| Category | Category | Title | Author | # of Copies | Date | Description |
| Video | Conflict Resolution | "Don't Laugh at Me" School Program Video | Operation Respect, Inc. | 2 | 2000 | |
| Resource | Parenting & Teaching | (Almost) Everything You Need to Know About Early Childhood Education | Judy Fujawa | 1 | 1998 | This educator uses practical & philosophical lists to convey the information which is intended for teachers & parents |
| Activities | Internet | 101 Cool Sites for Kids on the Internet | Jennifer Friday Chris Mansfield | 2 | 1998 | Guidebook to the internet explains what the web is, and how it actually works. |
| Music | 101 Dance Games for Children | Paul Rooyackers | 1 | 1996 | Each dance game contains an age guideline, an estimated time of play, and suggestions for the most appropriate type of music. The games can be played by children and adults of all ages. | |
| Drama | 101 Drama Games for Children | Paul Rooyackers | 1 | 1998 | Each drama game contains an age guideline, an estimated time of play, and suggestions for the most appropriate type of music. The games can be played by children and adults of all ages. | |
| Drama | 101 Improv Games for Children and Adults | Bob Bedore | 1 | 2004 | From building blocks for beginners to antics for the advanced, this book shows how to bring improv to all ages and experience levels. | |
| Games | Discipline | 101 Life Skills Games for Children | Bernie Badegruber | 1 | 2002 | The games cover a range of issues from aggression, boasting conscienc, disability, group conflict, honesty and inhibitions to respect, stereotypes and self-confidence. |
| Music | 101 Music Games for Children | Jerry Storms & Dale LeFevre | 1 | 1995 | Presents lively music games that children and adults can play together. | |
| Discipline | 15+ Make Time to Listen Take Time to Talk about Bullying | US Dept of Health and Human Services | 1 | 2004 | Interactive conversation starters. Schools, adults and children can use these cards to start conversations about bullying and how to prevent it. | |
| Multicultural | Activities | 180 Days Around the World | Shirley Cook | 1 | 1993 | Travel around the world to gain information about people, places and activities |
| Science | 200 Gooey, Slippery, Slimy, Weird & Fun | Janice VanCleaves | 1 | 1993 | 200 science activities for children ages 8-12 that covers biology, chemistry, physics, earth science and astronomy. | |
| Science | 201 Awesome, Magical, Bizarre, & Incredible Experiments | Janice VanCleave | 1 | 1994 | 201 fun, safe, low-cost experiments to use at home or in the classroom. | |
| Science | 202 Science Investigations | Marjorie Frank | 2 | 1990 | Exciting adventures in earth, life an physical sciences for individual or group activities. | |
| Administration | Team Building | 25 Activities for Teams | Fran Rees | 1 | 1993 | Great ideas to motivate employees and participate as a team |
| Games | Activities | 300 Three Minute Games | Jackie Silberg | 2 | 1997 | Short, snappy games an songs to encourage observation, listening, coordination and counting skills |
| Activities | Thematic | 365 Afterschool Activities | Sheila Ellison Judith Gray | 2 | 1995 | TV free fun for every day of the year. |
| Science | 365 Simple Science Experiments with everyday materials | Churchill, Loeschnig, & Mandell | 1 | 1997 | The fundamentals of science brought to life in a year's worth of fun & educational hands-on experiments. | |
| Resource | Administration | 50 Creative Training Closers | Lynn Solem Bob Pike | 1 | 1997 | 50 ways to close your training sessions and presentation so they won't forget you - or your training. |
| Activities | 50 Nifty Super Things to Do After School | Beth Kneeland Pickett | 1 | 1995 | ||
| Games | Activities | 500 Five Minute Games | Jackie Silberg | 2 | 1995 | Jam packed with games, songs, and learning-fun ideas for early school-agers |
| Literacy | Activities | A Guide for Using Where the Wild Things Are in the Classroom | Teacher Created Materials | 1 | 1994 | A literacy guide to Where the Wild Things Are |
| Administration | Programming | A Guide to Successful Public-Private Partnerships | Sharon Deich | 1 | 2001 | for out-of-school time & community school initiatives |
| Multicultural | Activities | A Kid's Guide to African American History | Nancy Sanders | 1 | 2000 | More than 70 hands-on activities, songs, and games that teach kids about the people, experiences, and events that shaped African American history. |
| Multicultural | Thematic | A Trip Around the World | Leland Graham Traci Brandon | 1 | 1993 | Bringing cultural awareness to your classroom with activities across the curriculum. |
| Science | Activities | A Year of Hands-on Science | Lynne Kepler | 1 | 1996 | Information, experiments activities, cross curricular extension and resources to create science in the classroom. |
| Resource | Academic Content Standards: K-12 Fine Arts | Ohio Dept of Education | 1 | 2004 | ||
| Resource | Academic Content Standards: K-12 Science | Ohio Dept of Education | 1 | 2003 | ||
| Resource | Academic Content Standards: K-12 English Language Arts | ODE & the State Board of Education | 1 | 2003 | ||
| Resource | Academic Content Standards: K-12 Mathematics | ODE & the State Board of Education | 1 | 2003 | ||
| Resource | Academic Content Standards: K-12 Social Studies | ODE & the State Board of Education | 1 | 2003 | ||
| Resource | Curriculum | Academic Content, After-School Style: A Notebook & Guide | Foundations, Inc. | 1 | 2004 | Provides,tools for merging academic learning with after-school programming. |
| Math | Games | Action Math Games | Ivan Bulloch | 1 | 1994 | In this colorful book, children will discover fun to do activities that challenge them to use math skills. |
| Math | Action Math Measure | Ivan Bulloch | 1 | 1994 | Using this book, young children will master simple measuring techniques, such as estimating, counting, and sorting. | |
| Math | Arts&Crafts | Action Math Patterns | Ivan Bulloch | 1 | 1994 | Teaches the skills of pattern recognition, sorting, matching, and pattern creation by means of various crafts. |
| Activities | Programming | Activities for School-Age Child Care | Barbara Blakely Rosalie Blau Elizabeth Brady et al | 3 | 1989 | Resource for program planning including: daily schedules, routines, parent partnerships, community relations, nutrition, the arts and many more activities. |
| Arts & Crafts | Multicultural | Adventures in Art | Susan Milord | 2 | 1990 | Art projects geared for older school-agers. Multicultural projects and new variations of old activities |
| Arts & Crafts | Adventures in Art-Revised Edition | Susan Milord | 1 | 1997 | Art projects geared for older school-agers. Multicultural projects and new variations of old activities | |
| Self Esteem | Activities | Adventures in Peacemaking | William Kreidler Lisa Furlong | 1 | 1995 | Activities, ideas and tips for creating a "Peaceable Program". |
| Administration | Programming | After School Programs & the K-8 Principal | NAESP | 2 | 1999 | Examines the latest research and best practices in school-age child care |
| Video | Programming | After School Programs: What Works & Why | University of North Carolina | 1 | ||
| Math | Games | AfterSchool KidzMath | Robertson, Borah, Schneider, & Weber | 1 | 2002 | Turn numbers into child's play with 20 interactive math games for children ages 5-8. |
| Administration | After-School Programs: Keeping Children Safe & Smart | US Dept. of Education | 5 | 2000 | provides an overview of research on after-school programs, lays out components of effective programs, & provides examples of quality programming | |
| Activities | Transitions | After-School Transition Activities--The Ready, Set, Go Guide to Strategies That Work | David L. Whitaker | 2 | 2003 | Helps you analyze your program's daily schedule to determine what you need to make transitions smooth & fun. |
| Discipline | Am I in Trouble? Using Discipline to Teach Young Children Responsibility | Richard Curwin, EdD, Allen Mendler, PhD | 1 | 1990 | Offers ways that parents, teachers, & caregivers can give children the support, encouragement and problem-solving skills they need. | |
| Multicultural | Black History | Amazing African American History | Diane Patrick | 3 | 1998 | Discover ancient African civilizations. Explore the devastating Middle Passage and see the famous March on Washington. Find the answers to your questions about Black History… |
| Administration | America's After-School Choice: The Prime Time for Juvenile Crime, or Youth Enrichment and Achievement | Fight Crime: Invest in Kids | 1 | 2000 | a report on the relationship between crime and lack of adequate child care options. | |
| Administration | America's Child Care Crisis: A Crime Prevention Tragedy | Fight Crime: Invest in Kids | 1 | 2000 | a report on the relationship between crime and lack of adequate child care options. | |
| Administration | Advocacy | An Advocate's Guide to the Media | Children's Defense Fund | 1 | 1990 | This guide gives practical direction to advocates for strategic and effective use of the media. |
| Administration | Advocacy | An Advocate's Guide to Using Data | Children's Defense Fund | 1 | 1990 | designed to help advocates learn to select, analyze, and present the data that will make their advocacy efforts effective |
| Multicultural | Thematic | Ancient Egypt | Teacher Created Materials | 1 | 1992 | A thematic unit devoted to Ancient Egypt |
| Multicultural | Thematic | Ancient Greece | Avery Hart & Paul Mantell | 1 | 1999 | Set sail for ancient Greece and discover the most valuable treasure of all- your one-of-a-kind importance. |
| Multicultural | Thematic | Ancient Greece | Teacher Created Materials | 1 | 1993 | A thematic unit devoted to Ancient Greece |
| Multicultural | Thematic | Ancient Rome | Teacher Created Materials | 1 | 1995 | A thematic unit devoted to Ancient Rome |
| Resource | Teaching | Another Use For… | Vicki Lansky | 1 | 1991 | Your A to Z Guide to marvelous, multiple uses for everyday items you have in your house |
| Multicultural | Anti-Bias Curriculum: Tools for Empowering Young Children | Louise Derman-Sparks and the ABC Task Force | 1 | 1989 | Activities and ideas for teaching with an anti-bias curriculum. Great suggestions for anti-bias holiday curriculum. | |
| Activities | Seasonal | April | Creative Teaching Press | 1 | 1990 | Monthly activities, games, recipes and crafts focusing on special days and events. |
| Administration | Prevention | Art Works! Prevention Programs for Youth & Communities | Paula Randall | 1 | 1997 | This book lays out the successful stories and strategies of arts programs across the country that are changing lives |
| Arts & Crafts | Activities | Arts and Crafts | The Mailbox | 2 | 1995 | Over 300 seasonal, holiday, and anytime projects, easy to follow instructions and art tips for K-6. |
| Arts & Crafts | Seasonal | Arts and Crafts for All Seasons | The Mailbox | 2 | 1999 | For early school-age children - new and creative hands-on learning projects |
| Administration | Quality Assessment | ASQ: Assessing School-Age Child Care Quality | Kathryn A. Wheeler | 2 | 1996 | ASQ Resource Guide |
| Administration | Quality Assessment | ASQ: Assessing School-Age Child Care Quality | O'Connor et al | 5 | 1996 | Team Manual for assessing the quality of school-age care programs |
| Special Needs | Health | Attention Deficit Disorder | David & Myra Sosin | 2 | 1996 | Informational book directed at the classroom teacher. |
| Activities | Seasonal | August/September | Creative Teaching Press | 1 | 1991 | Monthly activities, games, recipes and crafts focusing on special days and events. |
| Administration | Staff | Avoiding Burnout | Paula Jorde Bloom | 1 | 1982 | A fantastic self help book for directors and teachers. Tips for managing time, space, people and care for the caregiver. |
| Video | Backyard Tips from Chipper | Video Placement Worldwide | 1 | Safety & environmental tips on a wide variety of outdoor tools. Combo live action & animation. Grades 6 - 12 | ||
| Cooking | Baking Soda | Vicki Lansky | 1 | 1995 | Over 500 fabulous, fun, & frugal uses you've probably never thought of | |
| Administration | Programming | Before and After School Programs | Mary McDonald Richard | 2 | 1991 | A 'policies and procedures' book with models, applications, forms, and information about starting and running a SAC program. Includes budgets, job descriptions, handbook, etc. |
| Administration | Character Building | Being Your Best | Barbara Lewis | 3 | 2000 | Help your children discover their good qualities and make them stronger. Learn to respect yourself. |
| Games | Best New Games | Dale N. LeFevre | 1 | 2002 | These cooperative, interactive games are for groups of all ages and abilities--and they're meant to be played just for fun. | |
| Administration | Resource | Best Practices Workbook: Guidelines for School-Age Programs | Michael S. Ashcraft | 1 | 2005 | This workbook is a companion to "Best Practices: Guidelines for School-Age Programs." It is a self-assessment guide--a way for you to identify strengths and weaknesses in your quest for improved quality. |
| Administration | Resource | Best Practices: Guidelines for School-Age Programs | Michael S. Ashcraft | 1 | 2005 | This book looks at the best practices for school-age programs--tying together brain research, children's development, and the theories of school-age child development. Built of solid research and theory, this is a guidebook for planning and implementing quality school age programs. |
| Video | Programming | Between School Time & Home-Time | 2 | Planning Quality Activities for School-Age Child Care Programs. Running time 28:00 | ||
| Administration | Programming | Beyond the Bell | NCREL | 27 | 2000 | A toolkit for creating effective after-school programs |
| Administration | Start-up | Beyond the Bell 3rd Edition--Principal's Guide to Effective Afterschool Programs | Learning Point Associates | 1 | 2005 | Meant to show principals why a quality afterschool program is a benefit to any school. |
| Administration | Start-up | Beyond the Bell 3rd Edition--Start-Up Guide | Learning Point Associates | 1 | 2005 | A guide to help you think through the beginning planning stages of creating an afterschool program. It also serves as an introduction to Beyond the Bell products. |
| Administration | Programming | Beyond the Bell Second Edition | NCREL | 3 | 2001 | |
| Video | Arts & Crafts | BioColor | Discount School Supply | 1 | 1998 | Easy, step-by-step demonstrations of 13 projects you can do with biocolor paint. |
| Activities | Boredom Busters | Cindy Hansen | 1 | 1990 | 84 quick, low- and no- cost activities to wake up a youth group. | |
| Arts & Crafts | Activities | Boredom Busters! | Avery Hart Paul Mantell | 1 | 1997 | Great activities for kids to beat the boredom blues |
| Science | Activities | Bridges | Carol Johnmann Elizabeth Rieth | 1 | 1999 | Build bridges of your design - discover how science and creativity come together in creating bridges. |
| Resource | Bridges Out of Poverty | Ruby K. Payne, PhD, Philips E. DeVol, Terie Dreussi Smith | 1 | 2006 | a unique and powerful tool designed specifically for social, health, and legal services professionals. The book is based on the premise that only a deeper understanding of the challenges of the poor will help you partner with them to create opportunities for success. | |
| Science | Activities | Bright Ideas Grades 1,2,3 | McDonald Publishing | 2 | 1992 | 365 Science activities, easy to use, creative, fun and motivational |
| Science | Activities | Bright Ideas Grades 4-6 | McDonald Publishing | 2 | 1992 | 365 Science activities, easy to use, creative, fun and motivational |
| Administration | Programming | Bringing Education into the Afterschool Hours | US Dept. of Education | 1 | 1999 | This booklet provides schools with ideas on how they can use their afterschool program in new and effective ways to promote student achievement |
| Administration | Staff | Bringing Yourself to Work | Michelle Seligson & Patricia Stahl | 1 | 2003 | A guide to successful staff development in after-school programs |
| Arts & Crafts | Multicultural | Brown Bag Ideas from Many Cultures | Irene Tejada | 1 | 1993 | The more we know about a country, the more we respect its people. A new way of learning cultural differences. |
| Science | Bubble Monster and Other Science Fun | John Falk | 1 | 1996 | Science activities for children ages 3-8 focusing on communication, patterns, matter, the human body, and design technology. | |
| Arts & Crafts | Science | Bubbles | Bernie Zubrowski | 1 | 1979 | Tips, techniques and tools for making very big bubbles, bubble sculptures, soap-film curves, bubble houses, etc. |
| Administration | Building a Community School | The Children's Aid Society | 1 | 2001 | ||
| Resource | Building Assets Together | Jolene L Roehlkepartain | 1 | 1997 | Interactive, experiential activities based on the Search Institute's 40 Developmental Assets. | |
| Administration | Staff | Building Relationships with Parents and Families in School-Age Programs | Roberta Newman | 1 | 1998 | Staff training resource divided into three sections: parents as partners; assessing the needs, interests and concerns of parents; and tips for making connections with parents. |
| Discipline | Bullying in Schools | Rana Sampson | 2 | 2004 | This book is part of a series that summarizes knowledge about how police can reduce the harm caused by specific crime and disorder problems. | |
| Discipline | Administration | But They Spit, Scratch, and Swear! | Mary Steiner Whelan | 3 | 2000 | Comprehensive book about behavior guidance with school-age children. |
| Administration | Programming | By Design | Work/Family Directions | 2 sets | 1998 | A new approach to programs for 10-15 year-olds. Two reference books (Caring By Design and Building By Design) and a video guide (Leading By Design) are included |
| Administration | Programming | Caring for Children in School-Age Programs Vol. II | Derry Koralek, Roberta Newman, Laura Colker | 1 | 1995 | Competency based training materials specific to SAC. Over 800 pages from the US Army's pilot credential program for SAC Staff. |
| Administration | Programming | Caring for Children in School-Age Programs: A Trainer's Guide | Derry Koralek, Roberta Newman, Laura Colker | 1 | 1995 | A training guide for volumes I & II |
| Cooking | Activities | Caterpillar Scramble & Cantaloupe Boats | Noreen Thomas | 1 | 1997 | Over 100 simple nutritional recipes & educational activities for children |
| Administration | Resource | CBO Schools: Profiles in Transformational Education | Stephanie M. Smith & Jean G. Thmases | 1 | 2001 | CBO stands for Community Based Organization. 11 of these schools are profiled to show the promise of this type of school |
| Activities | Seasonal | Celebrate the Month of April | Creative Teaching Press | 5 | 1997 | Literature links, bulletin board ideas and lots of activities and games for this month. |
| Activities | Seasonal | Celebrate the Month of December | Creative Teaching Press | 4 | 1998 | Literature links, bulletin board ideas and lots of activities and games for this month. |
| Activities | Seasonal | Celebrate the Month of February | Creative Teaching Press | 5 | 1997 | Literature links, bulletin board ideas and lots of activities and games for this month. |
| Activities | Seasonal | Celebrate the Month of January | Creative Teaching Press | 3 | 1997 | Literature links, bulletin board ideas and lots of activities and games for this month. |
| Activities | Seasonal | Celebrate the Month of July/August | Creative Teaching Press | 3 | 1999 | Literature links, bulletin board ideas and lots of activities and games for this month. |
| Activities | Seasonal | Celebrate the Month of June | Creative Teaching Press | 3 | 1999 | Literature links, bulletin board ideas and lots of activities and games for this month. |
| Activities | Seasonal | Celebrate the Month of March | Creative Teaching Press | 5 | 1997 | Literature links, bulletin board ideas and lots of activities and games for this month. |
| Activities | Seasonal | Celebrate the Month of May | Creative Teaching Press | 5 | 1997 | Literature links, bulletin board ideas and lots of activities and games for this month. |
| Activities | Seasonal | Celebrate the Month of November | Creative Teaching Press | 5 | 1998 | Literature links, bulletin board ideas and lots of activities and games for this month. |
| Activities | Seasonal | Celebrate the Month of October | Creative Teaching Press | 3 | 1998 | Literature links, bulletin board ideas and lots of activities and games for this month. |
| Activities | Seasonal | Celebrate the Month of September | Creative Teaching Press | 3 | 1998 | Literature links, bulletin board ideas and lots of activities and games for this month. |
| Multicultural | Celebrate! An Anti-Bias Guide to Enjoying the Holidays | Julie Bisson | 1 | 1997 | ||
| Multicultural | Celebrate! Holidays Around the World | Lauri Rozakis | 1 | 1993 | ||
| Multicultural | Activities | Celebrations! | Barnabas & Anabel Kindersley | 1 | 1997 | Festivals, carnivals, & feast days from around the world |
| Drama | Character Building | Character Education Book of Plays--Elementary Level | Judy Truesdell Mecca | 1 | 2001 | This collection of elementary age-appropriate plays offers teachers a tool in their quest for encouraging the morality of their students. |
| Drama | Character Building | Character Education Book of Plays--Middle Grade Level | Judy Truesdell Mecca | 1 | 2001 | This collection of middle school age-appropriate plays offers teachers a tool in their quest for encouraging the morality of their students. |
| Activities | Character Education: Teaching Values for Life | Kathleen Knoblock | 2 | 1997 | Designed to help teachers and parents strengthen individuals, families and communities by helping children develop a strong sense of values. | |
| Science | Chemistry for Every Kid | Janice VanCleave | 1 | 1989 | 101 experiments that really work! Exciting ideas, activities, projects that are just plain fun! | |
| Video/Booklet | Special Needs | Child Care & the Americans with Disabilities Act, Tape 1: Overview | Karen L. Michaelson, Ph.D., Beth Ann Carr | 1 | 1992 | Part of a series of material produced to assist child care providers in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act. |
| Video/Booklet | Special Needs | Child Care & the Americans with Disabilities Act, Tape 2: Ensuring Access | Karen L. Michaelson, Ph.D., Beth Ann Carr | 1 | 1992 | Part of a series of material produced to assist child care providers in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act. |
| Video/Booklet | Special Needs | Child Care & the Americans with Disabilities Act, Tape 3: Working with Parents and Community Resources | Karen L. Michaelson, Ph.D., Beth Ann Carr | 1 | 1992 | Part of a series of material produced to assist child care providers in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act. |
| Video/Booklet | Special Needs | Child Care & the Americans with Disabilities Act, Tape 4: Situations & Solutions | Karen L. Michaelson, Ph.D., Beth Ann Carr | 1 | 1992 | Part of a series of material produced to assist child care providers in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act. |
| Video/Booklet | Special Needs | Child Care & the Americans with Disabilities Act, Tape 5: Recognizing Disabilities | Karen L. Michaelson, Ph.D., Beth Ann Carr | 1 | 1992 | Part of a series of material produced to assist child care providers in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act. |
| Video/Booklet | Special Needs | Child Care & the Americans with Disabilities Act, Tape 6: Behavior and Development Issues: What's a Reasonable Modification? | Karen L. Michaelson, Ph.D., Beth Ann Carr | 1 | 1992 | Part of a series of material produced to assist child care providers in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act. |
| Video/Booklet | Special Needs | Child Care & the Americans with Disabilities Act, Tape 7: Family Day Care Homes | Karen L. Michaelson, Ph.D., Beth Ann Carr | 1 | 1992 | Part of a series of material produced to assist child care providers in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act. |
| Video/Booklet | Special Needs | Child Care & the Americans with Disabilities Act, Tape 8: The Bottom Line | Karen L. Michaelson, Ph.D., Beth Ann Carr | 1 | 1992 | Part of a series of material produced to assist child care providers in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act. |
| Research | Children At Risk | Annie E. Casey Foundation | 1 | 2002 | State trends in child well-being from 1990-2000. The conclusions in the report were drawn from Census 2000 supplementary survey data | |
| Administration | Children of Divorce in School-Age Care | Carole Weisberg | 1 | 2000 | A resource for the School-age care professional & youth care specialist | |
| Parenting | Children's Rights | Ohio Legal Rights Service | 1 | 2006 | The rights of children and their families who need or are receiving community services | |
| Literacy | Thematic | Chocolate | Teacher Created Materials | 2 | 1997 | A thematic unit devoted to chocolate |
| Video | Arts & Crafts | Colorations Liquid Watercolor | Discount School Supply | 1 | 1999 | Easy, step-by-step directions of 14 art activities using Colorations liquid watercolor. |
| Administration | Programming | Community Mobilization: Strategies to Support Young Children & Their Families | Amy Laura Dombro, et al | 1 | 1996 | A guide to unifying the entire community to support young children & their families |
| Discipline | Conflict Resolution |