This was our second time doing Cupcake Wars for our tween patrons (ages 9-12). We made some big changes from the first session. If you want to see what we did there, follow this link to the write up! Other wise, stay tuned to see how we changed things and how it went.
Tag Archives: Elementary School
Old-Time Family Dance
Through some sleuthing and networking, I found this awesome family in my town who loves old time family dance. They host these dances with family friends and had started some events in town. We paid them a small compensation ($50) for an hour program last winter, before Covid-19 was really big here in the Midwest.
MLK Day At The Library
My coworker, K, and I were put in charge of this past Martin Luther King Jr. Day for the children’s department at our library. It was my first time being in charge of this program and K and I agreed we wanted to approach it with joy, celebration, and truth. Neither K or I areContinue reading “MLK Day At The Library”
Graham Cracker Houses
Around November and December of each year, I start getting excited about the holiday season. There’s something about the crisp air, lights and vivid greens against the otherwise gray world, and the anticipated time with family. I love the feeling. But I know not everyone celebrates the same way I do, so I try toContinue reading “Graham Cracker Houses”
LGBTQ+ Positive Chapter Books
Here’s part two of my LGBTQ+ positive booklist series! This booklist features chapter books for kids ages 7-12 years. If you missed the first post of picturebooks for ages 2-7 years, it can be found here.
Let’s Talk About Racism and Bias Booklist
With everything going on and our current political climate, racism, prejudice, implicit bias, and microaggressions are more rampant than they’ve ever been. Or maybe that’s my privilege showing that I’m only noticing it more now. We’re all privileged in some way or another, so why not self-reflect and see if we can use those privilegesContinue reading “Let’s Talk About Racism and Bias Booklist”
STEAM Challenge: The Three Little Pigs
STEAM is one of those trendy, golden-boy, buzz words now a days. Don’t get me wrong, I am aboard the STEAM train and believe deeply that science, technology, engineering, arts and math are extremely important, but I also think there should be some thought and real-world applications behind STEAM programs.
Librarian Ginny 