Dawn Wacek, the director of the Rice Lake Public Library, recently had an article in the newsletter put together by Novelist about ways to attract boys. She used great examples from libraries around our system, so you might find your name in big lights if you...
If you are looking for a great way to add zip to your storytimes and other programs, learning to tell a few stories is a number one way to do so. If you are looking for an entertaining and super-fun way to spend an evening or two, listening to fabulous...
I kept seeing notices on Facebook about the Fall Creek Public Library Art Cart, making special appearances at the library this summer. I had to get the whole scoop from Jenna, the youth services librarian, and here it is. Thanks Jenna! The Art Cart is only...
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...
Teen readers between the ages of 12 and 18 can vote online for their favorites from this year’s list of nominated titles from now through September 15th. The books nominated for the list were selected by teen book groups from around the country (this is something your...
I’ve seen a lot of innovative collaboration activities in the library world–libraries working with schools, libraries working with community agencies, reaching out to museums and artists and scientists to provide fabulous programming. And I’ve...
