Thursday, May 10, 2012

Welcome


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Welcome to my 12 Month Programming Plan for Libr. 260A with Prof. Beth Wrenn-Estes.  Below in blog format you will find entries for monthly programming outlines.  Use the links on the right to read more detailed information on specific programs. 

Introduction

Programming is an important part of any library, but especially for the children’s library.  Programming can provide literacy links and also help to develop literacy and school readiness skills.  Some of the main school readiness skills children learn at library programming are sitting still, listening, and following directions.  Craft programs also teach children to follow direction, as well as helping them build fine motor skills through practice using scissors and learning how to properly hold a pencil (Peck 2009, p. 64-65).  When linked with a book crafts can help children recall the narrative (Peck 2009, p. 63).  Programming should include movement and music whenever appropriate.  Movement and exercise help to improve children’s cognitive function, learning, and memory (Darling-Kuria 2010, p. 30). Music also has many benefits for children including: promoting socialization and movement, triggering memories, and improving one’s mood (Darling-Kuria 2010, p. 31).  Programming also helps the library become a part of the community (Peck 2006, p 74): a place to come to play, socialize and learn.  

Thursday, May 3, 2012

January Schedule


Month
January
Theme for displays, storytime, craft, & special astronomy event
The Sky: weather, space, planes, birds, etc.
Baby Lapsit
Tue., Jan. 10, 2012, 10:30 AM
Tue., Jan. 24, 2012, 10:30 AM
Toddler Storytime
Thur. Jan. 5, 2012, 10:30 AM
Thur. Jan. 12, 2012, 10:30 AM
Thur. Jan. 19, 2012, 10:30 AM
Thur. Jan. 26, 2012, 10:30 AM
Family Storytime
Sat., Jan. 7, 2012, 1PM
Sat., Jan. 21, 2012, 1PM
Craft
Weather themed crafts
 Sat., Jan. 14, 2012, 1-2:30 PM
Paws to Read
Thur. Jan. 5, 2012, 4-5 PM
Thur. Jan. 12, 2012, 4-5 PM
Thur. Jan. 19, 2012, 4-5 PM
Thur. Jan. 26, 2012, 4-5 PM
Family Game Night
Wed., Jan. 4, 2012, 6-8 PM
Special Event
Family Astronomy Night
Wed., Jan., 18, 2012 6-9 PM
Special Event
Family Place Parent/Child Workshops (Series of five workshops)
Fri., Jan. 6, 2012, 5:30-7:00 PM
Fri., Jan. 13, 2012, 5:30-7:00 PM
Fri., Jan. 20, 2012, 5:30-7:00 PM
Fri., Jan. 27, 2012, 5:30-7:00 PM
(Fri., Feb. 3, 2012, 5:30-7:00 PM)

February Schedule


Month
February
Theme for displays, storytime, and craft.
Love
Baby Lapsit
Tue., Feb. 7, 2012, 10:30 AM
Tue., Feb. 21, 2012, 10:30 AM
Toddler Storytime
Thur. Feb. 2, 2012, 10:30 AM
Thur. Feb. 9, 2012, 10:30 AM
Thur. Feb. 16, 2012, 10:30 AM
Thur. Feb. 23, 2012, 10:30 AM
Family Storytime
Sat., Feb. 4, 2012, 1PM
Sat., Feb. 18, 2012, 1PM
Craft
Valentine Craft
Sat., Feb, 11, 2012, 1-2:30 PM
Paws to Read
Thur. Feb. 2, 2012, 4-5 PM
Thur. Feb. 9, 2012, 4-5 PM
Thur. Feb. 16, 2012, 4-5 PM
Thur. Feb. 23, 2012, 4-5 PM
Family Game Night
Wed., Feb. 1, 2012, 6-8 PM
Special Event
Family Place Parent/Child Workshops (Series of five workshops)
Fri., Feb. 3, 2012, 5:30-7:00 PM
Special Event
State Street Ballet performs scenes from A Secret Garden
Wed., Feb. 8, 2012 11 AM
Special Event
Kinder Musik
Wed., Feb. 22, 2012, 10:30 AM

March Schedule


Month
March
Theme for displays, storytime and special yoga event
The Body and Movement
Baby Lapsit
Tue., Mar. 6, 2012, 10:30 AM
Tue., Mar. 20, 2012, 10:30 AM
Toddler Storytime
Thur., Mar. 1, 2012, 10:30 AM
Thur., Mar. 8, 2012, 10:30 AM
Thur., Mar. 15, 2012, 10:30 AM
Thur., Mar. 22, 2012, 10:30 AM
Thur., Mar. 29, 2012, 10:30 AM
Family Storytime
Sat., Mar. 17, 2012, 1PM
Sat., Mar. 31, 2012, 1PM
Craft
Dr. Seuss Themed crafts
Sat., Mar. , 2012, 1-2:30 PM
Paws to Read
Thur., Mar. 1, 2012, 4-5 PM
Thur., Mar. 8, 2012, 4-5 PM
Thur., Mar. 15, 2012, 4-5 PM
Thur., Mar. 22, 2012, 4-5 PM
Thur., Mar. 29, 2012, 4-5 PM
Family Game Night
Wed., Mar. 7, 2012, 6-9 PM
Special Event
Sandcastle Music
Wed., Mar. 14, 2012, 10:30 AM
Special Event
Parent/Child Yoga
Fri., Mar. 23, 2012, 9-10 AM

April Schedule


Month
April
Theme for displays, storytime, and craft
Nature
Baby Lapsit
Tue., April 10, 2012, 10:30 AM
Tue., April 24, 2012, 10:30 AM
Toddler Storytime
Thur., April 5, 2012, 10:30 AM
Thur., April 12, 2012, 10:30 AM
Thur., April 19, 2012, 10:30 AM
Thur., April 26, 2012, 10:30 AM
Family Storytime
Sat., April 7, 2012, 1 PM
Sat., April 21, 2012, 1 PM
Craft
Earth Day Crafts
Sat., April 14, 2012, 1-2:30 PM
Paws to Read
Thur., April 5, 2012, 4-5 PM
Thur., April 12, 2012, 4-5 PM
Thur., April 19, 2012, 4-5 PM
Thur., April 26, 2012, 4-5 PM
Family Game Night
Wed., April 4, 2012, 6-8 PM
Special Event
Dia de los Ninos
Sat., April 28, 2012, 12-3 PM

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

May Schedule



Month
May
Theme
Spring
Baby Lapsit
Tue., May ¸2012, 10:30 AM
Tue., May ¸2012, 10:30 AM
Toddler Storytime
Thur., May 3¸2012, 10:30 AM
Thur., May 10¸2012, 10:30 AM
Thur., May 17¸2012, 10:30 AM
Thur., May 24¸2012, 10:30 AM
Thur., May 31¸2012, 10:30 AM
Family Storytime
Sat., May, 5, 2012, 1 PM
Sat., May, 19, 2012, 1 PM
Craft
Spring themed crafts
Sat., May, 26, 2012, 1 PM
Paws to Read
Thur., May 3¸2012, 4-5 PM
Thur., May 10¸2012, 4-5 PM
Thur., May 17¸2012, 4-5 PM
Thur., May 24¸2012, 4-5 PM
Thur., May 31¸2012, 4-5 PM
Family Game Night
Wed., May, 2, 2012, 6-8 PM
Special Event
Ensemble’s Storybook Theater presents Aesop’s Fables
Tue., May 1, 2012, 10:30 AM
Special Event
Family Bike Day
Sat., May, 12, 2012, 12-3 PM
Special Event
DPHS Engineering Academy Robotics Demonstration
Wed., May, 16, 2012, 6:30-8:00 PM

June Schedule


Month
June
Theme for displays, storytime, crafts and special events, Canine Ambassadors and Zoo to You
Animals
Baby Lapsit
Tue., June 12, 2012, 10:30 AM
Tue., June 26, 2012, 10:30 AM
Toddler Storytime
Thur, June 21, 2012, 10:30 AM
Thur, June 28, 2012, 10:30 AM
Family Storytime
Sat., June 16, 2012, 1 PM
Sat., June 30, 2012, 1 PM
Craft
Eric Carle’s The Hungry Caterpillar themed crafts
Sat., June 23, 2012, 1-2:30 PM
Paws to Read
Thur, June 7, 2012, 4-5 PM
Thur, June 14, 2012, 4-5 PM
Thur, June 21, 2012, 4-5 PM
Thur, June 28, 2012, 4-5 PM
Family Game Night
Wed., June 6, 2012, 6-8 PM
Special Event
Summer Reading Program begins
Mon., June 11, 2012
Special Event
Canine Ambassadors
Fri., June 15, 2012, 11 AM
Special Event
Zoo to You
Wed., June 27, 2012, 11 AM
Special Event
Young Reader’s Parent/Child Book Club
Wed., June 20, 2012, 5:30-6:30 PM