by Leah Langby | Mar 8, 2022 | Keeping Up With Kids
I’ve come across some great resources about summers and libraries lately. Here are a few: Association for Library Service to Children’s new(ish) creation: Learning Beyond: 21st Century Summer and Out-of-School-Time Programs for Youth Toolkit This...
by Leah Langby | Feb 10, 2022 | Keeping Up With Kids
We talked about circulating kits at the latest IFLS Youth Services Check-In. Here are some things we covered: STEM KITS, which include resources for experiments and exploring science and technology concepts and sometimes books and binders with additional cool stuff. ...
by Leah Langby | Jan 21, 2022 | Keeping Up With Kids
(also sent as an email to the IFLS youth services list) Performers PLEASE NOTE: Performer resources listed here are intended for IFLS librarians. We are in the process of updating the Youth Services website, but in the meantime, I wanted to share a few resources...
by Leah Langby | Jan 18, 2022 | Keeping Up With Kids
Last week I got a few reminders about the importance and delight of engaging with and supporting families with young children for a multitude of reasons, including that it is a great way promote early literacy practices and social-emotional learning and...
by Leah Langby | Jan 12, 2022 | Keeping Up With Kids
The Association for Library Service to Children’s Library Service to Underserved Children and Caregivers committee has created some practical toolkits, chock-full of resources for helping libraries serve everyone. Wow! Here’s a run-down of the current...
by Leah Langby | Dec 29, 2021 | Keeping Up With Kids
I got a note from the fabulous Yia Lor (UW Madison Extension–Eau Claire County) asking for help promoting a really awesome-sounding, free, virtual conference for parents, Raising Wisconsin’s Children. It is designed for parents and caregivers, and as such...