Time Again to Book for Summer Reading 2011!
Librarians across Texas have barely caught their breath from this summer’s crazy schedule and here I am recomending they book now for Summer Reading 2011. It’s best to book your summer programming before the NETLS, NTRLS, or CTLS conferences, or your favorite vendors may already be booked-up. No deposit is required. Nothing to risk to hold your [...]
The Science of Crowd Control
If you’re planning to host a special speaker for your school, library or community event, and you’d like a large audience turn-out, then simply invite an animal show (or the Ringling Brothers’ clowns!). These popular performers will bring in the BIG audience head count you need to impress your superiors and city officials, but they also bring [...]
20 Simple Tips To Make Performers Love Your Library
All librarians share their best and worst performer stories with each other. But, did you know that performers also share their best and worst library stories with each other? These tips may help keep your library on the "best" list… 1. Arrange for the performer to load/unload at a door with easy access to the show [...]
Know, Before You Hire Someone with Animals
So, you’re surfing the net, looking for a something special to bring to your school, library or your child’s birthday party. Animals! How cool. What a crowd pleaser. But, there are some important things to know before you book that animal show. Are they licensed? Anyone who displays a mammal (something with fur, even a [...]
