Light the Way Grant Opportunity

Light the Way Grant Opportunity

by | Nov 20, 2019 | Keeping Up With Kids

The Association for Library Service to Children administers a Light the Way grant, donated by Candlewick Press.  It is a $3000 grant to help a library create or continue services for underserved populations.  We all know that this encompasses a wide range of people...
Tough Topics for Teens

Tough Topics for Teens

by | Nov 14, 2019 | Keeping Up With Kids

Several libraries have created useful brochures or bookmarks to help teens find materials about topics they may feel sensitive or shy about asking for help from library staff to find.  Elise sent me the bookmarks they created in Ellsworth, which have the added benefit...

Parenting Cafes in Park Falls

by | Nov 1, 2019 | Keeping Up With Kids

Last year, a grandparent who is raising a grandchild approached Cindy at the youth services desk in Park Falls and expressed a desire for parenting support.  Cindy found her online resources and books, but this person was really looking for more support.  A Parent...
Re-Imagining School Readiness

Re-Imagining School Readiness

by | Oct 28, 2019 | Keeping Up With Kids

Last week I was able to attend the Re-Imagining School Readiness workshop in Marshfield.  The workshop, sponsored by DPI and funded by a grant from the Institute for Museum and Library Services, was one of the most useful workshops I’ve attended! The presenter,...