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Presentation given at CLA 2009 for teen summer readingTRANSCRIPT
Make Waves At Your Library READ: the 2010 California Summer Reading Program
for Teens
Programming on a Budget
Recycled Crafts
Sharing Resources
Presentation by Amanda Jacobs Foust
Novato Library, Marin County
Programming on a Budget: FoodCandy Sushi paired with Chopstick Race
Programming on a Budget: Food
Homemade Ice Cream +Homemade Root Beer =
Delicious Floats-or-
Build Your Own Sundae
“The Build Your Own Ice Cream Sundae was a blast and so popular.
The kids eyeballs popped when they saw all the fun toppings.”
Jennifer Livingston, Point Reyes Library
Programming on a Budget: FoodSharing Resources
• Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s both have a reputation for donating food to libraries.
• Leave posters or flyers on grocery store community boards.
• Look for community centers to partner with that can provide kitchen space.
• Don’t be afraid to ask.
Also…
Programming on a Budget: Greatest Hits: Scavenger Hunt
“It worked like a passport. Each teen was given a treasure map at
the start. After a participant attended an activity, the teen librarian (or
volunteer) staffing that station would apply an ink-stamp over that location
of the map. Acquiring a minimum number of stamps gave them a better
chance at winning a raffle prize at the end.”
Marla Bergman,San Francisco Public Library
Programming on a Budget: Greatest Hits: Duct Tape Crafts
Wallets are just the beginning of what
you can do with some rolls of duct
tape, scissors and a handful teens.
Programming on a Budget: Greatest Hits: Henna
Pre-Mixed henna cones available-or-
Mix your own henna paste
Programming on a Budget: Greatest Hits: PlayReaders
My PlayReaders group just requires access to a copy machine and some snacks. I didn't invent it or anything, but it's awesome. And theater kids are a pretty easy
sell for library programs!
Jack Baur
Berkeley Public Library
Programming on a Budget: Greatest Hits: Decorative Journals
GlitterMarkers
PaintsJewelsPaper
MagazinesRibbons
Are just the beginning of materials you can use to
decorate journals
Recycled Crafts: Altoid Tins
Recycled Crafts: Marble Magnets
Recycled Crafts: Repurposed T-Shirts
Recycled Crafts: Button & Pop Top Bracelets
If You Have An Oven: Shrinky Dinks
If You Have An Oven: Record Bowls
If You Don’t Have an Oven
“I purchased a tabletop dual burner from Target for approximately $25. I've used this burner, a basic stove, and a toaster oven to put on a number of lower cost cooking programs including:
a. Potato tacosb. English muffin pizzasc. Gazpachod. Green papaya salade. Browniesf. Cookiesg. Pasta with sauce from scratchh. Pupusasi. Quesadillas”
Kelly Tyler
Los Angeles Public Library
Recommended Reads
Programming on a Budget: FoodResources
• Candy Sushi How-To: http://candy.about.com/od/candybasics/ss/candysushi_sbs.htm.
• Archie McPhee has inexpensive prizes, including Wasabi Lip Balm: http://www.mcphee.com/shop/.
• Camper's Dream Play and Freeze Ice Cream Maker
$34.95 (lrg) or $21.95 (sm): http://www.rei.com/
• Youtube video of Camper’s Dream and Freeze in action: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRrVIc6HPBM
• Coffee Can Ice Cream: • http://crafts.kaboose.com/coffee-can-ice-cream.html
• Root Beer Kits available for online purchase starting at $25.
Refills also available for under $10.
Programming on a Budget: Greatest HitsResources
• Duct Tape Crafts: http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Colored-Duct-Tape-Wallet
• Henna: Party Pack 10 Henna Tattoo Paste Cones w/ Oil & Book, $22.99 http://www.shopbeachcombers.com/storefrontprofiles/DeluxeSFItemDetail.aspx?sid=1&sfid=39600&c=621032&i=34568016
• Henna: Henna Powder/Mehndi Oil Combo: 100 grams Henna Powder/2 Bottles Essential Oils, $12.99 http://www.shopbeachcombers.com/StoreFrontProfiles/DeluxeSFItemDetail.aspx?sid=1&sfid=39600&c=668953&i=235515923
• Henna: Bindis available at http://www.shopbeachcombers.com
• Playreaders: Listmania! via Amazon.com at: http://www.amazon.com/Professional-Playreaders-faves/lm/2GOMRIT33G1S6
• Decorative Journals: Design Your Own! White Journals $12.99 Per Dozen: http://www.orientaltrading.com/
Programming on a Budget: Recycled Crafts Resources
• Altoid Tins: http://www.ehow.com/how_2124820_use-empty-altoids-tin.html
• Marble Magnets: http://www.notmartha.org/tomake/marblemagnets/
• Button Bracelet: http://blog.creativekismet.com/2006/07/03/button-bracelet-tutorial/
Programming on a Budget: OvenResources
• Shrinky Dinks: Recycled http://www.curbly.com/Chrisjob/posts/2252-diy-shrinky-dinks
• Shrinky Dinks: 50 sheets for $22: http://www.goestores.com/catalog.aspx?storename=shrinkydinks&DeptID=34365&ItemID=8148577&detail=1
• Record Bowls: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf895928.tip.html
• Oven: Kitchen Selectives Double Burner: http://www.target.com/Kitchen-Selectives-Double-Burner-DB2/dp/B000HTO186/sr=1-1/qid=1254717191/ref=sr_1_1/176-3236937-3281321?ie=UTF8&search-alias=tgt-index&frombrowse=0&index=target&rh=k:burner&page=1
