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CCBC Presentation and Additional Workshops on April 22

3/22/2016

CCBC Choices 2016: Great New Books for Children and Great New Books for Older Children & Teens
Friday, April 22; 9:30 am - 3 pm
240 E. Wisconsin Ave. Neenah Public Library

Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) librarians Merri Lindgren and Megan Schliesman will talk about Great New Books for Children, and Great New Books for Teens, highlighting selected books from CCBC Choices 2016.
Books included in CCBC Choices 2016 will be available for hands-on examination.

The Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC), located on the UW-Madison campus, serves as a children's literature library for adults, a book examination center, and a research library.

Breakout Sessions:

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES)
Beth Clay, Executive Director of N.E.W. Mental Health Connection will speak about Adverse Childhood Experiences. Beth's presentation in the afternoon will be a repeat of her morning session.
Reach Out and Read Initiative
Since January of 2015, the Appleton Public Library has been busy promoting the Reach Out and Read program throughout the Fox Cities. ROR is an evidence-based, non-profit organization of medical providers who promote pre-literacy and school readiness in exam rooms nationwide by giving new books to children and advising parents about the importance of reading aloud. Promoting this innovative early literacy program has been made possible due to a generous grant from the United Way Fox Cities.
Presenter: Abbey J. Unruh, Library Physician Liaison at Appleton Public Library

Sponsored by Winnefox, OWLS, and NFLS
6.5 CE Credits

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Wisconsin Afterschool Conference Information

3/22/2016

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Attached is the conference brochure for the Wisconsin Afterschool Conference which takes place this year on Friday, April 8 and Saturday, April 9 in Pewaukee. Public library staff are encouraged to attend and network with other informal educators. Take a look at the conference offerings—you’ll see that a few of your library colleagues will be presenting!

Thanks for considering,

Tessa Michaelson Schmidt
Public Library Youth and Special Services Consultant
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Youth Leadership Conference Call for Proposals

3/22/2016

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Call for Proposals:

Do you have ideas about management and leadership in Youth Services? The University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Library and Information Studies is pleased to offer Power Up, a brand new conference to share your exciting ideas! Gretchen Caserotti, Library Director at Meridian (ID) Library District, is kicking off our conference as the keynote speaker. The conference will take place in Madison, Wisconsin on March 30-31st, 2017 and will be accepting proposals until July 31, 2016. Topics may include, but are not limited to: strategic planning, collaborations, ethics, leadership pathways, advocacy, mentorship, managing change, work/life balance, staff motivation, and innovation. Youth services librarians and staff from all over the country are invited to attend!

Please submit a 200-250 word description of your proposed session to Meredith Lowe, mclowe@wisc.edu, by July 31, 2016. Sessions at the conference will be one hour (45 minutes of presentation, 15 minutes of discussion).

Panel presentations are accepted. All selected sessions will receive one complimentary conference registration and a discount for staff members they wish to join them at the conference.

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Meredith Lowe
Outreach Specialist
SLIS, the iSchool at University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Great Stories Club Grant Opportunity for Teens

3/22/2016

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This program, organized by the American Library Association, gives at-risk, troubled youth the opportunity to read, reflect, and share ideas on topics that resonate with them. Selected libraries will receive copies of three theme-related books to use in reading and discussion groups of 6 to 10 people; travel and lodging support to attend a national orientation workshop in June 2016; and a variety of programming support materials. Libraries of all types who are located within or working in partnership with an organization that serves at-risk youth are eligible to apply. To find out more or apply, visit their site at http://bit.ly/1RwGfHO

GREAT STORIES CLUB Deadline: APRIL 15

Tessa Michaelson Schmidt
Public Library Youth and Special Services Consultant
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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CCBC Presentation and Additional Workshops on April 22

Wisconsin Afterschool Conference Information

Youth Leadership Conference Call for Proposals

Great Stories Club Grant Opportunity for Teens

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