after school activity programmes for aged kids

Author visits school/library and gives 30-40 min. presentation followed by either an activity (writing workshop) or Q/A. Local authors often will appear free, or for the cost of transportation. Check with other venues to see about coordinating a visit and share fees. Many authors will also agree to participate in a Skype session for a minimal fee.after school activity programmes

Author/Illustrator Fan Mail
Make your favorite author/illustrator’s day by creating fan mail with the children in your library. Share their books, mail or upload letters and artwork. If your author/illustrator has a blog be sure to check back to see if they post artwork.
Battle of the Books
Participating teams read a list of several books, train to remember the story details and then battle it out against other teams. Librarians ask progressively harder questions.
Bit & Bridle
Discuss a great horse book and complement it with fun horse-related activities. Bring horse equipment in for a demonstration. Look at different feed, include a horse craft and horse snack.
Book Bingo
Use book cover art or book titles to make Bingo cards. Booktalk the books and then play for small prizes.
Cinderella around the World
Pick several versions of Cinderella to read to a group of kids. Prepare a simple craft and play a game - Pass the Glass Slipper. Once a year, choose a book for both adults and kids to read. It will make for a memorable program and discussion.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Party
Do a “Manny Cereal Toss” of mini boxes into a toilet seat: a “clothes” relay race, trivia and chat about favorite passages. Serve mini bags of chips like Dad likes to stow away and eat.

Fairy Program
Kids love the Rainbow Magic series, so why not let them put on their own wings and come to a book-themed party. Each child can create their own fairy persona and participate in fairy-themed crafts and games. Maybe even try building a fairy house for the garden.
Guys Read
Create some “horrorgami”; Choose Your Own Adventure Books; explore some world records, illusions and gross, nasty “stuff” of particular interest to young boys.
Happy Un-Birthday Party
Read birthday books have birthday cake and play Pin the Tail on the Donkey. Celebrate everyone’s birthday!
Intergenerational Book Group
Once a year, choose a book for both adults and kids to read. It will make for a memorable program and discussion.
Kids’ Choice Book Awards
If your state or district does not have their own Kids’ Choice Book Awards then start your own! Librarians in schools and public libraries can choose ten books for kids to read during the year. Help promote by hosting book discussions and other activities. Have a party or celebration in which kids can vote on their top choice. If enough kids participate you may even be able to host a Battle of the Books.
Meet Someone New
Generate interest in picture book biographies by book-talking titles like Candy Bomber, Tom Thumb, Amelia Lost, Drawing from Memory, etc
Murder Mystery at the Library
This can be a 3-hr event or a part of a sleepover event in the library Mystery stories for re-enactment are available online, or in books.
Newbery Book Club
Starting at the beginning of November librarians book talk 7-10 of the best new titles for the publication year to a group of readers, who will rate and discuss books at meetings culminating in a Mock Newbery Award party the week before the actual award is announced. Incorporate the ALSC Mock Newbery and Caldecott Toolkit ($35)