by Leah Langby | Mar 24, 2014 | Keeping Up With Kids
Ever-hopeful in Durand! At the first Springtime Storytime for children ages 3-5 years old, June and Lori thought it would be interesting to plant tomato seeds in pots in celebration of the First Day of Spring. Hard to imagine it ever being warm...
by Leah Langby | Mar 17, 2014 | Keeping Up With Kids
I’ve been thinking a lot about child development lately, and how libraries can step in to support young children as they grow. The Growing Wisconsin Readers project, with its website and blog and other great resources, has helped nudge me to think about...
by Leah Langby | Mar 13, 2014 | Keeping Up With Kids
There is a lot of debate out there about the use of apps, technology, and screens of any kind with young children. Librarians like the ones at Little ELit are embracing the thoughtful use of technology in programs, and advocating the importance for librarians to...
by Leah Langby | Mar 12, 2014 | Keeping Up With Kids
Then here’s a webinar for you! Tomorrow! Using WISEdash to Understand Young Patrons as StudentsCustomize your library’s programs and services for children, teens, and families by discovering what’s happening in the district, grade levels, and schools in...
by Leah Langby | Mar 10, 2014 | Keeping Up With Kids
Menomonie Public Library’s Science Festival, held in partnership with UW Stout last fallPlanning is underway for the fourth annual Wisconsin Science Festival (WSF), to be held October 16–19, 2014, in Madison, around the state and perhaps in your library. The...
by Leah Langby | Mar 6, 2014 | Keeping Up With Kids
There was an interesting discussion recently on the ALSC listserv about the benefits of Fingerplays. There were some great ideas I gleaned from a variety of excellent librarians from across the country. Here are a few:They can be especially helpful for...
