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Adapt If COVID has taught me anything, it is to keep in mind the one-word slogan of Navy SEALS: Adapt. We are public librarians. We adapt. We adapted during the digital age to maintain our relevance. COVID is not going to stop us. Irrespective of where you are right now, summer reading has boiled down to three options: passive, curbside or virtual. We remain in the unique position of being able to touch the lives and hearts of our community. We have a responsibility to remain positive, and to disseminate hope. Read on to see how 19 positive summer reading activities during COVID can make the difference. 1 – Radio I’ll never forget growing up the impact just one radio station had on my hometown. The station was 45 minutes away by car, but everyone in my school knew it; always had it on. You couldn’t see the DJs, but…

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Imagine Your COVID Summer Slide Story!

June 3, 2020June 3, 2020| Jonathan Dolce|Leave a comment

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Imagine Your COVID Summer Slide Story? Summer slide in the age of COVID. I don’t think anyone can really imagine what this summer will look like in terms of a summer reading program for any age group. The show must go on, though – so let’s imagine your story together! Scheduling Scheduling a time for your summer reading program is essential. Pick you set of dates, beginning and ending, as well as your “big” program days. You’ve had some practice with online programming by now. Now, just do it bigger! Space Familiarity is critical for your audience. It gives a sense of anticipation, a recognizable (or branding) setting, and a reassuring repetition. If the space you’ve been using for online programming isn’t as polished as you’d like it, time to refine! Sound problems? Get them ironed out! This is crunch time! Supplies Your list of supplies this summer is going…

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Libraries Rock: Between Summer READing ‘n’ Hard Places

May 31, 2018May 19, 2018| Jonathan Dolce|2 Comments

Summer READing is upon us! So, you’ve got everything lined up for summer. Performers – check! Special storytimes – check! Crafts – check! Libraries rock! But what about the unexpected? It’s all happened to us – a performer cancels at the last minute, or a crucial staff member calls in sick. Will you be ready? Here’s some quick and easy hands-on activities that can be turned into full-blown, hour long programs! All on the turn of a dime and just as affordable! Rock – I mean – read on! Libraries Rock – Literally! Zen or Sharpie Stones What could be easier? Take some rocks, get some Sharpies and create simply patterns all over them! These can be as simple or as complex as you want: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1Kj-T3420E&w=560&h=315] Mini Rock Garden Easy mode: Get a shoe box lid, add some sand and rocks and create patterns with a plastic fork. Source: Pinterest…