Penny Peck November 12, 2010
Storytimes Book Discussion Groups Do It Yourself Programs
Songs: or Crafts Kindergarten Readiness
Canada Mexico
Caribbean Islands South America
Scandinavian Countries United Kingdom
France Spain and Italy
Germany Russia
Middle East Israel
Africa China
Japan Australia
Pacific Islands India
Meet once a month Group for 4 th and 5 th, or for Middle Schoolers Do publicity outside the library Hands-on activities such as crafts and games Snacks Movies (
The Birchbark House by Louise Erdrich Nory Ryan’s Song by Patricia Reilly Giff
London Eye Mystery by Siobhan Dowd Red Scarf Girl by Ji-Li Jiang
Secret Life of Owen Skye by Alan Cumyn When My Name Was Keoko by Linda Sue Park
Door in the Wall by Marguerite DeAngeli Secret Keeper by Mitali Perkins
Beyond the Mango Tree by Amy Bronwen Zemser Esperanza Rising by Pamela Munoz Ryan
Use teen volunteers Have a welcome/icebreaker area Divide crowd into groups Have various stations with a game, craft, or activity run by three teen volunteers Have a snack or beverages Have a distinctive start and stop time for the event, but children can take their time at any station.
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