Hi Angela... We call our program Lego Read & Play. I read a book on a story carpet to introduce the theme. Kids spend a little while (if the want to) making a Lego to go with the theme. ex. Elephant & Piggie book, then they made a "Pig" or an "Elephant", then we took pics to display in the library. (see below) [cid:74222469-9d8d-4062-8a1b-1a15488d2236] Some kids just don't want to participate in the "theme", so I don't make them. After about 20 minutes of together projects, the kids go and make friends playing Lego all around the room. Cari Fry Westland Library ________________________________ From: michlib-l-bounces@mail.mcls.org on behalf of Angela Scott Sent: Tuesday, November 26, 2013 3:14 PM To: michlib-l@mail.mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] LEGO Nights Hello Everyone, The library I currently work for is thinking about starting a LEGO night and I had a few questions for public libraries that already offer these programs: 1) How did you get started, did you purchase the LEGOs, except donations? 2) Is there any structure to these programs or do kids basically just come in and play? 3) Do you have different ages come in at different times to ensure the very young children don't swallow the smaller LEGOS? I am curious to hear about how other libraries run their LEGO nights and would appreciate any additional information they have to offer. Thank you, Angela Scott angelas1028@gmail.com<mailto:angelas1028@gmail.com>
