Tablets are portable, hand-held computers that use software called apps, allowing interactive access to information for various needs and wants. Circulating tablets in a library setting is an excellent way to allow patrons to experiment with this emerging technology and gain access to a wealth of information. At Fremont PL, we have been approved to provide in-house circulating iPads and mounted iPads. Outlined here are the preliminary steps taken to provide iPads to our patrons.
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Hands-On Ones & Twos: Bag Art, Pasta, and Play Dough
My patrons are totally digging these Hands-On programs. In my previous post, I gave a bit more detail on the structure and how to use this Hands-on Ones & Twos program within a library setting. This time, I'll focus on the particulars of bag art, pasta, and play dough--my most recent venture. Set-up: I always… Continue reading Hands-On Ones & Twos: Bag Art, Pasta, and Play Dough
Our Beloved Willems Pigeon Celebrates 10 Years
Oh, Pigeon, you are the light and beacon of children's literature. Happy 10 year anniversary! Mo Willems' first book was published 10 years ago on April 1, 2003. Since then, he has created 4 more pigeon picture books and 2 pigeon board books. On top of that he has the famous Elephant and Piggie series… Continue reading Our Beloved Willems Pigeon Celebrates 10 Years
Curious Kitties: Animal Adaptations
Another successful STEAM program deployed--with very happy kids and grateful parents. I gave a brief description of STEAM in my last article about my STEAM program on weather so I will jump right in to my second program on animal adaptations. Room Setup Half of the room is dedicated for storytime. This time I opted… Continue reading Curious Kitties: Animal Adaptations
Hands-On Ones & Twos: Crafts for Very Teeny Tiny Hands
From the youngest age, children learn through all 5 senses. They are touching different textures, tasting different books, hearing the cadences of their language, refining the images they see in front of them, and smelling new aromas of the world. Fremont provides two programs that focus on the sense of touch and allowing an infant… Continue reading Hands-On Ones & Twos: Crafts for Very Teeny Tiny Hands
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