Dr. Seuss Party Idea

Taking a break from regularly-scheduled SLP workshop reporting for this timely idea from Kris Farley about Dr. Seuss birthday celebrations.  I know many communities are excited about this, and Kris came up with a  “stealth” program to add to the...

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

1000 Books Before Kindergarten–a catchy name, a great idea, and a project that is easy to tailor to your own community and replicate. Libraries across the country are catching on! The goal of 1000 Books Before Kindergarten is to encourage early literacy...

Stealth Programming with Gerbils

Rice Lake Public Library had a try at “stealth” programming this fall.  Ashley, youth services manager, says that their library gerbil hosted a book club.  “Kids got a “Carmel’s Book Club Card” and for every 5 books they...