As a regular blogger, this author has spoken before about the FamilySpace program at two branches of Cuyahoga County Public Library. Both branches’ Family Advisory Committees were interested in a Valentine’s themed program for the children as the holiday approached, and staff planned some fun activities, including playdough fun with heart cut-outs, keepsake handprints, and red paper shred sensory bins…with heart stickers inside to pick out. Much fun was had by all! However, at our South Euclid-Lyndhurst Branch, there were some extra celebrations. The branch manager, the wonderfully fun Steve Haynie, who you will see in many photos below, was approached by the Cleveland Clinic’s Pediatric Nursing department to hold an event in support of Congenital Heart Defects Awareness Week, which yearly corresponds with Valentine’s Day. The Clinic wanted the event to be kid-friendly, so staff decided to do it in conjunction with the FamilySpace Valentine’s event. So…in addition to…
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Book List: Books About Being Sick
Six weeks ago, I was in a bad car accident. I was driving along, minding my business and probably singing a song, and then a tractor-trailer lost control and veered into my lane. After almost a year of being extra vigilant with my health and safety to protect myself and others against COVID, I was suddenly thrust into a hospital and a painful recovery. Despite the scary accident and loss of two cars (my partner was in the car behind me), we are okay, healing, and happy to have each other still. That being said, sickness is on my brain! Since this is a common question for both caregivers, teachers, and parents– below is a list of my favorite sick picture books. (Don’t worry, I am okay!)
Strong Dose of Back to School
Summer Reading is Over! So, pat yourself on the back! It’s been a long road to hoe, but you’re just the Joe to hoe it. It’s time to don the oven mitts and grab the red hot throat of back-to-school! You’re going to need a strong dose of resources to help this season’s batch of students succeed this fall, winter – and beyond! National Library of Medicine No, I’m not going to ask you to visit the National Library of Medicine (NLM) for remedies for your upcoming stresses. This month, we’re talking about their AMAZING resources for kids! They’ve got something for every age group and every electronic device. So let’s getting digging! Free Stuff! So, let’s start with the cool NLM swag. Bet you never thought you’d hear that in the same sentence. Tox Town Tox Town is a portion of the NLM site that focuses on toxins, the…
Health Programs in the Children’s Department
Does your library put health and wellness as a priority in public programming? With the evolving role of libraries in our communities, the aspect of connecting patrons to quality health information as a goal to help them lead healthier lives is becoming more prominent in the public libraries. Frequently, conversations of health programming is confined within adult services departments or those specifically serving seniors; however, health programs are just as important in the children’s department. I recently began a job at the National Network of Libraries of Medicine where I work with public libraries on building capacity of providing health programs, information, and services around the All of Us Research Program including topics of genetics, environment, and lifestyle. In this role I’ve become more aware of the health-focused programs and services already in place and the vast possibilities of providing these topics in a public library setting. It is important…