Wild Wisconsin Winter Web Conference 2016 Youth Track
Leah Langby
January 5, 2016
Keeping Up With Kids

The Wild Wisconsin Winter Web Conference has a youth track this year!  Here’s a chance to hear (and ask questions of) some nationally-known librarians, with no treacherous driving required.

Highlighting the youth track:

Developing Library Leaders with Gretchen Caserotti
Wednesday, January 20, 2:30-3:30 pm
Youth services librarians are in a natural position to become administrators.  Learn about making the transition from front-line staff to management.
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Punch Up Your Teen Programming:  Knock-Out Ideas Under $30 with Heather Booth
Thursday, January 21, 10:30-11:30 pm
This session will address the program qualities that teens respond to and how to employ those qualities in low-cost, high-interest events.
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Press Play:  Injecting Play into Library Programs for Kids with Lindsey Krabbenhoft and Dana Horrocks
Thursday, January 21, 1-2 pm
Explore ways to infuse programs for children ages 0-12 with playfulness.  Discover resources and methods to employ this important element of learning into your children’s programming.
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Road Maps and Sign Posts:  Planning Ahead for a Successful Storytime with Melissa Depper
Thursday, January 21, 2:30-3:30
Consider intentional ways to turn standard storytime practices into even richer opportunities for dialog and engagement.
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