Turning Your Library into a Haunted House
For the last few weeks, the crickets in Philadelphia have begun playing at night. This is the signal for the end of Summer Reading, the time to begin planning back-to-school visits, and the time to...
View ArticleNot SCARY Scary (again)
Last year, I wrote a post about books for kids that have creep appeal but aren’t downright terrifying. I’ll make my shameful confession again: I’m a wuss. And because of that, Halloween isn’t really my...
View ArticleDo YOU dress up for Halloween?
It’s almost Halloween! Do staff at your library dress up? Do you take inspiration from your favorite children’s books? Stacey Rattner is on the right with green hair and rainbow socks. She is the...
View ArticleTrick or Treat?
“Want to wear a costume in a graveyard and be in a movie?” On a recent vacation to New England, I was asked if I’d like to make a little day trip to Boston to help out with a literacy project my friend...
View ArticleHalloween Must-Reads
Fall is here, and with it comes pumpkin-everything, changing leaves, crisp air, and of course – Halloween! The scariest holiday of the year gives librarians a perfect opportunity to recommend...
View ArticleIt’s the Great Edible Halloween Craft, Charlie Brown!
Examples of Edible Haunted Houses created by young patrons at the North End Branch of the Boston Public Library. I have been itching to do an afternoon craft program at my new branch, which schedule...
View ArticleThings on Sticks – Shadow Puppets You Can Do!
No Excuses Honestly, there are no excuses for not being able to make a shadow puppet show. I’m not talking using your fingers to make that barking dog or your hands to make a butterfly. Shadow puppets...
View ArticleFall Previews and Programming!
Autumn is my fav season — hope it is for you, too! Lots of fun, possibilities and traditions. Ubiquitous, proverbial pumpkin, spices and cooler weather are all in the air. Let’s get programming and...
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