Weekly Program Round-Up: July 14-19, 2025

We have another "field trip" program this week (today, actually!) that I am really excited about. We have partnered with a local art studio to offer a three hour workshop for 8-12 year olds on the art and history of illuminated letters where they will get to create their own piece to take home! I've … Continue reading Weekly Program Round-Up: July 14-19, 2025 →

Weekly Program Round-Up: July 7-12, 2025

We were able to get back to our prize pick-up days at our new library parking lot location this week after being rained out by a pop-up thunderstorm last time! It was really great to connect with families in that community and show them where our new library will be! We also had a professional … Continue reading Weekly Program Round-Up: July 7-12, 2025 →

Weekly Program Round-Up: June 30-July 5, 2025

We've finally reached the halfway point of summer reading! WOO-HOO! Book Babies (0-2) Story Time Theme: Beach (We took a break from art this week to do some summer-y story times.) Books: Splash! by Leslie Patricelli, Hide and Seek Harry at the Beach by Kenny Harrison Songs/Rhymes (lyrics provided when links not available): Opening Song … Continue reading Weekly Program Round-Up: June 30-July 5, 2025 →

Weekly Program Round-Up: June 23-28, 2025

This week, in addition to story times, I'm getting a little creative with off-site programming given our unique moving situation this summer. I have a really great working relationship with the outreach coordinator at our local kid's science museum who has come to the library to do programs many times in my career. (At some … Continue reading Weekly Program Round-Up: June 23-28, 2025 →

Weekly Program Round-Up: June 16-21, 2025

Book Babies (0-2) Story Time Theme: Photography Books: Show Me Happy by Kathryn Madeline Allen, Global Baby Playtime by Maya Ajmera Songs/Rhymes (lyrics provided when links not available): Opening Song Bread On My Head Roly Poly Rain Is Falling Down We Bounce and Stop The Wheels on the BusThe wheels on the bus go round … Continue reading Weekly Program Round-Up: June 16-21, 2025 →

Weekly Program Round-Up: June 9-14, 2025

Week two of summer reading is in the books! This week, we explored fiber arts! I'm now having the opposite problem of my older story times being overcrowded! I think with kids out of school and adding in the three-year-olds, I've created an interesting conundrum for myself this summer, but I do think the crowds … Continue reading Weekly Program Round-Up: June 9-14, 2025 →

Weekly Program Round-Up: June 2-7, 2025

It's week one of summer reading! This has been a jam-packed week with some really looooong days, so I will be grateful for a rest and reset this weekend and a simple story time week next week. Not only did we kick off our summer reading program, but we are also in the midst of … Continue reading Weekly Program Round-Up: June 2-7, 2025 →

Weekly Program Round-Up: May 19-24, 2025

This week was INSANE! We finally got our summer reading brochures after several mix-ups with the printer and I drove somewhere in the ballpark of 75 miles to deliver them to every school in the county. I was up against the clock as today is early dismissal day for the school year, and I had … Continue reading Weekly Program Round-Up: May 19-24, 2025 →

Weekly Program Round-Up: May 12-17, 2025

Pokemon Club (All Ages) This is a monthly volunteer-run program for which I provide supplemental materials. The kids have a system for trading and sharing cards, which is the bulk of the program. Prep/setup: choose Pokemon lofi playlist Materials provided: SNACKS (this is the biggie!) This program has been pretty lowkey for the past couple … Continue reading Weekly Program Round-Up: May 12-17, 2025 →

Weekly Program Round-Up: May 5-10, 2025

We are deep in the crunch time of summer reading and move prep! Programs are coming to a slow crawl to prioritize outreach and packing. I spent last Saturday at our local homeschool expo with over 600(!) people in attendance, and have been visiting some of the county schools this week to talk about summer … Continue reading Weekly Program Round-Up: May 5-10, 2025 →