Paws to Read Tween Programs Jill Harris San
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Paws to Read: Tween Programs Jill Harris San Rafael Public Library November 3, 2013 Animals | Paws to Read | Summer 2014
Why Tweens? q. Tweens/younger teens need programs of their own because: q. They occupy a distinct developmental stage q. They have unique needs and interests q. They are sometimes ignored, or grouped with younger kids or older teens q. They are underserved q. They will make your library better Animals | Paws to Read | Summer 2014 November 3, 2013
Origami Animals | Paws to Read | Summer 2014 November 3, 2013
Host a Wildlife Rehabilitation Organization q q q Local volunteer opportunities Learn about wildlife in their own backyard Great opportunity for book pairings Become an animal advocate Alternative: host a local animal shelter / adoption center Animals | Paws to Read | Summer 2014 November 3, 2013
Endangered Animals Sidewalk Chalk Murals q q q Educate tweens and the public about endangered animals Give them a voice for issues they care about Low cost: all you need is sidewalk chalk and space Animals | Paws to Read | Summer 2014 November 3, 2013
Nature Walk q q Bring the expertise of the library out into the world Doesn’t have to be a trail Host a book club or craft in the forest or local park Low to no cost Animals | Paws to Read | Summer 2014 November 3, 2013
Pet Photography Contest q q q Offer funniest, cutest, best image, and other categories Have staff and/or tween/teen volunteers be the judges Partner with a local gallery to show the photos Animals | Paws to Read | Summer 2014 November 3, 2013
Local Wildlife Sighting Contest Animals | Paws to Read | Summer 2014 November 3, 2013
Random Acts of Kindness for Animals | Paws to Read | Summer 2014 November 3, 2013
Animal Print Glass Animals | Paws to Read | Summer 2014 November 3, 2013
Contact: Jill Harris San Rafael Public Library Jill. harris@cityofsanrafael. org The California Summer Reading Program is a project of the California Library Association, supported by the U. S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian. Animals | Paws to Read | Summer 2014 June 22, 2012