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Some painted Fox lamps from our ‘Nocturnal Creatures Luminaries’ program. We painted fox, owl, and cat lamps, exchanged fox and owl sighting stories, and learned a little bit about different nocturnal animals. Grades 4-6.
#LibraryProgram #Library
#LibraryProgram #Library
November 3, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Some painted Fox lamps from our ‘Nocturnal Creatures Luminaries’ program. We painted fox, owl, and cat lamps, exchanged fox and owl sighting stories, and learned a little bit about different nocturnal animals. Grades 4-6.
#LibraryProgram #Library
#LibraryProgram #Library
Hosted our ‘GO, Othello, and Ice Cream Sandwiches’ program yesterday. Hopefully introduced some new lifelong fans to the games! Grades 4-6.
#BoardGame #GO #LibraryProgram #Library
#BoardGame #GO #LibraryProgram #Library
August 24, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Hosted our ‘GO, Othello, and Ice Cream Sandwiches’ program yesterday. Hopefully introduced some new lifelong fans to the games! Grades 4-6.
#BoardGame #GO #LibraryProgram #Library
#BoardGame #GO #LibraryProgram #Library
I KIZUNA, and you can too! Developing a tween Spider-Man: Kizuna, Vol. 1 book talk where we make string doll versions of the characters while discussing the manga.
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#Library #LibraryProgram #Manga #SpiderMan #BookTalk
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#Library #LibraryProgram #Manga #SpiderMan #BookTalk
August 8, 2025 at 5:45 PM
I KIZUNA, and you can too! Developing a tween Spider-Man: Kizuna, Vol. 1 book talk where we make string doll versions of the characters while discussing the manga.
🧵🕷️
#Library #LibraryProgram #Manga #SpiderMan #BookTalk
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#Library #LibraryProgram #Manga #SpiderMan #BookTalk
Simple gardening kit you can adapt depending on the season. Good for tweens/teens. We’ve tried different versions, all usually include seeds, seedling pots, one additional tool, and basic instructions/considerations. Happy gardening!🌱
#Library #LibraryProgram #Gardening #Skybrarians #ProgramKits
#Library #LibraryProgram #Gardening #Skybrarians #ProgramKits
August 6, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Simple gardening kit you can adapt depending on the season. Good for tweens/teens. We’ve tried different versions, all usually include seeds, seedling pots, one additional tool, and basic instructions/considerations. Happy gardening!🌱
#Library #LibraryProgram #Gardening #Skybrarians #ProgramKits
#Library #LibraryProgram #Gardening #Skybrarians #ProgramKits
And the Squirtle PRIXEL Press. Now I just need a blue stamp pad.
#PRIXEL #PrintMaking #Pokemon #Squirtle #Library
#PRIXEL #PrintMaking #Pokemon #Squirtle #Library
August 3, 2025 at 11:58 AM
And the Squirtle PRIXEL Press. Now I just need a blue stamp pad.
#PRIXEL #PrintMaking #Pokemon #Squirtle #Library
#PRIXEL #PrintMaking #Pokemon #Squirtle #Library
Charmander PRIXEL Press stamp…wip. One more starter to go…
#PRIXEL #PrintMaking #Library #Pokemon #Charmander
#PRIXEL #PrintMaking #Library #Pokemon #Charmander
August 2, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Charmander PRIXEL Press stamp…wip. One more starter to go…
#PRIXEL #PrintMaking #Library #Pokemon #Charmander
#PRIXEL #PrintMaking #Library #Pokemon #Charmander
A ‘Wellbeing Area’ is a great idea! An invitation to downshift for a while, using the library space and resources.
#LibrarySpaces #Wellness
#LibrarySpaces #Wellness
It's #NationalWellnessMonth! Throughout August we'll be sharing some great services and resources, as well as tips for how our users can be kind to themselves and take those all-important breaks - something we encourage all year round in our Wellbeing Area! #academicwellbeing #chematcam
August 1, 2025 at 10:16 AM
A ‘Wellbeing Area’ is a great idea! An invitation to downshift for a while, using the library space and resources.
#LibrarySpaces #Wellness
#LibrarySpaces #Wellness
July 28, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Just playing around with the PRIXEL Press - a Venus Flytrap (with curious snack). 🌱🪰
#Library #Skybrarians #Prints #LibraryProgram
#Library #Skybrarians #Prints #LibraryProgram
July 26, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Just playing around with the PRIXEL Press - a Venus Flytrap (with curious snack). 🌱🪰
#Library #Skybrarians #Prints #LibraryProgram
#Library #Skybrarians #Prints #LibraryProgram
Twenty-five mouths to feed! Our Venus Flytraps for next week’s ‘Return of the Monster Plants!’ program. Now I just have to keep them alive and healthy for a week. For Grades 4-6.
#Library #Summer #VenusFlytrap
#Library #Summer #VenusFlytrap
July 22, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Twenty-five mouths to feed! Our Venus Flytraps for next week’s ‘Return of the Monster Plants!’ program. Now I just have to keep them alive and healthy for a week. For Grades 4-6.
#Library #Summer #VenusFlytrap
#Library #Summer #VenusFlytrap
Walked in from the weekend to see this box of goodies on my desk; We ordered six PRIXEL presses and tons of expansion packs for our PRIXEL press holiday card programs in Oct and Dec. l'd like to try it for zines next.
I first learned about PRIXEL from a review by @meganroseruiz.bsky.social Thanks!
I first learned about PRIXEL from a review by @meganroseruiz.bsky.social Thanks!
July 22, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Walked in from the weekend to see this box of goodies on my desk; We ordered six PRIXEL presses and tons of expansion packs for our PRIXEL press holiday card programs in Oct and Dec. l'd like to try it for zines next.
I first learned about PRIXEL from a review by @meganroseruiz.bsky.social Thanks!
I first learned about PRIXEL from a review by @meganroseruiz.bsky.social Thanks!
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It’s Moth Wall Season! 👀 #NationalMothWeek starts July 19, you can help scientists study and protect moths around the world by sharing your photos of them to iNaturalist.
Learn more: tr.ee/yDkjsW 🌙✨
📷 Luna Moth (Actias luna) by iNaturalist user annawinge
Learn more: tr.ee/yDkjsW 🌙✨
📷 Luna Moth (Actias luna) by iNaturalist user annawinge
July 18, 2025 at 9:55 PM
It’s Moth Wall Season! 👀 #NationalMothWeek starts July 19, you can help scientists study and protect moths around the world by sharing your photos of them to iNaturalist.
Learn more: tr.ee/yDkjsW 🌙✨
📷 Luna Moth (Actias luna) by iNaturalist user annawinge
Learn more: tr.ee/yDkjsW 🌙✨
📷 Luna Moth (Actias luna) by iNaturalist user annawinge
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National Moth Week 2025 STARTS TODAY!
This year, photograph the littlest moths you can find -micro moths! Make sure you register your mothing activities www.nationalmothweek.org so we can include you in the project and send your certificate! #NationalMothWeek #MothWeek2025 #MothWeek
This year, photograph the littlest moths you can find -micro moths! Make sure you register your mothing activities www.nationalmothweek.org so we can include you in the project and send your certificate! #NationalMothWeek #MothWeek2025 #MothWeek
July 19, 2025 at 6:26 PM
National Moth Week 2025 STARTS TODAY!
This year, photograph the littlest moths you can find -micro moths! Make sure you register your mothing activities www.nationalmothweek.org so we can include you in the project and send your certificate! #NationalMothWeek #MothWeek2025 #MothWeek
This year, photograph the littlest moths you can find -micro moths! Make sure you register your mothing activities www.nationalmothweek.org so we can include you in the project and send your certificate! #NationalMothWeek #MothWeek2025 #MothWeek
Check out these Godzilla Dioramas! Students learn a few facts about a city location of their choice - then they get to populate it with rampaging Kaiju! Great for grades 6+. A winning combination of education and mischief.💚🦖 #Godzilla #Library #LibraryProgram
July 17, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Check out these Godzilla Dioramas! Students learn a few facts about a city location of their choice - then they get to populate it with rampaging Kaiju! Great for grades 6+. A winning combination of education and mischief.💚🦖 #Godzilla #Library #LibraryProgram
A huge THANK YOU to @outsetgames.bsky.social for sending this awesome selection of family games! Hours and hours of fun ahead - can’t wait to try these out at some programs.
#Library #LibraryProgram #BoardGames
#Games #Skybrarians
#Library #LibraryProgram #BoardGames
#Games #Skybrarians
July 11, 2025 at 12:57 AM
A huge THANK YOU to @outsetgames.bsky.social for sending this awesome selection of family games! Hours and hours of fun ahead - can’t wait to try these out at some programs.
#Library #LibraryProgram #BoardGames
#Games #Skybrarians
#Library #LibraryProgram #BoardGames
#Games #Skybrarians
Cute Shark Week inspired grab bag for Summer Reading. Sharks are always a big draw for our young patrons - and a fascinating animal to be curious about.🩵🦈📘
Dunnnnn dun……. Dunnnnn dun…… dun dun dun dunnnnnn SHARK WEEK starts on Sunday, July 20th, and the Library loves to celebrate all positive things shark-related! For patrons who earn prizes in our Summer Reading Program, special shark grab bags will be available starting Monday, July 21st.
July 3, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Cute Shark Week inspired grab bag for Summer Reading. Sharks are always a big draw for our young patrons - and a fascinating animal to be curious about.🩵🦈📘
Little DIY bat houses from a few Octobers ago. Teen patrons assembled and painted their bat homes, and learned about proper placement, bat facts, etc. More craft than functional roost - although they could be fortified. Would like to make these again.🤎🦇 #Library #LibraryProgram #Skybrarians
June 30, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Little DIY bat houses from a few Octobers ago. Teen patrons assembled and painted their bat homes, and learned about proper placement, bat facts, etc. More craft than functional roost - although they could be fortified. Would like to make these again.🤎🦇 #Library #LibraryProgram #Skybrarians
June 28, 2025 at 10:36 AM
These LEGO Classic ‘Creative Food Friends’ kits are a perfect summer build for tweens or families. Each kit comes in under $10, so depending on your budget, patrons can either get their own set, or work together to build multiple foods. #LEGO #skybrarians #libraryprogram
June 24, 2025 at 1:03 PM
These LEGO Classic ‘Creative Food Friends’ kits are a perfect summer build for tweens or families. Each kit comes in under $10, so depending on your budget, patrons can either get their own set, or work together to build multiple foods. #LEGO #skybrarians #libraryprogram
HPL was a proud recipient of @lilrc.bsky.social 2024 Innovative Project Grant for our ‘Digital Music Literacy Project.’ We used 20 Pocket Operators, little synthesizers, to host a series of programs, and to lend out to local zone libraries, schools, and other partners. #EduSky #Library
June 19, 2025 at 11:49 AM
HPL was a proud recipient of @lilrc.bsky.social 2024 Innovative Project Grant for our ‘Digital Music Literacy Project.’ We used 20 Pocket Operators, little synthesizers, to host a series of programs, and to lend out to local zone libraries, schools, and other partners. #EduSky #Library
Librarians: If you need any last minute inspiration for YA/Tween summer programs, this is an abridged version of the ‘Color Our World’ summer programming presentation I gave in March. Materials links should still work. Any questions don’t hesitate to ask. Good luck! #library
tinyurl.com/6WorldColors
tinyurl.com/6WorldColors
World Colors 2025.pptx
World Colors Six program kits inspired by culture, history, and social movements.
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June 7, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Librarians: If you need any last minute inspiration for YA/Tween summer programs, this is an abridged version of the ‘Color Our World’ summer programming presentation I gave in March. Materials links should still work. Any questions don’t hesitate to ask. Good luck! #library
tinyurl.com/6WorldColors
tinyurl.com/6WorldColors
June 6, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Compelling manga hack for deeper shelves - - may have to give this a try! #manga #mangacollection #library
I’m trying out bins in my manga section, for the smaller series. So far it seems to double my shelf space, I can fit twice as many series on a shelf in bins compared to spines out!
June 5, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Compelling manga hack for deeper shelves - - may have to give this a try! #manga #mangacollection #library
Another collab with our intermediate school. This was a quick and easy one for June; An invitation for students to reflect on ‘Pride,’ and make customized charm bracelets to highlight their individuality and interests. #Library #SchoolLibrary #EduSky #Skybrarians
June 5, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Another collab with our intermediate school. This was a quick and easy one for June; An invitation for students to reflect on ‘Pride,’ and make customized charm bracelets to highlight their individuality and interests. #Library #SchoolLibrary #EduSky #Skybrarians