Transcript Jody Olivieri Homer Township Public Library, Homer Glen, IL Who has the time or room? Renaissance Faire.

Jody Olivieri
Homer Township Public Library, Homer Glen, IL
Who has the time or room?
Renaissance Faire
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Give your patrons a “value added” experience at your
bookmobile stops and make their visits memorable.
Provide opportunities to interact with your patrons on a
unique, personal level.
When the imagination is stimulated it will spark renewed or
rejuvenated interest for reading and books.
Improve patron retention: make your bookmobile stops
educational, entertaining, welcoming and fun.
Numbers speak: each program
and every participant add
quantifiable statistics to support
your bookmobile department’s
relevance.
Pajama Party
Limited space
 Limited time
 Limited staff
 Limited budget
 Programming must
be portable,
age appropriate
and quick
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Bagel Bird Feeder
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Cold Blooded Animal Show
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Craft and create
Hold contests and drawings
Partner with local museums,
park districts, forest preserves,
scout troops, community
members, etc.
Hold special programs in area
parks i.e. Stories in the Park,
Renaissance Faire, Animal shows
Rent costumes for mascots and
themed events
Employ puppets, a felt board or
white board
Use props
Play games, trivia, scavenger
hunts
Hire professional musicians,
magicians, or storytellers
Get inspiration from staff,
patrons and community
members
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August:
Teacher Emergency Kit
Monster Book Mark
Thanksgiving Abacus
Shrinky Dink
Snowflake Bookmark
Potholder/Glow Valentine
Easter Basket
Slime or Drool
Buzz Like a Bee/Butterfly
Father’s Day Coupon
Dragon Dice Travel Game
Animals and Plants
Display
Instructions and editable graphics to help you
launch your own programs with pizzazz…
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The plentiful “P”s of programming.
A free resource we may all share and add to.
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http://programswithpizzazz.pbworks.com
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Jody Olivieri
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