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Too Old for Story Time; Too Young for the Teen Scene: Libraries as Gathering Place for “In-Betweens”. Elizabeth Matson Christy Valentine Maricopa County Library District. Rationale. Library Programming Trend Story Time – develop early literacy skills - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Too Old for Story Time; Too Young for the Teen Scene:
Libraries as Gathering Place for “In-Betweens”
Elizabeth MatsonChristy Valentine
Maricopa County Library District
Library Programming Trend
Story Time – develop early literacy skillsTeen Council – community involvement
(civic responsibility)
What about the in-betweens (5-12 year olds)?
Rationale
Mission of MCLD is to provide access to reading, exploring and discovering for all so they can be lifelong learners. Age appropriate activities/programs that support childhood stages of development both intellectually and emotionally.
Goal
Just 4 Kidz
Programs for 7 – 11 year olds at Queen Creek Branch Library Maricopa County
Library District
Once a month for 3 – 4 months in Spring & Fall Sign up available at desk an hour before hand
Spies & Super SleuthsGet Slimed!KnittingPercy Jackson & The Olympians
Jan – Apr 2009
I thought this program was: • GREAT• OK• TERRIBLE At other Just 4 Kidz programs I’d like to do:
• MORE Activities about my favorite books or authors (these are my favorites:)
______________________________________• Crafts• Spies & Super Sleuth activities• Science Experiments• Something else (here’s my
idea:) ______________________________________
Just 4 Kidz (for ages 7-11 only)
@ Queen Creek Library: Space & Supplies Limited
Sign up sheet available 1 hr before Wed. Jan. 20 @ 4:30
Winter Origami Wed. Feb. 17 @ 4:30 Greek Olympics
Wed. Mar. 17 @ 4:30 Myth, Magic & Heroes of the Emerald Isle
(Irish Stories & Crafts) Wed. Apr. 21 @ 4:30 Water Experiments
21802 S Ellsworth Rd. Queen Creek, AZ 85242
602-652-3000
Just 4 Kidz (for ages 7-11 only)
@ Queen Creek Library: Space & Supplies Limited
Registration Required
www.mcldaz.org
Wed. Sept. 15 @ 4:30
Make a Hat Day
Origami Hats Wed. Oct. 20 @ 4:30
The Big Read The Sled Dog Experience
Wed. Nov. 17 @ 4:30
National Homemade Bread Day
Yeastie Beasties Experiments
21802 S Ellsworth Rd. Queen Creek, AZ 85242
602-652-3000
Just 4 Kidz (for ages 7-11 only)
@ Queen Creek Library: Space & Supplies Limited
Registration Required
www.mcldaz.org
Wed. Jan. 19 @ 4:30
For the Birds Make a Peanut Butter Bird Feeder Wed. Feb. 16 @ 4:30
Origami Toys Wed. Mar. 16 @ 4:30 Quilting Project
Wed. Apr. 20 @ 4:30 Hot Air Balloon
Experiments
21802 S Ellsworth Rd. Queen Creek, AZ 85242
602-652-3000
Just 4 Kidz (for ages 7-11 only)
1st & 3rd Wednesdays Registration Required
www.mcldaz.org
Sept. 7 @ 4:30 Tale Tellers (creative storytelling activities) Sept. 21 @ 4:30 Animal Origami Oct. 5 @ 4:30 Get Slimed!
Oct. 19 @ 4:30 Decorate a Ceramic Tile w/ Art Be True Pottery Studio Nov. 2 @ 4:30 Tale Tellers Celebrate the Day of the Dead Nov. 16 @ 4:30 Hugo Cabret & Automaton Puppet Craft Dec. 7 @ 4:30 Tale Tellers (creative storytelling activities)
21802 S Ellsworth Rd. Queen Creek, AZ 85242
602-652-3000
Origami Book (Movie)-Inspired Crafts Junior Mad Scientists
http://qclibjust4kidz.wordpress.com
Staples
Keep It Simple Having Helpers Helps! Programs Promote Books Take Time to Build Your Audience Use Your Strengths & Invite Guests
Things I’ve Learned …
Keeping Up With Demand
Transitioning Kidz to Teen Programs
Challenges …
Slime …
Demonstration
Tweens in Fountain Hills
Programs for 5 – 8 & 9 – 12 year olds at Fountain Hills Branch Library
Maricopa County Library District
Big Screen Book Club – traditional concept, read a book turned into movie. Watch movie and discuss the story line.Readers Theater – involving students in reading, writing, listening, and speaking activities. Picture books turned into mini plays.Writing Box – 8 week creative writing workshop explores various writing styles and techniques (poetry, journaling, cartooning) allowing for self expression.
History
A self-directed, creative writing activity available monthly for tweens. Worksheets and supplies are available in the Library. Finished projects can be turned in at the customer service desk in exchange for a small prize. Finished works are displayed on the “Write-On!” bulletin board. A selection of collected works will be published annually for participants.Strengths – An opportunity for tweens to creatively express their thoughts, opinions, and feelings in a guided activity.
Write On!
Explores the different schools of science from Biology and Chemistry to Physics and Engineering through age appropriate science labs. Every participant performs lab tasks and takes part in a scientific exploration. Strengths – Hands on activities, develops analytical skills (problem solving through rational hypothesis) and encourages reading comprehension… otherwise cool and fun!
Lightbulb Lab
Air Pressure …
Demonstration
To create life long library users we need meet the need of users throughout their stages of life and development.In-Betweens are excited about exploration and self expression. Programs that create a safe environment for exploring the world around us and/or opportunities to creatively express thoughts, opinions, and feelings will be successful tools in fostering life long library users.
Conclusion
Questions