Programming Resource

Have you heard of programminglibrarian.org? It's a great resource for programming ideas for everyone from kids through older adults. You can filter your searches, or browse ideas limiting by cost (there are free program ideas!), library type, topic and program type. If, for some reason, you do not have a backup program idea for SRP, you should definitely check out this site, and find a backup program idea!

Check it out, and let us know if there are any cool programs you'd like to do at your library in the comments!

Easy Crafts for Kids

What will you do if your SRP performer doesn't show up? Do you have your plan B in place? Here's a website with some AWESOME easy craft ideas, and a lot of them don't require much more than paper! http://www.easypeasyandfun.com/ This is one of my favorite things right now:

I've made a frog puppet before using a similar technique, but I hadn't seen a shark puppet! This is a fairly simple craft that could work for multiple ages, so a great plan B if you need a quick program! Also, some of the activities could work as passive programs. Check out the site and let use know what crafts you are excited about trying at your location in the comments!

-Sara

Backup Program Ideas for Teens

Below are some program ideas that you can run using materials you probably have at your library. Remember - you ALWAYS need at least one backup program in place in case a performer fails to show up or you don't get specialized supplies in time.

This is What I Am by Alyssa Blando

Ransom Letter Poetry
Write an original poem (or even short story) using words cut from magazines & newspapers.

Materials:

• Paper/construction paper
• Old magazines and/or newspapers
• Scissors
• Glue sticks

Corner Bookmarks

via Red Ted Art

These bookmarks sit on the corner of pages and won't fall off or get caught on things outside of the book.

Instructions

Materials:

• Paper (6”x6”) – regular or origami
• Scissors
• Glue stick
• Markers

via CZT

Negative Space Yoga Doodles
Fill in negative space with yoga doodles for an original work of art.


Materials:

• Heavy paper/cardstock cut into squares or bookmarks
• Pencils
• Markers or colored pencils

The Art of Quotes

by Courtney Zavala

Artistic interpretations of inspirational quotes.

Materials:

• Paper
• Markers, pencils, pens etc
• Books with inspirational quotes or quotes printed from Internet