Unprogramming for Youth MLS Webinar 2015
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This document outlines an approach to library programming called "unprogramming". It discusses moving away from traditional programming models towards a more informal approach focused on exploration and interaction. The unprogramming philosophy centers around connecting participants to books, authors, libraries and interests through introductory activities and multiple hands-on stations. Examples provided include programs themed around ancient Greece, medieval knights, spies, superheroes and space exploration. The document encourages librarians to draw ideas from existing programs, gather ideas continuously, get feedback from patrons and feel comfortable with a less formal approach.
Unprogramming for Youth MLS Webinar 2015
- 1. Unprogramming for Youth Massachusetts Library System February 2015 Amy Koester
- 2. Hello! I’m Amy. • Youth & Family Program Coordinator, Skokie (IL) Public Library • The Show Me Librarian • Shout-out to Marge Loch- Wouters at La Crosse (WI) Public Library
- 3. On Our Agenda • Getting to the root of programming & its pitfalls • The unprogramming philosophy • What unprograms look like • Getting in the unprogramming mindset • Questions
- 4. Why do we program?
- 5. What are the pitfalls?
- 6. You don’t have to stick with a frustrating programming model. You can instead choose a refreshing option.
- 8. The Central Question of Unprogramming • How does what I’m doing connect kids to… • a book or books; • an author or illustrator; • the library & our services; • an interest that can connect back to the library?
- 9. The Unprogramming Formula • 1 Book/Author/Topic • 1 Introductory Activity • 3-4 Stations of Stuff • Plenty of Time to Explore & Interact
- 10. Olympians • Book: Percy Jackson • Intro: Create coat of arms • Stations: • Feed the Cerberus • Slay the Gorgons • Deity Concentration
- 11. Medieval Knights • Author: Gerald Morris • Intro: tell Sir Gawain & the Green Knight • Stations: • Build a Catapult • Create a Hand Shield • Fencing Demo
- 12. Spy Club • Books: Liar & Spy, Sophia’s War • Intro: Creating disguises • Stations: • Sharpshooting • Invisible Ink • Cryptography • Laser Field
- 13. Superheroes • Topic: Superhero books • Intro: Create superhero costumes/names, Kryptonite removal • Stations: • Spatula Toss • Flip-O-Rama • Flight Photos • Bad Guy Bowling
- 14. Lost in Space • Topic: 520s • Intro: Video travel & crash landing • Stations: • Harvesting the alien landscape • Building shelter • Staving off space madness
- 15. Family Forts • Book: Anything fun for the family! • Intro: Share a story & build a “campfire” • Walking S’mores • Build Forts & Read • Glow-in-the-dark Hide & Go Seek
- 16. Get in the Unprogramming Mindset • Mine your existing programs • Gather ideas continuously • Talk to your kids! • Get comfy with informality
- 17. Questions?
- 18. Let’s chat! • [email protected] • @amyeileenk • http://showmelibrarian.blogspot.com • http://goo.gl/O6NKb