Program Resources

Browse through a variety of program ideas and resources contributed by librarians throughout Northwest Ohio.

Oceans of Possibilities 2022 CSLP Resource List

An overview of the 2022 CSLP resources available to libraries.

Octopus Bulletin Board or Door/Window Decoration

Create a paper chain octopus for display on a wall surface using the template and instructions provided.

Out of This World Preschool Story Time (ages almost 3-6)

This space themed storytime includes book recommendations, songs, flannel activity, craft, and an idea for a space themed sensory bin.

Paper Stomp Rocket

Construct your own paper stomp rocket and launcher using only PVC pipes and fittings, paper, electrical tape, glue, and an empty 2-liter bottle. The launcher works by forcing air through PVC pipes, which launches a lightweight paper rocket high into the air.

Passive Programming for Summer Reading 2020 – Children

Fairy tale themed passive programming ideas for children and tweens/teens.

Preschool Space Story Time

This space themed storytime for preschool age children includes book recommendations, songs and rhymes, flannel board ideas.

Princess Themed Storytime

This princess themed storytime includes activity suggestions based on Heath McKenzie's My Rules for Being a Pretty Princess.

Recycled Cup Turtle

Make a recycled cup turtle using a plastic cup, small craft items, and the provided template.

Recycled Instruments

Instructions for making various percussion instruments out of recycled materials.

Road Trippin' USA: All Together Now

Road trip themed summer reading program ideas.