Resilient Minds PBS KIDS EdCamp in Eau Claire

 

 

Saturday May 18

9:30 am-1:30 pm

L.E.Phillips Memorial Public Library

Join PBS Wisconsin Education at the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library in Eau Claire for a free fun-filled day of sharing, collaborating, and learning. Share and learn about resources that help children work through challenges with resilience and perseverance. Network and collaborate with other PreK-3 educators and providers in participant-driven sessions on SEL and resilience, and explore free PBS KIDS bilingual learning resources. Early childhood providers will receive 3 hours of FREE Wisconsin Registry credit!

To register, please stop here.

ALSC National Institute Registration Open

The Association for Library Service to Children's National Institute is a biennial conference for those serving children and families in libraries; children's literature experts; education and library school faculty; and other interested professionals. This intimate, intensive learning experience is fantastic opportunity to network with colleagues from across the country, attend practical and meaningful professional development programs, and hear from field leaders and children's literature creators at keynote sessions.

Registration Now Open!

2024 National Institute
Denver, Colorado
September 19 - 21, 2024

For more information:

• General Sessions
• Educational Programs
• Housing
• Schedule
• About the Institute and FAQs

Stop by the ALSC Institute webpage for additional information

Serve and Return = Great Early Literacy Practice

Jbrary's Lindsey Krabbenhoft recently shared some thoughts and a great set of materials from the Center on the Developing Child. They discuss the importance of "serve and return" interactions with young children. 

Lindsey writes,  "If I could only say one thing to caregivers about early literacy it would be about serve and return interactions. Sometimes it feels like all the research comes back to this foundation: 'Responsive interactions between children and the adults in their lives — from caregivers to educators to extended family members — help shape brain architecture and the foundations of lifelong health and well-being.' "

Please stop here to access the resources and read her post. [My Favourite Early Literacy Message. Krabbenhoft, Lindsey. Jbrary blog. April 22, 2024.]

Raul the Third Meet and Greet for WI Librarians

From Kathering Schoofs, Youth Services Librarian/Assistant Director, Aram Public Library 

On behalf of Aram Public Library and Delavan-Darien School District, I am BEYOND THRILLED to invite you to join us for a very special event featuring celebrated author and illustrator, Raúl The Third!

Thanks to a generous grant, Raúl will be visiting Delavan on Thursday, July 11th and we want to extend an invitation for an exclusive library professionals meet and greet that morning at Aram Public Library, starting at 9am.  In addition to the presentation, refreshments will be provided AND there will be an opportunity to meet Raúl and have him sign a copy of one of his works.  (Books are available for preorder through the link below and will be provided by Reads On the River out of Waterford.)

Please register for the morning event here: https://forms.gle/KWmr1Q4VmysPqBov5

Additionally, we'll have a public event that evening at 6pm in the Delavan-Darien High School Auditorium - - so please spread the word!  I've attached the press release with information about the evening event, along with the promotional posters in both English and Spanish.  Even cooler?  Youth attending the event will receive a mini art kit, while supplies last!  Kits are generously provided by Delavan-Darien School District.  https://events.getlocalhop.com/raul-the-third-is-coming-to-delavan/event/uGeo35LSST/

Jobs! Jobs! Jobs!

Once or twice  a month on weekends, YSS posts round-ups of ads that are sent to us or that we come across. If you have a position opening up and would like to see it on the YSS blog, please forward the job ad link/descriptions to the YSS blog at the email address listed in the header above the day's blog post.

Here is a late April listing:

Waukesha Public Library             Children's Materials Librarian (full-time)
Because of a promotion, we are seeking a passionate and energetic Children’s Materials Librarian. This position works at the library’s busy children’s desk and handles all aspects of selection for the children’s collection at the library. You would be joining a friendly and supportive staff in a newly renovated building. 

Bring your love of children’s literature and serving the public to the Waukesha Public Library! The Library seeks a highly motivated, tech savvy, public service-oriented individual with experience in overseeing collection development for children’s materials, as well as reference and readers’ advisory. The Library is seeking candidates whose talents, knowledge and customer service skills can take our services to the next level. We would love to hear from candidates who embrace change while focusing on evolving community needs. These individuals will possess exceptional interpersonal communication skills, are self-motivated, and are dedicated professionals with a welcoming personality who understand the transformative value that a library brings to its community.

More information is available here.

This position closes on May 17.

Play Make Learn Conference Registration Open

 [Note from Chris Baker: When it comes to Play Make Learn 2024 conference registration, I've received a couple of questions about which "Registration Type" librarians should choose when checking out; ultimately, the "Formal and Informal Educators" category is probably the most appropriate for library staff. If anyone is a student, though, definitely choose the student pricing – it's a terrific deal!]

Registration is Open for Play Make Learn

July 18-19, 2024

Register by May 31 for Early Bird Rates!

REGISTER NOW

The Play Make Learn (PML) Conference promotes high-quality learning opportunities for educators, researchers, developers, designers, foundation leaders, policy makers, museum and library professionals, and school leaders who are dedicated to promoting making, gaming, and playful learning. We aim to engage our audience in cutting-edge learning science ideas and experiences; communicate state-of-the-art design, education, and research; demonstrate new and upcoming games and technology; and network to spark new projects in the following themes: playful learning, games for learning and positive social impact, making and makerspaces, STEAM education, arts integration in formal and informal spaces, and research/practitioner partnerships.

 

Learn more at our website and follow us on social media for keynote announcements.

 

When: July 18-19, 2024

Where: Memorial Union | 800 Langdon St. | Madison, WI

We’re excited to announce Pre-Conference Sessions are back! These additional sessions will take place July 17, 2024. Please visit the website to learn more about session options. Pre-Conference session registration is an additional fee.

REGISTER NOW

Thanks to our generous sponsors, we are able to provide scholarships for a limited number of people in need of financial support. Complete the scholarship application here. GEE! Learning Games Awards Are Back! Submissions due June 1 Enter to win the coolest award in learning games! Finalists get free registration to Play Make Learn, a GEE! Award badge for your website, and the chance to showcase your game. In the spirit of James Paul Gee, we’re looking for digital and analog games that are fun, educational, and novel. Send us your best! LEARN MORE

It's Almost Time - YSS Webinar- Libraries Without Limits

Be sure you get registered for this webinar (free to WLA members; $25 for non-members)

WLA's Youth Services Section (YSS) presents

Join us for the next installment of the YSS Presents webinar series! Jessica Oakland, physical therapist, and Hannah Delaney, speech-language pathologist, from Progressive Beginnings Rehab Agency, will discuss how to incorporate OT/PT/ST into libraries and library programs, and the fun and creative ways we can promote child development through activities, songs, and crafts.

REGISTER HERE.

Registration closes at noon on May 9 

Free for WLA Members/$25.00 for Nonmembers

Our speakers:
Hannah Delaney, MS, CCC-SLP
Hello, I'm Hannah! I graduated from Marquette University in 2020 with a bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. I continued my education at Marquette and graduated in 2021 with a masters in Speech-Language Pathology. From there I completed my Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) at a school district in Wisconsin evaluating and treating students from ages 2-18. I found a love in evaluating/treating pediatric clients with a variety of communication and feeding/swallowing needs. I have been a part of the Progressive Beginnings team for about two years now and have loved collaborating with OT, PT and families to help achieve our clients goals along with making a difference in their lives. I am currently working on getting my NLA (natural language acquisition) certification so that I can better support my neurodivergent pediatric patients. In my free time, I enjoy watching/playing sports, baking sweet treats, spending time outdoors and playing board games with family and friends.

Jessica Oakland, PT, DPT
Hi, I'm Jessica! I graduated with my Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology in 2010 and then my Doctorate of Physical Therapy in May 2014 both from the University of Wisconsin- Madison. I started with Progressive Beginnings in June 2014 and then joined the family business as an Operational Partner in November 2014. I have a passion to work with pediatric patients and truly love being becoming part of each of their stories. I create our newsletters, social media posts, and community outreach as the Director of Marketing as well as oversee both Human Resources and Patient Services Division. My husband and I live in Manitowoc with our daughter, son, and dog. We love to travel, hike, camp, and spend time with our family and friends.

ALSC 2024 Summer Reading Lists Are Available

 

The annual free reading lists for kids preschool- grade 8 from ALA's Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) are here. Compiled by the amazing ALSC Quicklists Consulting Committee, the lists feature books and other digital resources.

Stop here to download the lists for free.

PBS WI Media Literacy Cohort Info Session - April 30

 From DPI's Jeni Schomber's April 19, 2024 newsletter

PBS Wisconsin Media Literacy Cohort applications are open – Learn more at this upcoming informational webinar on Tuesday April 30th, 4:00-4:30 pm. No fee.

Wisconsin K-12 educators interested in the PBS Wisconsin Media Literacy Cohort are invited to learn more at this informational session.

Participants will learn about:

• Media literacy content they will explore over the course of the cohort.
• Opportunities to share and collaborate with cohort members.
• Cohort schedule and attendance.

Check PBS WI website for more information on Media Literacy

Great Lakes, Great Read Book Selections Announced

As part of today’s Earth Day commemorations, the Wisconsin Water Library at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Wisconsin Library Association announced the books selected for a basin-wide shared-reading experience, Great Lakes, Great Read.

“The Water Walker” by Joanne Robertson is the children’s selection and the adult selection is “The Best Part of Us” by Sally Cole-Misch.

“The Water Walker” is the story of a determined Ojibwe grandmother, a “nokomis,” named Josephine Mandamin who walks to raise awareness of the need to protect “nibi” (water). Robertson wrote and illustrated the book, which was published in 2017.

Sally Cole-Misch published the novel “The Best Part of Us” in 2020. It explores a family’s ties to an island on an inland lake in northern Ontario, just north of Lake Huron—how those ties are tested both through natural processes and family dynamics.

“The Great Lakes have shaped Wisconsin as we know it. These inland seas provide drinking water and fuel our agriculture, shipping, manufacturing and recreation,” said WWL Senior Special Librarian Anne Moser. “These two books will bring the lakes alive in new and evocative ways. We hope readers will reflect on the lakes and be inspired, become passionate and feel more connected to them.”

WLA Executive Director Laura Sauser said, “All Wisconsinites are encouraged to read these titles, and we also hope to be a catalyst for libraries throughout the upper Midwestern states and Canadian provinces to engage patrons through a range of activities.”

Both selected authors will be featured in a free webinar series happening on Sept. 25 and Oct. 2 and 9. All events will start at 6 p.m., CT, and will be open to the public.

In November, the authors will be visiting Wisconsin for a variety of events. Please check the Wisconsin Great Lakes, Great Read webpage later this summer to learn more.

The Great Lakes, Great Read website offers further details on the authors, their books, book discussion questions, an email list signup option and other resources.

Please follow Great Lakes, Great Read on Facebook to get the latest updates, 

This initiative is made possible by an Ideas to Action grant from WiLS. Wisconsin Sea Grant and the University of Wisconsin Water Resources Institute support the Wisconsin Water Library.

 

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Established in 1964 by the University of Wisconsin Water Resources Institute (WRI), the Wisconsin Water Library (formerly known as the Water Resources Library) is unique among UW-Madison’s many libraries for its collection of 30,000 volumes about the waters of Wisconsin and the Great Lakes. The library’s mission is to collect, preserve and provide science-based resources in support of  WRI and the Sea Grant College Program.

 

The Wisconsin Library Association is a professional organization representing all types of libraries – school, public, academic and special. Its membership comprises more than 1,300 librarians and support staff, library trustees, friends of libraries and business vendors who advocate and work for the improvement of library services for all Wisconsin citizens. .

 

 Link to press release here.