Thanks to the inquiring mind of Ted in Menomonie, and the input of several librarians in our area, IFLS is putting together a project to try out using Badges with teens. We are dabbling our toes in the waters, and we invite you to participate!Every year through...
In the second* in a series of YSS Powerhouse Presents webinars for youth librarians in the state, Teen Services is the focus. These free CE opportunities feature Wisconsin Library Association Youth Services Section members who are also amazing youth services...
I got a great question from Shelly in Eau Claire this week. She’s looking for fun ways to showcase the books in her collection–innovative or interesting book displays that will grab the attention of people already in the library and encourage them to...
Thanks to Valerie Spooner from Ladysmith for this guest post:For my preschool storytime tomorrow I’ll be reading Mouse’s First Valentine by Lauren Thompson and If You’ll Be My Valentine by Cynthia Rylant. We’ll do a flannel board activity...
Last week I, like many of you, watched the announcements of the American Library Association’s Youth Media Awards via twitter or live streaming. I always get excited about these announcements, thrilled when favorites win, and fascinated to see what rose to...
Many thanks to Ashley Bieber of the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library for this guest post.This fall I was contacted by an employee of Q2, a group for LGBTQ youth in the Chippewa Valley about ways the library could support LGBTQ teens. I was more than...
