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    Programming Times Three

    I don’t have kids of my own, but I am so proud of one of our library kids that I just had to share.  I have known M. since I began working at the library almost seven years ago.  I’ve seen her grow from an awkward tween (aren’t they all?!?!)…

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    The Show Must Go On…

    I’m happy to announce that even through all the pouring rain, we were able to hold our Spring Play and had about 50 people in attendance!  The kids did an amazing job and the costumes, props, and backdrops worked really well!  For those of you who haven’t been seeing my…

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    Spring Play – Costumes and Props

    As I’ve posted over the past couple of weeks, some of the middle school students are putting together three short reader’s theatre plays for the younger children.  The play date is set for next Wednesday, which means I need to get my act together and finish up all the costumes…

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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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    Middle School Theatre Program

    I was lucky enough to begin working in a library with a strong group of middle school students that swells to about 50 kids during the summer and is usually between 25 – 35 during the school year.  Each fall the kids try-out for roles in our Enchanted Library program. …