Category Archives: Blogger Susan Baier

ALSC Blogger Susan Baier

Dirty Talk from a Library Clean Freak

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Susan Baier

by Susan Baier In 1990, I was Vice President of my high school’s chapter of Future Homemakers of America. Despite that impressive qualification, my homemaking skills are limited. I don’t particularly like to cook, and the rare occasions when I try … Continue reading →

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A Librarian’s Open Letter to Kourtney Kardashian

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Susan Baier

by Susan Baier, Santa Clara (CA) City Library Hi, Kourtney. You should probably know that I risk alienating my colleagues by using a professional blog to communicate with you.  Many librarians are dismayed that you and your Kardashian Krew are zillionaire … Continue reading →

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Engage Young Artists with a Bookmark Contest!

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Susan Baier

by Susan Baier, Santa Clara (CA) City Library Looking for a fun school outreach opportunity that promotes your library while allowing students to express their creativity? Try a bookmark contest!  My former employer, the County of Los Angeles Public Library, … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Diwali: The Festival of Lights

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Susan Baier

Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, begins today. We started the celebration a little early at our library during our Family Storytime this past Saturday. Santa Clara is home to a sizeable Indian population, so Diwali decorations were easily obtained … Continue reading →

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High Need, High Impact: Outreach to Teen Parents and their Children

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Susan Baier

Looking for ways that your library can serve teen parents and their children? At Santa Clara City Library, we can say that our family literacy librarian wrote the book on it – literally. Our own Ellin Klor, along with Sarah Lapin … Continue reading →

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No Worms Were Harmed in the Writing of this Blog

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Susan Baier

I love how readers’ theater lets an audience experience a story in an entirely new, participatory way. Thomas Rockwell’s 1973 novel How to Eat Fried Worms is truly timeless, and was the inspiration behind two successful readers’ theater programs for … Continue reading →

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School Assemblies – Make the Kids the Stars of the Show!

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Susan Baier

   “We’d love for you to appear at our end-of-the year assembly. There will be 300 kids representing kindergarten through 5th grade, and we’ve slotted 20 minutes for you to present. Thanks!” Gulp. I’ve been on the receiving end of … Continue reading →

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Get Your Play on @ Your Library!

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Susan Baier

Is your library ready to play? Santa Clara City Library recently received a grant administered through the California State Library to implement Family Place. The Family Place network currently consists of more than 300 libraries in 22 states, and continues … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogger Susan Baier, Early Literacy | 2 Comments