Good Morning! In the midst of Summer Reading, I'm also putting together my fall calendar & have a few questions & looking for some input on programming! 1. Storytime: Our Storytime has grown over the last two years & now sees on average 50-60 people (adults & kids included) weekly. It can be slightly chaotic. Currently, adding another section is not an option. Any advice on controlling the chaos? Or how to make it less overwhelming & more fun & interactive? Our Storytime is geared towards toddlers/preschool but of course we have all ages that attend. 2. STEAM/Coding Programs: I recently met with our local elementary STEAM teacher & we are looking at offering a STEAM/coding program geared toward elementary students after school. If this is something you offer, what has or hasn't worked for you? Do you focus on just lower or upper elementary or do one large group? 3. Meeting The Helpers Program: We're always looking at involving other professions in the community into our programming & I'm looking at some type of "Meet The Helpers" program. We would have firefighters, police, counselor, or even dentists or doctors come in to talk about what they do for the community in an age-appropriate manner. Debating whether to build this into our Storytime once a month or make it a separate program that older homeschool children & families can attend. Is this something anyone else does? And if anyone has suggestions on professions that could attend, I would appreciate it! Thank you all! [cid:3bcf1147-7d78-4386-8e9e-c8eb8da25aa9] Jessica L. Oswald Children and Teen Services Librarian Alma Public Library 500 E. Superior St., Alma, MI 48801 Phone: 989-463-3966 ex. 9581 Website: Alma Public Library<http://www.youseemore.com/alma/default.asp> Email: joswald@myalma.org<mailto:joswald@myalma.org>
