by Leah Langby | Oct 22, 2015 | Keeping Up With Kids
In a recent Pew Study on libraries, guess what they found?85% of people believe libraries should DEFINITELY provide free early literacy programs85% of people believe libraries should DEFINITELY work more closely with local schools to provide resources to kids.These...
by Leah Langby | Oct 19, 2015 | Keeping Up With Kids
It’s been a while since I’ve posted–blog posting has been falling to the bottom of my list and then falling right off the list as I’ve been occupied with other projects and commitments. Hopefully, this will be the start of more regular...
by Leah Langby | Oct 7, 2015 | Keeping Up With Kids
from an ALA mailing from Beth Yoke:We know that strong school libraries drive student achievement, and it’s up to us to make sure our members of Congress do, too! Now through December Congress is working on a new education bill to provide federal funding for the...
by Leah Langby | Sep 23, 2015 | Keeping Up With Kids
Many thanks to Tricia Wehrenberg for this inspiring guest post about going outside her comfort zone to provide excellent service. Way to go!Recently, the Amery Area Public Library was approached by the United Migrant Opportunity Services (UMOS) to do a storytime...
by Leah Langby | Sep 3, 2015 | Keeping Up With Kids
Thanks to an LSTA grant, Georgia Jones planned a workshop with Dr. Betsey Diamont-Cohen, author of Mother Goose on the Loose, an award-winning early literacy program that libraries across the country use. The session is designed for childcare and early childhood...
by Leah Langby | Aug 26, 2015 | Keeping Up With Kids
Announcing a NEW library grant opportunity!AUTISM WELCOME HERE: Library Programs, Services and More Grantwww.librariesandautism.org/grantApplications are now being accepted online. Submission deadline is December 1, 2015. For more information and details about...
