by Leah Langby | Sep 17, 2018 | Keeping Up With Kids
Over the past year, after much gnashing of teeth on my part and the helpful advice of several IFLS-area librarians, I created a resource for libraries to use when hosting programs and displays that promote civic dialogue and engagement about pressing issues. I...
by Leah Langby | Sep 6, 2018 | Keeping Up With Kids
Image: PixabayThere’s been so much great work in libraries about early literacy skills, and empowering parents to talk, sing, read, write, and play with their kids to help develop them. Many libraries are also doing some great work around early math...
by Leah Langby | Aug 21, 2018 | Keeping Up With Kids
Winding down the summer, maybe you need a little boost?I was chatting with my daughter the other day about someone we both know–I know her because she’s a librarian, Alice knows her because she works at another job with her. We were discussing how...
by Leah Langby | Aug 20, 2018 | Keeping Up With Kids
Image: PixabayThings are frequently in flux in the IFLS-region, with new directors and new youth services people a regular part of the job. It keeps things very exciting around here! But at the end of this summer, we are saying goodbye to two youth...
by Leah Langby | Aug 15, 2018 | Keeping Up With Kids
Image from PixabayIn case you missed this great press from the Chippewa Falls Public Library–a sad and frustrating situation (a kid’s bike got stolen) turned into a terrific opportunity to do something cool (a bike lock collection). I’ve seen...
by Leah Langby | Aug 13, 2018 | Keeping Up With Kids
I came across some books that some of you may already be familiar with: Loose Parts: Inspiring Play in Young Children and Loose Parts 2: Inspiring Play with Infants and Toddlers, both written by Lisa Daly and Miriam Beloglovsky, with gorgeous photos...
by Leah Langby | Aug 10, 2018 | Keeping Up With Kids
Image: PixabayWhew! It’s the end of the week, nearing the end of one of the busiest times for youth services librarians. You are almost there! Hopefully you have had some exciting adventures with kids this summer, and some time to regroup...
by Leah Langby | Jul 31, 2018 | Keeping Up With Kids
My alma mater, Carleton College, busy looking picturesque (photo credit: Pixabay)How much do librarians end up helping college students with the college admissions process? Most libraries collect materials to help, many provide programs that are...
by Leah Langby | Jul 30, 2018 | Keeping Up With Kids
Image source: PixabayJust a last reminder: it’s not too late to consider submitting a proposal to the Power Up Conference, to be held in Madison March 28-29, 2019. This will be the second time the iSchool-sponsored conference on youth services...
by Leah Langby | Jul 24, 2018 | Keeping Up With Kids
Photo by Julian Lozano on UnsplashPhoto by Julian Lozano on UnsplashChristy from Pepin recently shared a fun idea for a challenge for kids in the library. The goal: have a 3 minute conversation with library staff without...
by Leah Langby | Jul 19, 2018 | Keeping Up With Kids
Save the date for the annual Youth Services Workshop–November 8 from 9:30-3:30 at the Chippewa Valley Technical College’s Energy Education Center in Eau Claire.Join us for a wonderful day of swapping ideas and thinking deeply about youth services, with...
by Leah Langby | Jul 18, 2018 | Uncategorized
A child enjoys a play time in Bloomer The importance of play in the development of young children is so critical! It is great to see so many libraries develop spaces and programs that encourage play. I love hearing about and seeing playful elements in...
