Posts Tagged "library programming"

Getting closer to the trifecta

A while back I wrote a post about the library programming trifecta: have a program, tie it to materials, and give it online presence (preferably a social, participatory web presence rather than a static one).  I try to practice what I preach, so I want to share with PLA Blog readers a couple of programs [...]

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A question and maybe an answer? The Exploratorium and Genre-X

 
A couple of weeks ago I wrote a little something about how librarians ought to look outside there profession for inspiration from time to time after I read about how the Walker Art Center is using iTunes U to distribute Walker content.  There is a flip side to this as well.  Public libraries and librarians [...]

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Programming promotes your collection: Ferran Adria ‘Live from the NYPL’

On Friday night I had the pleasure of attending a Live From the NYPL panel discussion at New York Public Library’s Celeste Bartos Forum. I’ve got to hand it to them, NYPL really does get some amazing, world-class programming going on up in there. Friday it was a full house for Ferran Adrià, [...]

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Webinar: A Practical Guide to Fantasy, 9/28

Is the fantasy genre a mystery to you? Wondering how to keep kids, especially boys, interested in reading now that the Harry Potter series is over, with no ideas on what to recommend? Love the Hogwart’s party concept, and looking for fresh ideas? A Practical Guide to Fantasy is the webinar is [...]

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Harry Potter madness!

Indeed, this was the weekend of Harry Potter. Devotees lined up at bookstores everywhere to pick up their copies at midnight. Many readers stayed up all night and then some reading the book, sometimes only stopping for food and bathroom breaks. “NO SPOILERS!” signs are popping up on blogs and discussion forums [...]

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Snips and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails: Every BOY Ready to Read @ Your Library

On Sunday, June 24, I attended the program “Snips and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails: Every BOY Ready to Read @ Your Library,” presented by Dr. Leonard Sax, M.D., Ph.D. He explained the gender differences between boys and girls and how we could use this in our storytimes. A few highlights from his Powerpoint presentation:
•Gender [...]

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Prime Time Family Reading Time

(I came into this program a little bit late, so I missed the introduction and the first few stories)
I had read an article about this program from the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities in my Literacy for Special Population course last Fall at Simmons College, so I was curious to hear more and decided to [...]

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Programming Not Just for Boomers: Programming and Services

I attended the Programming Not Just for Boomers: Programming and Services program on Saturday, June 23. The program was aimed at adult programs for patrons 70+ years old.
A few highlights:
•Take an “old” idea and put a new spin on it, such as…
oBasic computer training (introduction to internet)
oHow to buy tickets online
oHow to email kids [...]

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Sunday at ALA

Sunday was a very busy day full of programs.
Nancy Pearl
First I arrive bright and early to see Nancy Pearl speak. It was fascinating to hear how each of her books came into being, especially her lastest book, Book Crush. She gave some suggestions of books [...]

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Women’s National Book Association Launches National Reading Group Month in October 2007

The Women’s National Book Association (WNBA) is pleased to announce the launch of National Reading Group Month (NRGM) in October 2007 to mark the 90th anniversary of the association’s founding. “Part of WNBA’s mission is to promote reading and the value of books, so we are proud to organize the first-ever National Reading [...]

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