The Wisconsin Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) had some sobering statistics about teen mental health, including that: More than half of all students self-reported “significant problems with anxiety,” with 80.5 percent of students who identify as lesbian, gay, or...
Upcoming Check-ins: October 13, 2-3:30: Disinformation Virtual Escape Room and Discussion. Misinformation, disinformation, and manipulation of facts are prevalent and can be tricky to spot. Librarians have been trying to find a way to share information about this...
Wisconsin Homeschooling Parents Association 101—Library Edition Virtual event, Thursday August 18, 1-2:30 pm. Late summer is often a time when families are making decisions about the upcoming school year, particularly about homeschooling. Sometimes they turn to public...
WEIGH IN ON UPCOMING YOUTH SERVICES CHECK-INS We really want to make Youth Services Check-Ins work for YOU. If you are at all interested in checking in with other YS library workers, please take 5 minutes (tops!) to fill out this survey by April 28. BEANSTACK...
Yesterday we had a very cool check-in, with 38 brilliant brains in one Zoom call. We are looking for your ideas and feedback about upcoming youth services check-ins, so please take a few moments to fill out this form. And keep reading for some of the great ideas and...
March is certainly an exciting and tumultuous month weather-wise (and otherwise, too!). I hope things are going as well as possible for you all. Here are a few resources I recommend taking a look at: Summer Library Program: Looking to work with your schools to...
03/31/2023 Delivery Update at 8:50 AM - Routes were altered due to driver shortage, most libraries can expect delays. Questions contact noack@ifls.lib.wi.us