by Leah Langby | Mar 18, 2013 | Keeping Up With Kids
Every year, there are discussions and ideas thrown around about incentives for the Summer Library Program. I’ve heard compelling arguments against having any incentives, and just as compelling arguments for having a variety of incentives (including cheap,...
by Leah Langby | Mar 12, 2013 | Keeping Up With Kids
The Summer Library Program we had nearly a month ago is fading a little bit in my memory, so we better get on top of reporting on it some more!Becky Arenivar from Prescott kicked off the whole workshop with a wonderful presentation about activities, games, and other...
by Leah Langby | Mar 8, 2013 | Keeping Up With Kids
One last thing to report about the teen section of the SLP workshop! Holy mackerel, it was a full 2 hours!Penny mentioned a resource, put together on Google, called Maker Camp–projects designed for 13-18 year-olds to do during the summer, 30 projects in 30...
by Leah Langby | Mar 1, 2013 | Keeping Up With Kids
A great way for teens to be involved with your library is as volunteers! This has the potential to hit many of those 40 Developmental Assets, and it can help you get things done that would be impossible without the help. Here are some things discussed at...
by Leah Langby | Feb 25, 2013 | Keeping Up With Kids
There are as many ways to run a Summer Library Program as there are libraries. Many SLP programs include some kind of incentive for participating, reading, or volunteering. Here are a few ideas generated at the workshop about things that can motivate teens...
