CDKeeper

Title:
DIY: CD Keeper

Brief Description:

Participants make their own CD case that can hold up to six CDs.

Materials Needed:
markers, pens, crayons, archival glue sticks, CD Keeper kit from S & S Crafts
(enough paper and patterns to make 24 cd keepers)

Cost:
kit to make 24 CD keepers costs $23.88

Program Procedure:

First begin by talking about their favorite musical performers and CDs. This is an opportunity to promote your library’s recorded music collection. You can also promote books about recording stars and reference books like The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia of Rock and Roll.

Show a completed sample of a CD case and explain that they will be making a book with sleeves for CDs.

Useful Planning Resources For Librarians:

You can purchase the kit from S & S Crafts (www.ssww.com/product/?sku=GP1469&v=compact+disc&i=1)

You can also show how to make a folded cd case for a single cd. Directions are available online at www.athensmusician.net/archive/2005-02-13_oragamicdholder.php and www.vtt.fi/tte/staff/ttehop/CD-cover.html.

Related Materials For Display\Resource List For Teens:

Highlight your origami and bookmaking books. In addition, you can promote your recorded music and books about bands and performers.

Additional Comments:

This program was a stand-alone one-time program that lasted 1-½ hours.

Contact Information Of Library Submitting Program:

Keene Public Library

60 Winter Street

Keene, NH 03431

603-352-0157