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Program Goals Introduce Leo Il Sung Na and his art Encourage building motor skills Encourage experimenting with artistic techniques Attendance: 20 Art Project Part 1: Collage and water colors (10-10:15) I encouraged them to do the watercolors first and then add the paper pieces with small dots of glue. Supplies Watercolor pencils Scrapbooking paper Paintbrushes, scissors, glue, water cups Storytime/Snacktime (10:15-10:40) Sing the Storytime Song to call people to the rug This is a new artist for this series, but I've used his books in other storytimes before. We ended up talking more about the books than the art specifically - especially habitats and finding animals in the pictures. Several kids were very into discussing patterns though. Books Thingamabob Hide & Seek Welcome Home Bear Opposite Zoo Supplies Fruit Loops Dixie cups and napkins Art Project Part 2: Painting (10:45-11) I was able to add Il Sung Na as an artist because he branched out into a new painting technique in...

Program Goals Teach kids new skills Offer the opportunity for hands-on learning Promote nonfiction Supplies Beading tools, scissors Crimps, clasps, wire, beading string, earring pieces Beads Bowls to collect beads Resources and Display Titles I forgot to write these down - and nobody really looked at them anyways. Promo: Kids will have the opportunity to create a variety of beaded projects and learn some basic beading skills along the way. Registration is required and space is limited, so if you are unable to attend please let the library know. There is no age restriction, but you must have the following skills to attend: Required skills: Ability to work independently and wait patiently for assistance when needed. Can safely use beading implements with minimal supervision (sharp pliers, wire) Ability to thread small beads onto wire. Introduction I reminded everyone of the "tools not toys" rule. I demonstrated how to make a basic dangly earring with headpins and how to use a c...

I'll be updating this over the next month, especially adding more details about the activity bags. Every year I tweak summer reading a little more. This year, thanks to a generous donation from our Friends, I was able to give out bags and I used an idea from a conference - labels instead of registration. I also started putting together activity packs for prizes - my hope is to eventually completely replace food coupons. I also split the programs in two (passes halfway through and a book at the end) and expanded the younger kids program to include 3s and 4s. I have basic instructions for any staff who need to refer to something. Ready, Set, Read Ages 0-5 300 bags for initial registration (marked with yarn tie) June/July literacy activity log Growing Wisconsin Readers brochure Kids can choose a prize at registration if appropriate (prizes donated by a local artist - bookmarks etc.) Halfway prize - bag with colored bath tablets and rubber ducky July/August literacy activity log Free ...

Program Goals Kick off summer with a casual and fun program Promote the library as a community destination Attendance: 20 6:30-6:45 Welcome everyone, pass out snacks (marshmallows, teddy grahams, chocolate chips in cups), get settled in Storyroom 6:45 to 7:15 Start in Storyroom with creepy stories from mild on up Squeaky door Creepy carrots Monster and the tailor Book that eats people Haunted hamburger Curse of the campfire weenies Half-Minute Horrors 7:15-7:45 Kids and families move out as the stories get too scary. Aide helps them check out, sign up for summer reading, they can also run around the library. Evaluation 6-10-16 Attendance: 20 Notes: We probably won't do this again as it conflicts with another community program. Families really like it and it's easy, so I might do it at a different time of year. The older kids think my stories aren't scary, but I'm really reluctant to accidentally terrify someone... 6-5-15 Attendance: 22 Feedback/Connections:  Very positi...

Most popular book at every school visit, with every grade. I kid you not! This is a record for posterity and my own peace of mind, organizing all my school visits. I don't post this until after the visits, so I'm not making a record of which classes are visiting me when for the perusal of the internets. May 26, Thursday West Side, 2nd grade, 3 classes, 67 kids (1-2:45) Tour w/Jess ( 2nd grade community walk tour ) Scavenger Hunt Summer preview and storytime (flyers handed out to teachers) Read-Aloud Mother Bruce Hoot Owl Frog on a Log Nonfiction Koala Hospital Glow Free spirit doodles Chapter books MVP: Gold Medal Mess Fluffy strikes back Stick Cat Race the Wild Haunted Library West Meadows Detectives Great Pet Escape Hamster Princess of Mice and Magic Sofia Martinez my family adventure My pet human Princess in Black and the hungry bunny horde Olive and Beatrix Stinky Cecil Scary Tales Mr. Ball An Egg-celent adventure Kit-Kit-Kittens Head lice Dino-Mike My life in pictures We d...