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]
Programming Ideas
Tired of the same old programs? Here are some great ideas for something new.
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
“Reading Takes You Everywhere” Around the World Crafts and Game Program
DO IT YOURSELF PROGRAMMING Last month, we offered an outline for a fun Do-It-Yourself craft and game program on Music for those doing the “Libraries Rock” summer reading program. This month, we offer ideas for [continue reading]
Do It Yourself Programming: “Libraries Rock!”
DO IT YOURSELF PROGRAMMING – “Libraries Rock!” A great theme for a Do-It-Yourself craft and game program on Music can be fun anytime of year, but it is particularly relevant if you will be doing [continue reading]