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Thompson Public Library’s Community Book Bags
May 19th, 2011 | Permalink | Comment?

The Thompson Public Library’s Community Book Bags LSTA project is wrapping up a very successful year thanks to the hard work and positive energy of children’s librarian Kim Flynn.

Check out the best practices story on WebJunction.

Kim Flynn of the Thompson (CT) Public Library reads to a young patron
Children and Youth Services
New storytime workshop
March 2nd, 2011 | Permalink | Comment?
Using “The Early Literacy Kit” to communicate the value of your storytime program to parents

Friday April 1, 2011
Middletown Library Service Center
9:00 registration
9:30 – 1:00 Program
Fee: $15.00

Presenter: Susan Cormier, Children’s Services Consultant for the Connecticut State Library

“Alerting adults to the importance of early literacy skills and how they can be developed through the sharing of books, simple rhymes, and activities allows caregivers to become active players in preparing their children for success in school.” The Early Literacy Kit

At this workshop we will
- Review the three major research strands that impact our thinking about early literacy (literacy research, brain development research and child development research).
- Look at the conclusions of three national literacy panels and the The Connecticut Preschool Curriculum Framework .
- Practice communicating with parents, using developmental tip cards from The Early Literacy Kit: A Handbook and Tip Cards by Betsy Diamant-Cohen and Saroj Nadkarni Ghoting.
Each participant will receive a copy of The Early Literacy Kit (American Library Association, 2010).

TO REGISTER: Use the Connecticut State Library Calendar of Events.
http://evanced.info/cslib/evanced/eventcalendar.asp

Questions?? Please e-mail Susan Cormier at
susan.cormier@ct.gov
Children and Youth Services, Continuing Education
InfoPeople: Teens, Tweens and Social Networking
February 9th, 2011 | Permalink | Comment?

We often have assumptions about how teens and tweens use the Internet. But:

*Are those assumptions true?
*Should your library have a MySpace or a Facebook account? Both?
*How about Twitter?
*What about cellphones?

Learn the answers to these questions and many more, as well as discovering how your library can effectively engage with young people in social media.

At the end of this one-hour webinar, attendees will be able to:
*identify the main social networking sites being used by young people
*name at least one obstacle to reaching this age group via social media
*identify at least 3 tasks for which young people use their cell phones

Wednesday, February 23, 2011
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Online

For additional details and registration information visit: InfoPeople: Teens, Tweens and Social Networking
Children and Youth Services, Continuing Education
Booklist: YA Alert: New Teen Titles for 2011
February 1st, 2011 | Permalink | Comment?

Young adult literature remains one of the most exciting areas of the publishing world, and it’s challenging to keep up with the latest news and books. In this information-packed Booklist Publications webinar, attendees will learn about the year’s hottest YA releases. Booklist’s Young Adult editor Gillian Engberg will be joined by publishing representatives who will fill you in on their leading teen titles for spring and beyond. Sponsored by Egmont USA, Bloomsbury Children’s Books/Walker Books for Young Readers, Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group, and Disney Book Group.

Tuesday, February 8, 2011
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Online

For additional details and registration information visit: Booklist:YA Alert: New Teen Titles for 2011
Children and Youth Services, Continuing Education
Booklist: Battle Bullying with Books: Celebrate No Name-Calling Week
January 19th, 2011 | Permalink | Comment?

Bullying is a hot-button topic, and while kids and adults alike acknowledge the distressing problem of peer intimidation, it remains a pervasive issue. Join Booklist Publications for an hour-long webinar on how high-quality children’s and young adult literature can help prevent bullying, including a presentation by James Howe, acclaimed author of The Misfits (2001). Attendees will also learn about the eighth annual National No Name-Calling Week (January 24–28, 2011), created by the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) and Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing. Sponsored by Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing, Albert Whitman and Company, Rosen Publishing, and Candlewick Press.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Online

For additional details and registration information visit: Booklist: Battle Bullying with Books: Celebrate No Name-Calling Week
Children and Youth Services, Continuing Education
InfoPeople: Using Video Book Trailers to Reel in Readers
December 3rd, 2010 | Permalink | Comment?

Have you ever seen a clever book trailer online and wondered, “How did they DO that?”

Beth Gallaway will take some of the mystery out of book trailer production and empower library staff to develop programs about and around digital video “shorts” used to market print books.

During this one-hour webinar, attendees will:
*learn about hardware and software for every budget and skill level, from broke novice to rolling-in-dough producer
*examine just how little time and expertise needs to be invested
*discover how to reach target audiences with newly created book trailers
*see model programs that incorporate video trailers
*learn practical production tips
*explore two types of tools that will help you get started

By the end of this one-hour webinar, attendees will be able to:
*explain what a book trailer is
*define the steps to create their own book trailer
*identify benefits and challenges of creating book trailers
*come up with one program idea for that incorporates book trailers

Tuesday, December 7, 2010
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Online

This webinar is designed for library staff serving any age and those interested in video production as a programming and marketing tool.

For additional details and registration information visit: InfoPeople: Using Video Book Trailers to Reel in Readers
Children and Youth Services, Continuing Education
InfoPeople: Re-energizing Your Preschool Storytime
November 24th, 2010 | Permalink | Comment?

It’s Monday morning, AGAIN! Time to get your storytime ready for the week. Ho Hum. You could always recycle a previous storytime or… you can jazz up your repertoire with new fingerplays, flannels, puppets and book suggestions.

Try something new!
*Learn how to use Readers Theater and bring your story alive with the help of your audience. A dramatic read aloud of a story is great for children’s communication skills, collaboration skills and learning to use expression.

Make better connections with storytime parents!
*Set up a “Stay and Play” after your storytime. Learn how to plan developmentally appropriate activities and share early literacy information with your participants Does this mean parents? If so, I think it would be clearer if it said parents, since the participants are really the children. It’s reference, but you’re just not sitting behind a desk.

Save time!
*We sure don’t have enough. Let this webinar help you refresh your love of storytime and provide you with new material. You won’t have to spend time planning, just get out there and try out these fresh new ideas!

At the end of this one-hour webinar, attendees will learn about:
*New examples of traditional storytime elements; including puppets, fingerplays, books, flannels and music
*Readers theater; bring your stories to life with the help of your audience
*”Parent Patter” – a technique your storytime parents will appreciate
*”Stay and Play” – an innovative approach on how to extend your storytime fun

Thursday, December 2, 2010
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Online

For additional details and registration information visit: InfoPeople: Re-energizing Your Preschool Storytime
Children and Youth Services, Continuing Education
WJ: Young Adults Deserve the Best
November 19th, 2010 | Permalink | Comment?

The current generation of teens is the most ethnically diverse and technologically plugged-in ever. Is your library ready to serve them? YALSA’s Competencies for Librarians Serving Youth play a key role in everyday service to young adult patrons. Join Sarah Flowers, YALSA President-elect and author of Young Adults Deserve the Best: Putting YALSA’s Competencies into Action, to discuss practical ways to promote and apply the competencies to ensure quality library service to the teens in your community.

Tuesday, November 23, 2010
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Online

For additional details and registration information visit: WJ:Young Adults Deserve the Best
Children and Youth Services, Libraries and Technology
Reading 2.0 Facebook Group
October 21st, 2010 | Permalink | Comment?

Last week Linda Braun, author, Simmons lecturer, and past YALSA president, presented a workshop on “Reading 2.0″ at the South Windsor Public Library. About 50 school and public librarians attended the workshop. They expressed an interest in continuing the conversation begun that day, and also updating one another by sharing articles and research on the topic.
As one forum for continuing that conversation I have created a Facebook group page. To post a comment to the page you will need to have a library or personal Facebook page, however, anyone can access the page to see what is there. Please check it out!
Breaking News from DLD, Children and Youth Services, Statistics
2010 Summer Reading Survey now open
October 7th, 2010 | Permalink | Comment?

The 2010 summer reading survey is open and waiting for your data. It should take only 5 – 10 minutes to complete, if you have your summer reading facts and figures (circulation, number of participants etc.) readily available. You can view the questions before you go to the survey site, or just go directly to the survey and start filling it in.

The first 100 libraries to complete a survey will receive a free copy of the 2011 Collaborative Summer Library Program summer reading manual. The 2011 themes are “One world, many stories” and “You are here”.

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Children and Youth Services

Children and Youth Services, Grants and Reimbursements

Thompson Public Library’s Community Book Bags

Children and Youth Services

New storytime workshop

Children and Youth Services, Continuing Education

InfoPeople: Teens, Tweens and Social Networking

Children and Youth Services, Continuing Education

Booklist: YA Alert: New Teen Titles for 2011

Children and Youth Services, Continuing Education

Booklist: Battle Bullying with Books: Celebrate No Name-Calling Week

Children and Youth Services, Continuing Education

InfoPeople: Using Video Book Trailers to Reel in Readers

Children and Youth Services, Continuing Education

InfoPeople: Re-energizing Your Preschool Storytime

Children and Youth Services, Continuing Education

WJ: Young Adults Deserve the Best

Children and Youth Services, Libraries and Technology

Reading 2.0 Facebook Group

Breaking News from DLD, Children and Youth Services, Statistics

2010 Summer Reading Survey now open