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Five Practices Webinar on November 12

11/11/2015

30-Minute Thursday: Using the Five Practices in Afterschool Programming (webinar)
Thursday, November 12; 1 pm
Presented by: Kymberley Pelky
.5 CE Credit

Play, talk, write, read and sing are the five practices of early literacy.
We gear these practices toward early literacy programming, but literacy is part of lifelong
learning. Some of these practices are not being used as frequently in school, especially play,
talk and sing. Kymberley will discuss using these practices as part of our afterschool
programming, while continuing the literacy and learning.

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Winnefox Youth Services and SLP Workshop

11/11/2015

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Youth Services and Summer Library Program Workshop

Register now to attend this workshop; it's open to you, your staff, volunteers, and trustees.

Date:                     Tuesday December 1, 2015
Location:              Ripon Public Library (Silver Creek Meeting Room), 120 Jefferson Street, Ripon (map)
Register here:   http://extranet.winnefox.org/ce/slp2016

Schedule:
9am                       coffee & conversation
9:30am                 SLP 2016 presentation
11am                     Update on Winnefox support for printing
11:15am               New media and early literacy
12:30pm               WYS Guys meet-up and brown bag discussion

Summer Library Program 2016: Sue Abrahamson will share ideas for creating engaging library programs, literary-rich activities, outreach programming & effective incentives that work well with the SLP 2016 themes of Wellness, Fitness, and Sports. She'll include ideas that will appeal to youth; from early learners to teens.
Update on Winnefox support for SLP printing: Julie Schmude will answer your questions about changes to the WLS printing service.
New media and early literacy: Becky Pfile and Liz Tubman will provide hands-on instruction for using apps in storytime, and talk about the role of librarians as new media mentors for families & caregivers. Bring the mobile device of your choice so you can try some new apps!
WYS Guys meet-up: Marie Boleman will moderate a Winnefox Youth Services (WYS) brown-bag discussion. Bring a lunch; complimentary bottled water & sodas will be provided.

Continuing education contact hours: 4

This workshop is sponsored by the Winnefox Library System.

Joy Schwarz, Continuing Education/Training Librarian
Winnefox Library System

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New STEM Kits Available

11/11/2015

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I am writing to let you know that Wisconsin Water Library at UW-Madison has developed a couple of water-related STEM kits for checkout by youth services librarians around Wisconsin. I have had the pleasure of visiting some of your libraries around the state to present my STEM and literacy programming on water over the past few years. These kits are an outgrowth of those story times.

The kits contains read aloud books, science activities, craft and song ideas. They are aimed at children ages 3 through 9 in informal education settings (especially in libraries). I have five kits of two themes so far:

Jump around with frogs! (Includes activities related to Wisconsin native frogs and toad) – call no. 281681
Does it sink or float? (Boats and boating and buoyancy) – call no. 232434

If you are interested in checking them out, I can send them to you via the Library Delivery Network. Just complete this form here and request by title and call no.

http://www.aqua.wisc.edu/waterlibrary/Default.aspx?tabid=65

Thanks for your interest and let me know if you have any questions!! I will try to answer them.

Anne K. Moser
Senior Special Librarian
UW Madison, Aquatic Sciences Center
Wisconsin Water Library

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November Youth Services Showcase

11/11/2015

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Check out this month's edition of the Showcase to find examples of:

·                     A fall-themed drop-in activity
·                     A Pokémon party
·                     A teen advisory board in the making, and
·                     A 1000 Books graduation ceremony.

A Sampling of Showcase Items

View this month's Showcase here: http://pld.dpi.wi.gov/pld_showcase.

Anyone is welcome to submit content and ideas for the Showcase; e.g., librarians, library directors, proud parents, supportive colleagues, etc. Only contributions featuring Wisconsin youth services and Wisconsin public libraries will be featured on the Showcase. Collaborative projects can be submitted; however, the Showcase will focus on the public library connection; e.g., a photo of a library book talk at a 4-H meeting will emphasize public library outreach. To submit an item for the Showcase, contact Tessa Michaelson Schmidt.

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

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'Read On" Titles for November

11/11/2015

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Read On Wisconsin this month offers books that explore family, creativity, determination and emotions in a variety of genres – science fiction, nonfiction, poetry and picture book.

Check out all of this month’s titles here: go.wisc.edu/78y287.

For discussion prompts, resources from TeachingBooks.net as well as the CCBC annotations, check out posts on our website for each age level here: go.wisc.edu/6567r9. Thanks and, Read! On Wisconsin!

Emily McKnight Townsend, Librarian
Cooperative Children's Book Center

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IFLS Summer Program on Nov. 19th

11/11/2015

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Ready, Set, Plan: The Summer Library Program and Beyond
Thursday, November 19, 9:30-3:30, Florian Gardens (2340 Lorch Avenue, Eau Claire)

Register by November 12 right here Send $10 for lunch to IFLS (checks made out to IFLS) by November 16. (Lunch is optional, but you cannot bring food in)

9:30-11:30: Keynote with Marge Loch Wouters (retired from LaCrosse Public Library) and Sharon Grover (Hedberg Public Library)
Marge and Sharon will focus on dealing with the challenges of change, intentionality in summer library program planning, and steps toward simplification, and along the way address a whole host of other important topics related to summer programs and youth services in general

11:45-12:30: Breakout sessions with IFLS Librarians
Motivating Readers (and Re-thinking Prizes); Promoting the SLP and Youth Programs in General (idea swap)

12:30-1:30: Lunch (salad and sandwich buffet)

1:30-2:15: Breakout sessions with IFLS Librarians and special guests
Theater Games for Ages 8 and up; Dealing with the Rough Stuff (behavior of kids, parents, and co-workers); Performer Dish (back by popular demand)

2:25-3:10: Breakout sessions with IFLS Librarians
Activities for All Ages; Apply Your Own Oxygen Mask First (self-care)

3:10-3:30: Wrap-up and Next Steps

Register by November 12 right here Send $10 for lunch by November 16 (checks made out to IFLS)

Leah Langby
Library Development and Youth Services Coordinator
Indianhead Federated Library System

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Five Practices Webinar on November 12

Winnefox Youth Services and SLP Workshop

New STEM Kits Available

November Youth Services Showcase

'Read On" Titles for November

IFLS Summer Program on Nov. 19th

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