8:30am – Stop by the library on my way to the elementary school to pick up and change into my Summer Reading Presentation outfit (shorts, a lei, snorkeling mask, and summer reading t-shirt). Head to the elementary school. 8:45am – Arrive at the elementary school to do Summer Reading Presentations and meet my colleague, Ms. [...]
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Not so typical Monday in my library life
Posted in just an ordinary day, schools, summer reading on May 8, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
My first workshop experience
Posted in on the job, summer reading on March 5, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Just over a week ago, I was honored to be one of the presenters at our consortium’s Summer Reading Workshop. With Summer Reading right around the corner, it was the perfect time to get new ideas for programs. My topic was Programs for All Ages. Over the last month, I’d been scouring the Internet and [...]
Summer Reading, already?
Posted in summer reading on February 13, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
It’s been a busy few weeks at the library. We’re planning Summer Reading performers, prizes and the general make-up of the program. A few weeks ago, I was invited to speak at our consortium’s Summer Reading Program event. I’ll be presenting on programming ideas for ages 0-99. I’m really looking forward to it and am [...]
End of the Summer!
Posted in programming, summer reading on August 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Well. Friday officially marked the end of my first summer reading program. Friday evening I had an after-hours party for the teens and it was a big hit–90 people! Last year, nearly half of those in attendance were parents, but this year, we had 78 teens attend! Pretty awesome. I have to say though, it [...]
My first teen program
Posted in on the job, programming, summer reading on June 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
It’s been a very busy week. Saturday was our library’s Summer Reading Kick-Off party. Approximately 150 people showed up and we signed up a bunch of kids for the Summer Reading Program. Kids up to the age of 12 have to sign up because they have six levels of prizes they are eligible to earn. [...]
Flying by time
Posted in on the job, programming, summer reading, Volunteering on June 4, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Oh my goodness, time is speeding by. I don’t remember the last time I had a job where the time went so quickly. I’ve thought about doing a “day in the life” as Anna did but we’ve been so busy since Summer Reading pre-registration started that I haven’t had time to even look at the [...]
Instant Gratification
Posted in summer reading on June 2, 2009 | 2 Comments »
“They” say when you’re designing summer reading programs, instant gratification can get teens and kids all the more pumped to participate and keep them coming back…give them prizes for levels or something each week, perhaps something for registering, etc. Yesterday I learned that a little instant gratification is good for librarians, too. (And probably everyone [...]
Teen Summer Bonanza
Posted in programming, summer reading on May 27, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Today was my first official day of the teen summer program at my library–the beginning of my 3rd week as an honest-to-goodness librarian. It’s been a whirlwind and there’s no way I can cover all 3 weeks in one post, but here’s a rundown of what’s been cooking… I have 50 teens registered so far–20 [...]
My First Week
Posted in programming, summer reading on May 25, 2009 | 1 Comment »
My first week was a bit overwhelming and exciting in several ways. It was overwhelming in the sense of absorbing new policies and procedures, since part of my job is working the desk (there is one desk for circulation and reference), and overwhelming emotionally because I keep waiting for someone to wake me up from [...]
