The Brooklyn Public Library just celebrated its 125th birthday and released a list of its top 125 most borrowed books ever. I have a middle school book club, the Any Book Book Club (or ABBC), [continue reading]
Programming Ideas
Tired of the same old programs? Here are some great ideas for something new.
Author David Kelly Available for Library Visits
From children’s author David Kelly: I’m the author of the Ballpark Mysteries series of chapter books from Random House, featuring mysteries set in major league baseball stadiums, including the San Francisco Giants (and 18 other teams). Although I’m based [continue reading]
2023 Performers’ Showcase Announced
The annual ACL Performers’ Showcase offers the opportunity to meet and evaluate a variety of children’s performers active in the Bay Area. The 34rd Performers’ Showcase will be held Sunday, February 5, 2023 at the [continue reading]
Book Club Ideas – Introduction
ACL plans to include Book Club Ideas as a new section of our blog, since so many school and public libraries have book discussion clubs a part of their ongoing programming. To begin, we have [continue reading]
Two Mini-Grant Reports
Mika Perlmutt, Oakland Public Library: I was thrilled to receive a mini-grant from ACL in 2020 to help me fund the purchase of new board games and ongoing snacks for our weekly drop-in game night. [continue reading]
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]
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]
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]