Apr 25
If you missed Sherry Norfolk’s spectacular Summer Reading workshop, it is now available as a video! Click this link to watch: Summer Reading Workshop: Build a Better World Workshop Resources: Build a Better World Resources Build a Better World Breakout EDU
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Jun 03
Let Them Choose! Recently, The Washington Post ran this article “Why We Should Let Kids Choose Their Own Summer Reading Books” highlighting research that demonstrates that the best way to combat summer slide is to let children select their own reading materials! We’ve long known that reading over the summer helps children retain their literacy skills, …
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Jun 03
The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) posted The Ultimate Superhero, Supervillain, and Superpower YA Reading List Check it out if you’re looking for hero books for your teens! The list was created by Molly Wetta, who describes it this way, “These books explore the moral ambiguities that come with superhuman abilities as well as …
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Apr 22
Even if you didn’t win a Superhero Training Camp kit at one of the Summer Reading Craft Workshops, that doesn’t mean you can’t have a Superhero Training Program! Here are all the signs, templates, and other printables for a superhero training program: Directions for setting up the Superhero Training Program Super Hero Training Program Templates …
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Mar 16
The 2015 Summer Reading Workshop was a big success! You can access the documents and resources shared by Kathy and NCKLS here: Every Hero has a Story Workshop.
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Feb 17
Faster than a speeding toddler! More reliable than a Google search! Able to leap tall shelves at a single bound! Look! Up in the stacks! It’s fiction! It’s nonfiction! It’s Super Librarian! Don’t forget to signup for the 2015 Summer Reading Workshop! When: Thursday, March 12th from 9:30 to 3:15 Where: Manhattan Public Library’s secret …
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Jul 11
It’s that time of the summer again! Time to start entering the statistics for your library’s summer reading program. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone’s numbers. This summer’s theme was so fun, and I’ve gotten a lot of positive feedback from many of you about events and activities you’ve tried. You can access the evaluation here: CSLP Summer …
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May 16
When you’re planning your Fizz, Boom, READ storytimes for summer, keep in mind that these NCKLS’ Story Time Kits and 6 by 6 Early Literacy Kits have great science tie-ins. Click Fizz, Boom, Storytime! for a complete listing of science related materials plus online resources and ideas. To reserve a kit or folder story, contact Melendra at msanders …
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Jul 05
Recently, I joined Susan Mueller and volunteers at the Herington Public Library for stories, crafts, and wonderful snacks. The younger children made bat masks and everyone had an opportunity to frost a homemade bat cookie. Chocolate milk and gummi worms rounded out this yummy treat. If I counted correctly, there were over 60 children for …
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