Summer Reading Program: Universe of Stories (2)

It's time to start figuring out the details of summer reading. I just finished finding performers for our weekly family fun nights.

Now I can turn towards the weekly programs. We host programs every day for various ages during the eight week program.

This year I'm thinking about changing up our usual programs and adding a STEM experiment afternoon. So of course, I'm combing through Pinterest for some fun ideas.

Last week I shared some storytime ideas, this week I'm sharing some craft ideas.

Space Ship:

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/371547037994878870/

Rocket:

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/371547037994878855/

Planets:

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/371547038006036464/

Summer Reading Program: Universe of Stories (1)

It's time to start figuring out the details of summer reading. This is on my to-do list this week. I'm usually a little bit more ahead of the game, but this year I've been struggling to find performers for our weekly family fun nights.

After I finish getting those set up, then I can turn towards the weekly programs. We host programs every day for various ages during the eight week program.

This year I'm thinking about changing up our usual programs and adding a STEM experiment afternoon. So of course, I'm combing through Pinterest for some fun ideas.

Here are a few that caught my eye - these are geared for storytimes.

Alien Craft:

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/183099541085582643/

Yoga for movement:

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/183099541085582645/

Catch a Star:

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/183099541085582658/

Book Display Ideas: May

Spring is here!

Check out last year's post for May Dates and displays.

All these display ideas were found searching Pinterest. I have not created them. 

Coming Soon: Entice Readers for Summer Reading and big books not yet released

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/183099541078570650/

This year I'll add displays around movie releases:

May 5th: Guardians of the Galaxy

Display Idea: Superheroes

I like the background here, but there are tons on Pinterest if you search.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/226587424975033401/

May 12th: King Arthur

Display Idea: Knights or King Arthur

Similar idea - just change the fairy tales to knights. Add a knight and a sword.

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/345932815098379146/

May 19th: Everything, Everything

Display Idea: Nature - books with flowers on the cover

May 19th: Alien Covenant

Display Idea: Aliens

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/b3/95/6a/b3956a39df915b6843af6499e27fe037.jpg

Review: Ender's Game

Ender Wiggin could be the boy to save the world from the alien buggers. As a small boy, he's sent to military school to see if he has what it takes. With all eyes on him, the leaders make an example out of him pushing him past his limits. While Ender feels quite alone, he enjoys the games they must play to learn how to lead in battle.

He's concerned about turning into his malicious brother Peter, but he's not about to let anyone stand in his way or intimidate him. Ender watches the older boys to learn what no one will teach him. He's not afraid to try new maneuvers and throw out the rule book. There are no rules in war anyway. Ender builds up his army, but it's all in games and learning...there's no way a ten year old can be the only hope to save the world.

My Thoughts: This is not a book I would have picked up myself. I fully admit that my husband made me read it - but it was AMAZING. I'm quite interested in reading the sequel now. A great YA/Adult sci-fi book.

The Cover: This cover is awesome, but the one on the book I read was dreadful - more like a small boy playing in space, almost like a children's book. This book IS NOT a children's book.

Source: My Library