Youth Services
Resources
The best resources, curated by Leah
Summer library program: links and resources
Early Literacy and Child Development Resources and Ideas
Storytime resources
4-hour Youth Services Basics Course from Indiana State Library is a little tricky to log into (contact Leah if you need help), and you’ll have to create an account, but the course is free and a valuable introduction:
Performers: tips, buttons for IFLS collaboration spreadsheet and IFLS library staff crowd-sources reviews
Kits: lend items, AccuCut die-cut service
Teen advisory groups: tips, guidelines, suggestions and resources
Readers advisory: education, tools, forms
Program tracking: what you need to know about tracking for the annual report
Can’t find what you’re looking for here? Try searching the IFLS Article Index.
Additional support from IFLS
Leah Langby is your IFLS staff expert in:
- Youth services staffing (advertising, recruiting, hiring, onboarding and more)
- Developing your services (programs, collections, partnerships and outreach)
- Continuing education and professional development resources
- General support (child/teen development, intellectual freedom, inclusive services)
Leah Langby
Library Development and Youth Services Coordinator
715-839-5082 x114| langby@ifls.lib.wi.us
Youth Services, Continuing Education, Director Certification, Inclusive Services
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Virtual Check-ins
Watch the IFLS calendar for regular check-ins. (Search “check-in” on the calendar’s search box.)
Keeping Up With Kids blog
by Leah Langby
The Pyramid Model Goes to the Library
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...
Paw Patrol Party in Chippewa Falls
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...