We held two workshops featuring Summer Reading, on May 7 and May 14. Lots of great ideas came from those workshops, and people wanted links to ideas. So here goes – we’ve tried to capture as many of the program ideas as possible.   The ideas below have been tried by NS libraries and have been successful; the blog posts will give you the how-to! Drive-in Movie for preschoolers (use NFB movies, perhaps) Teddy Bear Sleepover See Cape Breton’s most recent Sleepover ! Many regions have tried it — Family Fort Night Rachel Crosby shared a fun and easy slingshot rocket craft Preschool Obstacle Course Puppet stories and more from Beyond the Book Storytime Ulnooweg Robotics programs Cupcake Wars (with Teens):   Use magnetic marbles for painting – roll around in box with magnet underneath More ideas: Parking Lot Party: Outdoors, games, StoryWalk, Be Fit Kits Table-sized colouring sheets – have been found at Michael’s and Dollar Store Drop-in Daily Crafts: easy, passive ideas like recycle art,