Workshops Archive
Many workshops from previous years contain ideas and information that you can use to plan this year's summer reading program. Here is a selection of training materials that cover children, teen, adult, and family programs; showing movies at your library; publicizing your programs; teen volunteers at the library; and altruistic summer reading programs.
Past Summer Reading Programs
- 2009 Workshop Videos, Handouts, & Presentations
- 2008 Workshop Videos
- 2008 Workshop Handouts & Presentations
- Ideas from 2007 and before
Children’s Programs
Penny Peck explores “Kid’s Summer Reading Programming and Entertainment” and provides a wealth of hands-on tips and techniques for your children’s program.
[ video | handout ]
Children and Families
Pam Carlson’s printable banner flag artwork and a carnival game tip sheet – fun for all the family! Presented as part of the Serra System Summer Reading Workshop.
[ games | banner artwork (eng) | banner artwork (esp) ]
Teen Programs
“Library Latino Style!” Super cool Mexicana crafts presented by Lorenza Carpenter and Lizeth Legaspi. The presentation includes candle lanterns, papel picado, loteria glass charms, and sugar skulls with patterns and instructions. Also a page of pesos for cut-out. Presented as part of the Serra System Summer Reading Workshop.
[ handout | pesos cut-out page ]
Adult Programs
Cathy Marvier presents “Adventures with Adult Summer Reading,” and gives tips and techniques for conducting a successful adult reading program.
[ video | handout ]
Summer Screenings
Penny Peck talks about showing movies as part of your summer library program. Presented as part of the Serra System Summer Reading Workshop January, 2007.
[ video | handout ]
Publicizing Your Programs
Jessica Padilla presents tips and ideas for promoting your summer reading program. Presented as part of the Serra System Summer Reading Workshop January, 2007.
[ video | handout ]
Teen Volunteers
In “VolunTEENs,” Joann Jonas and Darin Williamson talk about working with teen volunteers to present summer reading programs. Presented as part of the Serra System Summer Reading Workshop January, 2007.
[ video ]
Altruistic Programs
Erin Moore discusses altruistic summer reading programs. Presented as part of the Serra System Summer Reading Workshop January, 2007.
[video]
The Serra System Summer Reading Workshop was videotaped January 19, 2007, in Carlsbad by the Carlsbad City Library Media Services Division. It was edited and prepared for the web by Stephanie Stokes.
The California Summer Reading Program is a project of the California Library Association, supported by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.
Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) is the sponsoring organization for the 2010 Summer Library Program. Artwork is for use by CSLP members only. Copyright 2009-2010 by Highsmith Inc. All rights reserved. No images may be reproduced without written permission.
CLA thanks LEGOLAND and Round Table Pizza for supporting summer reading in California’s libraries.