Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

by | Jan 21, 2019 | Keeping Up With Kids

Image from PixabayHonoring the work and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. should be something we do year-round, and not just on a particular day or month.  But since it is MLK, Jr. Day today, it seems important to think about some things we can do that...

The Chilling Effect of Ghosting

by | Jan 17, 2019 | Keeping Up With Kids

Image from PixabayHere’s something that I know happens in libraries, maybe even in your library:  people decide not to purchase materials because they are concerned about potential challenges or backlash from the community.  Collection development is...

Community Event Kit

by | Jan 10, 2019 | Keeping Up With Kids

I am guessing that many of the libraries who read this blog get invited to have a table at community events.  This is a great way to meet new people who might not otherwise make it into the library, but it can be time-consuming, and sometimes difficult to think...

Free ALSC Webinar about Summer Learning

by | Jan 8, 2019 | Keeping Up With Kids

Image credit:  Pixabay Making the Move from Summer Reading to Summer Learning Thursday, 1/17 1:00 pm (Central) Children need to keep learning during the summer.  Libraries have long embraced their role in the summer learning landscape.  The National Summer Learning...

Power Up Conference Testimonials!

by | Dec 13, 2018 | Keeping Up With Kids

Image source:  PixabayPower Up:  A Leadership Conference for Youth Services Managers and Staff will be held in Madison March 28-29, 2019.  This is a great conference, and several of your IFLS-land colleagues participated last time it was offered. ...

Giant Games in Eau Claire

by | Dec 11, 2018 | Keeping Up With Kids

Many thanks to Alisha Green from LEPMPL for sharing this guest post!A collage of super-big games created by LEPMPL staff!The good folks in Eau Claire got to celebrate International Games Week with Giant Games!  We’ve supersized everything including a giant game...