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Memes for the Weary Children's Librarian
Can I get an "Amen?" Because, seriously, P.D. Eastman needs more advocates. I just explained this in storytime and watched heads explode. Memes made by Miss Michelle at Meme Generator.
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It's BAAACK!
made by miss michelle at memegenerator.netMy department has been planning a new SRP structure and summer programs since January...so next week will be like Christmas for us...you know...exciting a few...
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Best Days Ever
i have mad ms paint skillzSome days at the library are overwhelming and terrible because of hectic programs, problematic patrons or coworkers, or being a just plain ol' shitty day.The awesome days make...
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I Survived!
Sorry Lauren Tarshis.Today was the first day of summer programming/reading! Yay! I'm still alive!This week is art week. We're not doing the CSLP Fizz Boom crap, so yeah...I got to be hella crafty this...
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Ups and Downs
image from joyreactor.comSo, hi. It has been awhile. It's a fairly slow day at the library. I won't say "quiet" as there is a child banging an instrument from the imaginative play doctor's kit in the...
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Summer Unprogramming
Too bad I can't eat wheat anymore!I took an amazing University of Wisconsin class from the amazing Marge Loch-Wouters this past spring. I gained a new confidence about the way I do my own programming:...
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Folk Tales, Cantaloupe, and Tennis Balls
Today was my last storytime of the summer! YEAH! (More about that later!)We had a really fun time today with the book Anansi and the Talking Melon retold by Eric Kimmel. This selection is a bit longer...
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Summer 2014 Wrap-Up: Laser Beam Programming
(image fanpop.com)I SURVIVED SUMMER PROGRAMMING 2014!It was actually awesome and low stress. HOW did this happen? (You can read the pre-Summer Reading post here.)I looked at our stats and I had over 70...
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Baby and Me: Messy Sensory Play @ the Library
I'm leading this off with adorable pictures...because messy one year olds are super cute! Cloud Dough Day Jello!Dry NoodlesInstead of my usual Baby Time this summer, I decided to back off the...
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New For Fall!
Summer is officially over here. Kids went back to class last week. However, I'm here to report the best part of SRP and summer programs this year: Less programming plus less stress equaled more...
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Nursery Rhyme Time
I can't believe it has been already a year since Melissa from Mel's Desk asked Mem Fox WTF about the hyper-specific know-eight-nursery-rhymes-to-become-a-genius passage in Fox's book Reading Magic. It...
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1000 Books Before Kindergarten: Setup and Early Bird Signup
I mentioned in my New For Fall post that I'm starting a 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten pre-k reading program. I'm so excited!image from tumblr via giphyMy patrons are freaking out too. I have been...
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Bringing Storytime Home: Presentation
I presented to 50 librarians yesterday about my ideas to support caregivers in bringing early literacy storytime ideas home. I wasn't booed, so I suppose my workshop was helpful.Here is the link to my...
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The Calm Before the Storytime
Fall programs start next week. I'm prepared, but still like...WHAT DID I FORGET TO DO?! I'm starting two brand new programs and am reworking one. I'm happy that I try new things and improve what I have...
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52 Chapter Book Challenge
Okay. Deep breath.I have to admit: I'm not really into chapter books.There. I said it.Juvenile fiction, or "chapter books," aren't my thing. I have tried to expand my reading pool by checking out...
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1,000 Books Update
The early bird signup for 1,000 Books was two weeks ago. Audra and Evie have already read 100 books! High five! They got to hop their spiders up the waterspout. Their little sister has completed her...
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Stories and More: Produce and Pickles
image from giphyFall Storytime started today! Seventeen more kids signed up for 1KB4K! I request the highest of fives!Since farmer's markets and harvest-y stuff is in full swing here, I decided to kick...
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52 Chapter Book Challenge: The Fourteenth Goldfish
I read a chapter book! And I liked it! The Fourteenth Goldfish by Jennifer Holm came out last week. I decided to give it a whirl for my first official 52 Chapter Book Challenge selection. So now I'm...
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All Of The Things @ My Library
I feel like I have been neglecting the blog. It's probably because I have seven million things happening right now. Recap:1,000 Books Update: OH MY GOD 93 KIDS SIGNED UP IN 2 WEEKS. My goal was to have...
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1,000 Books Updated Update
Dryer Hose Water Spout!READERS!I had to move the display, because I ran out of room for the kids' spiders on the bulletin board! I now have 116 Itsy Bitsy Readers! I have been signing up kids for less...
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