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Why Libraries Exist
I normally blog about library technology, but I'd like to take a break from that today and do a fun post from the "great writers in the library" genre. I've heard a million of these stories, but I...
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Keeping kids safe on the Internet: one library's story
The Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System has put in place an Internet Safety Education Program featuring the NetSmartz Workshop, an animated, interactive, age appropriate software program...
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Cardboard Dreams
Looking for an inspiring way to wrap-up your week? Caine's Arcade is a touching video about a 9-year old boy who built an elaborate cardboard arcade and invited people to play. Thanks to some...
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More Scratch (and LEGO Clubs!)
Back in December, I blogged about Blinn Sheffield and the Independence (KS) Public Library's upcoming Scratch programming class. I plan to check in with Blinn as the class progresses and will post an...
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Making the library's technology user-friendly for children with special needs
Come On In! at the Skokie Public Library (IL) offers specialized services, programs, and resources for families and encourages children with special needs to "Come On In!" and enjoy the library. The...
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The library and children on the autism spectrum: One day and two free webinars
Where will you be on Tuesday, March 26th? If you're interested in learning more about providing technology, storytime, and other services that make the library welcoming for children on the autism...
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Tech on the Spec(trum): Webinar Follow-up
Thank you to Holly Jin from the Skokie (IL) Public Library for today's presentation: Tech on the Spec(trum): Making Libraries More Accessible for Children with Special Needs. The webinar was recorded...
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Awed by AWE at our library
When our younger visitors come into the library, they all seem to go straight to the same place--our AWE Early Literacy Stations. If you are unaware of the AWE Early Literacy Stations, they are...
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It takes a village... with a great library
Nothing warms this librarian mama’s heart like my three year old son begging to go to the library and then jumping up and down with joy when I agree. My son refers to my issue of Public Libraries...
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HATCHing fun and learning in young minds
During a visit to La Veta Public Library in southern Colorado last year, I noticed a colorful keyboard and big monitor sitting in the children’s area. When Director Sandra Hackbarth told me about her...
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Host a Coding Class at Your Library: Resources and Tools
Did you know? This week is National Computer Science Week! You may have heard about the Hour of Code, a fun event to get students interested in computer science. The Hour of Code can happen at any...
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