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This is a project I've wanted to do...basically since I started this site. I always thought it would be funny to do a Library Olympics and "compete" with other libraries. To me, putting a sports spoof on what we do is always funny. But more than that, libraries love to collaborate, even though we are... Continue Reading →

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Our library just started a Library of Things collection, and I was assigned to help promote the collection.  So to help advertise the new collection while also making it stand out from other libraries, I designed an ad campaign to help generate interest.  I like dressing up and I think old photos are always interesting... Continue Reading →

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I got this idea while viewing the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in DC this year. In their children's library, they had a map handouts of their children's library that doubled as not only a coloring sheet but a look-and-find page. Perfect! Mine was really easy to make. All I did was scan our... Continue Reading →

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I heard about impact stories in passing while attending ALA Annual in July 2022. Since then, I feel it can be a game changer to how you not only handle story time, but also marketing, outreach, and just how you see yourself in the library. Think of impact stories as just a positive survey, or... Continue Reading →

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Dungeons & Dragons and other RPG games have become increasingly popular recently in libraries. It's a great way to engage with kids, but can cause some logistical problems. First, getting a good group together can be hard, as everyone may have different levels of experience. There's also different personality types to contend with, some people... Continue Reading →

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Scavenger hunts are always an easy win. But cutting out all your Waldos or whatever, and placing them around the library can be a pain. That's why setting up a "permanent" scavenger hunt can be a huge time-saver. It's great for rainy days or large groups too!! I got this idea from the Milwaukee Art... Continue Reading →

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Over the summer, I was struggling with how to do programming that would be safe for our community and our kiddos. Like many of you, I decided to do an outdoor scavenger hunt, but I put a little bit of a spin on it. Similar to the "The Amazing Space Race" idea I did a... Continue Reading →

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WRECKING BALL TIME! https://gph.is/g/4wM2XvD I came up with this one when I saw this post, where kids use an apple as a wrecking ball.  But as always, I wanted to put my own spin on it and make it accessible to my Lego Club kiddos.  So after going over rules, I told my kids that... Continue Reading →

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This is another one that might be kinda out there, but I'm really excited about this one.  I came up with this idea while researching a "Space Camp" I did over the summer.  Wonder Kids Activity Blog came up with an activity where kids tried to use tools underwater, since astronauts train underwater as it... Continue Reading →

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