Grassroots Meeting Set for September 13th

Thursday, September 13
1:30 - 4:30 pm

One child in every 88 is being diagnosed with autism, asperger's syndrome or a related disorder.
The first half of our annual meeting will feature three panelists to talk about working with kids on the autism spectrum in the library.  Hear first-hand what programs are already being offered, what resources are available and how small changes can make s big impact to kids with autism.

Then, we will share and swap stories and programs from the summer. Bring examples!

TWO $25 Amazon gift cards will be raffled after the meeting!

Register here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHdxT2FLSlpaTlJDbzZMbl9VQTdPOWc6MQ

Miss Cindy Sleeps on Library Roof

On August 9, Cindy Tuschy of the Gillett Library spent the night on the library's roof. That's what the summer reading program kids voted for her to do if they met their reading goal, and they did!

Because it was Cindy’s birthday, the community celebrated with her in the evening before she made the climb.  

Despite the early rain, lots of patrons came out to wish her a happy birthday and brought her goodies to survive the night  (including cappuccino, homemade cookies, McDonald's french fries, and bananas, to name a few).  

Other community members honked their horns as they drove by.  Cindy survived the night and even woke up with a smile! 

You can view more photos of her roof sleepover here. 

Teen Recap on August 29th

Almost 50 people around the state are registered to participate in the Teen Summer Recap!  Are you?  

Wednesday, August 29; 1 pm

Register Here:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/680813681

2014 Manual Input

Want to offer some input for the 2014 CSLP Manual?  

Send all thoughts related to “Fizz, Boom, Read!” programming to Patti Sinclair.  The overall theme is chemistry so send suggested titles for programs/crafts/other ideas, intended audience, description, directions, materials needed, and Books to Share (must be in print). 

Send ideas to trishsinclair@sbcglobal.net

 

WLA Youth Services Pre-Conference

As you make plans for the 2012 WLA Conference in La Crosse, save the date for the FREE Youth Services Pre-conference on Tuesday, October 23^rd from 1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M at the Radisson Hotel.  Whether you are a children’s or teen librarian, library director, or outreach coordinator, you won’t want to miss this critical conversation. 

We hope to see you there!

Youth Services Information ExchangeSponsored by Department of Public Instruction and WLA Youth Services Section

Take part in a special pre-conference hosted by the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) and the Youth Services Section (YSS). The Youth Services Information Exchange is open to anyone interested in discussing youth services trends, issues, and ideas for public libraries in Wisconsin. This mega-session will offer attendees the opportunity to share, show, talk, meet, and connect. 

Discussion topics might include collaborations with school libraries or local agencies, grant opportunities and success stories, program sharing within systems, and professional development on a budget. DPI and YSS hosts will emphasize the structure and role of youth services networks in Wisconsin and how these networks can improve support and leadership to youth services librarians. The preconference conversation will be top-down, bottom-up, and every direction in between. 

Please join us—your voice matters! (Note: Attendees do not need to be members of YSS)

http://wla.wisconsinlibraries.org/wla-annual-conference/events-conferences/annual-conference/program

Tessa Michaelson Schmidt