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Do-It-Yourself Programs

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]

Published on Mar 21, 2016
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: Programming Ideas
Tags: Do-It-Yourself Programs, Summer Reading Program

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]

Published on Feb 26, 2016
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: Programming Ideas
Tags: Do-It-Yourself Programs, Summer Reading Program

Programming Ideas: “Origami Yoda” Series by Tom Angleberger

Do-It-Yourself Program Ideas – “Origami Yoda” A book party celebrating Tom Angleberger’s “Origami Yoda” series would be good for any library at any time of year. Set-up several crafts and games in your meeting room [continue reading]

Published on Aug 3, 2015
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: Book Themed, Programming Ideas
Tags: Do-It-Yourself Programs, Origami Yoda, Tom Angleberger

Programming Ideas: “Paddington Bear”

Paddington Bear Do-It-Yourself Programming Ideas There are several movies coming out this winter that are based on popular children’s books. You can capitalize on the publicity these films will get with a library program celebrating [continue reading]

Published on Dec 16, 2014
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: Book Themed, Movie Themed, Programming Ideas
Tags: Do-It-Yourself Programs, Paddington Bear

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

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