FLYP

Here's a photo of how I prepare CSLP manuals before personally delivering one to each of our 15 public libraries.  The Document Services Dept. here in Lake County Govt. has gently used empty notebook binders for employees to use.  I unwrap each manual and place it into a binder, place the dividers in to mark chapters and even use the cardboard which comes in the package to help divide different manuals.  This year I'lll be asking each manual recipient to sign a form for me indicating they've received the manual and telling me which sections of the manual their library will be using.  I'm doing this because 1) these manuals cost the State Library precious funds, 2) they're chock full of good ideas which can be used all year round (starting now, even), and 3) I want to remove as many barriers as possible to a librarian actually opening up the manual and referring to it for programming help.

The State Library and Archives of Florida is presenting its annual FLYP workshop with program ideas for summer 2010.

Youth services staff who are involved in planning and presenting summer library programs in Florida's public libraries, as well as media specialists, are invited to attend this free, all-day workshop.

The workshop will focus on children’s (ages 5-11) programming in the morning and tween/teen’s (ages 12-18) programming in the afternoon. Instructors will demonstrate six complete programs during each session and the attendees will participate in singing, dancing, games, and crafts. Dress casually to participate in activities.

This workshop is funded under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, administered by the Florida Department of State, State Library and Archives of Florida.

To register, click here and follow the registration instructions.