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AtoZ Blogging Challenge – "X" Marks the Spot
Program Name: X Marks the Spot: A Library Scavenger Hunt What: This is a great program to introduce the library layout to kids (or adults!) It can be as simple as giving a library tour and then handing a card to each child instructing them to search for a specific item.…
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AtoZ Blogging Challenge – World Travel
Program Name: Around the World What: We haven’t offered this program yet, but if you had some willing patrons to talk about their trips both within the country and overseas, other patrons could attend who were interested in traveling. Sharing an itinerary, basic information about the area, accommodations, meals, etc. This would…
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AtoZ Blogging Challenge – Valedictorians Abound
Program Name: ACT/SAT Prep Classes and Practice Tests What: ACT and SAT prep classes and practice test are available throughout the year for high school students to prepare for college exams. We also purchase test prep books and Playaway Launchpads that allow students to prepare for these tests. Where: This program is…
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AtoZ Blogging Challenge – Unique Crafting
Program Name: Crafternoon What: This has been a hugely successful craft for kids and library staff alike – we called it Crafternoon! We pulled out all our craft materials – things that have a few pieces, extra leftovers from other crafts, pieces that we don’t have enough to use for another program…
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AtoZ Blogging Challenge – Therapy Dog
Program Name: Paws to Read What: This has been an extremely popular program during our Summer Reading program where elementary children get a chance to read aloud to our library’s therapy greyhound. This dog is fairly large, about 80lbs. but is the most gentle dog I’ve ever met -so calm and relaxed…
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AtoZ Blogging Challenge – Storytime
Program Name: Storytime What: You didn’t think I’d get through the whole alphabet without talking about storytime, did you? Storytime is the bread and butter of the children’s department of a public library and everyone’s is a little different. Where: We have a space in the library specifically for storytime it’s a…
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AtoZ Blogging Challenge – Real-Size Board Games
Program Name: Life-Size Board Games What: Imagine your favorite board game as a kid, now imagine that board game full-size and playing as the game piece! We’ve offered Life-Size Clue, Candyland and Chutes & Ladders. These have been a huge hit and although it takes a little planning, they’re a lot of…
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AtoZ Blogging Challenge – QWERTY Keyboard
Program Name: QWERTY (digital literacy) What: This could be any number of programs about digital literacy – I was super excited I figured out a “Q” word library program! If you have a small budget and no access to a computer lab, there are ways to create children’s programs on coding…
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AtoZ Blogging Challenge – Passive Programming
Program Name: DIY Programs What: Passive programs are a librarians best friend when you’re short on staff, space and money. These programs can be super simple and easy to create and allow patrons the chance to participate any time they stop in the library, rather than attending a program on a specific…
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AtoZ Blogging Challenge – Origami
Program Name: Origami Folding What: We’ve offered this program a few times for our kids and it’s always met with a lot of interest – but, I’d love to try a program with adults as well. Origami is so much fun because of the hands-on nature of creating something beautiful with…