Crafting · Programs

Hands-On with Finger Paints, Balls, and Textured Baggies

At the end of every storytime session, Fremont Library hosts a Hands-On craft program for one- and two-year-olds. Check out the details on my Hands-On page. Patrons are required to register (to know how much supplies we need) but the program is pretty free flowing, where parents and kids can enjoy two crafty activities at… Continue reading Hands-On with Finger Paints, Balls, and Textured Baggies

Crafting · Programs

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

Programs

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

Programs · STEAM

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