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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
School Library Journal has a FREE virtual conference, with presentations by authors that are getting quite a bit of buzz, and sessions about serving teens. August 15, you can do it from your desk (“Ha!” they all say, “Imagine having time to sit...
Thanks to Patti from Durand for this guest post:Durand Community Library hosted a Cookies & Paint party this past Wednesday afternoon in the Durand High School Cafeteria. Twenty-five kids ranging in age from 6-14 painted a dinosaur scene created by Kayleen...
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been reading a book that has helped me think and process and move my own needle a little bit as I am considering my own behavior and ideas around race. I HIGHLY recommend So You Want to Talk about Race by Ijeoma...
