Serving Tweens–some resources

by | Jan 6, 2017 | Keeping Up With Kids

At our Summer Library Program workshop, one of the groups that librarians felt they had a hard time reaching is tweens (3rd-7th graders or so).  I found  a few good resources for people who are feeling like this is a gap for them:Five Lessons in Tween...

Getting Feedback from School-Age Kids

by | May 22, 2015 | Keeping Up With Kids

Readers’ Theater in BloomerI read an article in American Libraries about Tween Advisory Boards this week and it had some good ideas for engaging 9-12 year olds a little more in library programming and decision-making.  I know many of you have Teen Advisory...

International Games Day Resources

by | Oct 10, 2012 | Keeping Up With Kids

The first Saturday in November, the American Library Association is promoting International Games Day@ Your Library.  Hard to go wrong with some interactive games!  IFLS has several gaming kits–both electronic (Wii, Rock Band, Guitar Hero) and...

Gadgets Gizmos and Goo, Oh My!

by | Aug 21, 2012 | Keeping Up With Kids

I posted this over at the Youth Services Shout-Out Blog (Wisconsin Library Association’s Youth Services Section blog), but it was so great I had to post here, too!There’s a discussion on an ALSC listserv about science programs, and Nicole from the Cheshire...