Kaye Byrnes Storytelling

Posted Friday, February 13, 2009 by Patricia Romig, Library Staff

Kaye Byrnes Storytelling

 

If you're now planning your summer schedule of activities, i hope you'll keep me on your radar screen.  

 

For over 12 years I've shared stories with children Pre-K through middle school.  My repertoire is deep and wide, with tales carefully selected for a wide-range of audiences.  Program information is available at my website, http://www.kayebyrnes.com

Elliott by Tobin Sprout (the best children's author name--Mr. Sprout

Posted Monday, February 9, 2009 by Anonymous, Library Vendor

"To see the special nuances that make their books so unique and captivating--on every single page--for free--to see if you want it for your collection is fantastic."  --Mary Fenner, Ferndale Public Library, Ferndale, MI

"The cutting edge of children's publishing."  --Association of Booksellers for Children

See all the Mackinac Island Press books and preview them free, go to www.mackinacislandpress.com

 

 

READ! THINK! CREATE! AND BXPRESSIVE SUMMER READING INCENTIVES

Posted Friday, February 6, 2009 by JANWAY COMPANY USA, Library Vendor

JanWay Company USA, Inc. proudly introduces our 2009 Summer Reading Program and reading incentives, open to any and all libraries!  Looking for those perfect reading incentives to pass out to the children signing up or completing the program, look no further, as JanWay's artwork and incentives , for both youth and teens, are sure to "create" a lastiing memory.  Click on the links below to view the standard stock incentives or contact me to customize your own reading incentives that meet your budget and expectations.  Thank you and Happy Reading!

http://www.janway.com/ReadPrograms/home.htm             General SRP page
 

From ALSC - CPSC Stay of Enforcement

Posted Wednesday, February 4, 2009 by Anonymous, Library Staff

Received this yesterday from ALSC, and wanted to post to keep everyoneup-to-date on the ongoing situation with CPSC. ~ML

*** original message follows ***

From: Diane Foote [mailto:dfoote@ala.org]
Sent: Monday, February 02, 2009 3:45 PM
To: alsc-l@ala.org; alscpgcchr@ala.org; alscboard@ala.org
Cc: Beverly Goldberg
Subject: [alsc-l] CPSC Stay of Enforcement!

 

Hello ALSC! Please excuse cross-postings.

 

Funagain Games Announces Two Monthly $100 Game Grants

Posted Tuesday, February 3, 2009 by Patricia Romig, Library Staff

Posted for the Vendor:

 

Funagain Games believes board games are a great way to promote education, learning and community outreach. As such, Funagain Games is proud to announce a monthly grant program dedicated to providing games to organizations that further those ideals in their daily work. Each month Funagain Games will provide a $100 grant to a school, library, or community organization, and another to a game group, to be used for any merchandise offered on the Funagain website. Interested in applying? Read below for all the details.

Baker & Taylor posted selection lists for CSLP bibliographies

Posted Tuesday, February 3, 2009 by Patricia Romig, Library Staff

 

Dear Librarian,

 

In support of the national 2009 Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) the summer reading bibliographies provided in this year’s manuals have been posted as Selection Lists in Baker & Taylor’s databases: TS3 and School Select. 

 

As provided by CSLP there are five bibliographies for both the children’s and young adult’s themes, respectively Be Creative @ Your Library and Express Yourself @ Your Library.   The lists, which can be found here, are named to correspond with the CSLP manual.

  

Suggested Summer Florida Author Programs

Posted Wednesday, January 28, 2009 by Anonymous, Library Staff

Florida author Marianne Berkes is a former teacher, children’s theater director, and children’s librarian. She recently retired to write full time and has published 7 titles so far. Her 8th will be released next year. She currently resides in south Florida and is available to visit libraries over the summer. Visit her web site at www.Marianneberkes.com for more information.

STORIES IN REAL TIME: LIGHTS OUT!

Posted Wednesday, January 28, 2009 by Anonymous, Library Staff

WHOOPS!  The lights went out just before a toddler program recently, due to a blown transformer.  I opened the blinds in the program room and waited a couple of minutes to see if power would be restored.  While I was standing and waiting, one of my toddlers walked over to my chair, patted it determinedly, and tried to say, "Sit! Sit!", but it came out like, "Shi, shi." Then she walked over to the door of the program room and tried to close the door, saying, "Clo, clo."  Her mother explained to me that her little girl wanted me to close the door (to a darkened room), sit in my chair, and begin the program.  The little girl was adamant about having her library time.  I was touched by her enthusiasm and urged on by the caregivers.  So we all walked out to the main floor where there were partial lights still on, and we had our books, rhymes, and songs where everyone could hear.  The little ones were really focused and happy, even with the disruption.  And even without the musical instruments which are a usual part of their activities.  It was a delightful, serendipitous experience!

Libri Foundation 2009 Grants

Posted Wednesday, January 28, 2009 by Patricia Romig, Library Staff

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE by the Libri Foundation

 

January 2009

 

The Libri Foundation is currently accepting applications for its 2009 BOOKS FOR CHILDREN grants.

 

There are a number of grants specifically for RURAL FLORIDA LIBRARIES.

 

The Libri Foundation is a nationwide non-profit organization which donates new, quality, hardcover children's books to small, rural public libraries throughout the United States.  Since October 1990, the Foundation has donated over $3,600,000 worth of new children’s books to more than 2,500 libraries in 49 states, including Alaska and Hawaii.

 

Be Creative at Your Library - Giving Back to the Community

Posted Monday, January 26, 2009 by Tamara Maellaro, Library Vendor

Billy Gorilly has done it again. He has released another very fun and catchy library song. This one is called "Be Creative at Your Library"

 

As a way to give back to the community, Billy Gorilly is offering a free 55 second version of his song to help you promote the summer library program Be Creative @ Your Library 2009.

 

This song is ready for you to use. it would work perfectly in a radio ad, video, puppet show, or school presentation.

 

Billy Gorilly's "Be Creative at Your Library" theme song was designed to grab the attention of children and get them excited about what they can learn at the library...so they will be begging to go.

 

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

 

To find out more about Billy Gorilly go to his web site at billygorilly.com

 

Sign Up for Billy Gorilly's Family Newsletter for all the latest news.

 

As Billy Gorilly likes to say...

"Keep Smiling, Singing, and Learning

and you can make everyday

Simply Splendiferous!"


Billy Gorilly has a New Educational CD Coming Soon!

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