Pairing STEAM with Stories
Libraries can foster learning by pairing picture books with STEAM activities. For creative approaches to problem-solving, take a look at these five playful learning programs.
Best Practices & Programs for Autistic Children
With greater autism awareness, librarians can remove barriers and provide supportive services and programming.
Yoga/Obstacle Course
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Half yoga + half obstacle course = lots of outdoor fun.
Let It Snow: Indoor Snow Day
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It's a snow day! Inside the library...? Fill a room with shredded paper and be prepared for indoor "snowball" fights — cleanup required.
Make a Rollercoaster Maze
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With limited supplies, children are challenged to create a mini rollercoaster maze for a wooden ball to travel through.
Start Your Storytime on the Right Foot
To help keep expectations clear, programming librarians share some ground rules that help to start and end storytimes on a high note.
Free Online Games for Kids to Boost Financial Savvy
Check out these four new fun online games to teach kids fundamental financial skills inside and outside of the library.
Teacup Fairy Gardens
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Kids can explore their inner artist and celebrate spring by crafting a fairy garden inside a teacup.
DIY Bird's Nest
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Using simple supplies and natural materials, this easy-to-plan STEM program asks kids to imagine what it's like to be a bird looking for materials to build a nest.
Library Programs to Help Scout Troops Earn Badges
Try out these 11 fun programs libraries have used to help Scout troops earn badges.