Still Time...

There is still time to register for the SRP Planning Workshop, taking place next Thursday!
Please let us know if you are interested in attending by next Monday at the latest. Not only do we need accurate numbers for lunch, but Susan Santner also wants to make sure she has enough puppets for everyone!

SRP Future Theme Input STILL Needed

Barb Huntington asked for feedback on the 2010 and 2011 Themes.   As a system, we will submit our top 5 ideas that will be collaborated with the other systems (So far I've only received feedback from ONE person).
The top choices are voted on at the CSLP meeting that Barb attends in April.    

The general theme for the 2010 CSLP summer reading program is: Water(lakes, rivers, oceans,conservation, etc.) With this in mind, please submit up to five slogan suggestions for the CHILDREN'S THEME and TEEN THEME.
Remember the public should associate the slogan with LIBRARY and READING.


Please submit up to five broad-based themes for the CSLP 2011 summer reading program. Keep in mind at this time they are only looking for general themes and not specific slogans for 2011.

If you're unhappy with the themes that have been chosen, here is your chance to submit your ideas!
Please get me these by the end of January!    

SRP Invites

The invites were mailed last week to attend the SRP Planning Workshop on Thursday, February 7th! Susan Santner from UW-Madison will spend the morning with us, sharing some of her creative "Catch the Reading Bug" ideas. After a picnic lunch, some of our own will be presenting more crafts, games and hand outs. The day will end with Brad at the NEW Zoo and some of his "buggy" friends. And of course, some fabulous door prizes will be given away.

Register with Denise today!

And the Winners Are...

It was a close race, but these were the top winners.
Thanks to everyone who submitted votes for the new dies! We'll let you know when they are available!

New Year's Resolutions for Kids

Have you made any New Year's resolutions yet? What about for your kids or kids who attend your story time?

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) gives resolution tips for kids in preschool (I will clean up my toys) up to age 13 (I will take care of my body through physical activity and nutrition).

Check out the list!

Have a safe and Happy New Year!

Youth Programs in 2008

Don't forget to mark your calendars for these youth programs/dates for 2008!

Thursday, February 7: SRP Planning Workshop, NFLS, 9:15 am - 2:45 pm
* Invites are going out next week!

Wednesday, March 12: Teen SRP Swap, NFLS, 1 - 4 pm

May 12 - 18: Children's Book Week

Wednesday, September 10: Grassroots Meeting, NFLS, 9:15 am - 12:30 pm

October 12 - 19: Teen Read Week

More "Catch the Reading Bug" Sites

A Grand Look at Grasshoppers

From Canadian Geographic Magazine’s website. Includes sections called: Friend or Foe?, Pest Detective, It’s a Bug’s Life, Grasshopper Anatomy, Literary Hoppers, and more.

Butterfly Website

The complete website for butterfly lovers, gardeners, teachers, students, and farmers. You’ll find butterfly clip art, inspirational stories, butterfly gardening tips, and more.

Milwaukee Public Museum’s Puelicher Butterfly Wing

Description of one of the best exhibits at the MPM.

- from Rhonda Puntney's CEO, December 19, 2007