Library olympics

Library Olympics events are great fun to run during Olympics years. This is our second time running a summer Library Olympics. We try to m...

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Learn about the Olympics with crafts, activities, themed food, and of course, host your own mini Olympic games complete with medals.

This morning we held our Library Olympics program. This is something that I have done for the past three Olympics and it is always highly successful. Plus, the newspapers love to take pictures and write up stories on something like this because it is current with the Winter Olympics going on. Registration & Prep We register 30 6-12 year olds for this program. Luckily the Winter Olympics fell during midwinter break for the schools, making this an ideal time to schedule a program. Normally I…

You might have noticed that we’re big fans of Chris Grabenstein’s Lemoncello books around here. That’s because they’re chalk-ful of learning opportunities. There are so many ways that you can learn with these books – and that’s why I’ve written another series of lesson plans for Mr. Lemoncello’s Library Olympics. These lessons are different […]

Check out the Hanson Public Library's favorite picture books all about the Summer Olympics!

By Elaine Pearson Even though it's not easy being green, Kermit the frog is having a great time presiding over the library. This display is to promote the green books in our collection to help students with their selection for our 2016 Olympic Reading Challenge. To qualify for the golf event, students have to read a green book (golf green - I know, a bit of a stretch!): If anyone would like a copy of this challenge I am happy to share, just email me.

How do librarians find the fastest and quickest-minded among them? With a little Speed Sorting and Cart Racing.

By Elaine Pearson Joanne Shaw created these wonderful banners for our Olympic Reading Challenge. Have a look at more great ideas for FREE and low cost printable posters, worksheets, lettering and bamnners on her website: http://www.instantdisplay.chio.uk/ The inspiration for the Challenge comes from this website which has lot of ideas and some great activities: http://www.mrsmacslibrary.com/book-week-2012.html Karen Collins has produced some great record sheets. (They are PDF files) I…

Ok… I needed a way to spruce up Library Orientation…and fast. After reflecting on my practice the last few years I knew that the students needed to be instructed on how to use the catal…