Programs for Agencies

School Programs

To schedule a visit or if you have any questions on any of these programs please contact Ellen:
ejepson@apl.org
or call
832-6187 (ask for Ellen)

	I Can Use the Library! For first grade classrooms
	In this high energy, interactive program, we
		Read great stories
		Tour the library
		Do a scavenger hunt
	This free program is educational and fun for the students.
		We encourage all students to get a library card and check out books.
	This program is available September through March. First Grade Celebrate is available in April and May.

	First Grade Celebrate!
	Celebrate learning to read at the Appleton Public Library! This free program lasts 60-90 minutes and allows your students to get their very own library card! Available in April and May!

	Join the Appleton Library Children's Services Section to meet classic book characters and new book characters.
	You may get to know these character via:
		Booktalks
		Reader's Theatre
		Logic
		Physical Challenges
		Students sharing their favorite characters
		Music
		Author and Character Websites
	Important Details:
		For third grade students and their teachers
		Students will be encouraged to get library cards
		Students may choose to check out books from the program
		Includes a tour of the children's section
		Free, educational and entertaining

	Infosoup Research Trip! A free program for 5th and 6th Grade Students
	What is an Infosoup Research Trip?
	A two part program:
	Part One, School Age Librarian Ellen Jepson stops by your classroom* to visit the students and teach them to use Infosoup, the Library's online catalog. Part Two, the students visit the library and test their Infosoup skills by researching a topic they are either assigned or find interesting.
	Students are encouraged to get library cards and check out books after the program has concluded.
	*in classroom program only available for schools with an Appleton address.
	Questions? Ready to schedule?
	Call 832-6187 and ask for Ellen or e-mail ejepson@apl.org

	Seasonal Fling
	Free Puppet Show Perfect for Early Childhood groups, Title One, and Kindergarten. Call to make your reservation - 832-6187

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Outreach Programs

Contact Ellen with questions or to schedule a visit:
ejepson@apl.org
or call
832-6187 (ask for Ellen)

	Mad About Music
	Invite Children's Librarian Ellen Jepson to your classroom* for a program all about storytelling using music.
	This 30 minute program may include:
		Rhythmic books
		Books for singing along
		Instruments such as the Autoharp
		Musical fingerplays
		Music on CD
		Lots of singing and moving!
	*in classroom program available for schools with an Appleton address

	Your second grade students are invited to become: Friends of Books
		A 30 minute storytime for second grade students.
		Ellen Jepson, Children's Librarian, will come to your classroom* to share picture books, easy readers and beginning chapter books with your students,
		Celebrate your students' love for books!
	*in classroom visit available to schools with an Appleton address

	Wisconsin Heritage: The Pioneering Experience
	Library staff will present a program for fourth grade students in your classroom* at school or at the Appleton Public Library.
	*in classroom program available for schools with an Appleton address
	What can you expect?
	Maps and photographs Stories about Wisconsin pioneers from popular literature. Hands-on opportunities to use replica pioneer objects. Booktalks about Wisconsin literature.

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Childcare Programs

	Storyvine
	A storytime for Children in Daycare settings. Come for books, music, fingerplays, and a short animated story. Wednesdays in March (starts 3/3/10); April; May (ends 5/26/10) 10:00 - 10:30 am Registration not necessary*
	Special Storyvines!
	Wednesday, April 7th - Love My Library Storyvine - Books all about libraries. 11:00 am Program available both dates. For these special programs please call to let us know you are coming - 832-6187

For additional programs check out APL's school age programs!

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For more information please call 832-6187

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made upon request and if feasible