[Youngadultservices] Programming opportunities

[Applegate, Norma]

I just wanted to remind you that there is still time to sign up for these summer programs.  There is also a save the date for an upcoming program in October.

I know that you are deep into the summer reading preparations and may have even started your programs.  If you have a day, come and join us.

Books, Hooks, and Reeling Them In: Books for Reluctant Teen Readers 9:00 AM-3PM
Tuesday               June 17      Coal Valley Service Center
Tuesday               June 24      Shorewood Service Center
Wednesday         June 25      Rockford Service Center

Both public and school librarians find it frustrating that there are teens that hate reading and don't think the library has any GOOD books for them. Join Lynn Evarts for a day of showing teens that there is something for them in books more engaging than a computer game or late night reruns.

Lynn will discuss tried-and-true young adult choices, as well as new books of note, popular trends in publishing for teens and ways to encourage even the most reluctant readers to give reading a try. Who says teenagers don't like reading? Lynn believes that every young person can be turned on to reading with just the right match. Come prepared for a day of sharing, laughing and BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS!

Lynn also does seminars with BER (Bureau of Educational Resources).  Those usually cost $175-$195 without lunch and we are charging only $10 because of an LSTA grant.

"Funding for this grant was awarded by the Illinois State Library (ISL), a Division of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), under the federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA)."

Book Talking the 2009 Children's Choice Award Nominees  9:00-12:00 AM
Monday      July 14       Rockford Service Center
Tuesday     July 15       Coal Valley Service Center
Tuesday     July 22       Shorewood Service Center

Marcia Brandt, member of the Rebecca Caudill committee, Jane Lenser, PALS library services coordinator and Norma Applegate, PALS library services coordinator will book talk the newest reading lists for the Rebecca Caudill, Monarch, and Abraham Lincoln Awards. As time allows participants will be able to share resources and their programming ideas for the various book award programs.

The booktalking program is a free program.

Book Repair Workshop      1:00-4:00 PM

Monday      July 14       Rockford Service Center
Tuesday     July 15       Coal Valley Service Center
Tuesday     July 22       Shorewood Service Center

Brian Shea from DEMCO, Inc. presents a practical, hands-on seminar where participants learn and practice basic repairs for both hard and soft bound books. Emphasis is placed on becoming familiar with techniques and materials for economical in-house repair of materials that must be available for frequent use. Additionally, protective measures which will extend the life of new materials will be demonstrated and discussed. Long term preservation of archival materials is not addressed. This workshop is useful for anyone involved in repair of library materials and participants will gain skills that can be shared with other staff or volunteers.

Please bring 2 DISCARDED hardcover books to the workshop and a pair of scissors. The workshop fee is $10. Minimum registration for this workshop is 15 people.

Save the Date!!!

Friday, October 10, 2008

Good Times = Good Books   Starved Rock State Park Lodge      9:30-3:00       Cost $30.00

Mary Bigler will introduce quality literature and emphasize the importance of reading to and with children and give ideas for engaging children with joke books, picture books, poetry and non-fiction.  She will demonstrate how to utilize various genres to reinforce skills and foster the joy and wonder of reading.  Fore librarians who serve PreK-12.


If you have any questions about these programs or anything else, please feel free to contact Jane Lenser (ext. 4461 janel at palsnet.info<mailto:janel at palsnet.info> ) or Norma Applegate (ext. 2705 normaa at palsnet.info<mailto:normaa at palsnet.info> ) if you have any questions.

Good luck with your summer programming.

Norma Applegate
Library Services Coordinator
Prairie Area Library System
405 Earl Road
Shorewood, IL 60404
815-729-3345 ext. 2705
normaa at palsnet.info
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