February 2010

2010 OPEN SUMMER READING PROGRAMS FROM JANWAY COMPANY

Posted Thursday, February 25, 2010 by JANWAY COMPANY USA, Library Vendor

Looking for gnarly reading incentives to compliment your 2010 reading program?  Why not check out JanWay Company's 2010 open Summer Reading Programs online.  JanWay Company can also custom print your reading incentives, as well.  We'll be keeping stocked up on incentives right into June, so don't fret about any deadlines.

http://www.janway.com/ReadPrograms/2010/Splish%20Splash%20Read/ssr10.htm

JanWay Company is a strong supporter of the library community, as we are an "ALA Library Champion", "PLA Gold Partner" and "ALTAFF (Friend of the Library USA, formerly FOLUSA) Corporate Sponsor".  We welcome the opportunity to help you with product ideas, samples and competitive pricing.

Look for JanWay Company at the upcoming PLA Conference in Portland, OR (Booth #1517) or the ALA Conference in DC (Booth #2211). 

Information Literacy Education: A National Overview - free webcast

Posted Tuesday, February 23, 2010 by Stephanie Race, Library Staff

The State Library and Archives of Florida invites all Florida library staff, volunteers, and other interested people to participate in the 2010 College of DuPage Library Learning Network Series: Library Futures: Staying Ahead of the Curve: An Electronic Forum of Ideas, Issues, Information and Opportunities for Librarians.

The College of DuPage Library Learning Network webcasts are great ways to practice important skills and knowledge in the library field and meet or network with library staff in your area.  These programs are available free of charge to all Floridians, through a Library Services and Technology Act grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, administered by the Florida Department of State, State Library and Archives of Florida.

Information Literacy Education: A National Overview

Friday, March 12, 2010, from noon to 1:30 p.m. Eastern

When President Barack Obama declared October 2009 as National Information Literacy Awareness Month, Information Literacy received national attention.  The declaration stated: “In addition to the basic skills of reading, writing, and arithmetic, it is equally important that our students are given the tools required to take advantage of the information available to them.”  He asked “people of the United States to recognize the important role that information plays in our daily lives, and appreciate the need for a greater understanding of its impact.”

Duck Duck Dewey Game

Posted Monday, February 22, 2010 by jhopwood, Library Staff

Upstart has a cute game to teach library skills called "Duck, Duck, Dewey"

http://www.highsmith.com/upstartbooks/Duck-Duck-Dewey174-Game-c_29235972/

It comes with little plastic ducks dressed up to represent the ten dewey classifications and a booklet with ideas of how to use the ducks (ideas like Scavenger Hunts). Great tie-in for "Make a Splash-Read!".

 

Florida Authors

Posted Wednesday, February 17, 2010 by Anonymous,

The Florida Book Awards program is trying to compile a list of Florida authors to use for communicating information about the application process and deadlines for the awards.  If you have a list of Florida authors or know of local authors in your community, please send the information to me (gpcolvin@yahoo.com) and include the author's name, e-mail address, and mailing address.

Announcements of the 2009 award recipients will be made in a couple of weeks.  The 2010 award nomination process will open in July.

Thank you on behalf of the Florida Book Awards!
Gloria Colvin

Ask a Librarian - Director's Chair Vote Today!!!

Posted Tuesday, February 16, 2010 by Diana, Library Staff

School’s Out @ Your Library: Program Ideas for After School: A Free Webinar

Posted Monday, February 15, 2010 by Stephanie Race, Library Staff

Wednesday, February 17, 2010, from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Central Time

Register here

Providing innovative programming for the school-age crowd during the school year can be a challenge, especially when libraries are competing with children’s busy after-school schedules.  Participants in this webinar will learn how to provide fun and educational programs for children ages 5-12 that will have them running to your library after the school bell rings.  Programs featured include Chess Club, Fun with Science, Art Explorers, Craft Time, and a KidTrekkers around the world cultural program.

About the Presenter

Anne Neidinger is a Children’s Librarian at the Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library.  She holds a Master’s in Library and Information Science with a Youth Certification from the University of North Texas.  She has presented at several Texas Library Association conferences and co-authored “Igniting a Children’s Summer Reading Program on a Piggy-Bank Budget” in the Texas Library Journal (2006).  Anne also co-wrote the Elementary Programs chapter of the 2009 Texas Reading Club manual.  At her library, she has coordinated many after-school programs and enjoys seeing her school-age customers return again and again to the library.

The Texas State Library is hosting this webinar and has invited people from anywhere in the country to join in.  It is free, so take a look.  Note that the time is CENTRAL and adjust for your location.

Books for Summer Reading Program

Posted Thursday, February 11, 2010 by Anonymous,

Rainbow Book Company can assist you with all of your book needs now or for your summer program.  We allow you to select books by reviewing actual samples from over 60 publishers.  You can choose non-fiction, on-level and high interest/low-level fiction, and many Spanish and dual language titles.   

Let us come to you so that you can get the books to fit your specific needs!!  We are extremely competitive in pricing, selection, and fill rate (98% or higher).   Please contact me for more information.

Thank you,

Andrew Herbert

Rainbow Book Company

321-662-4563

aherbert1@bellsouth.net

2010 Florida StoryCamp

Posted Tuesday, February 9, 2010 by Anonymous,

Greetings to story-lovers everywhere!  Join in as the Florida Storytelling Association celebrates its 26th annual Florida StoryCamp!

 

When: March 25-28, 2010

Where: Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center, Leesburg Florida  http://www.lybcc.com

Registration: http://www.flstory.org

 

For this  StoryCamp this year we will explore, "The Many Faces of Storytelling,"   joined by Dianne de Las Casas, Dan Keding, Susan Klein, Eth-Noh-Tec, Ada Forney and Tamara Green.  This is a wonderful weekend of listening, learning, laughing and sharing.  Concerts, workshops, story swaps and music jams - all on the shores of beautiful Lake Yale.  Accomplished Florida storytellers and the Youthful Voices of Florida will complement our renowned featured tellers.

This year, a special "pre-camp" session is offered Wednesday evening March 24 through Thursday afternoon, March 25.  "StoryBiz: How to Manage Your Storytelling Career" will explore the many ways to build your storytelling business and to promote yourself.  Dianne de Las Casas a highly sought-after international professional development workshop leader will lead you through a remarkable day of learning for an all-inclusive fee of $125.

During the course of the weekend workshops take classes from Dianne will teach her wildly sought after course of Handmade Tales and Story Fest :Reading Comprehension Through Story Theatre. Eth-Noh-Tec brings you "Green Grows the Story;" Dan Keding  teaches class on how music and storytelling melt together while Ada Forney teaches you how to find the historical facts and blend them with existing folktales. These are just a few of the fabulous workshops waiting for you at StoryCamp this year.

Banks Helfrich - one of my favorite children's performers

Posted Friday, February 5, 2010 by Library Chick, Library Staff

Our library was looking for the perfect children's performer to finish off our line up of summer fun.  I was so thrilled to be able to book Banks Helfrich that I just had to write and let the rest of you know how much I like his shows.  Since we have very large crowds for our summer shows, we hired Jiggleman.  His delightfully zany physical humor results in a room full of giggling kids and happy parents.  If I had the funds, I would also hire him to present his new show, Math-u the Counting Cowboy, for younger children ages 2 - 7.  Here's his website --  http://www.whoisbankshelfrich.com/Banks_Helfrich.html if you'd like to learn more about what this talented performer could do at your library.

WHALES, TALES & FAIRYTALES! 2010 Summer Reading Programs

Posted Thursday, February 4, 2010 by Anonymous,
Hello from the AWARD WINNING Children's Educational Theater! 
 
Get ready to SPLASH into SUMMER with CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL THEATER and enjoy some of the BEST in creative programs designed to support literacy and the arts!
 
Due to last summer's overwhelming response to our programs, we have already begun taking reservations for summer. We suggest you contact us as soon as possible.
 
We have 3 FANTASTIC PROGRAMS for ages Pre K- Adult .To read more, please visit our web site (See "Summer 2010") www.theaterforchildren.com

WHALES, TALES & FAIRYTALES! 2010 Summer Reading Programs

Posted Thursday, February 4, 2010 by Anonymous,
Hello from the AWARD WINNING Children's Educational Theater! 
 
Get ready to SPLASH into SUMMER with CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL THEATER and enjoy some of the BEST in creative programs designed to support literacy and the arts!
 
Due to last summer's overwhelming response to our programs, we have already begun taking reservations for summer. We suggest you contact us as soon as possible.
 
We have 3 FANTASTIC PROGRAMS for ages Pre K- Adult .To read more, please visit our web site (See "Summer 2010") www.theaterforchildren.com

Make a Splash with Copper Tom

Posted Wednesday, February 3, 2010 by Anonymous,

****Booking for the 2010 Summer Reading Program ****

Copper Tom will be toruing this year- all the way from the Great Lakes State of Michigan - with his all new Water Wonderland Show.  He is currently seeking opportunities for April, May & the the 1st half of June in Florida, and particularly in the Panhandle region. Good dates are available & special pricing as well, particularly to regions such as yours that may support year round schooling & thus offer opprtunities to present the show during this time span.

See Copper Tom videos here   :http://www.youtube.com/user/coppertomrocks

Let this Double Pisces ( Yes, he is part fish! ) delight your listening audience with the splish splashinist fun- filled show of the summer.  Don't settle for the same old show. Try something new & your patrons will will be thirsty for more!

*Good Dates Are Still Available!*

Copper Tom is available for bookings in your state this summer! Shows can be adapted, to either pre-school, lower elementary, or upper elementary age levels, or can be presented as a One-Size-Fits-All Family Show.

**Call: (734) 971-3100 **or E-Mail: coppertom@coppertom.com

Conference on Children’s Literature and Ashley Bryan Art Series

Posted Wednesday, February 3, 2010 by BCL-YSA,

Broward County Main Library * 100 South Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Thursday, April 22, 2010 * 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This year’s joint Conference on Children’s Literature and Ashley Bryan Art Series will focus on Florida authors, including fiction and nonfiction and the children’s illustrator Shadra Strickland winner of the Coretta Scott King new talent award.

For further information contact Broward County Main Library Youth Services (954) 357-7504

 

Betty Davis Miller Award

Posted Wednesday, February 3, 2010 by pgorshe, Library Staff

The deadline for the Betty Davis Miller Award applications has been extended to February 15th.  Please send in your outstanding programming.  This year the Award recognizes service to children up to and including age 12.  For more information and the application, visit flalib.org.

 

applications need to be sent to:

Phyllis Gorshe, Chairperson

Dunedin Public Library

223 Douglas Ave.

Dunedin, FL 34698

Gadgets and Tools and Apps, Oh My!: A Free Webinar

Posted Tuesday, February 2, 2010 by Stephanie Race, Library Staff

Tuesday, February 9, 2010, from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Eastern

Register here

(Note: If this time doesn’t fit your schedule, you can find this and other programs in the Library Journal archive at http://www.libraryjournal.com/webcasts.)

It’s not easy to keep up with new technology.  By the time you’ve learned about the latest free application or cool gadget, you discover there are dozens of new tools that could help your patrons and library staff.
Library Journal has invited two tech savvy librarians, one public and one academic, to share some of their favorites.  The lineup includes updates on search, communication, and graphics applications, as well as fun and useful gadgets for the library.

Panelists:

  • Tina Hertel, Librarian/Help Desk Analyst, E. W. Fairchild-Martindale Library, Lehigh University (PA)
  • Karla Marsteller, Executive Director, Palmyra Public Library (PA)

Moderator:

  • Jeff Hastings, School Library Media Specialist, Highlander Way Middle School (MI)

If you are not able to make the inaugural webcast of Gadgets and Tools and Apps, Oh My!, you will be able to access the webcast archive for one year following the initial webcast, and will receive an e-mail from Library Journal 72 hours post-live event when the archive is available.

FREE RESOURCE: Make A Splash

Posted Monday, February 1, 2010 by Tamara Maellaro, Library Vendor

Hi everyone,

I know many of you are starting to plan your  summer reading programs for children, and Billy Gorilly wants to help you get a head start. This years theme for many of the libraries is "Make A Splash — Read ". So Billy Gorilly decided to write a song called, what else?, you guessed it "Make A Splash"

Billy Gorilly loves the library and all it has to offer. He wants to help encourage children to visit their library and to learn and enjoy reading.

As a way of giving back to the community and help promote going to the library, Billy created a special 60 second promotional version of his song "Make A Splash". You can link to, download, or just listen to the song. You can also use the song in your promotional videos or audio ads. It's free for you to use. We just ask that you don't sell it. It's intended for everyone to use for free.

Please feel free to take a listen, and use this free promotional resource click here

We hope you enjoy!

Sincerely,

Tamara

BillyGorilly.com