"Jean Genies 2009"

A new page for 2010 link here !

"Jean Genies" is an opportunity for public libraries in NSW to engage their youth in a fun program.

Drawing inspiration from the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants series by  Ann Brashares this program has 4 pairs of jeans travelling 

around NSW public libraries in 2009 .

Participating libraries will be decorating the jeans and holding programs or displays based around the theme before sending the jeans on to the next library.

A variety of materials can be used to decorate the jeans including paint, stencilling, beadwork, and embroidery. 

 Libraries will develop a range of related activities to tie in with the jeans visit, for example craft workshops, film nights, and displays.

Libraries are also be encouraged to take photos of the jeans in iconic locations for example at The Big Banana in Coffs Harbour.

The program is designed so that participating libraries can choose their level of involvement and the range of activities they organise for their young adult community.

"Jean Genies" is an opportunity for public libraries in NSW to engage their youth in a fun program.

Why Jean Genies?

The jeans will appear from nowhere, create magic in your library & then disappear!

Where will the "Jean Genies" been hanging out? See the side bar !

 *Launch at Canada Bay 23/02/09*     

 * International Exchange - Youth Library Schloss Blutenburg *

 * When did the program run? *     We have had four different pairs of Jeans circulating throughout NSW.                

*Welcome Home Party 07/08/09 with special guest author Jeni Mawter*

 * Program Instructions *                                                   *Lisarow Highschool Decorates*                                         

 Can they make it back ?    Grr!                                           

Visit Gosford City Council website to explore this region.  *Gosford City Council Homepage*

See last years wiki - links to all the 2008 libraries ideas and events.      Read "Strides into Wollongong" the jeans own tribute poem!

About the wiki

This wiki will be used to coordinate the program and for participating libraries to contribute information, photos, promotion and ideas. 

Please contact  Sharon.Drayton@gosford.nsw.gov.au  or Claire.Stuckey@gosford.nsw.gov.au

We farewell the jeans from Gosford. Sharon & Gemma take them for one last look at the ocean!

                                                                                                                                                                                                             Guy & Jacob enjoy ice blocks while the jeans hang round the jetski 

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