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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]

Published on Jun 9, 2017
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: Movie Themed, Programming Ideas
Tags: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

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]

Published on May 19, 2017
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: Programming Ideas, storytime
Tags: LGBTQI

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]

Published on Apr 3, 2017
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: Programming Ideas
Tags: Build a Better World, Reading by Design

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]

Published on Jan 6, 2017
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: Programming Ideas, STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
Tags: Math, Pi Day

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]

Published on Jan 5, 2017
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: ACL Events, Programming Ideas
Tags: Performers' Showcase

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]

Published on Oct 24, 2016
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: Book Themed, Programming Ideas
Tags: Mo Willems

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]

Published on Oct 7, 2016
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: Programming Ideas, storytime
Tags: Infopeople, Storytime

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]

Published on Aug 15, 2016
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: DIY: Do It Yourself, Programming Ideas
Tags: Pokemon Go
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