Category Archives: Blogger Bethany Lafferty

Serving Children and Families with Special Needs

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Bethany Lafferty

Are you heading to New Orleans next week?  If so,put this program sponsored by ALSC’s Library Service to Special Population Children and Their Caregivers Committee on your to-do list.  Sensory Storytime: Preschool Programming That Makes Sense for Kids with Autism … Continue reading →

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A First Step to Serving Parents/Caregivers of Children with Special Needs

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Bethany Lafferty

These days most of us can be found using the Internet to check e-mail, update our Facebook status, using smart phones and other devices to keep up with busy schedules and look for information.  Parents are no different.  And parents … Continue reading →

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Library Services for Children with Special Needs

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Bethany Lafferty

                Recently there have been many shared stories about programs for children with special needs and their parents, and how to successfully integrate this population into existing programs.  Individuals have shared their stories of inclusion of babies and toddlers into … Continue reading →

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Keep your cool with the Kids! @ Your Library Tool Kit

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Bethany Lafferty

Greetings from the ALSC Public Awareness Committee! Summer is nearly here, and with temperatures rising, and kids out of school, what’s a busy librarian to do? Keep your cool with the Kids! @ your library® tool kit, which has some … Continue reading →

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Countdown to Dia!

Posted on April 5, 2010 by Bethany Lafferty

Let the countdown to Día begin!  El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day), known as Día, is a celebration EVERY DAY of children, families, and reading that culminates each year on April 30. The celebration emphasizes the … Continue reading →

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Multicultural Populations in your Library

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Bethany Lafferty

Do you serve multicultural populations in your library?  Are you meeting the needs of these populations?  Would you like more resources to assist you? We need to hear from you! The Association for Library Service to Children is currently assessing … Continue reading →

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Fun Freebies for February!

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Bethany Lafferty

How about that aliteration?  Here is the newest installment of 10 ideas from ALSC’s Public Awareness Committee: 10 FREE ways to take advantage of the Kids! @ Your Library® toolkit this spring.  For more details, visit the Kids! Toolkit by … Continue reading →

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10 Ways to Make 2010 Spectacular For Your Library

Posted on December 30, 2009 by Bethany Lafferty

Happy New Year to All!   2010 is upon us, and there is no better time to reenergize your library.  Getting the new year off to a great start can be intimidating, but the Kids! @ your library toolkit can … Continue reading →

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