This Week in SALS Youth Services
November 13, 2015
Short and sweet
by Hena Khan
Find the book
by Debby Slier
Find the book
by Britta Teckentrup
Find the book.
These free posters are available in English and Spanish, and are ideal for posting above changing tables in child care centers, in doctors’ waiting rooms and anywhere else where children and their caregivers have a moment to talk, read, sing and play. ALSC also provides a book list that suggests some books for parents to request at their local library. Librarians should encourage their community partners to download and display these free printable resources.
Upcoming Events
Free Webinar: Family Literacy at a Food Pantry
To register: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/family-literacy-at-a-food-pantry.html
Thursday, Dec 3, 2015, 03:00 PM
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Early Literacy Webinar Series: Part 2
Explore engagement tools that promote early literacy skills and bring early learning home to families. Learn the research behind Every Child Read to Read and how to teach and encourage the five early literacy practices: talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing. Discover how the Fayetteville Free Library (FFL) provides high-quality early learning experiences to toddlers through our innovative, research based, community-driven programs like First Steps, Music and Movement, Art Lab, and Smartplay. Learn how to create opportunities in existing spaces that encourage play and the five early literacy practices.
Learning Outcomes
Attendees will learn innovative, playful ways to support early literacy through programs, services, collections, and spaces. They will leave the session with practical ways to engage toddlers and their families around early learning. After participating in this webinar, attendees will:
- Understand relevant research that supports the importance of early learning
- Learn useful tips for engaging this very active and independent demographic
- Discover new ideas for how to incorporate the five early literacy practices into existing programs and spaces
- Find inspiration for creating new learning opportunities for toddlers and their families
- Have practical strategies for accommodating siblings in multi-age programs
Register for this free event.
Thursday, Dec 10, 2015, 11:00 AM
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News from LibraryLand
Sing a Story - Read a Song!
Music, particularly folk music with its emphasis on lyrics and stories, can help enhance reading, writing and listening skills, and language development. Using a variety of songs and instruments, and her collection of "Books That Sing", Nan's presentations are fun and informative and encourage audience participation. Complementing the SRP theme of Wellness, Fitness and Sports, her programs this year will include songs promoting movement and activity through motion and dance. Audiences of all ages will exercise their minds with songs containing riddles and puzzles, and with add-on and “zipper” songs.
http://www.nanhoffman.com
Block booking discounts are available.
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Flexible Tween/Teen Makerspaces at Albany Public Library
Register: http://uhls.org/upcoming_workshops.asp#anytime
Southern Adirondack Library System
Email: jferriss@sals.edu
Website: www.sals.edu
Location: 22 Whitney Place, Saratoga Springs, NY, United States
Phone: 518 584-7300
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/salsyouthservices/
Twitter: @SouthernADKLib