Category Archives: Summer Reading

Starting a Daycare Summer Reading Club

Posted on May 8, 2013 by abbylibrarian

This summer, we’re adding a new component to our Summer Reading Club: a special program just for daycares and summer camps. We’ve had daycares and summer camps interested in participating in previous summers, but it’s never really worked out well … Continue reading →

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My Summer Reading Club Resolutions

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Megan Smith

Why should resolutions only be made at the beginning of the new year?  The ball doesn’t need to drop in Times Square for us to make some changes in how we approach our work.  I’ve decided to make some resolutions … Continue reading →

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ALSC’s New Summer Reading Lists

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Dan Rude

Summer is coming and that of course means summer reading! This year, ALSC is proud to offer three Summer Reading book lists, which feature recommended book titles for Kindergarten through 8th grade students. The three lists all free for download … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading… Already?!

Posted on March 23, 2013 by School-Age Programs and Services Committee

Although the weather may still be chilly in some places (it’s snowing outside as I type), we as children’s librarians are beginning to turn our attention to the summer. Maybe you’re a school librarian, looking forward to a break in … Continue reading →

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Help the NEH Crowdsource a Non-Fiction Booklist!

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Dan Rude

The National Endowment for the Humanities is asking for children’s librarian’s help in putting together a list of non-fiction summer reading titles. For more information, check out the press release below: The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) seeks nominations … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogger Dan Rude, Books, Summer Reading | 3 Comments

Solutions Without the Sacrifice

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Megan Smith

Searching for solutions does not need to be complicated.  Sometimes fresh ideas and unique perspectives offer us quick answers to correct potential concerns.  These staff suggestions have enhanced the effectiveness of our library services.  Dividing the Experience       When our story … Continue reading →

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Getting a Clue at the Library

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Guest Contributor

The Summer Reading Program at the Wichita Falls Public Library in Wichita Falls, TX came to a close at the end of July.  This summer, we were fortunate to be the recipients of the ALSC/BWI Summer Reading Program Grant, which … Continue reading →

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Learning from SRP 2012

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Eva Mitnick

Our Summer Reading Program ended August 11 after 9 wild weeks.  Almost all the children’s librarians at our 72 branches and Central Library reported record numbers of kids registering for the club and attending events.  Was it the heat?  The … Continue reading →

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