2008 Summer Library Program Training Workshop

We just received the invites and registration form for the 2008 Summer Library Program Training Workshop, held at the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary on Tuesday, Oct. 16 from 8:30 am - 3 pm.

Breakout Sessions include:
- Preschool Programming Ideas
- Bug Ideas with DNR Staff
- Craft and Programming Ideas with Patti Sinclair
- Bug Idea Swap

This program is an opportunity to get a jump start on the 2008 "Catch the Reading Bug" Theme!

NFLS is one of 10 sponsoring systems, so we'd love to see as many of you as possible attend! Registration is $10 and it includes lunch.

Please register as soon as possible, before the space fills, and let me know if you did not receive the form!

Grassroots Meeting Invites

You all should've received invites to our Annual Grassroots meeting held on Tuesday, September 18 from 1 - 4 pm. It will be held at NFLS. Treats will be provided!

READ Pins

Barb Huntington contacted us in July regarding a ladybug lapel pin that Colorado State Library was offering to its CSLP members.

I thought they were really cute, and the price turned out to be pretty reasonable, because some other states went in on their order.  I ordered enough so that each NFLS library or children's librarian should get one for next summer!  

Children's Publishing Workshop

Lisa Strand mentioned the Center for Children's Literature, Hedberg Library, Carthage, is hosting a conference, "The Business of Children's Publishing," October 12-13 at Hedberg Library.

Get an inside look at the process of moving a children's book from first draft to bound book in a bookstore, told by authors, illustrators, publishers, marketers, and other experts.

Click here for more information and to register!