This just in from Marge Loch Wouters: a new blog about programming for kids 0-11 years old: Kids Library Program Mojo. The blog is based on the discussion and course work in Marge’s six week online UW- Madison SLIS CE course: Power Children’s Programming.
Take a peek! There are ideas about programming, overcoming barriers, breaks, money, supplies, and more. It’s always good to have some thoughtful discussion about programming along with the smorgasbord of ideas.
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