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Category Archives: Programming Ideas
Publicity, from Flat Stanley to Facebook
A tornado funnel cloud was forming over my desk on Monday. The Friday before, a patron had stopped by and asked, “Where’s your Facebook page? I can’t find your library on Facebook.” A Facebook page. The concept had been simmering … Continue reading
Poetry Paige
It’s National Poetry Month! My favorite time of the year! During the month of April, I am known as “Poetry Paige.” I visit over fifteen schools during the month of April with interactive silly and fun poems. A typical poetry … Continue reading
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A Dia Family Book Club @your Library
Looking for ways to implement Día programs in your library? Why not start a Día Family Book Club? The Día Family Book Club is a reading program that engages children and families in the shared reading and discussion of contemporary … Continue reading
Posted in Blogger Dan Rude, Dia, Programming Ideas
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Why You Should Register Your Día Program
Libraries, schools, and community organizations across the country celebrate Día in different ways; the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) invites everyone who organizes a Día program to register it in the National Día Program Registry. By registering your … Continue reading
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Science in the Springtime
I can still remember the oohs and ahhs from the elementary school students, even though I presented this program years ago. This special science program brought in a large group of day care participants and families, eager to jump at … Continue reading
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Tagged Blogger Meg Smith, festival, North Carolina, programming, science
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Programming Ideas for Autism Awareness Month
April is only a few short days away–and what an important month it is. National Autism Awareness Month is recognized each year during the month of April to highlight the growing need for concern and awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorder. … Continue reading
Summer Reading… Already?!
Although the weather may still be chilly in some places (it’s snowing outside as I type), we as children’s librarians are beginning to turn our attention to the summer. Maybe you’re a school librarian, looking forward to a break in … Continue reading
Bridge Science: or, Engineering in the Library
Do you offer opportunities for children to build and engineer things in your library? More and more libraries are offering LEGO Clubs and LEGO-themed events; what about one-off STEM programs that help build those visual thinking and problem solving skills … Continue reading
