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Programming Ideas

Tired of the same old programs? Here are some great ideas for something new.

Do-It-Yourself Star Wars Program Ideas

Do-It-Yourself Program Ideas: Star Wars Party Holding a “Star Wars” program at your library can be a great way to draw in Tween boys, as well as the whole family!  Start with a display of [continue reading]

Published on Aug 2, 2013
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: Programming Ideas
Tags: Star Wars Program

Early Literacy Programming in the Digital Age

Infopeople recently held a free webinar on Early Literacy Programming in the Digital Age, presented by Cen Campbell and Genesis Hansen. Covering both research on interactive screen use by preschoolers with practical ideas for library [continue reading]

Published on Jul 26, 2013
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: News, Professional Development, Programming Ideas
Tags: Apps, Cen Campbell, Genesis Hansen, Infopeople

Do-It-Yourself Program Ideas: Caldecott Medal Celebration!

This year is the 75th anniversary of the Caldecott Medal, awarded to the illustrator for the best artwork in a children’s book:  www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/caldecottmedal/caldecottmedal . This is a perfect opportunity to have a fun Caldecott Celebration [continue reading]

Published on Jun 14, 2013
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: Programming Ideas
Tags: Caldecott Medal, Do-It-Yourself Programs

Do-It-Yourself Summer Reading Party – “Reading Is So Delicious!”

Summer reading program themes can be used in developing Do-It-Yourself programs. In California, the 2013 summer reading program materials from the California Library Association celebrate “Reading is So Delicious!” Here are some ideas for programs [continue reading]

Published on May 13, 2013
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: Programming Ideas
Tags: Do-It-Yourself Programs, Summer Reading Program

SRP Film Showing, ACL’s Food Bibliography

Is your library using the “Reading Is So Delicious!” summer reading program theme?  If so, be sure to check out the “Eat the Library” Bibliography from ACL’s 2012 Institute: http://www.bayviews.org/institute/2012bibliography.pdf Also, the California Library Association [continue reading]

Published on Apr 15, 2013
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: Media Watch, Message from ACL, News, Programming Ideas
Tags: A Place at the Table, Summer Reading Program

Do-It-Yourself Program Ideas – Dr. Seuss – Read Across America

Dr. Seuss’s Birthday (March 2) coincides with Read Across America Day and is a popular program at many elementary schools; it is held in early March.  If you would like to extend the idea to [continue reading]

Published on Feb 18, 2013
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: Programming Ideas
Tags: Dr. Seuss, Read Across America

Infopeople Programming Course, “Ivy + Bean the Musical”

Programming for Children and Tweens Infopeople Online Course An Infopeople online course, March 5 to April 1, 2013 Do you want to improve your ability to develop library programs for children and pre-teens?  Here’s an [continue reading]

Published on Jan 18, 2013
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: News, Programming Ideas
Tags: Infopeople, Ivy+Bean, Programming

Year of the Snake Programming Ideas

The 2013 Lunar New Year begins on Feb. 10, and this year is the Year of the Snake.  For a library program, you can include both books and activities on the traditions of Lunar New [continue reading]

Published on Jan 14, 2013
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: Programming Ideas
Tags: Chinese New Year, Lunar New Year, Year of the Snake
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