Looking for a technology that’s fun to use, great for children and teen programs, and can encourage literacy skills? Look no further!
Learn about a technology that encourages kids and teens to imagine, create, and share art and animation, music and games. Scratch is a free software tool developed by the MIT Media Lab, allowing libraries to offer relevant, technology-based and creative programs for kids ages 8 and up. It can be used to create animation and game projects that incorporate music, sound, original art, digital photographs and more. Learn how to use this software, explore the Scratch social network, and plan programs for your library at this hands-on workshop. Participants will have the opportunity to create and share their own project and become a member of the online Scratch community. Some computers will be provided, but we encourage participants to bring their own computers, with Scratch already downloaded. View Scratch samples and download the program at http://scratch.mit.edu/.
Jennifer Nelson is the Senior Librarian at the Hennepin County, MN, Library. She’s worked with Scratch since 2006, developing programs and training staff to use the software. Keith Braafladt is the Director of the Learning Technologies Center at the Science Museum of Minnesota.
Friday, April 16th
Registration deadline: April 9th
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
KCLS: Shoreline Library
345 NE 175th
Shoreline, WA 98155
Friday, May 7th
Registration deadline: May 1st
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
NCRL Headquarters
16 N. Columbia St.
Wenatchee, WA 98801
$30 for WLA members (discounted cost is a benefit of membership)
$40 for non-members
$20 for students
For additional information contact:
Bonnie Svitavsky at bsvitavsky@ci.puyallup.wa.us or 253.841.5562
or WLA office, 23607 Highway 99 ste 2C, Edmonds, WA 98026 Email: info@wla.org
Phone: 425-967-0739 FAX: 425-771-9588
Flyer and Registration Form:
CAYAS is seeking nominees for the CAYAS Visionary Award. Nominees should be individuals who are dedicated to excellence in library services to youth-children and/or young adults.
Please solicit your institution’s library staff, board members and volunteers for suggestions as to who they think should be nominated for this prestigious award. The winner will receive recognition at the annual conference.
The CAYAS Award for Visionary Library Service to Youth recognizes individuals who, through their practice and example, provide inspiration and leadership for others who serve children and young adults in libraries. Those eligible to be nominated for this award include staff or volunteers from public, school or special libraries. The work that qualifies an individual for nomination may include cumulated efforts over several years in the field of library service to youth, or may be a singular and exceptional effort that sets new standards for practice. The purpose of the award is not only to commend the individual who will receive it, but also to appreciate and bring attention to the remarkable and tireless efforts of all individuals who work with young people in libraries.
The completed nomination form may be submitted by email, or you may mail them directly to:
Mary Comstock
Kingsgate Library – KCLS
12315 NE 143rd Street
Kirkland, WA 98034
Deadline for nominations is February 20, 2010. The winner will receive recognition at the annual conference, this year the joint WLA/PNLA conference to be held in Victoria B.C. in August 11-13, 2010.
Not sure if your booktalks are up to par? Are you afraid of being eaten
alive at your next school visit? Would you like the opportunity to try
out your booktalks with a group of experts?
With Chapple Langemack and Melanie Workhoven
Learn how to build a great booktalk and perform it with pizzazz! Join
veteran booktalker Chapple Langemack and actress Melanie Workhoven to
review booktalking basics and avoid booktalking bugaboos. Discover how
to choose a book, construct a compelling booktalk and use your voice,
breath and physical presence to transfix your audience. This is a
hands-on session, and you will gain skills necessary to booktalk to any
age group. Participants are encouraged to bring their own booktalks to
perform and receive helpful guided feedback from the presenters. This
program focuses on the physical aspects of public speaking and
booktalking. It is not a reader’s advisory class.
Wednesday October 7 at the downtown Yakima Valley Library
***THE YAKIMA VALLEY LIBRARY BOOKTALK BOOT CAMP HAS BEEN CANCELED***
Friday, October 30 at the KCLS Service Center.
Both workshops run from 9:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Doors will open at 9:00 a.m. for check-in.
Lunch (including vegetarian options) will be provided.
$35 for WLA members (discounted cost is a benefit of membership)
$45 for non-members
$25 for students
For additional information email Darcy Brixey or the WLA office,or contact by mail or phone:
Email:dbrixey@kcls.org or WLA office, 23607 Highway 99 ste 2C, Edmonds, WA 98026 Email: info@wla.org Phone: 425-967-0739 FAX: 425-771-9588
Booktalk Bootcamp Registration Form
Presented by: Children Services Division of Oregon Library Association, WLA CAYAS, and Multnomah County Library
Saturday, January 9, 2010, Multnomah County Library – Central Library, 10:00am-4:00pm
Join library staff and educators from around Oregon and Washington for a fun and fascinating look at the Newbery medal. 2010 Newbery Committee chair Katie O’Dell and 2010 Committee member Steven Engelfried will talk about the Newbery committee experience. Former Newbery Committee members Nell Colburn, Marian Creamer, and Ellen Fader will lead a thought-provoking discussion about the challenging task of selecting the most distinguished children’s book of the year. Finally, all attendees will discuss several of the best books of 2009, culminating in a vote for the OLA/WLA Mock Newbery winner!
This workshop has an attendance limit of 48 people, so sign up quickly in order to attend! The registration deadline is December 31, 2009. Register online through the OLA Mock Newbery Website.
Questions? Please contact Rick Samuelson, CSD Chair, at ricks@wccls.org or 503.648.9809.
“Enhancing Literacy Through Art” and “Discover the Great Masters” with Mary Ann Kohl
Saturday, February 7th Saturday, Redmond Public Library, 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Saturday, May 16th, Ellensburg Public Library, 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Nationally known author and presenter MaryAnn Kohl will provide a full day preconference that stresses the process of art – exploration, discovery, and individual creativity. Applicable for those working preschool through school age and guaranteed to jump start your energy for the 2009 Summer Reading Program Be Creative @ Your Library. Morning and afternoon presentations will be followed by hands on art activities so bring your smock.
Outcomes:
Understand why art with children is more about process than product. Learn how to encourage creativity and exploration when working with children preschool through middle school. Learn how literacy can be enhanced through easy art ideas.
The workshops will focus on the process of art – exploration, discovery and individual creativity (as opposed to production) and as such have a diametrically different philosophy than ‘crafts’. The morning will feature picture books and the afternoon the great masters but the message will be consistent. MaryAnn will share how the art process supports literacy and the individual child. Check out MaryAnn’s website www.brightring.com for more information.
$35 for non WLA members, $30 for WLA members, $20 for students
Registration costs include lunch and a copy of one of Mary Ann Kohl’s books. For additional information, see attached CAYAS Spring Workshop Registration Form or contact Sarah Lynch at sslynch@kcls.org.
MaryAnn Kohl Handouts for “Enhancing Literacy Through Art” and “Discover the Great Masters”
Discovering Great Artists Full Color “Activity Cards”
Discovering Great Artists Short Handout
Storybook Art Full Color Handout
Enhancing Literacy Through Art Handout
The UW iYouth student group hosts its first annual winter workshop featuring keynote speaker, Nancy Pearl and workshops covering the latest trends in both children and teen librarianship. Sessions include a Teen Tech Panel, Graphic Novels and Manga, Reaching Reluctant Readers and more! Sponsored by CAYAS.
Saturday, January 31st 9am-3pm in Mary Gates Hall at the University of Washington Seattle Campus. Cost is $15 for students, $20 for professionals. Registration deadline is January 15th.
Click here to download the iYouth workshop brochure and registration form.
Cyber Safe Kids, Cyber Savvy Teens
Presented by Nancy Willard of the Center for Safe and Responsible Internet – Join Nancy Willard of the Center for Safe and Responsible Internet Use, for a workshop on cyber-safety, libraries and online interactions. This workshop will give librarians and library staff from all different backgrounds an in-depth look at the online world of teens and children and how they can utilize this knowledge in their daily interactions with those who use their libraries.
Saturday, November 8, 2008 from 10:00-4:00PM (Lynnwood Library) Registration Deadline October 24, 2008
Saturday, November 22, 2008 from 10:00-4:00PM (Ellensburg Public Library) Registration Deadline October 31, 2008
CAYAS Fall Workshop Registration Form.
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