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Story Time Theme: Green
This was our last week of story time before summer. We tend to end rather early in May because kids get really busy and we do too! We visit a number of schools gearing up for summer reading during the month of May and having a more open schedule allows…
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Simple Middle School Programming
For some libraries, getting middle schoolers to frequent programs can be very difficult! In our library we are fortunate to have a solid group of kids that come to regularly scheduled programs for the middle school age group (grades 5 – 8). During the summer, it’s usually around 40, but…
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Rain, Rain Go Away…
Although, I like having a day where my story time theme (rain) matches the weather outside, this is a little too much weather for me! It’s been raining heavily all day long with dreary gray skies which in turn makes for a very quiet library. It wouldn’t be a problem, because…
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Story Time Theme: Rain
It worked out perfectly! Without changing my plans, my “rain-themed” story time actually occurred on a rainy day! Normally, it’s a sunny 80 degree day when I try and do a rain theme in the spring. The kids really liked this theme with the stories that had all different activities…
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And now, Financial Literacy for the older kids
Last night’s program was definitely not as well attended as I had hoped. I only had five middle schoolers show up – all boys which is definitely a bonus, but only five. The show still went on and I think the boys learned a lot and still had some fun…
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Fun Friday: Financial Literacy
Our Fun Friday program was (of course!) a lot of FUN! Last week we focused on financial literacy – important information that even young kids should start discussing with their adults. In Pennsylvania, the state library has created 5 literacies they have labeled as PA Forward. These initiatives are to…
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Yoga Story Time, Daisy Troop Visit, & Play Practice
… or just another day as a children’s librarian! This is the type of day that makes me absolutely LOVE what I do for a living. I began my afternoon (late shift) with a 45-minute yoga story time. We used the same “sock” theme as yesterday, but incorporated some yoga…
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Dewey the Cat or otherwise titled Library Pets
Let me start off by saying, my library does not have a library cat (although that would be kind of cool). We actually have a turtle and for all of you thinking a turtle doesn’t seem very interactive, well then, you’ve never experienced a turtle in the library before! When…
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Tween Programming – Theatre
One of the best ways we have found to get tweens (grades 5 – 8) to come into the library is to provide them with an acting opportunity. At this age, the kids love being the center of attention and providing reader’s theatre plays for these kids to participate in,…
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Multicultural Fair
Tonight the library’s hosting a multicultural fair that incorporates and celebrates the diverse community we are a part of. We outreached to a number of library staff members and community members to help by providing information about the heritage and culture at a table where they can include dress/costumes, food,…
