, Updates

DIY: “How to Train Your Dragon”

DO IT YOURSELF PROGRAMMING:   “How to Train Your Dragon” The film “How to Train Your Dragon” is an award-winning animated feature film that inspired two sequels. It is based on a tween novel of [continue reading]

Published on Apr 21, 2022
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: DIY: Do It Yourself, Movie Themed, Programming Ideas, Updates

MINI-GRANT APPLICATION FOR LIBRARY PROGRAMMING – 2022

ASSOCIATION OF CHILDREN’S LIBRARIANS OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA MINI-GRANT APPLICATION FOR LIBRARY PROGRAMMING – 2022             The Association of Children’s Librarians of Northern California are pleased to announce our next round of Mini-grants for library programming, [continue reading]

Published on Feb 17, 2022
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: Programming Ideas
Tags: Mini-grants

DIY: Read Beyond the Beaten Path

Do- It- Yourself Programming Ideas: Read Beyond the Beaten Path       In the November 2021 BayViews, we offered a Do-It Yourself programming plan with an Ocean theme, to go along with the “Oceans of Possibilities” [continue reading]

Published on Feb 4, 2022
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: DIY: Do It Yourself, Programming Ideas

DIY: Ocean Week

Do- It- Yourself Programming Ideas: Ocean Week        Living in the California, it is important for children to know about the ocean, and how they can help to protect it.  Libraries can hold a [continue reading]

Published on Dec 10, 2021
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: DIY: Do It Yourself, Programming Ideas

DIY: Superhero Celebration

Superhero Celebration    Superheroes are a great theme for a do-it-yourself program!  You could hold this event in conjunction with Free Comic Book Day (Home Page – Free Comic Book Day) or during National Library [continue reading]

Published on Sep 26, 2021
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: DIY: Do It Yourself, Programming Ideas
Tags: Do It Yourself Programming

No Performers Showcase This Year But Resources Available

Performers’ Showcase Update: Due to the ongoing challenges related to the COVID-19 health crisis, the annual ACL Performers’ Showcase will look a little different in 2021.  Although we can’t gather as a community to enjoy [continue reading]

Published on Jan 26, 2021
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: ACL Events, Performers, Programming Ideas

Mini-Grants Available to Members – Apply 2/15/21

ACL Mini-Grants Available to Members – Apply by Feb. 15, 2021 New ACL Mini-Grants Available to Our Members – Apply by Feb. 15, 2021. Grants ($500 maximum) are available for library programs that are not [continue reading]

Published on Jan 8, 2021
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: Programming Ideas
Tags: Mini-grants
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