by Leah Langby | Jul 5, 2017 | Keeping Up With Kids
One of the programs I attended at ALA this year was called Strong Girls School. Nancy Evans, from the public library in Levittown, New York discussed a program that she developed after teen girls in a library writing group clamored for it. As a writing...
by Leah Langby | Jul 3, 2017 | Keeping Up With Kids
I know I have posted about National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Gene Luen Yang’s Reading Without Walls Challenge before. But I just heard Gene Yang at ALA, and he inspired me to remind you. He told a great story about his next...
by Leah Langby | Jun 21, 2017 | Keeping Up With Kids
A couple weekends ago, I discovered a new favorite band (The Resonant Rogues–check them out!). As I sat in the concert, I was missing a beloved, departed family member and wishing I could share the music with her, so I wasn’t surprised to spring a...
by Leah Langby | Jun 20, 2017 | Keeping Up With Kids
Do you have a terrific and innovative program at your library you are proud of? Is your whole darn library incredible and amazing? Do you work with someone who you think is inspiring, smart, and effective? Maybe it is time to consider nominating...
by Leah Langby | Jun 14, 2017 | Keeping Up With Kids
Authors will speak on topics including immigration, gender, and reluctant readers. Click here to register for the 6th annual SLJTeen Live! Join us on August 9, 2017, from 10 AM – 5 PM ET, for the 6th annual SLJTeen Live! This free, entirely virtual conference...
by Leah Langby | Jun 12, 2017 | Keeping Up With Kids
Building off a successful program from years’ past, the library in Cumberland is sponsoring a scavenger hunt for Pete the Cat, who is hiding in the windows of different downtown businesses each week this summer. When kids find Pete, they let the library...
by Leah Langby | Jun 9, 2017 | Keeping Up With Kids
When my daughter was a toddler, she discovered the wonders of Popsicles, and entertained her older cousins to no end by declaring regularly, “I want a need a pop-the-weasel!”Lucky for the kids in Phillips, the librarians there understand the experience of...
by Leah Langby | Jun 8, 2017 | Keeping Up With Kids
Over the past year, a group of tween girls have been spending Wednesday afternoons at the library in Ogema. To engage these kids in some projects, the library put together a series for them this spring. Activities included:Making May Baskets to give to...
by Leah Langby | Jun 6, 2017 | Keeping Up With Kids
From Baby Animals, illustrated by Garth Williams, used by permission, copyright 1952 Penguin Random HouseThis summer, the River Falls Public Library Gallery will feature an extensive collection of original illustration art from one of American publishing’s best-loved...
by Leah Langby | Jun 5, 2017 | Keeping Up With Kids
Thanks to Jessi from the Chippewa Falls Public Library for this blog post!Have you heard about the Pyramid Model? The Pyramid Model provides a visual way to think about intentionally supporting the mental health needs of young children as a matter of public...
by Leah Langby | Jun 1, 2017 | Keeping Up With Kids
Image from PixabayThanks to Jenna from Chippewa Falls for this guest post!Chippewa Falls Public Library hosted a Paw Patrol Party, where over 150 children and adults participated in activities inspired by the hit TV show. It was a barktacular time and proved that CFPL...
by Leah Langby | May 30, 2017 | Keeping Up With Kids
Child-led play in HawkinsAs a huge proponent of play and the MANY benefits of it, I’m really excited to watch this webinar with Carissa Christner (who many of you will remember as a popular workshop presenter a few years ago). The webinar is sponsored by...
