We’ve put together this Comprehensive Reading package to help you be ready for back-to school season! It’s free with your purchase of $750+ through 8/31, and is perfect for helping young readers build language and comprehension skills in a fun, engaging way. The package includes:
Also, a quick note on September book-related observances – we’ve been adding lots of Library Card Sign Up Month and Banned Books Week pins (displays, crafts, event ideas, etc.) on our Trending Topics Pinterest board if you’re looking for new ideas. Enjoy!
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Brace yourselves: back-to-school season is here! We’ve gathered some helpful resources on planning, orientation inspiration, and free printables to help you be ready.
Planning
Orientation ideas
Free printables
As always, even more resources, including display ideas and fun non-orientation activities, can be found on our Back to School Pinterest page. Enjoy and best wishes as you leap once more unto the breach! A new generation of Wonder Woman fans has been created with the release of the film earlier this month, which been one of the biggest hits of the summer 2017 blockbuster season. Here’s a round up of fun Wonder Woman-themed activities and project ideas, perfect for your library’s makerspace. Enjoy! Wonder Woman Bracers/Cuffs Bottle cap bookmarks – here is an amazing free printable template: Simple (non-specific) super hero masks with printable template Superhero tiara templates (one non-specific and one Wonder Woman) Wonder Woman paper bag puppet And here’s a bit of library awesomeness: last week, actress Lynda Carter of the 1970’s “Wonder Woman” television series presented the script for the 2017 film to Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden! Dr. Hayden’s reaction is priceless. You can watch the presentation here. A photo of their meeting (at the top of this post) was the Library of Congress’s “Pic of the Week.” Beautiful! It's hard to believe, but summer reading time is coming up fast! The 2017 theme of "Build a Better World" is so inspiring and offers such broad applications for your summer reading programming.
We've started a 2017 summer reading Pinterest board here with lots of great links and project ideas for you - there are resources on everything from Lego building challenges, to setting up an engineering station for open-ended play and learning, to starting a school butterfly garden. The Librarian Resources page on our website has several fun free printable activities, including an origami bookmark project, word games, and a cutout design-your-own paper house. And check out our great collection of Build a Better World-themed titles here! Happy reading, and happy building! World Read Aloud Day is almost here! On February 16, libraries, educators, and families around the world will unite to celebrate and promote reading and literacy for all. Here are a few resources and ideas to take part:
Happy Monday! Here’s a round-up of trending topics we've been seeing lately that could easily tie in to library programs or events:
Kindness never goes out of style, but it’s especially encouraging to see so many initiatives focusing on it right now. And it’s a perfect fit for the 2017 summer reading theme of “Build a Better World”!
February is Library Lovers Month! Holding a “Blind Date with a Book” event could be a fun way to celebrate. Last year, this library director asked patrons to share their stories of what the library means to them. What a lovely engagement idea. Children’s Authors and Illustrators Week is celebrated the first week of February. Activity ideas and related resources can be found here and here. Disney Reads Day is February 4, 2017 and could be a fun way to engage young patrons, either with a program or a book display. Batman Lego Movie: The highly anticipated follow-up to the blockbuster Lego Movie will release on Friday, February 10. It’s a great opportunity to hold a Lego building program in the library, and invite little Lego fans to come dressed in their Batman gear. |
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