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]
Programming Ideas
Tired of the same old programs? Here are some great ideas for something new.
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]
Programming Ideas: Pokemon Go
Do-It-Yourself Program Ideas: Pokemon Go Currently, Pokèmon Go is the trending fad and many libraries are finding their locations to be places where gamers can “find” Pokèmon using the game on their cellphones. Librarians [continue reading]
Hosting a Mock Newbery
Would you like to host a Mock Newbery discussion with students at your library? Check out this wonderful article by ACL members Mary Ann Scheuer and Armin Arethna: www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2016/08/hosting-mock-newbery-book-club/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter The article has many helpful details [continue reading]
Programming Ideas: Roald Dahl’s “The BFG” and Dahl’s 100th Birthday
Do-It-Yourself Programming Ideas for Roald Dahl’s “The BFG” and Dahl’s 100th Birthday With the release of the film version of Roald Dahl’s “The BFG” directed by Steven Spielberg, a hands-on game and craft program focusing [continue reading]
Programming Ideas: Library Olympic Games
Do-It-Yourself Program Ideas: Library Olympic Games Good for any library at any time of year, and it goes with the 2016 Summer Reading Theme “On Your Mark, Get Set, Read!”or “Read for the Win!” The [continue reading]
Programming Ideas: Sports Around the World
Do-It-Yourself Program Ideas: Sports Around the World Program Good for any library at any time of year, and it goes with the 2016 Summer Reading Themes “On Your Mark, Get Set, Read!” or “Read for [continue reading]
Meet Author Matilde Hollander
Meet a Local Author – “Where we can get to know California authors and illustrators of books for children and teens.” Author Matilde Hollander was kind enough to do an interview by email. Hollander, Matilde. [continue reading]