Book Babies (0-2) Story Time Theme: Apples & Pumpkins Books: Our Favorite Apples by Grace Lin, Pumpkin Pumpkin by Jeanne Titherington Songs/Rhymes (lyrics provided when links not available): Opening Song (Tune: The Farmer in the Dell)(Child’s name) is here today, (child’s name) is here today, let's give a cheer, let's give a cheer, 'cuz (child’s … Continue reading Weekly Program Round-Up: October 13-18, 2025
Weekly Program Round-Up: October 6-11, 2025
I'm back in the programming groove this week, but only slightly, which is kind of nice after a two week hiatus. Our regional health office is coming on Friday to do a dental story time for the older preschoolers, so I was only responsible for the babies this week. The highlight of my week thus … Continue reading Weekly Program Round-Up: October 6-11, 2025
Weekly Program Round-Up: September 15-20, 2025
Fall is almost upon us, but in the meantime, I've been enjoying Talk Like a Pirate Day! For the next two weeks, I have a small programming break due to our annual fall book sale and a local festival, so you may not see any more posts until we hit October. But I've got all … Continue reading Weekly Program Round-Up: September 15-20, 2025
Weekly Program Round-Up: September 8-13, 2025
I need this week to be over. Lots of inner personal and professional conflict this week and I'm mentally and emotionally exhausted. A few bright spots though: This afternoon, a local park ranger is coming to our library to do a nature program for kids. He is basically up there with legends like Steve Irwin, … Continue reading Weekly Program Round-Up: September 8-13, 2025
Weekly Program Round-Up: September 2-6, 2025
Back from vacation and boy, it was not enough time! (It never is.) Story times are back this week though, and I'm excited to see my little friends! Book Babies (0-2) Story Time Theme: Libraries & Books Books: Books Always, Everywhere by Jane Blatt, Library Babies by Puck Songs/Rhymes (lyrics provided when links not available): … Continue reading Weekly Program Round-Up: September 2-6, 2025
Weekly Program Round-Up: August 11-23, 2025
You're getting two for one this week as our programs are really winding down to my vacation the last week of August! (*cue the angel choir*) This week, I'll be hosting our teen hangout hour in our teen programmer's absence (baby was born late last week and everyone is doing great!), which is just a … Continue reading Weekly Program Round-Up: August 11-23, 2025
Weekly Program Round-Up: August 4-9, 2025
Our teen programmer is out for a few months on maternity leave, so while I've got some programming downtime, I'm helping cover her programs for a bit. This week I led my first teen anime/manga club after sitting in with her last month to see how it's done. It was very chill and the teens … Continue reading Weekly Program Round-Up: August 4-9, 2025
Weekly Program Round-Up: July 28-August 2, 2025
This is the last week of story times until September and I am ready for a break! As the sole programmer in an area where demand for preschool programming is high, sometimes I feel like story times are all I do. And don't get me wrong; I love story times, but the first several years … Continue reading Weekly Program Round-Up: July 28-August 2, 2025
Weekly Program Round-Up: July 21-26, 2025
It's the final week of summer reading and it could not come fast enough! This has been the weirdest summer reading of my career (with maybe the exception of 2020), and on top of that, I've been personally moving for the last two weeks so my mind has been a little preoccupied. We have one … Continue reading Weekly Program Round-Up: July 21-26, 2025
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
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