Every since I used Lisa’s What Will Pumpkin Be? Halloween scavenger hunt last fall, I knew I wanted to create my own version at some point. Spring seems like a great time for a passive program, so I went with a spring bunnies theme. One of the library assistants at my branch contributed her amazing… Continue reading Spring Bunny Scavenger Hunt!
Month: March 2015
Canadian Libraries Spotlight: Vancouver Public Library
In January we put a call out for Canadian Youth Services Library content, and we have been overjoyed at the response! This post is the third in our guest post series highlighting the amazing work being done in Canadian libraries to serve children and families. Join us as guest blogger this week Jane Whittingham, Children’s… Continue reading Canadian Libraries Spotlight: Vancouver Public Library
Tipping My Hat to Kindergarten Teachers
One of the joys of working with school-age children is getting to interact with the teachers and teacher librarians. I recently had two separate interactions with kindergarten teachers that left me impressed and inspired. At one, I participated in a Welcome to Kindergarten event where the kindergarten teacher spoke to parents of preschoolers about school… Continue reading Tipping My Hat to Kindergarten Teachers
Flannel Friday Guest Post Palooza: STEAMy Flannel in Outer Space
Happy 4th birthday, Flannel Friday! To celebrate, we are featuring Julie Crabb as a guest blogger who is sharing the felt stories she created for a STEAM program called Story Explorers. Julie is a Children’s Library Associate at the Olathe Indian Creek Library in Olathe, KS, and is currently working on her Masters in Library… Continue reading Flannel Friday Guest Post Palooza: STEAMy Flannel in Outer Space
Canadian Libraries Spotlight: Conception Bay South Public Library, Newfoundland
In January we put a call out for Canadian Youth Services Library content, and we have been overjoyed at the response! This post is the second in our guest post series highlighting the amazing work being done in Canadian libraries to serve children and families. Join us as guest blogger this week Rebecca Stone, Library… Continue reading Canadian Libraries Spotlight: Conception Bay South Public Library, Newfoundland