by Leah Langby | Jul 30, 2012 | Uncategorized
The population in Hawkins, WI: 302, give or take a few.The number of kids involved in the summer library program: 51Wow! “Keeping children reading over the summer and having fun while doing it, is always the main focus. Having the library filled...
by Leah Langby | Jul 17, 2012 | Keeping Up With Kids
I had a great talk with Mary Davis from the Hudson Area Joint Library yesterday. Last year, they had a disappointing turnout for the expensive performers they hired, and this year she decided to hire fewer performers and look to volunteers to provide special...
by Leah Langby | Apr 25, 2012 | Keeping Up With Kids
Last week, IFLS librarians had a chance to tap into the knowledge and experience of Boyceville Library staffer Marguerite Blodgett, who has more than 200 hours of training from NASA about creating informal learning opportunities about outer space. If you missed...
by Leah Langby | Mar 16, 2012 | Keeping Up With Kids
At the Summer Library Program workshop, Becky Arenivar shared a great idea she used last summer to keep families in Prescott up to date on programs and special events at the library. As part of registration for the SLP, she collects a family email address and...
by Leah Langby | Feb 24, 2012 | Uncategorized
Thanks to Channel Weekly for alerting me to these excellent, free continuing education opportunities!1. CCBC Shorts Are you working on your book tie-ins for this summer’s “Dream Big, Read” and “Own the Night” children’s and teen library program themes? Don’t be in the...
