by Leah Langby | Sep 20, 2011 | Keeping Up With Kids
I’ve heard many people say that seeing what other libraries are doing can be the best way to get re-energized at your own library. Sometimes this is as complex as coming up with a whole new space. Sometimes it is seeing a cool new display idea, or even a flyer...
by Leah Langby | Sep 15, 2011 | Keeping Up With Kids
According to grassroots reports, a perennial issue for many librarians in our system is trying to keep teens involved at the library. And yet, did you know that IFLS has the third largest teen programming turnout statistics compared to other systems? Just thought you...
by Leah Langby | Sep 13, 2011 | Keeping Up With Kids
There are some pretty great things coming up on the IFLS calendar, and several of them are really well-suited to my youth services pals. All offerings are in Eau Claire due to some logistical challenges–hopefully you’ll find something worth the...
by Leah Langby | Sep 12, 2011 | Keeping Up With Kids
Joseph Bruchac is coming to Eau Claire! Storyteller, musician, and prolific author of books for young people and adults, Bruchac will be the guest this year for Chippewa Valley Reads, with 3 presentations at area schools and a free public performance on Saturday,...
by Leah Langby | Sep 7, 2011 | Keeping Up With Kids
What do you do when folks don’t come to evening storytime? Give up? Not if you are Jenna Gilles from Fall Creek. She has decided to put a little spin on the name–families are invited to LMNOPlaying twice a month–an evening of stories, focusing on a...
by Leah Langby | Sep 1, 2011 | Keeping Up With Kids
Jo Hick from Phillips is trying a new tactic this year to get teachers to pay attention to the resources available at the library. She created a flyer talking about the advantages of the MORE system, inviting teachers to bring their class to the library, or to have...
