October 2011

Teaming Up with Teens @ Your Library

Posted Tuesday, October 11, 2011 by Stephanie Race, Library Staff

Free Webinar

Tuesday, October 25, 2011, from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. EDT

Register here

Note: If this time doesn’t fit your schedule, you can find this and other programs in the WebJunction archive at http://bit.ly/WebJunctionArchive.

What is the absolute best avenue to getting teens involved and engaged at your school or public library? How can you encourage them to be peer reader advisors and library advocates in the community? Ultimately, if you want to encourage your teens to become lifelong readers, learners, and library users/supporters—and possibly even choose library work for their future career path—there is no better way to go than offering opportunities for active and involved teen library participation. In this webinar, you will explore ways teens can take part in your library, such as advisory groups, volunteering, short-term projects that use teen's special skills, and partnering with adults. You’ll also get tips on planning, organizing, conducting, and evaluating teen participation. When you team up with teens at your library, it's win-win! WebJunction is pleased to host this webinar in collaboration with the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA).

Library Vendor: Copper Tom

Posted Monday, October 10, 2011 by Patricia Romig, Library Staff

Dear Youth Department Librarian,

Copper Tom of Ann Arbor, Michigan, and winner of the 2010 Best Album Award from the Kids Music Awards, is now booking his new summer reading prograqm show "Dream a Little Dream!".  He will be in your area next summer.

Listen to Copper Tom songs here:

http://www.youtube.com/user/coppertomrocks

Visit the officia Copper Tom website here:

http://www.coppertom.com/index.php

This year's show blends with the national thme of "Dream Big - Read!".  It includes many of Copper Tom's original award winning songs, kid-friendly comedy & amazine storytelling - done as only Copper Tom can.

Fees are just $350 for a single show & $300 when 2 or more can be booked on the same day at a nearby location.  Block booking discounts are also available. Fees are inclusive with no additional charges for travel & lodging etc.

Fun-filled, interactive & affordable!

Call : 734.971.3100 -office or  734.883.5285 -cell

E-Mail: coppertom@coppertom.com