by Leah Langby | Jun 6, 2017 | Keeping Up With Kids
From Baby Animals, illustrated by Garth Williams, used by permission, copyright 1952 Penguin Random HouseThis summer, the River Falls Public Library Gallery will feature an extensive collection of original illustration art from one of American publishing’s best-loved...
by Leah Langby | Jun 5, 2017 | Keeping Up With Kids
Thanks to Jessi from the Chippewa Falls Public Library for this blog post!Have you heard about the Pyramid Model? The Pyramid Model provides a visual way to think about intentionally supporting the mental health needs of young children as a matter of public...
by Leah Langby | Jun 1, 2017 | Keeping Up With Kids
Image from PixabayThanks to Jenna from Chippewa Falls for this guest post!Chippewa Falls Public Library hosted a Paw Patrol Party, where over 150 children and adults participated in activities inspired by the hit TV show. It was a barktacular time and proved that CFPL...
by Leah Langby | May 30, 2017 | Keeping Up With Kids
Child-led play in HawkinsAs a huge proponent of play and the MANY benefits of it, I’m really excited to watch this webinar with Carissa Christner (who many of you will remember as a popular workshop presenter a few years ago). The webinar is sponsored by...
by Leah Langby | May 25, 2017 | Keeping Up With Kids
Photo from PixabayThe Wisconsin Division for Libraries and Technology just released a new statement on Inclusive Services: What Does It Mean to Be Inclusive? It’s a great explanation of what we mean when we talk about making library services more...
by Leah Langby | May 24, 2017 | Keeping Up With Kids
photo from PixabayI just listened to a webinar with Dr. Sara Langworthy through Early Childhood Investigations, about Adverse Childhood Experiences, and how to act as a factor to help with resilience for kids who are experiencing toxic stress and trauma. In the...
