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National Pollinators Month Programming for Public Libraries

5/4/2022

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Bumble bees on orange-flowered butterfly weedhttps://www.atcllc.com/learning-center/trees-and-vegetation/grow-smart/grow_smart-library/
5/4/2022 update from Kelly Bolter, Adult Programming Coordinator @ Milwaukee Public Library:

​We're counting down the days until Melinda Myers will be celebrating Pollinator Month with your libraries and patrons! She’ll be hosting 3 live webinars and 3 youth videos with corresponding DIY projects that can be done as part of library programming with kids, tweens and teens. These projects can also be accessed online for any families or households who would like to do this at home with take home kits.

Attached (below), you will find a DIY Project Supplies List created by Melinda. This could helpful for any libraries who plan on including them in a Summer Reading Program, and any take-and-make kits. Please note that step-by-step instructions for each of these DIY projects and the corresponding videos are being produced and will be available online by 5/16 on the program’s webpage, www.atc-GrowSmart.com/library. This page is currently under development.
 
I’ve also attach(ed) a refresher of the Pollinator Month program and content that will be provided to our libraries free of charge (see the attached June 2022 Pollinator Month Factsheet) and information so you can promote the 3 pollinator gardening webinars presented by Melinda to your patrons (see Pollinator Month 2022 Webinar Registration Info).
 
If you have any questions, please contact Diana Paul at diana@melindamyers.com.
 
Thank you for getting the word out about the importance of pollinators and ways we can help them! Please note the dates of the Pollinator Month Webinars are June 1, June 15, and June 22.

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Original post: 3/21/2022
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June is National Pollinators Month. In an effort to raise awareness of the importance of pollinators and how everyone can help them, American Transmission Co. is teaming up with gardening expert and author Melinda Myers. Together, they will produce and provide libraries throughout Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan with educational programming and content for National Pollinators Month.

The content and programming will be made available to the libraries at no cost and the libraries may offer the programs and content to their patrons throughout the month of June.​.. 

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PBS Wisconsin Education Resources Available

4/19/2022

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The following information is taken directly from the WI Libraries for Everyone blog post, PBS Wisconsin Education Resources Available (April 19, 2022).

Guest post from Marci Glaus at PBS Wisconsin Education

Whether you are preparing for Oceans of Possibilities this summer or looking to bolster early learning and youth services programming, PBS Wisconsin Education provides both Wisconsin-specific and nationally-curated content you can use as a springboard or central component to educational programming.

PBS LearningMedia is a free digital learning website created to support the distribution of compelling Pre-K-12 educational media resources. PBS LearningMedia’s robust and contextualized digital resources are designed to supplement educational experiences with video segments from award-winning PBS documentaries and series, PBS KIDS properties, station-produced programs, and original video and interactive resources!

Collaborative Summer Library Program
Examples below highlight some ideas from PBS LearningMedia that pair well with preparation for Oceans of Possibilities summer programming:
  • Kick off storytime with the “Search for the Flying Fish” video from PBS KIDS Wild Kratts, to get children excited about creatures living in the ocean! Go deeper into activities with free/downloadable printables in English and Spanish. (Grades K-2)
  • Use Follow the Water, a brief video (available in English and Spanish) from PLUM LANDING™ PBS KIDS aimed at tracking water from melting snow all the way to the ocean, including pollution and trash the water picks up along the way. Tie the video to books, games, or activities on the ocean/s or pollution. (Grades K-5)
  • Dive into “Sharks and Shorelines” from EARTH A New Wild, to learn about social networks and coastal ecosystems including shark populations (Available in English and Spanish). Then choose any one of the other educational videos or supplemental materials to extend the learning while tying to books and other materials available in the library. (Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)

PBS Wisconsin Education
Beyond summer library programming, pbswisconsineducation.org offers seven different Wisconsin-focused collections for grades 3-12 with cross-curricular connections in American Indian Studies, English Language Arts, Environmental Education, Music, Social Studies, and Science. Collections include videos, student interactives, games, educator guides, and more. All of these resources are made with Wisconsin educators, and are completely free to use in any learning space!

If you have any questions or would like to talk further, please contact Marci Glaus: marci.glaus@pbswisconsin.org.

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Alex Thomas and Friends

2/16/2022

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​Booking Now for Spring & Summer 2022!

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Alex Thomas and Friends offers a variety of unique programs, in person and virtual. A team of professional animators & puppeteers with Television and Film experience, they have been providing unique library programs for nine years. They're also willing to travel!

In Person Programs

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Stop-Motion Animation Workshop
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Sea Creature Sculpture Workshop
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Claymation Animation Workshop
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Interactive Puppet Show
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Pixilation Animation Workshop
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Underwater Puppet Adventure
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Aesop’s Fables as told by Dewey The Dragon
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Oliver’s Animal Adventure: Virtual Puppet Show Program
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Virtual Caricature Drawing Workshop
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Virtual 2D Animation Program
Please contact Alex Thomas and Friends if you have any questions about their programs or if you would like to get something on the calendar. They would love the opportunity to work with you! For links to some of their programs, and reviews from librarians, please visit www.alexthomasandfriends.com.
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Girls Who Code Offers Free & Flexible Computer Science Opportunities

11/15/2021

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As an international non-profit, Girls Who Code offers free and flexible computer science opportunities for students with a strong emphasis on social-emotional development.
  • The Girls Who Code Clubs program for 3-12th graders provides educators with free coding curriculum, resources, and training. 
  • The virtual Girls Who Code Summer Programs offer introductory or advanced computer science courses for 9-12th grade girls and non-binary students to get an inside look into tech careers through our company partners like YumBrands and Bank of America.​

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Free Summer Coding Program from Girls Who Code for Nicolet Federated Library System Students

2/16/2021

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I’m excited to share that Girls Who Code’s free Summer Immersion Program (SIP) will be virtual again in 2021. We care deeply about serving students who are underrepresented in the tech field and lack access to CS education. I want to help you learn more about the program and encourage your eligible students to apply!

SIP is a free 2-week virtual program!
Participation is 100% free, and GWC provides need-based stipends of up to $300 for those who qualify. We are committed to serving all girls and non-binary students but especially those who come from underrepresented backgrounds in tech, including Black, Latinx, and low-income students.
  • Students must identify as female, non-binary, or gender non-conforming
  • They must be a rising sophomore, junior or senior (current 9th-11th grader)
  • Students must be able to commit to the entire 2 week program
  • They can be beginners or already have some computer science experience

Partner with us and your students receive priority consideration!
As a SIP Community Partner your students would receive priority consideration into the program. All they need to do is indicate that Nicolet Federated Library System is their Community Partner when asked on their application. Complete this form to partner with us!

Encourage your students to apply, share the blurb below!
I hope you can partner with us and share the blurb below with 9th-11th graders in your community. If you have any questions, sign up to join an informational call.

Best,
Kibret
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Colossal Fossils 2021 Summer Reading Program: Whale of a Tale

11/11/2020

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The following is from Dave Daniels, executive director of the non-profit, Colossal Fossils:
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"We are going to be “cautiously optimistic” and plan for in-person library programs while still offering online alternatives, similar to what we did this past summer.  With that said, I’m including the brochure for our 2021 Summer Reading program, “A Whale of a Tale.”

We are going to feature some very large bones from the world’s largest animals, while telling their stories and discussing their fascinating evolutionary paths.  We would be happy to put your library in our calendar and are maintaining the same pricing for the in-person programs that we have had for the last two years.  I suspect that our calendar will fill up quickly, so if you would like us to pencil you in, please let us know as soon as you can.  Also, take advantage of the 10% price reduction by scheduling a program with us before January 1st, 2021.

All the best to you.  Stay healthy, and I hope we can see each other in person this coming summer.
Dave"

David Daniels
Executive Director, Colossal Fossils Inc.
dave@colossalfossils.com ~ 715-303-9407
www.colossalfossils.com

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Color the Great Lakes (Univ. of WI Sea Grant)

5/19/2020

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For educators, families, students and any who loves the Great Lakes, Wisconsin Sea Grant staff have created coloring sheets to celebrate our great watershed.
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When your work of art is finished, they would love to see it! You can:
  • Send a picture of it to askwater@aqua.wisc.edu
  • Tweet it to @WiscWaterLib and @UWiscSeaGrant. 
  • Post your masterpiece on the @WiscWaterLib or @UWiscSeaGrant Facebook pages.

Be sure to tag your image #ColorTheGreatLakes

Download the full booklet and let the colors flow!

Click here for more information about Color the Great Lakes.
See also: Explore Lake Sturgeon
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Ben's Bubble Show

5/7/2020

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Ben Jimenez is offering an online version of Ben's Bubble Show to libraries for viewing.
The video is 30 minutes long and is:
  • for all ages
  • available through BensBubbleShow.biz
  • a condensed version of his indoor entertainment show with a bit of an educational slant
The cost is $250 per library. No deposit or contract required.

Each library will be given a password to share with their patrons. Go to the website and enter the password to see the video. It will be continuously available for two consecutive days,  starting at 9AM on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 and will stop at 9PM on Thursday, June 25, 2020.

Patrons can view it as much as they like during the two days.

Ben will also be offering more individualized times and dates as requested. Feel free to share this information with any other libraries, schools, etc.

Please contact Ben Jimenez with any questions or to participate: 773-499-6782 or info@bensbubbleshow.biz.

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Colossal Fossils Online Summer Programs: Dinosaurs and Dragons

4/28/2020

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Hello from Colossal Fossils!

We have all seen many changes in the last few weeks.  It hasn’t been easy to cancel programs, but that’s the world we live in right now.

Colossal Fossils has worked with many of you in the past, and we had over 80 libraries that we were planning to visit this summer, but the reality is that many of the programs will have to be cancelled due to reasons that we have no control over.

It is my hope to create a silver lining out of all this.  ​Using Facebook, Colossal Fossils is offering live programs that are designed for libraries.  We are offering them at an extremely low cost, and this will have multiple benefits:
  • Budget-friendly
  • Up to five different programs to help you plan your summer.
  • Your community can watch the live videos and submit their questions throughout the program.
Colossal Fossils Online Programs
Download online programs information sheet.

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Free Programming Resources for Earth Day

1/22/2020

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Is your library looking for opportunities to engage with patrons about the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and Citizen Science Month this April? Through a new sustainability initiative, Our Planet: EARTH, free resources are available for libraries to help communities learn about our changing planet. 
Libraries can register here to access all the available resources, including posters, STEM activities, videos, and much more. By registering, your library will be automatically entered for a chance to win Scholastic and NASA Earth science books and more. Our Planet: EARTH resources are available through the STAR Library Network (STAR Net), an online community of library and STEM professionals that work together to strengthen STEAM learning in public libraries nationwide.
Source: Libraries Transform® Newsletter
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2nd Annual Keep Wildlife Wild Poster Contest: Enter by February 14

1/16/2020

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Participate in the Wisconsin DNR's 2nd annual Keep Wildlife Wild poster contest!

​The poster design contest starts on November 1, 2019 and the deadline for submitting all poster designs is 5PM on February 14, 2020.

The poster design contest is open to all students in 4-6th grade attending public, private, parochial or home schools in Wisconsin.

Contest theme is "A young wild animal's best chance for survival is with its mother!"

​Winners' posters will be used to highlight Keep Wildlife Wild efforts throughout the year on the Wisconsin DNR's social media pages, and displayed at state facilities (service centers, education centers, state parks). 

​Refer to information on the Keep Wildlife Wild webpage to help with representing the Keep Wildlife Wild topic.
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Girls Who Code Club Programs: FREE Coding Curriculum

1/13/2020

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The Girls Who Code club programs can support your library's STEM goals!

Girls Who Code Clubs are FREE after-school programs for 3rd-5th and 6th-12th grade girls to join a sisterhood of supportive peers and role models and use computer science to change the world. Participants not only learn hard coding skills & computational thinking, but they'll also learn project management skills, collaboration, bravery, how to positively impact their community, and so much more! 

When you start a Girls Who Code club, you gain access to all of the following:
  • Flexible plug-and-play curriculum - over 120 hours of ready-to-go lesson plans & tutorials!
  • A $300 Clubs Fund Grant for snacks, supplies, and more!
  • Ongoing support & alumni opportunities for you and your young learners.
  • Free t-shirts for up to 20 club members and more!
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There's no computer science experience needed to host a club, since Girls Who Code is with you every step of the way, and there is absolutely NO reason to not take advantage of this free opportunity today! Even if you don't have the details of your club finalized yet, you can complete our easy Club Form to access all of our resources and curriculum today! Here are some next steps to get you ready to launch a club in the new year:
  1. Complete our quick and easy 10-minute Club Information Form.
  2. Within days begin exploring our FREE plug-and-play curriculum and all of our facilitator resources.
  3. Work with your designated Club Success Specialist to plan, market, and recruit members for your club.
  4. Launch your club whenever you're ready in 2020 - With the extra time to review our resources, your club will be ready to go in the new year!
If this sounds like something you'd be interested in for your library, Megan Cindric (Regional Partnership Coordinator - WI, MN) would love to take some time to chat with you. You can schedule a time to talk using this link. She can also be reached at:

Email: megan.cindric@girlswhocode.com
Appointments: https://calendly.com/megan-cindric/
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Colossal Fossils 2020 Summer Library Programs - Dinosaurs & Dragons

12/10/2019

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Colossal Fossils 2020 Summer Library Programs Brochure
Please see the following email note from David Daniels, the executive director of Colossal Fossils, a non-profit, traveling museum from Wausau, Wisconsin.
I am including our 2020 Summer Library Program brochure, which includes a mythology-themed program titled "Dinosaurs and Dragons."  This is going to be an exciting one for us, and we are looking forward to working with many of you.
 
One note: Last year, after sending this brochure out, we filled our 2019 summer schedule within a few weeks.  I recommend booking your summer programs early, especially because we are offering a 10% Early Bird discount until January 1st, 2020.
 
If you have questions, feel free to call or email me.  All the best!
 
David Daniels
Executive Director, Colossal Fossils Inc.
dave@colossalfossils.com ~ 715-303-9407
www.colossalfossils.com
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Summer Wildlife Programs with David Stokes

9/4/2019

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David Stokes is a Wildlife Educator in Hales Corners, Wisconsin who has been doing presentations in the Milwaukee Area since 1985. He is an award winning Naturalist/Educator/Entertainer in Wisconsin. David does programming throughout the Midwest and offers library programs for families and children. 

​A Universe of Animals…Bio-Diversity
David uses songs, live animals and things to touch.
He also includes puppets, artifacts, riddles, sign-language and humor.

David is a Wisconsin Association for Environmental Education Teacher of the Year and an “Aldo Leopold” award winner. The Northshore United Educators (WEAC) honored David for educational excellence.

Find out more about his knowledge of Nature, the programs he offers to schools and other institutions, his press kit, and his schedule.

Visit dwstokes.com for more information.
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Absolute Science: Educational Entertainment

4/26/2019

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Absolute Science is an amazingly fun and educational program aimed at children of all ages to become engaged in the world of science through their demonstrations and experiments. They offer a fun, interactive live program as well as an array of exciting "Reaction Stations" where kids make and take awesome experiments.​
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Learn More at Absolute-Science.com
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