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Best podcasts about your library

Latest podcast episodes about your library

Illinois News Now
Wake Up Tri-Counties Sara Billiet Talks May Events at the Kewanee Public Library

Illinois News Now

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 9:58


Sara Billiet from the Kewanee Public Library joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about events happening at the Kewanee Public Library in May.  This May, the Kewanee Public Library is buzzing with activity for all ages. Cinema at the Carnegie features “Wicked” with screenings on April 29th, complete with refreshments and an intermission. Readers of all ages can gear up for the 2025 Summer Reading Program—“Level Up at Your Library!”—which offers prizes and special events. Homeschoolers can enjoy a hands-on project with The Garden Club on May 15th, and young adult homeschoolers are invited to share their hobbies at the Hobby Hangout on April 29th. Don't miss the library's 150th Birthday Celebration Block Party on May 17th, packed with music, crafts, treats, and family fun.

Your Family, Your Library
Goodbye, Caitlin

Your Family, Your Library

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 31:12 Transcription Available


We bid a tearful goodbye to Caitlin and reflect on Katie and Caitlin's achievements as "Your Family, Your Library" hosts.    Keep an eye out for new episodes in 2025!

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Rebel Educator
112: Creating Literacy Programs That Connect Communities with Janet Wile

Rebel Educator

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 41:09


In this episode, we sit down with Janet Wile, Supervisor of Library Services for Central Unified School District in Fresno, California. Janet's journey has taken her from history teacher to passionate advocate for school libraries and literacy programs. IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS:Janet's innovative programs that get students excited about readingThe challenges of encouraging literacy in a "book desert” Partnering with Reading is Fundamental (RIF) and its effect on studentsThe importance of creating welcoming, inclusive library spacesThe role of school libraries in providing safe spaces for studentsJanet offers us her incredible insights into building community connections through literacy and the power of putting books directly into students' hands. Her work highlights the transformative impact of innovative library programs on entire school communities.GUEST BIO:Janet Wile is the Supervisor of Library Services for Central Unified School District located in Fresno, CA.  She was the Teacher Librarian at Central East High School for thirteen years where she created long lasting programs, Athletes as Readers and Leaders (now in its 15th year), Slammin' in Your Library (now in its 18th year) and was well regarded for her collaborative lessons in all subject areas. In 2014 Janet moved to the district office to oversee twenty two school libraries as well as Instructional Materials. Janet was fortunate to be a participant in the Lilead Fellows Program, an intensive professional development program which brought together district library supervisors from all over the country to equip and empower them to be effective leaders for change in their districts.  Her work in Lilead altered her advocacy including the role of Teacher Librarians in her district as well as expanded library hours for all sites.Janet is also an instructor in the Teacher Librarian Credential Program at Fresno Pacific University, and well as a member of the California Recommended Literature List Committee. Janet served for five years on the California Young Reader Medal Committee and then served as Co-Administrator of the committee for five years.  Janet lives with her two beloved dogs and according to her co-workers, has more library t-shirts than anyone else they know.RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Send Janet and email at jwile@centralunified.comLearn more about the Rebel Project Literacy Curriculum, a fully integrated literacy and project based learning curriculum, at  projectup.us or inkwire.co/rplc Get your copy of Rebel Educator: Create Classrooms Where Impact and Imagination MeetLearn more about Rebel Educator, explore our professional development opportunities for educators and students, and check out our project library.Visit us at UP Academy to learn more about our personalized and inclusive learning environment.Connect with Tanya and UP Academy on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram and learn more about her journey here.Enjoying the show? Leave us a rating and review and help more people find us!bit.ly/RebelEducatorApplePodcastsWe'd love it if you could take a few minutes to fill out this survey to let us know how we can bring you the best possible content: forms.gle/JcKHf9DHTZnYUmQr6 Interested in being on the Rebel Educator podcast? Fill out this form and we'll reach out to you if we think you'd be a great fit for an upcoming episode. https://forms.gle/CZJXLQDdevPh22ZN7Want to learn more about opening your own UP Academy? Check out the Rebel Educator Accelerator:www.rebeleducator.com/courses/the-acceleratorMORE ABOUT THE REBEL EDUCATOR PODCAST:In each episode of the Rebel Educator podcast, I deconstruct world-class educators, students, and thought leaders in education to extract the tactics, tools, and routines that you can use as teachers and parents. Join me as we discuss how to shift the classroom, the learning environment, the mindset, and the pedagogy, to resist tradition, reignite wonder, and re-imagine the future of education.This podcast is dedicated to all of the educators who work thankless hours to make our next generation the best it can be.  It was designed to begin conversations on how we can redesign education for the future of work and the success of our students.  It is meant for teachers, students, administrators, homeschoolers and anyone who interacts with and teaches youth.

New Books Network
Caitlin Gerrity and Scott Lanning, "Conducting Original Research for Your Library" (Bloomsbury Libraries Unlimited, 2024)

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 47:10


Conducting Original Research for Your Library (Bloomsbury Libraries Unlimited, 2024) is a concise manual for professionals in the field, this book helps librarians master the skills to conduct, interpret, and analyze their own original research. Many working librarians discover that original research would help them advocate for their libraries, but some graduate programs teach only limited research skills. Designed for all librarians, this book is a practical guide to engaging with the research process, from identifying a problem to sharing findings with others. Authors Kaitlin Gerrity and Scott Lanning have packed this introductory guide and reference book with short, to-the-point information that librarians will refer to often at all stages of a research project. From research ethics to statistical significance and everything in between, this primer is the point-of-need resource for librarians in public, academic, and school libraries who wish to use original research to support the profession. NBN can get 20% off Conducting Original Research for Your Library by using the discount code NBN20 on the Blooomsbury.com US website. Caitlin Gerrity is an Associate Professor and Director of the School Library Endorsement Program in the Department of Library and Information Science at Southern Utah University. Scott Lanning is a LIS Professor an Assessment Librarian/Business, Computer Science and Math Librarian in the Department of Library & Information Science at Southern Utah University. Discuss in this episode is Philadelphia Alliance to Restore School Librarians (PARSL). In addition to connecting through the PARSL website, you can connect on Instagram and Facebook. Dr. Michael LaMagna is the Information Literacy Program & Library Services Coordinator and Professor of Library Services at Delaware County Community College. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

New Books in Education
Caitlin Gerrity and Scott Lanning, "Conducting Original Research for Your Library" (Bloomsbury Libraries Unlimited, 2024)

New Books in Education

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 47:10


Conducting Original Research for Your Library (Bloomsbury Libraries Unlimited, 2024) is a concise manual for professionals in the field, this book helps librarians master the skills to conduct, interpret, and analyze their own original research. Many working librarians discover that original research would help them advocate for their libraries, but some graduate programs teach only limited research skills. Designed for all librarians, this book is a practical guide to engaging with the research process, from identifying a problem to sharing findings with others. Authors Kaitlin Gerrity and Scott Lanning have packed this introductory guide and reference book with short, to-the-point information that librarians will refer to often at all stages of a research project. From research ethics to statistical significance and everything in between, this primer is the point-of-need resource for librarians in public, academic, and school libraries who wish to use original research to support the profession. NBN can get 20% off Conducting Original Research for Your Library by using the discount code NBN20 on the Blooomsbury.com US website. Caitlin Gerrity is an Associate Professor and Director of the School Library Endorsement Program in the Department of Library and Information Science at Southern Utah University. Scott Lanning is a LIS Professor an Assessment Librarian/Business, Computer Science and Math Librarian in the Department of Library & Information Science at Southern Utah University. Discuss in this episode is Philadelphia Alliance to Restore School Librarians (PARSL). In addition to connecting through the PARSL website, you can connect on Instagram and Facebook. Dr. Michael LaMagna is the Information Literacy Program & Library Services Coordinator and Professor of Library Services at Delaware County Community College. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/education

New Books in Communications
Caitlin Gerrity and Scott Lanning, "Conducting Original Research for Your Library" (Bloomsbury Libraries Unlimited, 2024)

New Books in Communications

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 47:10


Conducting Original Research for Your Library (Bloomsbury Libraries Unlimited, 2024) is a concise manual for professionals in the field, this book helps librarians master the skills to conduct, interpret, and analyze their own original research. Many working librarians discover that original research would help them advocate for their libraries, but some graduate programs teach only limited research skills. Designed for all librarians, this book is a practical guide to engaging with the research process, from identifying a problem to sharing findings with others. Authors Kaitlin Gerrity and Scott Lanning have packed this introductory guide and reference book with short, to-the-point information that librarians will refer to often at all stages of a research project. From research ethics to statistical significance and everything in between, this primer is the point-of-need resource for librarians in public, academic, and school libraries who wish to use original research to support the profession. NBN can get 20% off Conducting Original Research for Your Library by using the discount code NBN20 on the Blooomsbury.com US website. Caitlin Gerrity is an Associate Professor and Director of the School Library Endorsement Program in the Department of Library and Information Science at Southern Utah University. Scott Lanning is a LIS Professor an Assessment Librarian/Business, Computer Science and Math Librarian in the Department of Library & Information Science at Southern Utah University. Discuss in this episode is Philadelphia Alliance to Restore School Librarians (PARSL). In addition to connecting through the PARSL website, you can connect on Instagram and Facebook. Dr. Michael LaMagna is the Information Literacy Program & Library Services Coordinator and Professor of Library Services at Delaware County Community College. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/communications

New Books in Higher Education
Caitlin Gerrity and Scott Lanning, "Conducting Original Research for Your Library" (Bloomsbury Libraries Unlimited, 2024)

New Books in Higher Education

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 47:10


Conducting Original Research for Your Library (Bloomsbury Libraries Unlimited, 2024) is a concise manual for professionals in the field, this book helps librarians master the skills to conduct, interpret, and analyze their own original research. Many working librarians discover that original research would help them advocate for their libraries, but some graduate programs teach only limited research skills. Designed for all librarians, this book is a practical guide to engaging with the research process, from identifying a problem to sharing findings with others. Authors Kaitlin Gerrity and Scott Lanning have packed this introductory guide and reference book with short, to-the-point information that librarians will refer to often at all stages of a research project. From research ethics to statistical significance and everything in between, this primer is the point-of-need resource for librarians in public, academic, and school libraries who wish to use original research to support the profession. NBN can get 20% off Conducting Original Research for Your Library by using the discount code NBN20 on the Blooomsbury.com US website. Caitlin Gerrity is an Associate Professor and Director of the School Library Endorsement Program in the Department of Library and Information Science at Southern Utah University. Scott Lanning is a LIS Professor an Assessment Librarian/Business, Computer Science and Math Librarian in the Department of Library & Information Science at Southern Utah University. Discuss in this episode is Philadelphia Alliance to Restore School Librarians (PARSL). In addition to connecting through the PARSL website, you can connect on Instagram and Facebook. Dr. Michael LaMagna is the Information Literacy Program & Library Services Coordinator and Professor of Library Services at Delaware County Community College. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not Your Mother's Library
Episode 56: Adventure Begins at Your Library

Not Your Mother's Library

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 21:07


Youth Services Librarian Meagan joins us once again to promote the 'Adventure Begins at Your Library' Summer Reading Challenge. This Challenge opened on June 8th and goes through August 10th! Learn more and register by visiting oakcreeklibrary.org/src. Or, visit our events calendar to stay up to date on all of the fun activities that will keep you and your family busy this summer: oakcreeklibrary.org/events. Check out what we talked about: Books mentioned: "Around the World in Eighty Days" by Jules Verne with readalike "The Time Machine" by H.G. Wells. The "Throne of Glass" series by Sarah J. Maas with readalike series "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir. "Grandad's Camper" by Harry Woodgate with readalike "On the Trapline" by David Robertson. "On the Road" by Jack Kerouac with readalike "Off the Road: My Years with Cassady, Kerouac, and Ginsberg" by Carolyn Cassady. The "Dragon Rider" series by Cornelia Funke with readalike series "The Inheritance Cycle" by Christopher Paolini. "You Are Here: Connecting Flights" edited by Ellen Oh with readalike "Look Both Ways: A Tale Told in Ten Blocks" by Jason Reynolds. The "Uglies" series by Scott Westerfeld with spinoff series "Imposters" by the same author. "The City of Ember" by Jeanne DuPrau with readalike "The Giver" by Lois Lowry. "Amira & Hamza: The War to Save the Worlds" by Samira Ahmed with readalike "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi. To access complete transcripts for all episodes of Not Your Mother's Library, please visit: oakcreeklibrary.org/podcast Check out books, movies, and other materials through the Milwaukee County Federated Library System: countycat.mcfls.org hoopladigital.com wplc.overdrive.com oakcreeklibrary.org

Wilson County News
Adventure begins at Wilson County libraries

Wilson County News

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 0:54


The Wilson County Libraries are excited to invite the community to “Adventure Begins at Your Library.” The summer program is free and open to all ages through July 6. Adventure programs will include: •Read with Whoopi, Monday, 10 a.m., La Vernia •Story time with Mrs. Sheri, Tuesday, 10 a.m., Floresville •Special Author series, Wednesday, 10 a.m., La Vernia •Crafty Teens, Wednesday, 10 a.m., Floresville •Game On, Thursday, 2 p.m., Floresville •Toddler Time, Friday, 10 a.m., Floresville For more information on other special events, visit wilsoncountylibrary.org.Article Link

FYI: The Public Libraries Podcast
FYI 70 - Stories Beyond Borders With Crystal Chen And Melody Leung

FYI: The Public Libraries Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 20:31


This podcast is sponsored by Craft & Hobby. Visit https://go .CraftandHobby.com/ALA to access over 4,000 hours of content across 20 different creative disciplines. Unlock the Creative Potential at Your Library with Craft and Hobby. On this episode we are talking about STORIES BEYOND BORDERS, a booklist created by the Chinese American Librarians Association to commemorate their 50th anniversary. Stories Beyond Borders features children's, middle grade, and young adult books centering Chinese American and diasporic voices. This celebratory reading list was formed through a collaboration between the Chinese American Librarians Association (CALA) and the Young Adult Services Association (YALSA) in consultation with the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC). Our guests Crystal Chen and Melody Leung were both members of the task force to create the list.

AppleInsider Daily
06/20/2023: Gannett sues Google, Apple expands Self Repair, Cook wants more Lasso, Podcasts app updated, Beats Pro on the way, Spotify to finally go lossless and updates Mac app, and Mike Markkula makes a move

AppleInsider Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 8:10


Contact your host with questions, suggestions or requests about sponsoring the AppleInsider Daily:charles_martin@appleinsider.comLinks from the showGoogle's web ad choke-hold prompts lawsuit from largest publisher in USApple's Self Service Repair program updates make it easier for DIY fixersTim Cook wants season four of 'Ted Lasso,' says Coach BeardApple Podcasts gets big improvements with expanded categories & moreBeats Studio Pro release could happen very soonSpotify may finally join Apple Music's lossless audio party two years lateSpotify updates Mac app with Your Library, Now Playing changesApple co-founder selling 14,100-acre property to The Wildlands ConservancySubscribe to the AppleInsider podcast on: Apple Podcasts Overcast Pocket Casts Spotify Subscribe to the HomeKit Insider podcast on:•  Apple Podcasts•  Overcast•  Pocket Casts•  Spotify

NotiPod Hoy
Estudio revela: el audio impulsa la lealtad más que el video

NotiPod Hoy

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 4:52


Lo que está cambiando el podcasting y el marketing digital:-Aseguran que el audio tiene más poder de conversión que otros medios.-Libsyn, anuncia que los CPM de los pódcast aumentaron casi un dólar en abril.-Revelan que el alcance de los pódcast obtuvo un máximo histórico en 2023.-Spotify lanza su nueva barra lateral “Your Library” para mejorar el acceso a los pódcast.-¿Por qué los pódcast de Crimen Real son más que solo entretenimiento?Pódcast recomendadoCuarto Milenial. Un programa en el que las creadoras de contenido, Andrea Compton y Lalachus, conversan con sus invitados sobre la cultura pop más destacada de los 2000. Todo con el objetivo de transportar a los oyentes a su infancia y adolescencia.Patrocinado por Hindenburg. El Software que usamos para editar nuestro pódcast: https://hindenburg.com/products/ y Rss.com(compañía de alojamiento de pódcast) https://dashboard.rss.com/es/auth/sign-up/

AWM Author Talks
Episode 140: The Slippery Slope of Censorship

AWM Author Talks

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 48:42


This week, we're proud to present a conversation about the slippery slope of censorship and what you can do to preserve your community's freedom to read. Young Adult and Children's book author Jarrett Dapier appears in conversation with Deborah Caldwell-Stone, Director of the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom and Kristin Pekoll, Assistant Director of the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom. Learn more about and get involved with Unite Against Book Bans, a national initiative from the ALA to empower readers everywhere to stand together in the fight against censorship. Open access for all people to books and stories of all kinds is critical to democracy, and we all need to work to ensure everyone has the freedom to read. This conversation originally took place May 15, 2022 and was recorded live at the American Writers Festival. AWM PODCAST NETWORK HOME More about the panelists: Jarrett Dapier is the author of the picture books Mr. Watson's Chickens (Chronicle Books), Jazz For Lunch! (Simon & Schuster), and The Most Haunted House in America (Abrams Kids). Also a librarian, he is the recipient of the 2016 John Phillip Immroth Award given by the American Library Association for his research which uncovered previously suppressed information about the 2013 censorship of the graphic novel Persepolis in Chicago Public Schools. His first graphic novel – Wake Now in the Fire – is based on this research and will be released by Chronicle Books in 2023. Deborah Caldwell-Stone is director of the American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom and Executive Director of the Freedom to Read Foundation. For nearly two decades she has supported and advised libraries, librarians, and trustees addressing book censorship and privacy issues in their libraries. She is a former appellate litigator. Kristin Pekoll is the Assistant Director at the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom. She is a former youth librarian from Wisconsin and a lifelong Green Bay Packers fan who happens to live in Chicago Bears country. She is the author of Beyond Banned Books: Defending Intellectual Freedom throughout Your Library published by ALA Editions in 2019.

Your Family, Your Library
Your Family, Your Library: Teaser

Your Family, Your Library

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 0:43


Welcome to our new podcast, "Your Family, Your Library."  During this monthly podcast, Skokie Public Library youth librarians Caitlin and Katie share their parenting journeys and provide resources for caregivers seeking support. 

This is The SANAT KUMARA
L7 - What you can and will be able to do!

This is The SANAT KUMARA

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 28:29


00:12 Introduction 01:12 Your Library of Mind 05:35 Entering the Deva world 08:24 Entering portals and divine pathways 10:55 Preparing Daisy / Deva Water 12:39 Receiving up-to-date Shambala information 15:32 All are one and all are equal 18:20 The seven Ancestors and their messages 24:29 Announcements Contact: thesanatkumara.com English (e)Books (available on Amazon): The Chronicles of SANAT KUMARA (currently two volumes) The SANAT KUMARA – Affirmations, Invocations and Insights for the Ambassadors of Light Ageless Wisdom Evolving (currently six volumes of textbooks) German (e)Books (available on Amazon): Die Chroniken des SANAT KUMARA (bisher Band 1 and 2) Spirituell geführt sein – Affirmationen, Anrufungen & Aquarelle für Ihren Weg Russian e-book (available on Apple Books): САНАТ КУМАРА - Аффирмации, Призывы и Озарения для Послов Света Study Group Links: WhatsApp group links: English: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LVWSxEFV99c6fycyHPRs6h Hindi: https://chat.whatsapp.com/E9LcXJhU1g92VrgvqdpMXN German: https://chat.whatsapp.com/G0K8aLAiZ3HEhDZVxox91X Telegram group: Russian: https://t.me/+GypIgsjfPtRjNWYy YouTube channels are NAMAS YOUNIVERSITY (all languages) and The SANAT KUMARA

She Who Dares
148. 6 Key Frameworks Every Wedding Pro Should Master for Success

She Who Dares

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 40:42


The final podcast we're featuring in our 4 part series "The Podcasts You NEED in Your Library" is Weddings for Real with my friend, Megan Gillikin! Megan and I hit it off immediately when I was on her show almost 2 years ago and not only have we been on each other's podcasts multiple times, but we collaborate often to bring an even bigger impact to the wedding industry!!I love this episode so much because Megan and I talk through the 6 core competencies every successful business owner needs to have to build the profitable business they've always dreamed of!  It's fun, it's educational and you'll find several tangible takeaways you can implement right away.  Listen now to learn more about these 6 competencies and how they can help you run a successful business while avoiding burnout.-----Join The Wedding Pro CEO Podcast Community on Facebook!  A free group to take the conversation past the podcast and share best practices, get quick tips you can implement today and be part of a like minded group of CEOs who are building the profitable business they've always dreamed of! For full show notes and guest links click HERE! Please share your biggest takeaway and review our podcast HERE! Follow me online!!Brandeegaar.com Instagram Facebook ----- #FemaleEntrepreneur #weddingproceo #weddingprocoachSave More Time Creating Timelines For Your Clients! Click HERE for Timeline Genius' Limited Time Deal!!!Support the show

School Librarians United with Amy Hermon
157 Becoming an Essential Leader

School Librarians United with Amy Hermon

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2022 81:48


Ewa Elliott and Beth Raff share lessons and effective strategies of leadership in their schools and professional organizations.   I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today.   Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Editable PD Certificate FAQ's and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs E145 Round 1: Can I Just Vent?!?!? (Oct 3, 2021) Can I just vent??? Form  Defend Your Shelf  Goal Share  SLU Playlists ALA's Emerging Leaders Program E24: There's a Substitute in Your Library.  What Could Possibly Go Wrong?!?!? Ewa: Twitter: @LHSMediaCenter  Insta: lhslibrarymediacenter  Beth: Twitter: @Raff5K Insta: @raffreads New Jersey Association of School Librarians (NJASL) AASL Developing Inclusive Learners and Citizens

Stuff Magazine's Tech Bytes
Tech Byte - 3 May, 2021

Stuff Magazine's Tech Bytes

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 5:08


In this episode: Apple's M1-powered iMac desktop starts at R26,000 in South Africa DStv adds YouTube to Explora Ultra Spotify updates Your Library with some neat features Tech Byte airs daily on Monday to Friday. For the latest tech news, be sure to follow Stuff Magazine on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram or head on over to our website.

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Perspectives - WNIJ
Perspective: Welcome To Your (Virtual) Library!

Perspectives - WNIJ

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 1:55


America celebrates National Library Week April 4th through 10th with the theme “Welcome to Your Library.” As a retired school librarian and a current trustee of the Batavia Public Library, I believe this theme is especially appropriate. It reminds us that everyone is welcome at the library and encourages us to discover what is new. Our pre-pandemic experiences may have been of a librarian handing us a book based on a special interest, attending an in-person author event, or learning a new technology. Although some of these services might be on hold, the pandemic has highlighted a significant opportunity: the virtual library is always open. For readers, eBooks open up adventures beyond social isolation. For researchers, online databases provide reference books, newspapers, repair manuals, and genealogical data. For children, virtual storytimes delight and might be coupled with take-home science and art projects. For families, media streaming services provide entertainment and education

Tech Plus Books
Bonus: NCSLMA Takeaways and Second Chance Registration

Tech Plus Books

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 13:36


NCSLMA.org https://media.giphy.com/media/xTiTnEHBh7qapyuvwQ/giphy.gif Sessions: Advocacy & Marketing: Advocacy....It's for Every School Librarian, Crystal Joyce (twitter: @librarianmrscj), Dr. April Dawkins (twitter: @Aprldwkns), Faith Huff (twitter & tiktok: @teachinatardis) & Lila Morel Ain't No Mountain High Enough: How to Create and Advocate for Your Library!, Lila Morel and Faith Huff Marketing Your Library, Kathy Parker (twitter: @kparkerslmc) Connect the Dots: Destiny Discover, Sharon Hart (https://fresmedia.weebly.com/ and twitter: @sjhart) and Heather Pennica (twitter: @readrgrlheather) Joining Forces: How a Blended Media/Tech Program Enhances Student Learning, Chelsea Brantley (twitter: @rahrahreading) & Lori O'Neal Google Quizzes: Secure Assessments on Chromebooks, Katie Bogle (http://wonderscreate.weebly.com/ and twitter: @BogleKatie and instagram: @wondersread) Slaying the Monsters: Evaluating Speculative Worlds of Color, Jewel Davis (https://jeweldavis.com/) Time-Saving Tips and Tricks, Katie Bogle --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/techplusbooks/message

Galway Bay Fm - Galway Talks - with Keith Finnegan
Healthy Ireland Episode 6 - Healthy Ireland at Your Library with Emer Donoghue, Senior Executive Librarian.

Galway Bay Fm - Galway Talks - with Keith Finnegan

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 5:06


On Friday 10th July as part of the Healthy Galway City and County initiative Sally Ann Barrett on Galway Talks spoke with Emer Donoghue, Senior Executive Librarian, Galway Public Libraries about Healthy Ireland at Your Library. Healthy Ireland at Your Library provides valuable health information and support to communities and individuals at all life stages.

SoundPractice
Public Libraries as Healthcare Providers

SoundPractice

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 25:59


Professor Mary Grace Flaherty, author of “Promoting Individual and Community Health at Your Library,” has extensive experience with libraries providing health information to the general public. This fascinating episode focuses on the many services that libraries provide and how health systems can partner with libraries to promote health and improve outcomes. Mike Sacopulos and Cheryl Toth also cover the role of public libraries in distinguishing poor and misleading health information.   https://www.alastore.ala.org/content/promoting-individual-and-community-health-library  

SoundPractice
Public Libraries as Healthcare Providers

SoundPractice

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 25:59


Professor Mary Grace Flaherty, author of “Promoting Individual and Community Health at Your Library,” has extensive experience with libraries providing health information to the general public. This fascinating episode focuses on the many services that libraries provide and how health systems can partner with libraries to promote health and improve outcomes. Mike Sacopulos and Cheryl Toth also cover the role of public libraries in distinguishing poor and misleading health information.   https://www.alastore.ala.org/content/promoting-individual-and-community-health-library  

Check Your Shelf: The Oakland Public Library Podcast

In this episode, we explore ways you can still access Your Library from home with your Oakland Public Library card. We touch base with various staff members to discover how they are continuing to serve Oaklanders while working from home. Learn how you can receive phone and email support, get a customized reading list from an OPL librarian, and learn how you can attend a storytime from the comfort of your own home. Show notes

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Circulating Ideas
176: Thane Benson

Circulating Ideas

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2020


Steve chats with Thane Benson, librarian at Denver Public Library and author of Murder Mystery, Graphic Novels, and More: Innovative Programs for Engaging Teens in Your Library, about his path to librarianship, coming up with creative programs for teens, and his own artistic projects. Thane Benson is a librarian for Denver Public Library. He works … Continue reading 176: Thane Benson

Samuel Adams - The Anti-Federalists Got It Right
3-7-2020 What Gender is Your Library?

Samuel Adams - The Anti-Federalists Got It Right

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2020 45:00


What Gender is Your Library?  In Ohio, State wide libraries get over $400,000,000.00 in funding as well as local property tax levy money. From this, can you answer ‘What Gender is Your Library?’ This is an interesting question when it … Continue reading → The post 3-7-2020 What Gender is Your Library? appeared first on Sam Adams the 'Puritan Patriot' Returns.

DrugPatentWatch – Make Better Decisions
Customer Success: DrugPatentWatch for Your Library

DrugPatentWatch – Make Better Decisions

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020


One of our clients, the Belarus Republican Scientific and Technical Library recently posted an article on how they support innovation. They open with the statement that “The novelty, effectiveness and… The post Customer Success: DrugPatentWatch for Your Library appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

Sandwich Weekly
Episode 5 - May 31 through June 13

Sandwich Weekly

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2019 20:38


The Sandwich Weekly Podcast Episode 5. Activities and events from Friday May 31 through Thursday June 13. Hello again and welcome to the Sandwich Weekly Podcast. This is Episode 5, covering activities and events in and around Sandwich for the period Friday May 31 through Thursday June 13. Before I begin, I would like to thank all the listeners who have taken the time to visit and like the podcasts Facebook page and those who have sent some wonderful comments. Remember that this podcast is for you and if you have any suggestions for improvement, please send them to me at feedback@sandwichweekly.com. A special thanks to Geoff Penman who corrected the historical tidbit from last weeks episode. If you remember, I said that Davis Lake extended from Veterans Memorial Park to, what is now, Gletty Road. I didn’t believe that was possible since the buildings on Main Street existed prior to Davis lake being drained. I mistakenly thought that the Park referred to Veterans Park which is across from City Hall. Actually the lake extended from Sandwich Memorial Park to Gletty Road. Sandwich Memorial Park lies west of the YMCA and has an entrance on Water Street. This weeks tidbit of Sandwich history is about what once was an old train car and is now the Bull Moose Bar and Grille. The train car is a former Pullman Palace car that was built in 1893, at a cost of $25,000, and initially shown at the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago later that year. It was placed into service by the Burlington (now the Burlington Northern Sante Fe) railroad and was part of their special “Pride of Burlington” train. In 1904, the train car was given to President Teddy Roosevelt to use during his presidential campaign and returned to the Burlington railway after Roosevelt was elected. The train car was put back into use for another presidential election in 1908 as William Howard Taft’s official transportation carriage. Taft won the election. During the next election, Roosevelt ran on his own Progressive Party (or “Bull Moose” Party) ticket Figuring the train car was good luck since it was used by the last two winners of Presidential elections, he got the car from the Burlington railway and used it to criss-cross the country during his campaign. Well, Teddy Roosevelt lost that election to Woodrow Wilson and the train car was returned to the railroad. The train car continued on the Burlington line until it was retired in the early 1930’s. In 1934, Sandwich resident Henry Tattersal bought the train car for $75 dollars and moved it from California to Sandwich, placing it on the southwest corner of Main and Church Streets. He redesigned the train car as a diner and opened it later that year and called it “The Diner”. In 1935, a man by the name of Wright bought the diner and moved it across the street to its present day location next to a house and renamed it “Wright’s Diner”. The train car diner has gone through a number of owners and name changes over the years, eventually incorporating the house into part of the restaurant It has been known as Paul’s Diner, Cucina Plata, Kelly’s Pub and the American Grill. The diner closed in 2008 and sat vacant for a couple years. That’s when Ron and Sue came into the picture. Ron and Sue bought the train car and house and painstakingly restored the inside building and car, as well as spruced up the outside that had deteriorated over time. Having had an antique business for over 25 years, Sue Saballus used her antique connections to find lighting fixtures and decorations to restore the train car to its original splendor when Teddy Roosevelt used it a century before. They even restored the original leaded glass windows along the top of the railcar. The family opened their restaurant in 2010 choosing the Bull Moose Bar and Grille name as a nod to the historical significance of the rail car. Friday May 31 American Legion Fish Fry - 5 to 7:30 pm at the Sheridan American Legion Post 729. The fish fry includes a choice of catfish or cod, fried or poached, with fries, hush puppies, and a complete salad bar for $9. Carry-outs are available by calling ahead. Saturday June 1 Gentle Yoga 9–10am at the Robert W. Rowe Library in Sheridan. Join us for this gentle Yoga exercise. Plano Heritage Fest Begins at 11am on W John Street. Admission is $5, At 9 a.m., there will be a ruck march with Veterans Outreach of Kendall County. Summer Reading Kick-Off 12–2pm at the Sandwich Public Library. On Saturday we’ll kick off our Summer Reading Program with our annual celebration. There’ll be inflatables, water games, food, a book sale, and so much more! We can’t wait to kick off the reading season with the community. Sign up today to join in on the fun! Swing Dance - 4 to 6pm at the Sandwich Community Center, 1406 Suydam Rd. Music will be provided by, Talk of the Town Swing Band. The band will play swing, cha-cha, rumba, jitterbug, and tango. Admission is $10 and a cash bar is available. For information call 815–570–9004. Monday June 3 Summer Reading Registration Begins at the Robert W. Rowe Library in Sheridan. This year’s theme is “Showtime at Your Library”. The Summer Reading Program runs for 6 weeks: Monday, June 10 through Saturday, July 20. Gentle Yoga 9–10am at the Robert W. Rowe Library in Sheridan. Join us for this gentle Yoga exercise. UFO – Unfinished Objects 10am to noon at the Robert W. Rowe Library in Sheridan. Do you have an unfinished craft object? Come join our group for coffee and conversation while working on your project. Musical Movie Matinee- My Fair Lady - 1:00–3pm at the Sandwich Public Library. Light refreshments will be provided. No Registration is required. Adult Cookies and Coloring2–4pm at the Somonauk Public Library. Features cookies and soft music. Writers’ Group- 3:30pm at the Somonauk Public Library. Register at the Patron Services desk or by calling 815–498–2440. Salta A La Hora De Cuento Bilingue- Bilingual Story Time - 4pm at the Sandwich Public Library. Los niños que hablan espanol e ingles estan invitados a la biblioteca para leer libros, aprender, y divertirese en ambos idiomas! Ages 3+, No Registration is required. Tech Wreck - 6pm at the Sandwich Public Library. Ever wonder what the inside of a DVD player looks like? Why not break it open then craft something new out of the pieces. Come to our third annual Tech Wreck to break things and make things. This is a teen program and No Registration required. Indian Valley Community Band 6–7:20pm in the Sandwich Middle School band room. This community band is made up of anyone who has ever played an instrument. Stop in to see what rehearsal is like. For information call 815–786–6752. Father’s Day paper Craft - 6:30–7:30pm at the Sandwich Public Library. Show your dad some extra love this Father’s Day! Create a one of a kind gift by making themed gift bags and matching cards to celebrate your father. Class taught by master paper-crafter Jennifer Boring. Ages 16+. Class costs $5. Program is first come first serve while supplies last! Tuesday June 4 Pre-K Story Time - 10:30–11:15 at the Sandwich Public Library. Chair Yoga for Seniors 10–10:30am at the at the Robert W. Rowe Library in Sheridan. Join us for this gentle Yoga exercise. Cornerstone Church Food Pantry- 12:30pm at Cornerstone Church in Sandwich. Cornerstone provides food for families in Sandwich, Somonauk, Plano, and Sheridan. Identification and proof of residency, such as a utility bill, are required. The Reading Pros – Grades 3–5 - 4–5pm at the Sandwich Public Library. We’ll discuss our monthly book, enjoy snacks, and have fun! Johnny K’s 2019 Cruise Night - 5 - 9pm At Johnny K’s in Sandwich. Discounts given to drivers of show cars. Adult Craft Night – DIY Marble Vase 6:30–7:30pm at the Sandwich Public Library. Ages 16+ Registration is required and there only 10 open spots for each class. Airborne on D-Day - 6:30pm at the Sandwich Public Library. Presented by Robert Mueller in honor of the 75th anniversary. Come learn about the US 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions. This is an adult program and no Registration required. Wednesday June 5 Walk-In Blood Pressure Clinics - 9–11am at KishHealth Systems Physician Group, 12700 Rt 34 in Plano. A KishHealth System professional will monitor your blood pressure weekly. No appointment is necessary. For information call 815–786–3962 or visit www.kishprograms.org Bingo - 12:30pm at the Somonauk Public Library – Entry is free and there are prizes. Every Wednesday but no Bingo on the last Wednesday of the month. Gentle Yoga 12–1pm at the Robert W. Rowe Library in Sheridan. Join us for this gentle Yoga exercise. Pre-K Story Time - 1–1:45pm at the Sandwich Public Library. Big Kids Story Time – Grades K–2 4–4:45pm at the Sandwich Public Library. Come to the library for stories, enjoy snacks, and have fun! Registration is required. Wellness Wednesday – DIY Yoga 6:30–7:30pm at the Sandwich Public Library. Please bring your own mats. No Registration is required. Intro to Beekeeping - 6:30pm at the Sandwich Public Library. Learn the basics of beekeeping with local beekeeper Joe Roberts. This is an adult program and no Registration required. Music in the Park 5–7pm in the Gazebo in downtown Sandwich. Bring your family and a lawn chair every Wednesday from May 29th through August 28th for the returning Music in the Park Summer Concert Series. Tonight you’ll listen to the Jack Mack. Thursday June 6 Chair Yoga for Seniors 10–10:30am at the at the Robert W. Rowe Library in Sheridan. Join us for this gentle Yoga exercise. STEM Activity 4pm at the Somonauk Public Library. Open to children grades K–5. Registration is required. Take Off Pounds Sensibly – TOPS – 5–7pm at the Federated Church in Sandwich. Weigh-in is from 5–6pm and the meeting is from 6–7pm. Get support in reaching you weight loss goals. Movin’ On Cancer Support Group - 5–6pm at the Somonauk Public Library. Pre-K Story Time - 6–6:45pm at the Sandwich Public Library. Glow Party - 6pm at the Sandwich Public Library. We’ll have glow-in-the-dark games, fun, and crafts. Open to ages 6 and up. Registration required. An Evening with Local Author Bambi Harris - 6:30pm at the Somonauk Public Library. Bambi will answer questions, sign books and have goodies to share. Books will be available for purchase. Friday June 7 Computer Class – File Management Basics - 10:30-noon at the Sandwich Public Library. Registration is required and there’s a $10 fee. American Legion Fish Fry - 5 to 7:30 pm at the Sheridan American Legion Post 729. The fish fry includes a choice of catfish or cod, fried or poached, with fries, hush puppies, and a complete salad bar for $9. Carry-outs are available by calling ahead. Saturday June 8 12th Annual Kid’s Fishing Day - 9am to noon at the Sandwich Sportsman’s Club. Free to the public. Free lunch and prizes. Open to kids 16 and under. All children must be accompanied by an adult guardian. Bring your own pole and tackle. Bait will be donated by the Lake Holiday Marina. Sign up at the Sandwich Park District. The Sandwich Sportsman’s Club is located at 1011 Hartman Trail in Sandwich, one quarter mile west of the Sandwich Fairgrounds on Center Street. Gentle Yoga 9–10am at the Robert W. Rowe Library in Sheridan. Join us for this gentle Yoga exercise. Sunday June 9 Sunday at Sandwich - Antique Flea Market is 8am–4pm at the Sandwich Fairgrounds. Admission is $5, children 12 and under are free. Parking is free and an ATM is available. No pets please. For more information visit the website, www.sundayatsandwichantiques.com Monday June 10 Gentle Yoga 9–10am at the Robert W. Rowe Library in Sheridan. Join us for this gentle Yoga exercise. UFO – Unfinished Objects 10am to noon at the Robert W. Rowe Library in Sheridan. Do you have an unfinished craft object? Come join our group for coffee and conversation while working on your project. Musical Movie Matinee West Side Story – 1–3pm at the Sandwich Public Library. “It’s Showtime!” Come to the library to experience classic and new musicals as a part of our Summer Reading Theme! Light refreshments will be provided. No Registration is required. Salta A La Hora De Cuento Bilingue- Bilingual Story Time - 4pm at the Sandwich Public Library. Los niños que hablan espanol e ingles estan invitados a la biblioteca para leer libros, aprender, y divertirese en ambos idiomas! Ages 3+, No Registration is required. Messy Science - 5pm at the Sandwich Public Library. Let’s get messy and learn with some amazing science experiments. Open to ages 8 and up. Registration required. Monday Supper - 5–6:45pm at the Sheridan United Methodist Church, 219 S. Bushnell. Dinner is fried chicken, vegetables, dessert, and beverage. All are welcome. Carry-outs are available. Donations are appreciated. Tuesday June 11 Pre-K Story Time - 10:30–11:15 at the Sandwich Public Library. Chair Yoga for Seniors 10–10:30am at the at the Robert W. Rowe Library in Sheridan. Join us for this gentle Yoga exercise. Readers’ Haven Book Club - 6:30–7:30pm at the Sandwich Public Library. Come enjoy a lively book discussion! Copies of the club books are available in regular, large print, and audio formats to everyone. Pick up your copy at the circulation desk today! Registration is encouraged, but not required. Wednesday June 12 Walk-In Blood Pressure Clinics - 9–11am at KishHealth Systems Physician Group, 12700 Rt 34 in Plano. A KishHealth System professional will monitor your blood pressure weekly. No appointment is necessary. For information call 815–786–3962 or visit www.kishprograms.org Help for Seniors and People with Disabilities - 10:00am to 3pm at the Fox Valley Older Adults Center. A representative from Mendota Area Senior Services will help anyone older than 60, or younger than 60 with a disability, to obtain access to services, apply to programs, or gather information. No appointment is necessary. Cake and Crime Mystery Group - 12pm at the Robert W. Rowe Library in Sheridan. This month the reading selection is “Kingdom of the Blind” by Louise Penny. Gentle Yoga 12–1pm at the Robert W. Rowe Library in Sheridan. Join us for this gentle Yoga exercise. Bingo - 12:30pm at the Somonauk Public Library – Entry is free and there are prizes. Every Wednesday but no Bingo on the last Wednesday of the month. Pre-K Story Time - 1–1:45pm at the Sandwich Public Library. Big Kids Story Time – Grades K–2 4–4:45pm at the Sandwich Public Library. Come to the library for stories, enjoy snacks, and have fun! Registration is required. Chess Club 6–7pm at the Sandwich Public Library. Chess boards will be provided or bring your own. Genealogy Club - 6:30–7:30pm at the Sandwich Public Library. This month Amy Vidlak-Girmsheid will explain how to use the Ancestry database accessible through the library. No Registration is required. Wellness Wednesday – Ageless Grace with professional Cecilia Carruthers 6:30–7:30 at the Sandwich Public Library. Ageless Grace is a Brain Health Fitness program. There’s an $8 fee and Registration is required. Music in the Park 5–7pm in the Gazebo in downtown Sandwich. Bring your family and a lawn chair every Wednesday from May 29th through August 28th for the returning Music in the Park Summer Concert Series. Tonight you’ll listen to Barbara and the Boys. Thursday June 13 Mothers Offering Mutual Support (MOMS)- 9:30 to 11:30am at the Plano Bible Church. Find support and encouragement from other moms. Child care and breakfast are provided. Chair Yoga for Seniors 10–10:30am at the at the Robert W. Rowe Library in Sheridan. Join us for this gentle Yoga exercise. Pre-K Story Time - 3–3:45pm at the Sandwich Public Library. So You Want to be a YouTuber? - 5pm at the Sandwich Public Library. This 3 hour class is led by Phil Sheppard. Come learn the basics of starting a YouTube channel, filming your videos, and more! This class also includes a one year subscription to an on-line video editor. Bring your own laptop. This is a teen program, Registration required and there is a $12 fee. Family Lego Night - 5pm at the Sandwich Public Library. All ages, No Registration is required. Take Off Pounds Sensibly – TOPS – 5–7pm at the Federated Church in Sandwich. Weigh-in is from 5–6pm and the meeting is from 6–7pm. Get support in reaching you weight loss goals.   Helpful Links City of Sandwich Sandwich Area Chamber of Commerce Sandwich Public Library District Sandwich Park District Sandwich Opera House Fox Valley Older Adults Sandwich Police Department Sandwich Fire District   Event Sponsor Contact Information American Legion Post 729 300 West Si Johnson Drive Sheridan,815–496–2380 City of Sandwich Tourism 144 E. Railroad Street  Sandwich 815–786–9321 https://tourismcityofsandwich.com/ Cornerstone Church 17437 Pratt Road in Sandwich 815–786–6300 Federated Church 403 N. Main St., Sandwich 815–498–4592 Help for Seniors and People with Disabilities 815–539–9673, 815–539–7700, or 800–535–5970 Johnny K’s 125 Duvick Ave, Sandwich 815–786–3088 Millbrook United Methodist Church 8360 Fox River Rd. Millbrook 815–786–4106 Plano Bible Church 1111 West South Street, Plano 630–552–8877 www.PlanoBibleChurch.org Plano Community Library District 15 W. North Street, Plano 630–552–2009 www.planolibrary.info Robert W. Rowe Public Library 120 East Si Johnson Ave., Sheridan 815–496–2031 www.rwrlibrary.org Sandwich Area Chamber of Commerce 128 E. Railroad St P.O. Box 214, Sandwich, IL 60548 815–786–9075 https://sandwich-il.org Sandwich Public Library 925 South Main Street, Sandwich 815–786–8308 www.sandwichpld.org Somonauk Baptist Church 315 East North St., Somonauk 815–498–2312 Somonauk Public Library 700 East LaSalle Street, Somonauk 815–498–2440 https://www.somonauklibrary.org/ St. John’s Lutheran Church 235 Green St., Somonauk 815–498–1001

Sandwich Weekly
Episode 4 - May 24 through June 6

Sandwich Weekly

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2019 15:14


The Sandwich Weekly podcast, covering local activities and events for the period May 24th through June 6th. Here’s a little tidbit of Sandwich history thanks another podcast listener. Did you know that there once was a lake, Lake Davis, which stretched from Veterans Memorial Park to what is now Gletty Road. The lake covered approximately 100 acres, but was drained in 1912–1913 by installing tiles routing the water east to the Little Rock Creek. This was possible because Sandwich was built on a natural gradation due to a geological fault line known as the Sandwich Fault, so the city stands on a hillside. The southeast corner of the city is the lowest spot, roughly near the Harvey Creek Preserve, as well as near Little Rock Creek. It was drained because it was considered a “dead” lake. The lake didn’t have a sand beach, but was used for boating, fishing, swimming, hunting, and trapping. If you have some little-known history about Sandwich, send it to me at feedback@sandwichweekly.com. I’ll read it on a future podcast and give you full bragging rights. I have some good news, you may remember in episode one that I made a reference to chapters. Well, through lots of trial and error, I was able to get chapters implemented. If your podcast player supports chapters you can now jump directly to any day in the audio file by selecting that day in the chapters list. Two excellent podcast players that support chapters are Overcast for Apple devices, and Pocket Casts for both Apple and Android devices. Don’t forget that the show notes contain all the information in the podcast. Friday May 24 Little Movers - Story and play time for toddlers is at 10:30am at the Sandwich Public Library. Computer Class - Internet Basics – 10:30am-noon at the Sandwich Public Library. There’s a $10 fee and Registration is required. Bunco - 3pm at the Robert W. Rowe Library in Sheridan. American Legion Fish Fry - 5 to 7:30 pm at the Sheridan American Legion Post 729. The fish fry includes a choice of catfish or cod, fried or poached, with fries, hush puppies, and a complete salad bar for $9. Carry-outs are available by calling ahead. The special for May 24 is Italian Beef with Sicilian. Saturday May 25 Gentle Yoga 9–10am at the Robert W. Rowe Library in Sheridan. Join us for this gentle Yoga exercise. Computer Class - Introduction to the Internet – 10:30am-noon at the Sandwich Public Library. There’s a $10 fee and Registration is required. Sunday May 26 Men’s Breakfast - 7:30 am at the Millbrook United Methodist Church. Each month includes a speaker who presents topics of interest to the community. Monday May 27 Memorial Day Tuesday May 28 Men’s Group - 10:00am at the Somonauk Public Library Chair Yoga for Seniors 10–10:30am at the at the Robert W. Rowe Library in Sheridan. Join us for this gentle Yoga exercise. Study Hour - 3:30pm at the Sandwich Public Library. high school-aged students are invited to the library for studying, homework help, and snacks. No Registration is required. Teen Activity- 4:00pm at the Somonauk Public Library. Sign-up is required. Fourth Tuesday Community Fest- 4:30 to 6:00pm at the Somonauk Baptist Church. Everyone is invited to the free dinner presented by the Sandwich-Somonauk Ministerial Alliance. Intermediate Excel 6–8pm at the Somonauk Public Library. Space is limited, come in or call to register. The Ottawa Rescue Case - 6:30pm at the Sandwich Public Library. Joining presenter and author Heinz Suppan to learn about the history of the underground railroad in Ottawa, IL. This is an adult program and no Registration required. Rowe Readers - 7pm at the Robert W. Rowe Library in Sheridan. This month’s reading selection is “Before We Were Yours” by Lisa Wingate. Wednesday May 29 Walk-In Blood Pressure Clinics - 9–11am at KishHealth Systems Physician Group, 12700 Rt 34 in Plano. A KishHealth System professional will monitor your blood pressure weekly. No appointment is necessary. For information call 815–786–3962 or visit www.kishprograms.org Gentle Yoga 12–1pm at the Robert W. Rowe Library in Sheridan. Join us for this gentle Yoga exercise. Bingo - 12:30pm at the Somonauk Public Library – Entry is free and there are prizes. Every Wednesday but no Bingo on the last Wednesday of the month. Wellness Wednesday 6:30pm at the Sandwich Public Library. A Documentary: Organic Food-Hype or Hope. Music in the Park 5–7pm in the Gazebo in downtown Sandwich. Bring your family and a lawn chair every Wednesday from May 29th through August 28th for the returning Music in the Park Summer Concert Series. Tonight you’ll listen to the Sandwich HS Jazz band and jazz choir; and Mike Vermland. Thursday May 30 Chair Yoga for Seniors 10–10:30am at the at the Robert W. Rowe Library in Sheridan. Join us for this gentle Yoga exercise. Take Off Pounds Sensibly – TOPS – 5–7pm at the Federated Church in Sandwich. Weigh-in is from 5–6pm and the meeting is from 6–7pm. Get support in reaching you weight loss goals. Teen Movie Night 6–8pm at the Sandwich Public Library. Teens are invited to come enjoy a great (or greatly bad) movie, eat popcorn, and have fun. No Registration is required. Friday May 31 American Legion Fish Fry- 5 to 7:30 pm at the Sheridan American Legion Post 729. The fish fry includes a choice of catfish or cod, fried or poached, with fries, hush puppies, and a complete salad bar for $9. Carry-outs are available by calling ahead. Saturday June 1 Gentle Yoga 9–10am at the Robert W. Rowe Library in Sheridan. Join us for this gentle Yoga exercise. **Summer Reading Kick-Off” 12–2pm at the Sandwich Public Library. Monday June 3 Summer Reading Registration Begins at the Robert W. Rowe Library in Sheridan. This year’s theme is “Showtime at Your Library”. The Summer Reading Program runs for 6 weeks: Monday, June 10 through Saturday, July 20. Gentle Yoga 9–10am at the Robert W. Rowe Library in Sheridan. Join us for this gentle Yoga exercise. UFO – Unfinished Objects 10am to noon at the Robert W. Rowe Library in Sheridan. Do you have an unfinished craft object? Come join our group for coffee and conversation while working on your project. Musical Movie Matinee- My Fair Lady - 1:00–3pm at the Sandwich Public Library. Light refreshments will be provided. No Registration is required. Writers’ Group- 3:30pm at the Somonauk Public Library. Register at the Patron Services desk or by calling 815–498–2440. Salta A La Hora De Cuento Bilingue- Bilingual Story Time - 4pm at the Sandwich Public Library. Los niños que hablan espanol e ingles estan invitados a la biblioteca para leer libros, aprender, y divertirese en ambos idiomas! Ages 3+, No Registration is required. Tech Wreck - 6pm at the Sandwich Public Library. Ever wonder what the inside of a DVD player looks like? Why not break it open then craft something new out of the pieces. Come to our third annual Tech Wreck to break things and make things. This is a teen program and No Registration required. Father’s Day paper Craft - 6:30–7:30pm at the Sandwich Public Library. Show your dad some extra love this Father’s Day! Create a one of a kind gift by making themed gift bags and matching cards to celebrate your father. Class taught by master paper-crafter Jennifer Boring. Ages 16+. Class costs $5. Program is first come first serve while supplies last! Tuesday June 4 Pre-K Story Time - 10:30–11:15 at the Sandwich Public Library. Chair Yoga for Seniors 10–10:30am at the at the Robert W. Rowe Library in Sheridan. Join us for this gentle Yoga exercise. Cornerstone Church Food Pantry- 12:30pm at Cornerstone Church in Sandwich. Cornerstone provides food for families in Sandwich, Somonauk, Plano, and Sheridan. Identification and proof of residency, such as a utility bill, are required. The Reading Pros – Grades 3–5 - 4–5pm at the Sandwich Public Library. We’ll discuss our monthly book, enjoy snacks, and have fun! Johnny K’s 2019 Cruise Night - 5 - 9pm At Johnny K’s in Sandwich. Discounts given to drivers of show cars. Adult Craft Night – DIY Marble Vase 6:30–7:30pm at the Sandwich Public Library. Ages 16+ Registration is required and there only 10 open spots for each class. Airborne on D-Day - 6:30pm at the Sandwich Public Library. Presented by Robert Mueller in honor of the 75th anniversary. Come learn about the US 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions. This is an adult program and no Registration required. Wednesday June 5 Walk-In Blood Pressure Clinics - 9–11am at KishHealth Systems Physician Group, 12700 Rt 34 in Plano. A KishHealth System professional will monitor your blood pressure weekly. No appointment is necessary. For information call 815–786–3962 or visit www.kishprograms.org Bingo - 12:30pm at the Somonauk Public Library – Entry is free and there are prizes. Every Wednesday but no Bingo on the last Wednesday of the month. Gentle Yoga 12–1pm at the Robert W. Rowe Library in Sheridan. Join us for this gentle Yoga exercise. Pre-K Story Time - 1–1:45pm at the Sandwich Public Library. Big Kids Story Time – Grades K–2 4–4:45pm at the Sandwich Public Library. Come to the library for stories, enjoy snacks, and have fun! Registration is required. Wellness Wednesday – DIY Yoga 6:30–7:30pm at the Sandwich Public Library. Please bring your own mats. No Registration is required. Intro to Beekeeping - 6:30pm at the Sandwich Public Library. Learn the basics of beekeeping with local beekeeper Joe Roberts, This is an adult program and no Registration required. Music in the Park 5–7pm in the Gazebo in downtown Sandwich. Bring your family and a lawn chair every Wednesday from May 29th through August 28th for the returning Music in the Park Summer Concert Series. Tonight you’ll listen to the Jack Mack. Thursday June 6 Chair Yoga for Seniors 10–10:30am at the at the Robert W. Rowe Library in Sheridan. Join us for this gentle Yoga exercise. Take Off Pounds Sensibly – TOPS – 5–7pm at the Federated Church in Sandwich. Weigh-in is from 5–6pm and the meeting is from 6–7pm. Get support in reaching you weight loss goals. Pre-K Story Time - 6–6:45pm at the Sandwich Public Library. Glow Party - 6pm at the Sandwich Public Library. We’ll have glow-in-the-dark games, fun, and crafts. Open to ages 6 and up. Registration required. An Evening with Local Author Bambi Harris - 6:30pm at the Somonauk Public Library. Bambi will answer questions, sign books and have goodies to share. Books will be available for purchase. Helpful Links City of Sandwich Sandwich Area Chamber of Commerce Sandwich Public Library District Sandwich Park District Sandwich Opera House Fox Valley Older Adults Sandwich Police Department Sandwich Fire District Event Sponsor Contact Information American Legion Post 729 300 West Si Johnson Drive Sheridan,815–496–2380 City of Sandwich Tourism 144 E. Railroad Street  Sandwich 815–786–9321 https://tourismcityofsandwich.com/ Cornerstone Church 17437 Pratt Road in Sandwich 815–786–6300 Federated Church 403 N. Main St., Sandwich 815–498–4592 Help for Seniors and People with Disabilities 815–539–9673, 815–539–7700, or 800–535–5970 Johnny K’s 125 Duvick Ave, Sandwich 815–786–3088 Millbrook United Methodist Church 8360 Fox River Rd. Millbrook 815–786–4106 Plano Bible Church 1111 West South Street, Plano 630–552–8877 www.VillageBibleChurch.org Plano Community Library District 15 W. North Street, Plano 630–552–2009 www.planolibrary.info Robert W. Rowe Public Library 120 East Si Johnson Ave., Sheridan 815–496–2031 www.rwrlibrary.org Sandwich Area Chamber of Commerce 128 E. Railroad St 815–786–9075 https://sandwich-il.org Sandwich Public Library 925 South Main Street, Sandwich 815–786–8308 www.sandwichpld.org Somonauk Baptist Church 315 East North St., Somonauk 815–498–2312 Somonauk Public Library 700 East LaSalle Street, Somonauk 815–498–2440 https://www.somonauklibrary.org/ St. John’s Lutheran Church 235 Green St., Somonauk 815–498–1001

Everyday Art Room
Ep. 86 - The Best Childrens Books for Art Teaching

Everyday Art Room

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2019 31:14


Could the most dangerous store for an art teacher to visit actually be the bookstore? For Cassie, it is, and in this episode, she talks about some of her favorite children's books. Listen as she discusses her favorite children's books, her favorite authors, and how she uses books in her classroom.   Resources and Links  10 New Books You Need in Your Library 5 Ways to Bring Literacy into Your Classroom 70 Children's Books About Famous Artists 15 Books, 15 Art Lessons

School Librarians United with Amy Hermon

Join me as I address our role in promoting diversity in our collections, strategies for obtaining funding and sharing out resources and interviews from #MACUL19 I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you’ve heard today.   Lifelines with hosts Ann Braden and Saadia Faruki Book Riot: Presenting KidLit These Days 21 Books you Should Add to Your Library that Share Muslim Voices Rachel Mainero’s Innovative Learning Hub My presentation at MACUL RIP BookFlix: Now what? Dr. K. Mattson tinyurl.com/maculFRL (Future Ready Librarians) Dr. K. Mattson tinyurl.com/Pics4DigCit Dr. K. Mattson tinyurl.com/DigCitPicBooks Dr. K. Mattson tinyurl.com/HackDigCit (Digital Citizenship) Dr. K. Mattson homepage Ryan Lisek’s #MACUL19 Resources My Middle Level Mind Podcast with Ryan Lisek

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EXTRA: Mother Tongue: An interview with Yevgeniy Fiks

Suite (212)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2019 71:34


Born into a Jewish family in Moscow in 1971, Yevgeniy Fiks moved to New York in 1994. His conceptual art reacts to amnesia about the USSR in the post-Soviet space, resisting nostalgia and commodification in favour of recovering repressed histories, especially those of LGBT and Jewish people; he also looks at the relationship with the USSR and the USA before and during the Cold War, and at histories of the American left, suppressed since the McCarthy witch-hunts. In this Suite (212) Extra, Juliet talks to Yevgeniy about his exhibition Mother Tongue at London’s Pushkin House from March-May 2019, dealing with the underground slang spoken by Russian gay men in the 1970s and 80s, and his wider practice. SELECTED REFERENCES PROJECTS BY YEVGENIY FIKS (https://yevgeniyfiks.com/) Song of Russia (2005-7) Lenin for Your Library (2007) Monitoring Lenin’s Sales on Amazon.com (2007) Communist Party USA (2007) The Communist Guide to New York City (2008) American Cold War Veterans’ Association (2009) A Gift to Birobidzhan (2009) Homosexuality is Stalin’s Atom Bomb to Destroy America (2012) Landscapes of the Jewish Autonomous Region (2012-16) Monument to Cold War Victory (2012-14) Anatoly (2014) Sovetish Kosmos, Yiddish Cosmos (2016) Soviet Moscow’s Yiddish-Gay Dictionary (2016) In Edenia, A City of the Future (2017) Mother Tongue (2018) Guy Burgess FRIEDRICH ENGELS, The Origin of the Family, Private Property and the State (1884) – https://www.marxists.org/archive/marx/works/1884/origin-family/index.htm Gay Laboratory Masha Gessen Kama Ginkas – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kama_Ginkas Zinaida Gippius – https://www.rbth.com/literature/2014/11/20/a_life_unshackled_remembering_the_symbolist_poet_zinaida_gippius_41541.html Harry Hay – https://www.jacobinmag.com/2017/04/harry-hay-communist-mattachine-society-lgbtq DAN HEALEY, Homosexual Desire in Revolutionary Russia (2001) – https://www.history.ac.uk/reviews/review/307 Magnus Hirschfeld – https://minorliteratures.com/2018/05/17/berlins-third-sex Langston Hughes Nikita Kadan – http://nikitakadan.com Yevgeni Kharitonov – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yevgeny_Kharitonov_(poet) Vladimir Koslovsky – https://www.academia.edu/2074803/Between_lavender_and_light_blue_Negotiating_transnational_and_local_gay_identities_in_Russian MIKHAIL KUZMIN, Wings (1906) – http://chromajournal.blogspot.com/2007/09/review-wings-by-mikhail-kuzmin.html V. I. LENIN, Imperialism: The Highest Stage of Capitalism (1916) – https://www.marxists.org/archive/lenin/works/1916/imp-hsc/index.htm Georgy Mamedov - https://soundcloud.com/suite-212/against-simple-answers-art-sexuality-and-society-in-kyrgyzstan Vladislav Mamyshev Monroe – https://www.calvertjournal.com/articles/show/2849/vlad-mamyshev-monroe-new-exhibition-marilyn Dmitri Merezhkovsky – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dmitry_Merezhkovsky Sergei Paradjanov – https://www.theguardian.com/film/2010/mar/13/sergei-paradjanov-films-gulag Queer in Space: Kollontai Communist Archive (dir. ShTAB, 2015) – http://www.frieze.info/article/juliet-jacques-school-theory-and-activisms-queer-space Rainbow Association (Moscow) Restricted Sensation (dir. Deimantas Narkevičius, 2011) – https://lux.org.uk/work/restricted-sensation Mykola Ridnyi – http://www.mykolaridnyi.com/ Paul Robeson SHEILA SAMPATH (ed.), Letters Lived: Radical Reflections, Revolutionary Paths (2013) – http://sheilasampath.ca/letters-lived-blog/2013/12/1/letters-lived-contributor-sheila-sampath Seekers of Happiness (dir. Vladimir Korsh, 1936) – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0026119/ GENNADI TRIFONOV, ‘Letter from Prison’ (1978) – https://www.nybooks.com/articles/1986/04/10/the-case-of-gennady-trifonov/ Harry Whyte – https://www.marxist.com/letter-to-stalin-can-a-homosexual-be-in-the-communist-party.htm Aleksandr Zaremba – http://andrejkoymasky.com/liv/fam/bioz1/zaremba01.html KALMAN ZINGMAN, Edenia (1918) – https://www.calvertjournal.com/articles/show/8498/edenia-lost-yiddish-utopia-ukraine-afterlife-modern-day-kharkiv

Dungeons, Dice & Everything Nice
[LIVE] The Lost Library Book

Dungeons, Dice & Everything Nice

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2018 71:08


Here is our live show from International Games Day at Your Library! We had so much fun throwing down on a Library themed one-shot in the prettiest library in the world. Zil discovers that they have a long, long overdue book. Our website: dungeonsdice.com Find us on Twitter: @dungeonsdice Theme By: Cam Bopp, find him @cambopp on twitter.

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Feminist Frequency Radio
41: Hackers, Strange Days and How to Pronounce Ralph Fiennes

Feminist Frequency Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2018 59:13


In this week's episode, your favorite radical hacker collective get into the nitty gritty of 90's tech paranoia via the 1995 films Hackers and Strange Days. Caro can't help but admire SD's attempt to create compelling fable for its time; while Ebony and Anita discuss the gendered violence the film doesn't allow us to look away from. Hackers turned out to be a bit harder to reckon with -- not least because Caro couldn't get past the image of a skateboarding Fisher Stevens; Ebony was tormented by Lorraine Bracco's befuddled shrieking; and Anita found the film's technobabble to be long on "cool," but short on substance. We want to hear from you, so head on over to feministfrequency.com/freqout and send us your FREQ-Out today! Subscribe to Feminist Frequency Radio now to get a new episode every Wednesday on iTunes, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Spotify or iHeartRadio! And if you're not already a backer here on Drip, become one for nifty rewards like our weekly bonus segments, access to our friendly and stimulating Discord, and more! Segment Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:00 Pop Culture News (including extra bonus convo about Anita’s “hard sf” D&D campaign, a Farscape shout-out, and Caro maybe getting sucked into D&D via dice) Serena Williams and the French Open; the shooting tragedy in Jacksonsville at a Madden esports tournament; and Cyberpunk 2077 and the politics of cyberpunk 15:25 Strange Days and Hackers 16:01 Anita mispronounces “Ralph Fiennes” 47:03 What’s Your Freq Out The Witcher Developer CD Projekt Red Apologizes for Transphobic Joke Jack Reacher: Never Go Back Shadowrun Dragonfall "Why It's Difficult for Your Library to Lend Ebooks"

Middle Country Public Library Podcast
Episode 26 - DVD Release Preview, Playaway Launchpads, and NASA at Your Library

Middle Country Public Library Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2018 19:57


Sara gets us jazzed up for September's DVD releases at the library; Nicole lets us know about tablets that patrons can check out for their kids; and for the Focus segment, Kristine Tanzi is back to discuss the NASA at Your Library program here at Middle Country.

What Should I Read Next?
Ep 136: One Great Book

What Should I Read Next?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2018 13:02


Readers, welcome to our first impromptu and improvised episode of What Should I Read Next!Today Anne tells you a little about our new class, Get More Out of Your Library. Click here for more details, and click here to learn more about the MMD Book Club and sign up before the Wednesday class. In this episode, Anne also tells you a small-world bookish story, and shares One Great Book for your TBR. We hope you enjoy today's episode! We'll be back next week with a new Tuesday episode. ____________________________________________________________Connect with Anne: Blog | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | WSIRN InstagramSign up for the free WSIRN newsletter at https://whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com/newsletter

Books Between Podcast
#31 - Exceptional Anthologies & Short Story Collections

Books Between Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2017 17:54


Intro   Hello and welcome to Books Between - a podcast all about celebrating children’s literature! If you are a teacher, parent, or librarian who wants to help connect kids between 8-12 to books they will love - then you are in the right spot!  I am your host, Corrina Allen - a 5th grade teacher, a mum of an 8 and 10 year old, and baking brownies and bundt cakes and obviously binge-watching a little bit too much of the Great British Baking Show lately. And I will apologise to my British listeners for this atrocious accent. On the other hand, I do rather blame your show for my potentially not fitting into any of my school clothes since I have been craving nothing but carbs… So, if you hear me slip into a weird Britishesque accent today - I’m sorry. Too much Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry in my head!   This is Episode #31 and Today is all about exceptional anthologies and collections that your middle grade readers are going to love.   Main Topic - Exceptional Anthologies and Short Story Collections Today we are talking all about anthologies and short story collections. First off, we’ll begin with definitions. I used to think those were interchangeable terms but I have come to realize they are not. Then, I’ll share with you some fabulous titles you might want to check out, including some really, really exceptional new releases. Then we’ll chat about some reasons why you should consider including more anthologies and short story collections in your school or classroom library. Definitions   According to my favorite dictionary (Merriam-Webster - mainly because they have a hilarious Twitter account!) an anthology is “a collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music” and then it goes on to say “a published collection of writings (such as poems or short stories) by different authors”   And that’s the key - anthologies include stories by different authors! The Guys Read Series is a good example of this.   On the other hand, a collection is a book of selected writings (maybe poems, maybe short stories, maybe essays…) all by the same author. Cynthia Rylant’s Every Living Thing is an example you might know.   But….I will say, I see those terms used as synonyms A LOT.   Fantastic Anthologies and Collections To Add to Your Library   And now - a selection - a sampling - a smorgasbord of anthologies and collections to add to your library or introduce to your children. And before we begin, I just want to give a huge thank you to everyone who offered ideas for this list when I put out a call on Twitter and Facebook for suggestions. In particular, you will not be surprised to know that Donalyn Miller was on it with a fabulous list of suggestions.   Let’s start with some classics and older releases.   Best Shorts: Favorite Short Stories to Share This anthology was but together by Avi and includes stories by Natalie Babbitt, Rafe Martin, Lloyd Alexander, and lots more.  And it includes a great mix of time travel, and animal stories, and legends and a touch of the supernatural. In particular, “The Woman in White” by Patricia McKissack is one to check out.   Every Living Thing by Cynthia Rylant This is a collection of 12 stories - each one about how people’s lives are changed by an animal. This is a classic collection - and if you have kids who are animal lovers, this is definitely one they might enjoy.   Gary Soto has a number of incredible collections - Baseball in April and Local News are among the ones that would be good for middle grade readers.   My Life in Dog Years by Gary Paulsen Up until last year, Hatchet was on our 5th grade required reading list and for those kids that really connected with that book, this collection was a great next book for them. Each story centers around Paulsen’s relationship with a special dog in his life. So this are also great examples of smaller memoirs.   Another great dog anthology is Because of Shoe edited by Ann M. Martin who also contributes a piece. This one features nine fictional stories that appeal to a variety of age ranges.   The People Could Fly  by Virginia Hamilton Oh how I loved this book when it first came out! This is a collection of 24 retellings of black American folk tales - everything from animal stories to supernatural tales to stories of enslaved men and women seeking freedom.   In a similar vein, Patricia McKissack has two collections worth checking out -  Dark Thirty and it’s companion, which she wrote later, Porch Lies. Dark Thirty includes ten horror-themed stories with a Southern Historical flavor. And Porch Lies still has that eerie quality but also more humor.  If you have a child that likes the Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark Series, these would be a couple books to put in their hands next.   Then there is Red Ridin’ in the Hood by Patricia Santos Marcantonio. This one was strongly recommend by Matthew Winner and with one quick glance at the description online, I can see why. This is a collection of eleven classic fairy tales retold with a twist of Latino culture. Let me read you the description of the title story: "Red Ridin' in the Hood," moves the setting to the barrio, where Red decides to brave dangerous Forest Street in order to reach her abuelita and encounters the menacing wolf in a thumping Chevy lowrider.” I have GOT to get my hands on that!   If your students or children are into graphic novels, there are several really great collections.   The Comic Squad Series have been favorites with my 5th graders. Right now there are three of them - Recess, Lunch, and Detention which just came out last month so I need to pick that one up before heading back to school.   Also - definitely check out Fairy Tale Comics! This is a very cool collection with some awesomely weird stories in it. If your kids like that one, there is also Fable Comics and Nursery Rhyme Comics.   So - if your students and children are like mine, they LOVE the Amulet Series by Kazu Kibuishi. And I recently discovered - again thanks to Matthew Winner - that he has edited a series of graphic novel anthologies called the Explorer Series. (Why have I not heard of these before? They look incredible!) Each of the three books has a different theme. So the first is “Mystery Boxes”, the second is “Lost Islands” and the third one is “Hidden Doors”. The list of comic contributors is outstanding -  like Raina Telgemeier, Faith Erin Hicks, Dave Roman, Jen Wang…. I gotta go get these! Been There, Done That - is a really special anthology which has fictional stories by award-winning and best-selling authors and also includes the real-life story that inspired those narratives.  I LOVE how this could show kids how you can mine your own life for stories. This is one of those books that I’m like - how did this get by me? This is GREAT!   The Guys Read Series - This group of seven anthologies is edited by Jon Scieszka and each one has a different theme like Terrifying Tales, The Sports Pages, Other Worlds, Funny Business, and the most recent one Heroes & Villains. And, despite their name, they include stories by both men and women. For example, Dan Gutman, Kelly Barnhill, Matt de la Peña, Neal Shusterman, Shannon Hale, and so so many more!   And now onto some really fabulous new collections and anthologies that your kids are going to love.   The Time We Ran Away  - This anthology is put out by Scholastic and I think is offered as the free book for Book Club orders over $50 this September.  It includes eleven short stories by best-selling authors like Angela Cervantes, Sarah Weeks, and Dan Gemeinhart.  I can’t seem to find it anywhere else (yet) so I think you’re going to have to get this one through Scholastic for now. https://clubs.scholastic.com/the-time-we-ran-away-10-book-pack/9781338253467-rco-us.html   Flying Lessons   This anthology edited by Ellen Oh includes new stories by Kwame Alexander, Kelly Baptist, Tim Tingle, Grace Lin among so many others. It was released last January.  And I got it the day it came out and had wonderful intentions of reading it right away. And then - how can you say no to a line of kids reading over your shoulder and wanting to borrow it? So - all I can say is that what I read was good and it was passed from kid to kid to kid until school let out. Clearly - it’s a winner.   Another new anthology that I LOVED this summer was Our Story Begins: Your Favorite Authors and Illustrators Share Fun, Inspiring, and Occasionally Ridiculous Things They Wrote and Drew As Kids . Well - that pretty much says it all! This book is edited by Elissa Brent Weissman and I especially loved the images of the author’s hand written stories and diary entries and sketches from when they were young. And also hearing about the inspiration of a new typewriter or a teacher’s supportive comment on a report card or the chance to enter a writing contest. It’s fascinating to see the beginnings of these 25 writers’ journeys.     If you have students who like something a little dark, a little twisted - then Fearsome Creatures of the Lumberwoods by Hal Johnson is one they are going to love being scared by. This collection is “20 Chilling Tales from the Wilderness”  told from the perspective of a cryptozoologist - a person who studies legendary beasts like Big Foot or the chupacabras. One reviewer called these “faux-lore” which is perfect.  My ten-year old and I really love listening to the podcast Lore together and I think this will really be up her alley. It comes out August 22nd so be on the lookout for that next week.   And finally - Funny Girl - edited by Betsy Bird. In fact, in our very next episode, I have the great pleasure of sharing with you a conversation with Betsy Bird about this book and LOTS of other things.  We talk a fair amount about it  in our interview so I think I’ll just say here that you should definitely go get it. It is truly laugh out loud funny. And oh do we need some humor in our lives. So definitely get this one and I’m...I’m hoping for a Volume 2! 7 Reasons Why You Should Include More Anthologies and Collections   I am going to say up front that I don’t have a ton of these in my classroom. But - I loved them as a child and I’ve noticed lately that my own daughters have been picking more and more of them up. I thought - I need to really expand that part of our library. So here are 7 reasons why you might want to consider including more anthologies and collections.   Anthologies are gateways to discovering other amazing authors. So a child might pick up Guys Read: Funny Business and be drawn to the Jeff Kinney story,  “Unaccompanied Minors” but then get introduced to the amazing Christopher Paul Curtis or David Lubar and suddenly discover their new favorite author. On the other hand, a collection of writing pieces all by one author is great when you want to go more in depth and dig into everything they have to offer. Often authors who are known for, say, novels or a certain genre - will play around in short pieces and try something new. Like poetry or a personal essay. I feel like a collection gives you a good sense of who an author is and more of a window into their life. Anyone who loves Gary Paulsen should read My Life in Dog Years. Anthologies and collections can help kids gain some reading traction if their stamina hasn’t been so great. They can get that satisfaction of finishing a story or an essay in a short amount of time and start to build up to longer texts. Especially at the beginning of the year or after a break, starting with something shorter can be a great idea. When I’ve had reading lulls in my ownlife, short stories can really kick-start me again. They are great for trying out new genres and new formats without the investment in a longer novel. My youngest daughter wouldn’t necessarily pick up a biography but she LOVED Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls. And although most of my students really love graphic novels, I’ve had more than few turn up their noses at that format. So I’ve handed them books like Comic Squad or Fairy Tale Comics and ask them to just try one story. Anthologies and collections introduce a greater variety of stories and perspectives into your life. On the last episode when I was chatting with Jillian Heise about #ClassroomBookADay, I was thinking about how reading a picture book each day can bring more so much more diversity into a classroom. And collections can do the same thing. In fact I was talking with my husband about this last night and he said it perfectly, “Would you rather get a box of all the same chocolates or would you rather get sampler with a dozen different flavors?” Yeah - I’m going for the flavors! And I might leave the cashew cluster for someone else, but that’s okay. Coming at this from a teacher’s point of view, reading the short stories and essays found in anthologies and collections are wonderful to offer as models for students’ own writing. With my 5th graders, we use the TCWRP Units of Study and our first writing unit is Narratives. And of course, I want to give them lots of examples and mentor texts. So I’ll take the first couple of weeks to read to them lots and lots of short narratives to really imprint in their mind what a good narrative sounds like and feels like. What the pacing and plotting is like in all kinds of narratives - from funny to serious. And finally - anthologies and collections are perfect for when you don’t want to jump into a long book yet or you only have little snippets of time to read.  I think they are great for traveling. If you’re on the bus or a plane, you can finish a full a story and don’t have to worry about rereading to pick back up the threads of a plot. In a classroom, if students are in book clubs and a couple members of the group have fallen behind in their reading and need to catch up, you don’t want the other students to start a new novel. So offering them a book like Flying Solo or Funny Girl is a great option. Closing   Okay - that wraps up our show this week. We have some great interviews and book talks coming up. Next week is the amazing Betsy Bird. And after that you can look forward to a conversations with Celia Perez about The First Rule of Punk and Danielle Davis - author of Zinnia and the Bees. I’ll also be chatting about Jason Reynold’s Patina and some really great new graphic novels. So be on the lookout for those.   And, if you have a question or an idea about a topic we should cover, I would love to hear from you. You can email me at booksbetween@gmail.com or connect on Twitter/Instagram at the handle @Books_Between.   Thank you so much for joining me this week. You can find an outline of interviews and a full transcript of all the other parts of our show along with all of our previous episodes at AlltheWonders.com.     And, if you like what you hear and value the podcast, please leave a quick review or rating on iTunes or Stitcher.   Thanks again and see you soon!  Bye!

Sparks - the RAILS Podcast
Sparks Podcast - Episode 9 - Rebecca Teasdale

Sparks - the RAILS Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2017 28:07


RAILS Executive Director Dee Brennan talks with Rebecca Teasdale, Senior Evaluation and Research Associate at the Garibay Group in Chicago, about how libraries can use evaluation to improve their programs/services and for organizational learning.  Relevant links: Team-Based Inquiry: A Practical Guide for Using Evaluation to Improve Informal Education Experiences Available as a free download from: http://www.nisenet.org/catalog/team-based-inquiry-guide W.K. Kellogg Foundation Evaluation Handbook Available as a free download from: https://www.wkkf.org/resource-directory/resource/2010/w-k-kellogg-foundation-evaluation-handbook Evaluating the Impact of Your Library (book) Sharon Markless and David Streatfield Facet Publishing, UK, 2012 http://www.worldcat.org/title/evaluating-the-impact-of-your-library/oclc/976189791 Intro/Outro music by Julie Jurgens, https://himissjulie.com

MOMocrats
K12NN & MOMocrats present Back to School: Banned Book Week!

MOMocrats

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2014 64:00


Cynematic of K-12 News Network and Karoli of Crooks and Liars discuss current events. In recognition of Banned Book Week and student walkouts over attempts to "conservatize" AP American History curriculum, community outrage over a Christian Biblical slant to Texas schoolbooks, and parental pushback to book banning at schools, we welcome as our guest Pat Scales, a retired middle school and high school librarian whose programs have been featured on the Today Show and in various professional journals. She is a champion of free speech and intellectual freedom rights at schools and libraries everywhere. She received the ALA/Grolier Award in 1997, and has served as chair of the prestigious Newberry, Caldecott, and Wilder Award committees. She is a past president of the Association of Library Service for Children, a division of the American Library Association. Scales has been actively involved with ALA's Intellectual Freedom Committee for a number of years, is a member of the Freedom to Read Foundation, serves on the Council of Advisers of the National Coalition Against Censorship, and acts as a spokesperson for First Amendment issues as they relate to children and young adults. She write a bimonthly column for School Library Journal, a monthly column for the Random House website, and is a regular contributor to Book Links magazine. She is the author of Teaching Banned Books: Twelve Guides for Young Readers and Protecting Intellectual Freedom in Your Library, and her latest book is Books under Fire: A Hit List of Banned and Challenged Children's Books, available at the American Library Association website: http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=11135 Political discussion from the progressive point of view by the MOMocrats. Produced by Engender Media Group.

Calendar Song of the Week
April 3, 2011 - April 10-16 is National Library Week!

Calendar Song of the Week

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2011


April 10-16 is National Library Week! "Create Your Own Story"This Week's Podcast Episode (click to listen)!Your free song this week was:"Take Me to Your Library" by Monty HarperSubscribe to Calendar Song of the Week on iTunes!Please email your feedback or post a comment!

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Calendar Song of the Week
November 8, 2010 - November 21 is World Hello Day

Calendar Song of the Week

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2010


Sunday November 21 is World Hello Day!This Week's Podcast Episode (click to listen)!Your free song this week was:"Howdy Song" by Monty HarperSubscribe to Calendar Song of the Week on iTunes!Please email your feedback or post a comment.

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Monty Harper Songcast
July 2006: Take Me to Your Library

Monty Harper Songcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2007


This edition details the creation of the song "Take Me to Your Library," which won first place in the 2006 Unisong International Songwriting Competition children's category!Click here to listen.