Make Waves At Your Library READ: the 2010 California Summer Reading Program

for Teens

Programming on a Budget

Recycled Crafts

Sharing Resources

Presentation by Amanda Jacobs Foust

Novato Library, Marin County

Programming on a Budget: FoodCandy Sushi paired with Chopstick Race

Programming on a Budget: Food

Homemade Ice Cream +Homemade Root Beer =

Delicious Floats-or-

Build Your Own Sundae

“The Build Your Own Ice Cream Sundae was a blast and so popular.

The kids eyeballs popped when they saw all the fun toppings.”

Jennifer Livingston, Point Reyes Library

Programming on a Budget: FoodSharing Resources

• Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s both have a reputation for donating food to libraries.

• Leave posters or flyers on grocery store community boards.

• Look for community centers to partner with that can provide kitchen space.

• Don’t be afraid to ask.

Also…

Programming on a Budget: Greatest Hits: Scavenger Hunt

“It worked like a passport. Each teen was given a treasure map at

the start. After a participant attended an activity, the teen librarian (or

volunteer) staffing that station would apply an ink-stamp over that location

of the map. Acquiring a minimum number of stamps gave them a better

chance at winning a raffle prize at the end.”

Marla Bergman,San Francisco Public Library

Programming on a Budget: Greatest Hits: Duct Tape Crafts

Wallets are just the beginning of what

you can do with some rolls of duct

tape, scissors and a handful teens.

Programming on a Budget: Greatest Hits: Henna

Pre-Mixed henna cones available-or-

Mix your own henna paste

Programming on a Budget: Greatest Hits: PlayReaders

My PlayReaders group just requires access to a copy machine and some snacks.  I didn't invent it or anything, but it's awesome.  And theater kids are a pretty easy

sell for library programs!

Jack Baur

Berkeley Public Library

Programming on a Budget: Greatest Hits: Decorative Journals

GlitterMarkers

PaintsJewelsPaper

MagazinesRibbons

Are just the beginning of materials you can use to

decorate journals

Recycled Crafts: Altoid Tins

Recycled Crafts: Marble Magnets

Recycled Crafts: Repurposed T-Shirts

Recycled Crafts: Button & Pop Top Bracelets

If You Have An Oven: Shrinky Dinks

If You Have An Oven: Record Bowls

If You Don’t Have an Oven

“I purchased a tabletop dual burner from Target for approximately $25. I've used this burner, a basic stove, and a toaster oven to put on a number of lower cost cooking programs including:

a. Potato tacosb. English muffin pizzasc. Gazpachod. Green papaya salade. Browniesf. Cookiesg. Pasta with sauce from scratchh. Pupusasi. Quesadillas”

Kelly Tyler

Los Angeles Public Library

Recommended Reads

Programming on a Budget: FoodResources

• Candy Sushi How-To: http://candy.about.com/od/candybasics/ss/candysushi_sbs.htm.

• Archie McPhee has inexpensive prizes, including Wasabi Lip Balm: http://www.mcphee.com/shop/.

• Camper's Dream Play and Freeze Ice Cream Maker

$34.95 (lrg) or $21.95 (sm): http://www.rei.com/

• Youtube video of Camper’s Dream and Freeze in action: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRrVIc6HPBM

• Coffee Can Ice Cream: • http://crafts.kaboose.com/coffee-can-ice-cream.html

• Root Beer Kits available for online purchase starting at $25.

Refills also available for under $10.

Programming on a Budget: Greatest HitsResources

• Duct Tape Crafts: http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Colored-Duct-Tape-Wallet

• Henna: Party Pack 10 Henna Tattoo Paste Cones w/ Oil & Book, $22.99 http://www.shopbeachcombers.com/storefrontprofiles/DeluxeSFItemDetail.aspx?sid=1&sfid=39600&c=621032&i=34568016

• Henna: Henna Powder/Mehndi Oil Combo: 100 grams Henna Powder/2 Bottles Essential Oils, $12.99 http://www.shopbeachcombers.com/StoreFrontProfiles/DeluxeSFItemDetail.aspx?sid=1&sfid=39600&c=668953&i=235515923

• Henna: Bindis available at http://www.shopbeachcombers.com

• Playreaders: Listmania! via Amazon.com at: http://www.amazon.com/Professional-Playreaders-faves/lm/2GOMRIT33G1S6

• Decorative Journals: Design Your Own! White Journals $12.99 Per Dozen: http://www.orientaltrading.com/

Programming on a Budget: Recycled Crafts Resources

• Altoid Tins: http://www.ehow.com/how_2124820_use-empty-altoids-tin.html

• Marble Magnets: http://www.notmartha.org/tomake/marblemagnets/

• Button Bracelet: http://blog.creativekismet.com/2006/07/03/button-bracelet-tutorial/

Programming on a Budget: OvenResources

• Shrinky Dinks: Recycled http://www.curbly.com/Chrisjob/posts/2252-diy-shrinky-dinks

• Shrinky Dinks: 50 sheets for $22: http://www.goestores.com/catalog.aspx?storename=shrinkydinks&DeptID=34365&ItemID=8148577&detail=1

• Record Bowls: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf895928.tip.html

• Oven: Kitchen Selectives Double Burner: http://www.target.com/Kitchen-Selectives-Double-Burner-DB2/dp/B000HTO186/sr=1-1/qid=1254717191/ref=sr_1_1/176-3236937-3281321?ie=UTF8&search-alias=tgt-index&frombrowse=0&index=target&rh=k:burner&page=1

Thank You!

Amanda Jacobs Foustafoust@co.marin.ca.us