Katrina
Deliramich
Libr.
260A
#5
12/5/2010
12
Month Children’s Program
Children’s library programs are an
important part of any great library. For this assignment I have picked a
relatively small library that caters to many surrounding cities. Although I
have called my library Ukiah Public Library, my library plan is not based on
the actual Ukiah Public Library, but on a fictional one I have created for the
town of Ukiah, CA. I credit my research and past assignments in 260a with some
ideas I have for my twelve-month plan. I have also looked over Penny Pecks book
“ Crash Course in Children’s Services.” I found a lot of information online by
doing searches for events I thought might be fun and I found great ideas I
never would have thought of particularly from Medway Public Library and York
Public Library. I tried to alter events to meet the needs of the community I
was reaching and to allow the best use of my budget. I chose to have no budget
for my library and to rely on the fictional Friends of the library and the
Library Foundation for funding. Volunteers and donations were used frequently,
I based these ideas on my experience gaining volunteers and donations while
volunteering at the Taylor Family Foundation, and participating in clubs at my high
school. It is my belief that many companies and schools are willing to
participate if approached correctly. I chose to use each season to represent
the theme, Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall. Each month represents certain
holidays and recognitions such as Valentines Day and Black History Month for
February.
Budget:
Although the children’s department
of the library is very important to the library as a whole, the budget is
extremely limited. The majority of the budget allocated for the children’s
department is used to purchase new books and to replace damaged books. Any
funds left over are used to buy props for story time and media related
materials. All programs for the children’s department are provided by donations
from the Friends of the Ukiah Library and the Ukiah Library Foundation. The
Friends of the Ukiah Library collect books and monetary donations. Friends of
the Ukiah Library has a membership fee of $25 dollars a year. Book sales are
held four times a year with all proceeds going to the funding of library
programs. A small café and bookstore is located at the library and run
exclusively by volunteers of the Friends of the Ukiah Library. A monthly
meeting is held by the Friends of the Ukiah Library to discuss upcoming
programming ideas and to allocate funds between the children’s library programs
and the other programs for the library. In certain circumstances sponsorship
from companies, restaurants and local groups provide funds for special
programs.
Resources:
It is assumed that the library has
had continued story time programs, art programs and game day programs for the
last few years. Budgeting is allowing for new updated resources combined with
the resources already available. This library has received licensing for
showing movies legally from www.movlic.com. A large screen is already
available, along with chairs to accommodate groups of up to 90 people.
Publicity:
Ukiah
Public Library strives to inform the public about all their upcoming events. A
blog is available on the library website
which is updated five times a week by the Librarian. Twitter accounts are held
by the librarian and library assistant at the Ukiah Public Library. By tweeting
upcoming events and reminders parents can continually stay updated on the
library events. Marketing of flyers, newspaper articles and ads are published
weekly or monthly as needed. Flyers are always available at the front of the
library to keep patrons updated. Local school libraries, offices and recreation
centers display the flyers as well.
Story Times:
I felt it
was important to represent continuous story time for Toddlers and younger
children. Each week three different story times for Toddlers are held. The idea
behind the program is to improve kindergarten readiness skills while enabling
parents and children to create bonds with the community and help children
develop a love for reading. A Family story time is held once a week for parents
to bring all their children and participate in encouraging older children to
read and to teach younger children the value of reading as a family. Special
story times are also held throughout the year to encourage children to make
reading fun and to keep reading during the summer.
Summer Reading
Program:
Camp Read-A-Lot June 13th - August 19th ($300)
This year
the Summer Reading Program is called Camp Read-A-Lot! Each child is given a map
of the Camp Read-A-Lot campground at the beginning of the Summer Reading
Program. Trails are marked on the map
totaling ten books for younger readers and up to thirty for older readers. The
first date the map is available is June 13th. As the child finishes
a book they move one space up the trail.
The trail spaces are stamped by the librarian, children can bring in
their books they have completed and watch as the librarian marks off the
spaces. For every five books completed the child receives a raffle ticket to be
used at the end of the program during the Pizza Party.
Incentives:
A Pizza Party is held at the end of the summer on Saturday
August 20th at 12:00pm for all children who participated in the
reading program. Prizes are rewarded to all the children in the form of
bookmarks and stickers for their library cards. The top fifty kids win a free
t-shirt provided by the Ukiah Library Foundation. The top ten kids also receive
$10 to be deposited in their own savings account. The local Bank of the West
provides this reward. Raffle drawings are held to win new books, pencils and
treats. Pizzas are provided by donation from the local Little Caesars Pizza.
Appendix A:
Library Yearly Budget:
Toddler Time- $300
Arts& Crafts- $600
Family Musical-
$300
Master Story Teller - $400
Science Explorers- $360
Game Night- $300
Valentines Card Making-
$150
African Village Drummer- $350
Scavenger Hunt-
$50
Poetry reading- $50
Poetry Contest-
$40
Earth Day Celebration- $150
Easter Egg Hunt- $60
Schindler’s List- $100
Cinco de Mayo- $150
Chinese Dancers- $100
Clown- $200
Preschool Movie- $150
Scary Stories-
$50
Naturalist- $150
Fourth of July Play- $100
Painting Class- $50
Pizza Party- $100
Latino Artwork and Artist Reception- $100
Banned Book Week- $50
Halloween Costume Parade- $100
Thanksgiving Crafts- $40
Thanksgiving Crafts for Tweens- $50
Native American Songs- $45
Gingerbread House Contest-
$50
Gingerbread House Creations- $200
Dramatic Reading of a Christmas Carol- $450
Mrs. Claus Reads- $50
Holiday Arts & Crafts- $100
Christmas Cartoon Marathon- $50
Santa Claus Comes to the Library- $160
Summer Reading Program- $300
Calendar of Events
January
Display: The children’s display will be changed to showcase
books focused on winter activities. New Years and Martin Luther King Jr. will
be a main focus of books on the display. Snowflakes made by the children the
previous month will continue to decorate the children’s area.
Saturday January 1st- Closed
Monday January 3rd at 10, 10:45 and 11:00am-
Toddler Time ($300 a year, the Ukiah Public Library and Friends of the Ukiah
Library cover props needed.) Toddler Time is held by the Librarian, Library
Assistant or volunteers. Every Monday Toddler Time welcomes young children ages
1-5 to participate in a storytelling event. Books are read, Felt Boards are
used and songs are sung. Toddler Time encourages children to read, and promotes
kindergarten readiness skills. There is no registration required. The 10am and
11am Toddler Time are half hour sessions. Recommended for children 3-5. The
10:45am Toddler Time is 15 minutes and is recommended for children 1-3.
Tuesday January 4th at 7:00pm- Family Story Time
($0). The Ukiah Public Library welcomes families to come join us for Family
Story Time every Tuesday evening for 45 minutes. Children and adults of all
ages are encouraged to attend. Popular books appropriate for all ages will be
read and favorite songs will be sung. This is a great opportunity for parents
to encourage their children to read and to participate with members of the
community.
Thursday January 6th at 1:30pm- Arts & Crafts
($25). Children ages 5-8 are invited to participate. Fun art projects and
simple crafts will be created by the children with help from the Library Assistant.
Parents are encouraged to attend but asked to let their children create the
projects on their own. Arts & Crafts allows children to be artistic in a
safe and fun environment. Arts & Crafts is held the first and third
Thursday of each month. Allow approx. 30 minutes for event.
Saturday January 8th at 1:00pm- Family Musical
(Beauty and the Beast) ($25). The second Saturday of the month is Family
Musical day. Parents and children can enjoy a new or favorite classic
appropriate for children, tweens and teens. The movie will be posted each month
to allow parents to review the film and determine suitability. Seating is first
come, first served.
Monday January 10th at 10, 10:45 and 11:00am-
Toddler Time
Tuesday January 11th at 7:00pm- Family Story Time
Wednesday January 12th at 4:30pm- Master
Storyteller (Kirk Waller) ($400). The Ukiah Library Foundation is pleased to
present Master Storyteller Kirk Waller. Come enjoy exciting tales and funny
songs by an award-winning storyteller. Appropriate for children age 5, but
younger and older children are invited to join in the fun. Program lasts
approx. 45 minutes. Source: ‘http://www.kirkwaller.com/”
Thursday January 13th at 1:30pm- Science
Explorers ($30). Does your child love science and experimenting? Come to the
library and experience fun and exciting experiments that teach children about
science. Children will get to participate and create their own experiments
under the supervision of the Library Assistant. Appropriate for ages 6-9. Allow
approx. 40 minutes for event. Science Explorers is held the second Thursday of
the month.
Monday January 17th- Closed
Tuesday January 18th at 7:00pm- Family Story
Time- To celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. day special books including I Have a
Dream by Martin Luther King Jr. and a foreword by Coretta Scott King and
Martin’s Big Words by Doreen Rappaport will be read. The focus of the story
time is to develop children’s history education and to broaden their moral
views of the world. Source: “http://www.childrensbooksandreviews.com/”
Wednesday January 19th at 10:30am- Sing-A-Long
($0). Enjoy a sing-a-long event for children 6-9. Held the third Wednesday of
every month children will be taught a new song every week. Musical skills are
showcased and children are encouraged to bring a musical instrument if they
play one. Popular school songs and movie songs will be sung along with classics
from musicals. Lasts approx. 45 minutes.
Thursday January 20th at 1:30pm- Arts & Crafts
Monday January 24th at 10, 10:45 and 11:00am-
Toddler Time
Tuesday January 25th at 7:00pm- Family Story Time
Wednesday January 26th at 4-7:30pm- Game Night
($300 a year). Children, Tweens, teens and adults are invited to enjoy game
night at the library. Board games, video games and interactive games including
Wii bowling and Guitarhero will be available for everyone to play. Parents
please supervise children under age 10. A great opportunity for community
involvement and to encourage sharing and development skills in children. All
generations can participate together in one fun event. Game night is held the
fourth Wednesday of the month.
Monday January 31st at 10, 10:45 and 11:00am-
Toddler Time
February
Display: Winter theme is continued. A Black History Month
display is set up near the children’s desk. A focus on Valentines Day, Chinese
New Years, Presidents Day and Mardi Gras is showcased in the front display
area. Decorations of hearts created by children surround the children’s area.
Tuesday February 1st at 7:00pm- Family Story Time
Thursday February 3rd at 1:30pm- Arts &
Crafts
Monday February 7th at 10, 10:45 and 11:00am-
Toddler Time
Tuesday February 8th at 7:00pm- Family Story Time
Wednesday February 9th at 4:00pm- Valentines Card
Making ($150). Children and tweens are invited to come make Valentines Day
cards. Templates, glitter and construction paper will be available. For younger
children, precut hearts will be provided for coloring and decorating.
Valentines Day candy will be provided by the Friends of the Ukiah Library.
Please allow 45 minutes for this event.
Thursday February 10th at 1:30pm- Science
Explorers
Saturday February 12th at 1:00pm- Family Musical
(The Princess and the Frog)
Monday February 14th at 10, 10:45 and 11:00am-
Toddler Time
Tuesday February 15th at 7:00pm- Family Story
Time
Wednesday February 16th at 10:30am- Sing-A-Long
Thursday February 17th at 1:30pm- Arts &
Crafts
Monday February 21st- Closed
Tuesday February 22nd at 7:00pm- Family Story
Time
Wednesday February 23rd at 4-7:30pm- Game Night
Friday February 25th at 4:30pm- African Village
Drummer ($350). Onye Onyemaechi, a Nigerian drummer will perform for children.
The performance includes African dress, dancing, songs and stories. Children
will be asked to participate in drumming, dancing and singing. A great way for
children to embrace their own heritage and that of other countries. Suitable
for children ages 6-12. Allow approx. 45 minutes for performance. Source: “http://www.villagerhythms.com/page3/page3.html”
Monday February 28th at 10, 10:45 and 11:00am-
Toddler Time
March
Display: Winter theme is continues with an emphasis on
Women’s History Month. St. Patrick themed books and decorations complete the
display.
Tuesday March 1st at 7:00pm- Family Story Time
Thursday March 3rd at 1:30pm- Arts & Crafts
Monday March 7th at 10, 10:45 and 11:00am-
Toddler Time
Tuesday March 8th at 7:00pm- Family Story Time
Thursday March 10th at 1:30pm- Science Explorers
Friday March 11th at 4:30pm- Women’s History
Speakers ($0). Five volunteers from the Ukiah High School drama department will
be participating in this historic event. Dressed as five great women of history
including Amelia Earhart and Martha Washington, the actors will recite their
history in an exciting and entertaining way. Suitable for children 8-14,
parents will not want to miss out on this great opportunity to bring history to
life and to encourage equality of women. Approx. 35 minutes. Source: “http://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/womenshistory2010”
Saturday March 12th at 1:00pm- Family Musical
(The Sound of Music)
Monday March 14th at 10, 10:45 and 11:00am-
Toddler Time
Tuesday March 15th at 7:00pm- Family Story Time
Wednesday March 16th at 10:30am- Sing-A-Long
Thursday March 17th at 1:30pm- Arts & Crafts
Thursday March 17th at 3:00pm- Scavenger Hunt
($50). Children of all ages are invited to participate in a St. Patrick’s Day
scavenger hunt. A list of items needed to be found will be provided starting at
3:00pm- Items will all be located within the library grounds. When children
complete the scavenger hunt they will receive gold wrapped chocolate coins from
a “pot of gold.” Older and younger children can participate together in this
entertaining event. Don’t forget to wear green! Allow approx. 1 hour for this
event.
Monday March 21st at 10, 10:45 and 11:00am-
Toddler Time
Tuesday March 22nd at 7:00pm- Family Story Time
Wednesday March 23rd at 4-7:30pm- Game Night
Monday March 28th at 10, 10:45 and 11:00am-
Toddler Time
Tuesday March 29th at 7:00pm- Family Story Time
April
Display: The children’s display will focus on spring with
flowers, birds and sunshine. A special focus on Easter and a celebration of
Poetry Month will de on display. Easter eggs made of pastel construction paper
will decorate the children’s area.
Monday April 4th at 10, 10:45 and 11:00am-
Toddler Time
Tuesday April 5th at 7:00pm- Family Story Time
Thursday April 7th at 1:30pm- Arts & Crafts
(Easter Themed)
Saturday April 9th at 1:00pm- Family Musical (Easter Parade)
Monday April 11th at 10, 10:45 and 11:00am-
Toddler Time
Tuesday April 12th at 7:00pm- Family Story Time
Wednesday April 13th at 4:30pm- Poetry Reading
($50). Volunteers from the Mendocino College will be performing Easter themed
poetry readings appropriate for ages 10-100. Come join us as we share cookies
and punch provided by the Friends of the Ukiah Library. Let your children be
inspired by the poetry celebrated during Poetry Month. Allow approx. 40
minutes. Source: “www.mendocino.edu/”
Thursday April 14th at 1:30pm- Science Explorers
Friday April 15th at 3:30pm- Poetry Contest
($40). A poetry contest is being held at the Ukiah Public Library. Enter your
original poetry by April 8th. The poetry contest is broken into four
age groups: 6-9, 10-14, 15-18, 19+. The four winning entries will be read at
3:30pm on April 15th and presented prizes courtesy of the Friends of
the Ukiah Library.
Monday April 18th at 10, 10:45 and 11:00am-
Toddler Time
Tuesday April 19th at 7:00pm- Family Story Time
Wednesday April 20th at 10:30am- Sing-A-Long
Thursday April 21st at 1:30pm- Arts & Crafts
Friday April 22nd at 3:00pm- Earth Day
Celebration ($150). Children are invited to plant their own corn, poppy or
tomato plant. Decorate your plastic pot with puffy paints and markers and learn
how to make your plant grow. Books will be displayed to teach children about
gardening and the importance of taking care of the planet. Older children are
asked to help plant dozens of new plants outside the library within the
grounds. Allow approx. 1 hour for event.
Saturday April 23rd at 10:30am- Easter Egg Hunt
($60). Children ages 1-8 will enjoy searching for Easter eggs around the Ukiah
Public Library grounds. Older children are encouraged to participate in hiding
the eggs and solving a scavenger hunt. After the Easter egg hunt pictures can
be taken with the Easter Bunny. Candy and Easter eggs have been donated by
Ukiah High School Key Club. Source: “http://www.uusd.net/”
Monday April 25th -Closed
Tuesday April 26th at 7:00pm- Family Story Time
Wednesday April 27th at 4-7:30pm- Game Night
May
Display:
The children’s area will continue to focus on spring and
flowers. The art class in May will teach children how to make tissue paper
flowers which will decorate the children’s area. A special focus on Asian
Pacific American heritage month will be shown as well as a focus on Jewish
Heritage Month.
Monday May 2nd at 10, 10:45 and 11:00am- Toddler
Time
Monday May 2nd at 3:30pm- A special showing of
Schindler’s List ($100). Photographs and stories will de displayed in honor of
Holocaust Remembrance Day. Parents are invited to bring their children to view
the photographs and to read the touching stories from Holocaust survivors. This
is a perfect opportunity to teach your children about history in a more hands
on experience. Not suitable for children under 10. Display available courtesy
of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C. Source: “www.ushmm.org/”
Tuesday May 3rd at 7:00pm- Family Story Time
Thursday May 5th at 1:30pm- Arts & Crafts
Thursday May 5th at 5:00pm- Cinco de Mayo ($150).
- All ages are welcome to join in the Cinco de Mayo fiesta! Dancers from the
Ukiah High School Latino Club will perform Latin dances to get the crowd
moving. A potluck of Mexican food will be served. Music and carnival games will
be played by kids and adults with fun candy prizes. This is a great community
event to celebrate Mexican heritage and to get to know your neighbors better.
Food is supplied courtesy of Chevy’s Restaurant. Source: “http://www.uusd.net/”
Monday May 9th at 10, 10:45 and 11:00am- Toddler
Time
Tuesday May 10th at 7:00pm- Family Story Time
Thursday May 12th at 1:30pm- Science Explorers
Saturday May 14th at 1:00pm- Family Musical
(Mulan)
Monday May 16th at 10, 10:45 and 11:00am- Toddler
Time
Tuesday May 17th at 7:00pm- Family Story Time
Wednesday May 18th at 10:30am- Sing-A-Long
Thursday May 19th at 1:30pm- Arts & Crafts
Monday May 23rd at 10, 10:45 and 11:00am- Toddler
Time
Tuesday May 24th at 7:00pm- Family Story Time
Wednesday May 25th at 4-7:30pm- Game Night
Thursday May 26th at 4:30pm- Chinese Dancers
($100)- Come enjoy this wonderful treat put on by the igdvs. This is a local
children’s club that teaches Chinese dancing, history and traditions. The
children will be performing dances they have recently learned including the
dragon dance and the lion dance. Everyone will enjoy this entertaining program
that teaches how important culture and traditions are in everyone’s life.
Refreshments and fortune cookies are provided by the Friends of the Ukiah
Library. Source: “http://www.igdvs.org/activities.php”
Monday May 30th at 10, 10:45 and 11:00am- Toddler
Time
Tuesday May 31st at 7:00pm- Family Story Time
June
Display: A new summer display will be set up in the
children’s department. Focusing on beach, water, sand castles and summer fun.
The summer reading program starts and the children’s area will be turned into a
camp like theme with a tent in the story time area.
Thursday June 2nd at 1:30pm- Arts & Crafts
Monday June 6th at 10, 10:45 and 11:00am- Toddler
Time
Monday June 6th – Summer Reading Program Starts
Monday June 6th at 2:00pm- Children’s Program
(Clown) ($200)- Come and meet a wonderful clown. Children will have balloon
animals made and see funny antics from this loveable clown. A great way to kick
off the summer season. Do not miss out on all the fun. Source: “http://www.punchbowl.com/vendors/”
Tuesday June 7th at 7:00pm- Family Story Time
Thursday June 9th at 1:30pm- Science Explorers
Saturday June 11th at 1:00pm- Family Musical
(Tarzan)
Monday June 13th at 10, 10:45 and 11:00am-
Toddler Time
Tuesday June 14th at 1:00pm- Summer Movie (Lilo
& Stitch)
Tuesday June 14th at 3:30pm- Camp Stories Read
Aloud ($0)- A special camp themed story time will be presented every Tuesday
throughout the summer months. Librarians will become “park rangers” and will
tell stories outside of a tent in a camp circle. A fun way to celebrate reading
and to get children involved with the summer reading program.
Tuesday June 14th
at 7:00pm- Family Story Time
Wednesday June 15th at 10:30am- Sing-A-Long
Wednesday June 15th at 1-3:00pm- Game Day ($0)-
Why sit at home bored over the summer? Come to the library and play games with
your fellow friends. Board games, online games, video games and much more will
be provided. Children of all ages are welcome to join in the fun but please
supervise children under 10.
Thursday June 16th at 1:30pm- Arts & Crafts
Friday June 17th at 11:00am- Preschool Movie
($50)- Every Friday from June 17th – August 12th a movie
will be shown intended for preschoolers. The movie will be picked on the day of
the event as a surprise for the preschoolers. All content will be G rated. This
is a fun way to introduce children to new friends and to help teach them
kindergarten readiness skills.
Monday June 20th at 10, 10:45 and 11:00am-
Toddler Time
Monday June 20th at 2:00pm- Children’s Program
(Beach Party) ($0)- Come join the fun at the libraries beach party. Children
are encouraged to wear their swimsuits and to bring beach towels. The Library
staff will entertain children with beach songs, stories and jokes. A wonderful
way to get encourage children that reading can be fun!
Tuesday June 21st at 1:00pm- Summer Movie (The
Hunchback of Notre Dame)
Tuesday June 21st at 3:30pm- Camp Stories Read
Aloud
Tuesday June 21st at 7:00pm- Family Story Time
Wednesday June 22nd at 1-3:00pm- Game Day
Thursday June 23rd at 3-5:00pm- Reading Pals
($0)- Volunteers from the local high school and college will read to children
and have children read back to them. One on one or in groups this is a first
come first served event. Held every Thursday throughout the summer, volunteers
offer an opportunity to help children develop their reading skills over the
summer. A great way to provide help in a fun environment. Children can come
with their friends, if they are more comfortable. Source: “http://www.cityoflafayette.com/”
Friday June 24th at 11:00am- Preschool Movie
Saturday June 25th at 11:30am- Reading Buddies
($0)- To encourage children to read out loud a program has been developed to
bring in well trained dogs to let children read to. Dogs are non-judgmental and
can help bolster a child’s confidence. All dogs are well trained around
children and safe to be in close contact with. Children will love the
experience of touching and reading to their own dog for a day. Parents please
make sure your children are not afraid of dogs or allergic. Source: “http://www.santaclaracountylib.org/kids/readingbuddies.html”
Monday June 27th at 10, 10:45 and 11:00am-
Toddler Time
Tuesday June 28th at 1:00pm- Summer Movie
(Finding Nemo)
Tuesday June 28th at 3:30pm- Camp Stories Read
Aloud
Tuesday June 28th at 7:00pm- Family Story Time
Wednesday June 29th at 1-3:00pm- Game Day
Wednesday June 29th at 7:00pm- Scary Stories
($50)- A special treat for older children 8 years and up. Come to the library
and hear some popular scary stories. You won’t want to miss all the exciting
camp style treats including smores and hot cocoa. This is a perfect way to keep
older children interested in the summer reading program and to allow children
to express themselves in a group environment.
Thursday June 30th at 3-5:00pm- Reading Pals
July
Display: The summer theme continues in the children
department. A focus on Fourth of July will allow children to create fireworks
out of pipe cleaners and to decorate the children’s area in a patriotic theme.
Friday July 1st at 11:00am- Preschool Movie
Monday July 4th- Closed
Tuesday July 5th at 1:00pm- Summer Movie (Peter
Pan).
Tuesday July 5th at 3:00pm- Camp Stories Read
Aloud
Tuesday July 5th at 7:00pm- Family Story Time
Wednesday July 6th 1-3:00pm- Game Day
Thursday July 7th at 1:30pm- Arts & Crafts
Thursday July 7th at 3-5:00pm- Reading Pals
Friday July 8th at 11:00am- Preschool Movie
Saturday July 9th at 1:00pm- Family Musical
(Alice in Wonderland)
Monday July 11th at 10, 10:45 and 11:00am-
Toddler Time
Monday July 11th at 2:00pm- Children’s Program
(Naturalist) ($150)- Get into the camp spirit with a presentation by a
naturalist from Sulpher Creek Nature Center. Children will get to view and
learn about many different animals. Slide show and stuffed animals will be
viewed. A bird and chinchilla will be brought for children to carefully touch.
This is a wonderful hands on experience for any child who loves animals.
Appropriate for children 7 and up. Source: “www.haywardrec.org/sulphur_creek.html”
Tuesday July 12TH at 1:00pm- Summer Movie (Robin
Hood).
Tuesday July 12TH at 3:00pm- Camp Stories Read
Aloud
Tuesday July 12TH at 7:00pm- Family Story Time
Wednesday July 13th 1-3:00pm- Game Day
Thursday July 14th at 1:30pm- Science Explorers
Thursday July 14th at 3-5:00pm- Reading Pals
Friday July 15th at 11:00am- Preschool Movie
Monday July 18th at 10, 10:45 and 11:00am-
Toddler Time
Tuesday July 19TH at 1:00pm- Summer Movie (The
Little Mermaid).
Tuesday July 19TH at 3:00pm- Camp Stories Read Aloud
Tuesday July 19TH at 7:00pm- Family Story Time
Wednesday July 20th at 10:30am- Sing-A-Long
Wednesday July 20th at 1-3:00pm- Game Day
Thursday July 21st at 1:30pm- Arts & Crafts
Thursday July 21st at 3-5:00pm- Reading Pals
Friday July 22nd at 11:00am- Preschool Movies
Monday July 25th at 10, 10:45 and 11:00am-
Toddler Time
Monday July 25th at 2:00pm- Summer Program
(Fourth of July Play) ($100)- Children are invited to come participate in a
Fourth of July themed play. Parents we ask that you bring your children in red,
white and blue clothing. A short skit will be taught o kids who will then have
the opportunity to act out the play at 3:30pm to a group of elderly patrons.
Cookies and punch will be shared by all. This is a great way to teach children
about the history of the United States and how great it can feel to give back
to your community. Cookies and punch are provided by the Friends of the
Library. Volunteers from the Mendocino College will help write and teach the
play.
Tuesday July 26th 1:00pm- Summer Movie (Hercules)
Tuesday July 26th at 3:00pm- Camp Stories Read
Aloud
Tuesday July 26th at 7:00pm- Family Story Time
Wednesday July 27th at 1-3:00pm- Game Day
Wednesday July 27th at 7:00pm- Scary Stories
Thursday July 28th 3-5:00pm- Reading Pals
Friday July 29th at 11:00am- Preschool Movie
August
Display: The children’s display will continue to showcase
summer, water and beach fun. Books focused on art will be displayed to
celebrate Artist Appreciation Month.
Monday August 1st at 10, 10:45 and 11:00am-
Toddler Time
Monday August 1st at 2:00pm- Children’s Program
(Dance Performance) ($0). Dance and music are important for children to
experience can help them to learn about performance art. The Mendocino Ballet
Company has graciously offered to put on a performance of ballet numbers. Come
enjoy the music and dancing as a family. Suitable for children of all ages but
we ask parents to keep younger children on their laps. Source: “http://www.mendocinoballet.org/”
Tuesday August 2nd at 1:00pm- Summer Movie
Tuesday August 2nd at 300pm- Camp Stories
Tuesday August 2nd at 7:00pm- Family Story Time
Wednesday August 3rd at 1:00pm- Painting Class
($50). Come celebrate Artist Appreciation Month by creating your own painting.
Children of all ages are invited to join. Younger children will be given finger
paints to play and explore as they choice. Older children will be given their
choice of watercolor or acrylic paints. By allowing children to express
themselves through painting the library hopes to inspire new artists and
appreciation for artwork of all types. After the artwork is finished it will be
displayed around the library for the remainder of the month.
Thursday August 4th at 130pm- Arts & Crafts
Thursday August 4th at 3:00pm- Reading Buddies
Friday August 5th at 11:00am- Preschool Movie
(Monsters Inc.)
Monday August 8th at 10, 10:45 and 11:00am-
Toddler Time
Tuesday August 9th at 1:00pm- Summer Movie
Tuesday August 9th at 300pm- Camp Stories
Tuesday August 9th at 7:00pm- Family Story Time
Wednesday August 10th at 1:00pm- Game Day
Thursday August 11th at 1:30pm- Science Explorers
Thursday August 11th at 3-5:00pm- Reading Pals
Friday August 11th at 11:00am- Preschool Movie
Saturday August 13th at 1:00pm- Family Musical
(The King and I)
Monday August 15th at 10, 10:45 and 11:00am-
Toddler Time
Monday August 15th at 2:00pm- Children’s Program
(Puppet Show) ($0). Volunteers from the YMCA hold a special puppet show for
children ages 2-7. Come enjoy a comedic performance of Cinderella, Jack and the
Bean stock and many more classics. Children are encouraged to participate in
the story and volunteers from the audience will be asked to help act out parts.
Do not miss this fun filled event! Source: “www.scfymca.org/”
Tuesday August 16th at 1:00pm- Summer Movie (Toy
Story)
Tuesday August 16th at 7:00pm- Family Story Time
Wednesday August 17th at 10:30am- Sing-A-Long
Wednesday August 17th at 1-3:00pm- Game Day
Thursday August 18th at 1:30pm- Arts & Crafts
Thursday August 18th at 3-5:00pm- Reading Pals
Friday August 19th- Summer Reading Program Ends
Saturday August 20th at 12:00pm- Pizza Party
($100)- To celebrate the ending of the Summer reading Program there will be a
pizza party for all participants. Prizes will be awarded to the top readers and
a raffle will be held. This is a great way to end the summer and to encourage
children to keep on reading because it can be fun!
Monday August 22nd at 10, 10:45 and 11:00am-
Toddler Time
Tuesday August 23rd at 7:00pm- Family Story Time
Wednesday August 24th 4-7:30pm- Game Night
Monday August 29th at 10, 10:45 and 11:00am-
Toddler Time
Tuesday August 30th at 7:00pm- Family Story Time
September
Display: The children’s display will be changed to showcase
books focused on harvest fall and animals. Books will be displayed to celebrate
Hispanic Heritage Month.
Thursday September 1stat 1:30pm- Arts &
Crafts
Monday September 5th - Closed
Tuesday September 6th at 7:00pm- Family Story
Time
Wednesday September 7th at 4:30pm- Latino Dancers
($0). Dancers from the local Latino club at Ukiah High School will be
performing a variety of Latin dances. Come enjoy the music and fun. After the
performance the dancers will teach a simple dance to anyone who wants to
participate. Help us kick off Hispanic Heritage Month! Source: “http://www.uusd.net/”
Thursday September 8th at 1:30pm- Science
Explorers
Saturday September 10th at 1:00pm- Family Musical
(Dora the Explorer).
Monday September 12th at 10, 10:45 and 11:00am-
Toddler Time
Tuesday September 13th at 7:00pm- Family Story
Time
Wednesday September 14th at 10:30am- Sing-A-Long
Thursday September 15th at 1:30pm- Arts &
Crafts
Monday September 19th at 10, 10:45 and 11:00am-
Toddler Time
Tuesday September 20th at 7:00pm- Family Story
Time
Wednesday September 21st at 6:00pm- PJ Story Time
($0). The local Girl Scouts will be holding a pajama story time event the third
Wednesday of each month through December. Come enjoy entertaining stories and
songs suitable for ages 6-14. Children are encouraged to wear pajamas and bring
their favorite blanket or stuffed animal. Families are welcome to attend but
please keep younger children on the adults lap. Source: “http://medwaylib.org/Events.htm”
Thursday September 22nd at 5:00pm- Latino Artwork
and Artist Reception ($100). Fun. Colorful artwork will be displayed by up and
coming artists courtesy of the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts.
Children and adults are invited to view the artwork and to talk to the artists
about their heritage and visions. This is a great opportunity to expand
children’s knowledge of art. Chips and Salsa will be provided by the local
Chevy’s restaurant. Source: “http://www.stanford.edu/group/las/resources/bay_area_natl.html”
Monday September 26th at 10, 10:45 and 11:00am-
Toddler Time
Monday September 26th- Banned Book Week
Celebration ($50)- Come celebrate banned book week at the Library. A white
picket (cardboard) fence will be put up blocking a part of the children’s
section. A sign hanging on the fence will read “Banned Books Beyond This
Point.” A Library Assistant will explain to the children that they can either
stay on the front side of the fence or they can go around to the banned book
side. Children will then learn and be able to pick out and read books that have
been banned.
Tuesday September 27th at 7:00pm- Family Story
Time
Wednesday September 28th at 4:00pm- Game Night
October
Display: The children’s display will continue to showcase
books focused on harvest, fall and animals. A special focus on Halloween books
will be added. Coloring pages with a Halloween theme will be available at the
children’s desk and artwork will be displayed around the library.
Monday October 3rd at 10, 10:45 and 11:00am-
Toddler Time
Tuesday October 4th at 7:00pm- Family Story Time
Thursday October 6th at 1:30pm- Arts & Crafts
Saturday October 8th at 1:00pm- Family Musical
(Disney’s Legend of Sleepy Hollow).
Monday October 10th –Closed
Tuesday October 11th at 7:00pm- Family Story Time
Wednesday October 12th at 7:00pm- Scary Story
Time ($0). Scary stories are a staple at
Halloween time. Children 10 and older are invited to come experience a spooky,
scary, exciting story time. Haunting ghost stories will be told in a dark
setting. Children are encouraged to wear pajamas and bring flashlights. Do not
miss out on this horrifying event!
Thursday October 13th at 1:30pm- Science
Explorers
Monday October 17th at 10, 10:45 and 11:00am-
Toddler Time
Tuesday October 18th at 7:00pm- Family Story Time
Wednesday October 19th at 10:30am- Sing-A-Long
Wednesday October 19th at 6:00pm- PJ Story Time
Thursday October 20th at 1:30pm- Arts &
Crafts
Monday October 24th at 10, 10:45 and 11:00am-
Toddler Time
Tuesday October 25th at 7:00pm- Family Story Time
Wednesday October 26th at 4:00pm- Game Night
Monday October 31st at 10, 10:45 and 11:00am-
Toddler Time
Monday October 31st at 4:00pm- Halloween Costume
Parade ($100). Come trick-or-treat at the Ukiah Library on Halloween. Children
and adults are encouraged to dress in costume. Stations will be set up inside
and outside the library to allow children to trick-or-treat in a fun and safe
environment. A contest for best costume will be held once a large enough crowd
has gathered. The winner gets a bowl full of candy! A great beginning to a fun
filled night, stop by the library before setting off on your trick-or-treating
adventures. Halloween candy provided by Friends of the Ukiah Library and the
local Walgreens.
November
Display: The children’s display will continue to showcase
books focused on harvest, fall and animals. Books will be displayed to
celebrate American Indian Heritage Month. Thanksgiving decorations will light
up the children’s area in a display of fall leaves and handmade turkey crafts.
Tuesday November 1st at 7:00pm- Family Story Time
Thursday November 3rd at 1:30pm- Arts &
Crafts
Monday November 7th at 10, 10:45 and 11:00am-
Toddler Time
Tuesday November 8th at 7:00pm- Family Story Time
Wednesday November 9th at 11am- Thanksgiving
Crafts for 5-8 year olds ($40). It’s Thanksgiving time again and there are many
fun ways a child can help decorate for the holidays. Come join us as we create
hand turkeys and color fall leaves. Coloring pages will also be available for
younger children.
Wednesday November 9th at 3:00pm- Thanksgiving
Crafts for Tweens ($50). Open to children and tweens ages 9-14. Come create
your own holiday decorations. Construction paper, templates and paints are
provided to create masterpieces of your choice. For those who want a
step-by-step craft a library assistant will be showing how to create a variety
of crafts.
Thursday November 10th- Closed
Saturday November 12th at 1:00pm- Family Musical
(Disney’s Winnie the Pooh: Seasons of Giving)
Monday November 14th at 10, 10:45 and 11:00am-
Toddler Time
Tuesday November 14th at 2:30pm- Native American
Songs ($45). Come enjoy beautiful Native American Songs presented by singers
from the San Mateo County History Museum. Children and adults will enjoy
learning the meanings of songs and the stories the songs represent to Native
Americans. Learn about Native American life in an interesting and entertaining
way. Source: “http://www.historysmc.org/”
Tuesday November 15th at 7:00pm- Family Story
Time
Wednesday November 16th at 10:30am- Sing-A-Long
Wednesday November 16th at 6:00pm- PJ Story Time
Thursday November 17th at 1:30pm Arts &
Crafts
Monday November 21st at 10, 10:45 and 11:00am-
Toddler Time
Tuesday November 22nd at 7:00pm- Family Story
Time
Wednesday November 23rd – Closed
Thursday November 24th – Closed
Friday November 25th –Closed
Monday November 28th at 10, 10:45 and 11:00am-
Toddler Time
Tuesday November 29th at 7:00pm- Family Story
Time
December
Display: The children’s display will be changed to showcase
books focused on winter activities, Hanukah, Kwanza and Christmas. Ornaments
and snowflakes will decorate the children’s area to create a fun, festive
atmosphere.
Thursday December 1st at 1:30pm- Arts &
Crafts
Saturday December 3rd at 2:00pm- Gingerbread
House Contest. ($50). A fun family gathering to show off your homemade
gingerbread houses. Contestants are asked to create an elaborate gingerbread
house to be showcased on Saturday to all library patrons. Patrons will be able
to vote on their favorite gingerbread house and prizes will be rewarded to the
top three gingerbread houses. To participate in the contest bring your
gingerbread house to the Ukiah Public Library on Saturday December 10th
before 1:30pm. Source: “http://www.york.lib.me.us/events.html”
Saturday December 3rd at 3:30pm- Gingerbread
House Creations! ($200). Do your children love creating gingerbread houses?
Bring your child and their friends to the library to participate in a fun
afternoon of gingerbread house decorating! Cookies and hot chocolate will be
provided courtesy of the Friends of the Ukiah Library. Children will learn to
share and create wonderful masterpieces to bring home and display for the
holidays. Register early because only 80 kids will be able to participate in
the activities. A materials fee of $10 will be collected on the day of the
event. Source:
Monday December 5th at 10, 10:45 and 11:00am-
Toddler Time
Tuesday December 6th at 7:00pm- Family Story time
Saturday December 10th at 1:00pm- Family Musical
(Meet Me in St. Louis)
Saturday December 10th at 6:00pm - Dramatic Reading of A
Christmas Carol by Ron Severdia. ($450, Sponsored by the Ukiah Library
Foundation). An exciting retelling of Charles Dickens classic “A Christmas
Tale.” Children and adults will love Ron’s portrayal of Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny
Tim and other beloved characters. This dramatic and funny performance will
charm audiences of all ages. Ron Severdia has won the 2006 San Francisco Bay
Area Theatre Critics Circle Award for his solo performance of “A Christmas
Carol.” Source: Marin Arts Council.
Monday December 12th at 10, 10:45 and 11:00am-
Toddler Time
Tuesday December 13th at 7:00pm- Family Story
Time
Wednesday December 14th at 11:00am- Mrs. Claus
Reads Story Time ($50). Do not miss out on a special story time featuring Mrs.
Claus. Christmas classics will be read and Christmas carols will be sung.
Children will be mesmerized by Mrs. Claus’s renditions of Rudolph the Red Nose
Reindeer and Frosty the Snowman. Candy canes will be passed out to all children
and coloring pages of their favorite Christmas cartoon characters will be
provided after the story time. A
collection of holiday books will be pulled to allow parents to bring home the
holiday magic. Source: “http://www.warrenlibrary.org/children/Events.php”
Thursday December 15th at 1:30pm- Arts &
Crafts
Thursday December 15th at 3:30pm- Holiday Arts
& Crafts ($100). Holidays are a perfect time for children to express their
artistic talents. Children ages 8-14 are invited to come create paper
snowflakes and paint wooden ornaments. With the winter break fast approaching
this is a great opportunity for children to let out their excitement and to
share with their friends. After the event children can help decorate the
library with their creations or they can take their masterpieces home to share.
Cookies and punch are provided by the Friends of the Ukiah Library.
Saturday December 17th at 10-2:00pm- Christmas
Cartoon Marathon ($50). Come share in the holiday magic by watching classic and
new Christmas Cartoon Movies. Favorites include Frosty the Snowman and Olive
the Other Reindeer. Guests are encouraged to come and go as they please
throughout the event. Holiday books and movies will be pulled and available to
continue the excitement at home. Do not miss out on visiting Santa Claus before
you leave! Source: “http://www.york.lib.me.us/events.html”
Saturday December 17th at 12-2:00pm- Santa Claus
Comes to the Library ($160). Santa Claus is here to allow all children and
adults to sit and have a picture taken. Children and parents will enjoy the
surrounding excitement of holiday movies and books to pass the day. Bring
families for group photos! Photos are provided by the Friends of the Ukiah
Library.
Monday December 19th at 10, 10:45 and 11:00am-
Toddler Time
Tuesday December 20th at 7:00pm- Family Story
Time
Wednesday December 21st at 10:30am- Sing-A-Long
Wednesday December 21st at 6:00pm- PJ Story Time
Friday December 23rd –Closed
Saturday December 24th –Closed
Monday December 26th - Closed
Tuesday December 27th at 7:00pm- Family Story
Time
Wednesday December 28th at 4:00pm- Game Night
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