Meet a Librarian–Colleen Zertler

 Colleen Zertler is the teen librarian at the Menomonie Public Library.  She doesn’t brag enough, but she has a terrific teen advisory board, a host of excellent and well-attended programs for teens, and some wonderful, smart ideas about connecting...

Star Wars Read Day

It’s been a busy week ( I can’t put off writing the grant proposal that’s been dogging me for months any longer)!  I’m happy to be back briefly to report on a super-cool program opportunity that Patti (Durand) passed on to me:Star Wars...

Hands-On Idea Swap Ideas, Part 2

More tidbits from the idea swap about hands-on activities.  More to come!Karen from Woodville reminded us about the Wisconsin DNR’s EEK site (Environmental Education for Kids). There are lots of great activities on this site, and they update them regularly,...

Spring Programming Splash!

Looks of wonder and delight at the parachuteThe youth librarians had something for everyone during Eau Claire Schools’ Spring Break week. A special beach party for the babies, a Fancy Nancy program, a program about fishing, a special cow-poke storytime,...