Fall Program Ideas for Kids

In case you missed it, here are my ideas for Teen Programs

I know that Summer Reading has hit the library, but I have to start thinking about Fall planning.  We have town wide newsletter form our Parks and Recs department and it's due mid July. Fall planning goes from August thru December. I don't have too many ideas, but I thought I'd share some in case any one else was planning Fall too. And let me know if you have a great fall program idea. 

September 19th: Talk Like a Pirate Day

Last year, we decorated our Circulation Desk to look like a Pirate ship for the week. And we had a few who came to create Treasure Chests. This year, I'd love to try this

November 4th: King Tut Day

I haven't thought too much about this, but I'd like to do something about King Tut. Maybe a craft or maybe a mummy program that's half educational and half entertainment. Of course there's always the Mummy Wrap game!

November 6th: Button Day

I'd like to create this or something similar:

But this could be cool too (in fall colors)

Then I like to do a community wide event in November and make Holiday Cards to the military. Last year we sent off a bunch of cards to deliver to veterans and/or veteran's families within the state. I think it's great to spread a little cheer and also to teach kids about giving back and thinking of others from an early age. We do it in November to meet the deadline. I also have a Holiday card making day for anyone to create a card for their someone special

Graham Cracker Gingerbread Houses: 

Last year I did a paper gingerbread house and irritated the heck out of a family who did't read the paper part of the flyer. So this year, I thoughts I'd do a food based program. But I'm combining it with a challenge - which I saw on a kids food show (I'm not sure which one). Everyone gets the same amount of candy/crackers/frosting and has a limited time to create. That way, it's not crazy expensive for the library. It's fair so one person doesn't hog all of one candy. And you can limit the sugar content (which I'm hoping the parents will like.)

Fall Program Ideas for Teens

I know that Summer Reading hasn't started yet in my library, but I'm already starting to think about Fall planning. I don't have too many ideas, but I thought I'd share some in case any one else was planning Fall too.

September 12: Chocolate Milk Shake Day 
Easy program, lots of love for milk shakes

October: Friday the 13th
Our Friends' of the Library have a booksale that weekend, but we might do something fun in the teen room or maybe a Murder Mystery after hours program.

Perfume Making:
My sister has gotten into this and it sounds like a great idea for fall - either back to school or create your signature scent for homecoming dance

Apple Treats: 
I always like to try some sort of food program with apples or even pumpkin.

Boston Teen Book Festival:
Last year we tried to get a group of teens together and go - it was my first year on the job, so I'm hoping that the connections I've made this year will have teens wanting to go this year, because there are some great authors.

Near more ideas? Here's what I thought about in the past.

Fall Programs for Teens (7)

I know Summer Reading is starting to wind down. But my head is filled with ideas for fall programs. Fall for my library runs from September thru December. This is my first fall for teen programs at the library, so I'll be doing a mix of old ideas that worked well and new ideas. 

Here's my series from last year in case you missed it and want more ideas. 

Back to school crafts (aka playing with Washi Tape)

Boatload of ideas on this pin

Can you survive the zombie apocalypse?

Make yourself a zombie bite

National Brownie Day is December 8th

We'll be taste testing a few kinds

Fall Programs for Kids (1)

I know Summer Reading is in full swing, but my head is filled with ideas for fall programs. Our town's Rec department comes out with a quarterly publication which is due next week. So my brain is on fall programming ideas. Fall for my library runs from September thru December. This is the first year for me creating programs for kids, so Pinterest is of course my new best friend. Here are some ideas I'm looking at closely.

Crafting with leaves looks super fun

Leaf Animals

September 19th is Talk Like A Pirate Day

Pirate's Treasure Chest

September 22nd is Elephant Appreciation Day

Elephant Fun

Halloween Fun in October

Bats from Egg Cartons

International Ninja Day is December 5th 

Paperbag Ninjas

Paper (or Cardstock) Gingerbread Houses in December

House Templates

December 27th is Cut Out Snowflakes Day

Snowflake Templates

Fall Program Ideas for Teens (1)

 I know that Summer Reading is just starting or has already started, but planning doesn't always take a back seat just because it's the busy season. So I thought I'd attempt to help and toss out a few ideas for fall - all from pinterest. Here are some fun looking accessories! 

Duct Tape Lanyard

Duct Tape Flower Pens or Pencils

Locker Magnets

Glitter Magnets