Programs & Programming

These services meet the needs of children and families across the country, with programming ranging from robotics to summer meals to ever-popular reading challenges.

This edition of reader feedback serves up book bentos; speculation on Mike Mulligan fashion choices; and one fine endorsement of SLJ.

Simple ways to avoid gender stereotypes during library storytime.

Midday meals and a range of activites will draw families to nine of the Contra Costa County (CA) Library’s branches this summer.

Summer activities at the Dakota County Library will include a sensory-friendly petting zoo and music, American Sign Language initiatives, and programming in the new Calming Space.

Elizabeth Atack and Klem-Mari Cajigas reworked their Bringing Books to Life! family literacy workshops for incarcerated teen dads, who recorded themselves reading books for their children.

Family tie-dye, van Gogh-themed art projects, and dog-themed programming are hits at this Michigan library.

Librarian hosts second annual Zine Fest (dot) Edu.

Education may be part of the solution to stopping the incidence of anti-semitic harassment, vandalism, and physical assaults at schools.