The Serious Fun Stuff Librarian
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Resources for libraries, librarians, and fans of funky library stuff. Have fun and learn stuff!
Some painted Fox lamps from our ‘Nocturnal Creatures Luminaries’ program. We painted fox, owl, and cat lamps, exchanged fox and owl sighting stories, and learned a little bit about different nocturnal animals. Grades 4-6.
#LibraryProgram #Library
#LibraryProgram #Library
November 3, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Some painted Fox lamps from our ‘Nocturnal Creatures Luminaries’ program. We painted fox, owl, and cat lamps, exchanged fox and owl sighting stories, and learned a little bit about different nocturnal animals. Grades 4-6.
#LibraryProgram #Library
#LibraryProgram #Library
Hosted our ‘GO, Othello, and Ice Cream Sandwiches’ program yesterday. Hopefully introduced some new lifelong fans to the games! Grades 4-6.
#BoardGame #GO #LibraryProgram #Library
#BoardGame #GO #LibraryProgram #Library
August 24, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Hosted our ‘GO, Othello, and Ice Cream Sandwiches’ program yesterday. Hopefully introduced some new lifelong fans to the games! Grades 4-6.
#BoardGame #GO #LibraryProgram #Library
#BoardGame #GO #LibraryProgram #Library
August 15, 2025 at 6:09 PM
August 8, 2025 at 5:45 PM
I KIZUNA, and you can too! Developing a tween Spider-Man: Kizuna, Vol. 1 book talk where we make string doll versions of the characters while discussing the manga.
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#Library #LibraryProgram #Manga #SpiderMan #BookTalk
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#Library #LibraryProgram #Manga #SpiderMan #BookTalk
August 8, 2025 at 5:45 PM
I KIZUNA, and you can too! Developing a tween Spider-Man: Kizuna, Vol. 1 book talk where we make string doll versions of the characters while discussing the manga.
🧵🕷️
#Library #LibraryProgram #Manga #SpiderMan #BookTalk
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#Library #LibraryProgram #Manga #SpiderMan #BookTalk
Simple gardening kit you can adapt depending on the season. Good for tweens/teens. We’ve tried different versions, all usually include seeds, seedling pots, one additional tool, and basic instructions/considerations. Happy gardening!🌱
#Library #LibraryProgram #Gardening #Skybrarians #ProgramKits
#Library #LibraryProgram #Gardening #Skybrarians #ProgramKits
August 6, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Simple gardening kit you can adapt depending on the season. Good for tweens/teens. We’ve tried different versions, all usually include seeds, seedling pots, one additional tool, and basic instructions/considerations. Happy gardening!🌱
#Library #LibraryProgram #Gardening #Skybrarians #ProgramKits
#Library #LibraryProgram #Gardening #Skybrarians #ProgramKits
And the Squirtle PRIXEL Press. Now I just need a blue stamp pad.
#PRIXEL #PrintMaking #Pokemon #Squirtle #Library
#PRIXEL #PrintMaking #Pokemon #Squirtle #Library
August 3, 2025 at 11:58 AM
And the Squirtle PRIXEL Press. Now I just need a blue stamp pad.
#PRIXEL #PrintMaking #Pokemon #Squirtle #Library
#PRIXEL #PrintMaking #Pokemon #Squirtle #Library
Charmander PRIXEL Press stamp…wip. One more starter to go…
#PRIXEL #PrintMaking #Library #Pokemon #Charmander
#PRIXEL #PrintMaking #Library #Pokemon #Charmander
August 2, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Charmander PRIXEL Press stamp…wip. One more starter to go…
#PRIXEL #PrintMaking #Library #Pokemon #Charmander
#PRIXEL #PrintMaking #Library #Pokemon #Charmander
PRIXEL Press Bulbasaur. You can see the stamp pieces, and the “evolution” (or process) in the pics. #PrintMaking #PRIXEL #Pokemon #LibraryPrograms
July 29, 2025 at 11:13 AM
PRIXEL Press Bulbasaur. You can see the stamp pieces, and the “evolution” (or process) in the pics. #PrintMaking #PRIXEL #Pokemon #LibraryPrograms
July 28, 2025 at 7:18 PM
July 26, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Just playing around with the PRIXEL Press - a Venus Flytrap (with curious snack). 🌱🪰
#Library #Skybrarians #Prints #LibraryProgram
#Library #Skybrarians #Prints #LibraryProgram
July 26, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Just playing around with the PRIXEL Press - a Venus Flytrap (with curious snack). 🌱🪰
#Library #Skybrarians #Prints #LibraryProgram
#Library #Skybrarians #Prints #LibraryProgram
Twenty-five mouths to feed! Our Venus Flytraps for next week’s ‘Return of the Monster Plants!’ program. Now I just have to keep them alive and healthy for a week. For Grades 4-6.
#Library #Summer #VenusFlytrap
#Library #Summer #VenusFlytrap
July 22, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Twenty-five mouths to feed! Our Venus Flytraps for next week’s ‘Return of the Monster Plants!’ program. Now I just have to keep them alive and healthy for a week. For Grades 4-6.
#Library #Summer #VenusFlytrap
#Library #Summer #VenusFlytrap
In under ten minutes I had the packaging opened and made my first print. Fun and easy
- can't wait to see what our creative patrons come up with!
#Library #LibraryProgram #Print
- can't wait to see what our creative patrons come up with!
#Library #LibraryProgram #Print
July 22, 2025 at 12:55 AM
In under ten minutes I had the packaging opened and made my first print. Fun and easy
- can't wait to see what our creative patrons come up with!
#Library #LibraryProgram #Print
- can't wait to see what our creative patrons come up with!
#Library #LibraryProgram #Print
Walked in from the weekend to see this box of goodies on my desk; We ordered six PRIXEL presses and tons of expansion packs for our PRIXEL press holiday card programs in Oct and Dec. l'd like to try it for zines next.
I first learned about PRIXEL from a review by @meganroseruiz.bsky.social Thanks!
I first learned about PRIXEL from a review by @meganroseruiz.bsky.social Thanks!
July 22, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Walked in from the weekend to see this box of goodies on my desk; We ordered six PRIXEL presses and tons of expansion packs for our PRIXEL press holiday card programs in Oct and Dec. l'd like to try it for zines next.
I first learned about PRIXEL from a review by @meganroseruiz.bsky.social Thanks!
I first learned about PRIXEL from a review by @meganroseruiz.bsky.social Thanks!
Check out these Godzilla Dioramas! Students learn a few facts about a city location of their choice - then they get to populate it with rampaging Kaiju! Great for grades 6+. A winning combination of education and mischief.💚🦖 #Godzilla #Library #LibraryProgram
July 17, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Check out these Godzilla Dioramas! Students learn a few facts about a city location of their choice - then they get to populate it with rampaging Kaiju! Great for grades 6+. A winning combination of education and mischief.💚🦖 #Godzilla #Library #LibraryProgram
A huge THANK YOU to @outsetgames.bsky.social for sending this awesome selection of family games! Hours and hours of fun ahead - can’t wait to try these out at some programs.
#Library #LibraryProgram #BoardGames
#Games #Skybrarians
#Library #LibraryProgram #BoardGames
#Games #Skybrarians
July 11, 2025 at 12:57 AM
A huge THANK YOU to @outsetgames.bsky.social for sending this awesome selection of family games! Hours and hours of fun ahead - can’t wait to try these out at some programs.
#Library #LibraryProgram #BoardGames
#Games #Skybrarians
#Library #LibraryProgram #BoardGames
#Games #Skybrarians
Little DIY bat houses from a few Octobers ago. Teen patrons assembled and painted their bat homes, and learned about proper placement, bat facts, etc. More craft than functional roost - although they could be fortified. Would like to make these again.🤎🦇 #Library #LibraryProgram #Skybrarians
June 30, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Little DIY bat houses from a few Octobers ago. Teen patrons assembled and painted their bat homes, and learned about proper placement, bat facts, etc. More craft than functional roost - although they could be fortified. Would like to make these again.🤎🦇 #Library #LibraryProgram #Skybrarians
June 28, 2025 at 10:36 AM
These LEGO Classic ‘Creative Food Friends’ kits are a perfect summer build for tweens or families. Each kit comes in under $10, so depending on your budget, patrons can either get their own set, or work together to build multiple foods. #LEGO #skybrarians #libraryprogram
June 24, 2025 at 1:03 PM
These LEGO Classic ‘Creative Food Friends’ kits are a perfect summer build for tweens or families. Each kit comes in under $10, so depending on your budget, patrons can either get their own set, or work together to build multiple foods. #LEGO #skybrarians #libraryprogram
Some of the various themes as we progressed through the year. #PocketOperator
June 19, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Some of the various themes as we progressed through the year. #PocketOperator
Over the course of a year, we had tons of fun, made lots of music, and garnered a better understanding of what digital music is, could be, and where it's going. One fleet will be added to our Library of Things, so patrons will have more time with the instruments. #music #LibraryPrograms
June 19, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Over the course of a year, we had tons of fun, made lots of music, and garnered a better understanding of what digital music is, could be, and where it's going. One fleet will be added to our Library of Things, so patrons will have more time with the instruments. #music #LibraryPrograms
HPL was a proud recipient of @lilrc.bsky.social 2024 Innovative Project Grant for our ‘Digital Music Literacy Project.’ We used 20 Pocket Operators, little synthesizers, to host a series of programs, and to lend out to local zone libraries, schools, and other partners. #EduSky #Library
June 19, 2025 at 11:49 AM
HPL was a proud recipient of @lilrc.bsky.social 2024 Innovative Project Grant for our ‘Digital Music Literacy Project.’ We used 20 Pocket Operators, little synthesizers, to host a series of programs, and to lend out to local zone libraries, schools, and other partners. #EduSky #Library
June 6, 2025 at 6:20 PM