Program Development

This page displays programs that I have developed and administered during my time as a Library Assistant for both Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library and a branch with the City of San Diego Public Library.

Spy Night

This was a detailed program that I created for ages 7-11 at Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library. Attendees were given a badge, a code name based off of real names used by the Secret Service for former Presidents and First Lady's, and file folder with a paper for their fingerprints and description of the activities they would be taking part in. These activities included deciphering a message using morse code, a memory game, a "minefield," and a laser maze. Participants were then given a certificate upon completion of the program.

Below are a few examples of programs I created for bi-monthly visits from two Baker Elementary fifth grade classes. I've also created themed scavenger hunts and a library relay race to challenge their knowledge of locating items in a library on their own along with STEM related activities.

Working with the teacher for these classes, I conducted a book tasting to help students choose non-fiction books that might spark their interest for research papers. They were given a "menu" with criteria to help them decide, reading for about 15 minutes and then switching to another table.

Working off of the Dr. Seuss Mystery in the Library created by Sarah Svarda, I re-worked the scenarios to fit our library and a book that all the children loved. We discussed elements of a mystery and the children had to read over the alibis of the characters and examine the crime scene to figure out who committed the crime.

We were given promotional materials (bookmarks, posters) from a Lionsgate representative to promote the movie Wonder and asked to create an event. I turned it into a contest asking the children to design a t-shirt based on Wonder and the winners won the movie posters. They were also asked to develop their own kind precepts prior to visiting and wrote them in a small card to hide in a book of their choosing for another patron to find.

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