SLP Incentives

Every year, there are discussions and ideas thrown around about incentives for the Summer Library Program.  I’ve heard compelling arguments against having any incentives, and just as compelling arguments for having a variety of incentives (including cheap,...

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

1000 Books Before Kindergarten–a catchy name, a great idea, and a project that is easy to tailor to your own community and replicate. Libraries across the country are catching on! The goal of 1000 Books Before Kindergarten is to encourage early literacy...

Stealth Programming with Gerbils

Rice Lake Public Library had a try at “stealth” programming this fall.  Ashley, youth services manager, says that their library gerbil hosted a book club.  “Kids got a “Carmel’s Book Club Card” and for every 5 books they...