Embrace Imperfection and Know Your Audience

by | 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...

52 Weeks of Teen Programming

by | 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...

Nationwide Teen Lock-In

by | 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. ...