by Leah Langby | Apr 24, 2015 | Uncategorized
imperfect flowerYesterday at the Technology workshop, Cole Zrostlik and Colleen Zertler talked about STEAM programs, particularly ones that use technology. They both had excellent ideas, and two points really stuck out for me for being helpful when thinking...
by Leah Langby | Mar 16, 2015 | Keeping Up With Kids
The Youth Services Section of the Wisconsin Library Association has yet another terrific resource for all of you busy librarians out there! 52 Weeks of YA Programming was created by a team of YSS members who have had successful teen programs and were willing to...
by Leah Langby | Feb 25, 2014 | Keeping Up With Kids
Many libraries in the area have teen lock-in programs, extravaganzas that happen after-hours. Some last all night, some for a few hours, but in every case teens clamor for more chances to spend time together in the library when no one else is there. ...
by Leah Langby | Aug 19, 2013 | Keeping Up With Kids
If you are a teen and hang out at the Menomonie Public Library, you’re lucky! Teens have had a chance to do a bunch of cool stuff, from learning to decorate cakes from a pro, to learning zumba, yoga, and tai chi moves from instructors. They had a...
by Leah Langby | Jun 19, 2013 | Keeping Up With Kids
Gamers converge in Luck Colleen Allen from Luck had her first successful board game night earlier this summer. Here’s what she had to say: “I must say, I love having a job where I can do things I love and invite other people to join...
