Tag Archives: programming ideas

Get Wimpy @ Your Library!

Posted on December 22, 2012 by School-Age Programs and Services Committee

As a general rule, librarians love to create programs that are tied to books. It’s in our nature. So when I learned that Jeff Kinney was publishing the seventh book in his Wimpy Kid series, The Third Wheel, I did what … Continue reading →

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Mock Newbery Book Club

Posted on October 27, 2012 by School-Age Programs and Services Committee

October still feels like the beginning of the school year, but it is approaching the end of the publishing year.  So for me, it is time to take stock of the year’s best books, and begin the process of narrowing … Continue reading →

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Solutions Without the Sacrifice

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Megan Smith

Searching for solutions does not need to be complicated.  Sometimes fresh ideas and unique perspectives offer us quick answers to correct potential concerns.  These staff suggestions have enhanced the effectiveness of our library services.  Dividing the Experience       When our story … Continue reading →

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Monkeying Around

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Megan Smith

More recognizable than any celebrity to our preschool and younger set, Bobo the Monkey serves as our wildly popular story time puppet mascot. He leads our opening and closing songs and greets the hundreds of program participants in attendance at … Continue reading →

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