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...