Kids ages 8 to 12 are often too busy with scheduled activities of their own to make it to library programs in the afternoons or evenings. For librarians who wish to increase attendance at programs for this age group, this can be very frustrating, but it also opens up an opportunity to offer passive programming. […]
Hands-On Activities for Peter Pan
January 10, 2014 by 2 Comments
If you are looking for a classic adventure tale to share with your children, one filled with mischief, pirates, fairies, and more, look no further than the story of Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie. Today we are all familiar with the antics of Peter Pan, the boy who would never grow up, and his adventures […]
Family Dinner Book Club – A Fun, New Initiative!
January 9, 2014 by 4 Comments
Today’s post is our very first guest post here on The Library Adventure! I am excited for Jodie of Growing Book By Book to tell you all about the new project she, another blogger (Daisy at Home), and our very own Jill of Enchanted Homeschooling Mom have launched! Have you ever thought of bringing your […]
I Love to Watch You Read
January 8, 2014 by 4 Comments
Encouragement That Works A few months ago I read a great article about encouraging young athletes. Bruce E. Brown and Rob Miller of Proactive Coaching, LLC have spent the last 30 years coaching kids, coaching coaches, and coaching parents. In an informal survey of hundreds of college and professional athletes Brown and Miller discovered a […]
Dream Nursery Giveaway Hop – Books for Baby!
January 4, 2014 by 44 Comments
A Book Giveaway! Today I am happy to bring you a giveaway for four books to add to your baby or child’s home library! Or win them for your library! We are giving away a copy of the following books: Peter Rabbit: What’s That Noise? Peter Rabbit: Peekawho? a Little Golden Book Collection: Animal Tales […]
