Event: Web Conference Date: Wednesday, October 11, 2017 Time: 12 – 3 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time Location: Online Cost: Free Summer may be conference season, but we have one more conference coming up in the [continue reading]
Programming Ideas
Tired of the same old programs? Here are some great ideas for something new.
DO IT YOURSELF PROGRAMMING “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” Movie Showing and Activities
The film adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” spinoff “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” is available on DVD, and many libraries are planning screenings and events. The film was a big financial [continue reading]
LGBTQI Pride or Rainbow Storytime and Programming Resources
LGBTQI Pride or Rainbow Storytime Resources Looking for storytime resources to celebrate Pride Day (usually held in June), or to coincide with your community’s Pride Parade? Below are some great recommendations from Meredith Steiner, Children’s [continue reading]
Do It Yourself Programming: Reading by Design and Build a Better World
DO IT YOURSELF PROGRAMMING The 2017 Summer Reading Themes of “Reading by Design” and “Build a Better World” both promote creativity and hands-on activities for a library program. Even if your library is using a [continue reading]
Programming Ideas: Math Games and Crafts
Do-It-Yourself Math Games and Crafts Math is still a challenge for many students of all ages, so a fun hands-on math craft and game event can help to empower children to open up to [continue reading]
Audience Registration Open for ACL’s Performers’ Showcase
Performers’ Showcase Audience Registration Open: http://acl2017showcase.bpt.me/ . Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 is the date of the annual ACL Performers’ Showcase, to be held at the Fremont Main Library, 2400 Stevenson Blvd. See over 30 children’s [continue reading]
Programming Ideas: Mo Willems
MO WILLEMS PROGRAM IDEAS In celebration of the final entry in the “Elephant and Piggie” beginning reader series, have a Mo Willems party! This type of hands-on program is likely to draw a wide [continue reading]
Free Webinar: New Books For Storytime
New Books for Storytime Free Webinar: Penny Peck will be presenting new picture books that are perfect for storytime in a free webinar hosted by Infopeople. Titles include those that focus on: -Cumulative, circular, sing-along, [continue reading]