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...
