by Leah Langby | Jan 17, 2013 | Keeping Up With Kids
photo credit: amanky (flickr)I found the best idea on the So Tomorrow Blog about using cotton balls and a parachute together to create a storytime blizzard! What fun! That got me wondering what other great ideas for using parachutes were out...
by Leah Langby | Jan 15, 2013 | Keeping Up With Kids
The latest Captain Underpants book is coming out today! Are you a fan? More importantly, are the kids in your community fans? Many libraries around the country are capitalizing on the excitement generated by the book and are planning some pretty...
by Leah Langby | Jan 9, 2013 | Keeping Up With Kids
In a recent study, school librarians in the state of New York gave themselves very low marks on serving the needs of students with disabilities. My guess is that most of us in public libraries are in the same boat–it is hard to know enough about various...
by Leah Langby | Jan 7, 2013 | Keeping Up With Kids
Let me know if you are thinking of applying for this and want a sparring partner to help you think about it, read drafts of applications, etc. I plan to attend the webinar on January 9. Sparks! Ignition Grants For Libraries And MuseumsThe Institute of Museum and...
by Leah Langby | Jan 4, 2013 | Keeping Up With Kids
Staff at LEPMPL were very generous about sharing some ideas and photos while I was on duty for posting in the Wisconsin Library Association’s Youth Services Shout-Out Blog. I really appreciate it, and in case you don’t subscribe to that blog,...
by Leah Langby | Jan 3, 2013 | Keeping Up With Kids
Thanks to Dayna Lovell for this guest post! If you have something cool going on at your library, drop me a line. I’m always looking for great things to share. What do you get when you mix 15 boxes of graham crackers, 10 pounds of icing,...
