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Reading Mary Oliver with Kids

April 15, 2021March 11, 2021 by Melanie Heuiser Hill

Sunday mornings find me on zoom with a gathering of kids ages 3 – 10. We call this time Songs & Stories. It is a highlight in my week. They come in their pajamas, often eating breakfast, and usually with some “stuffies” they want to introduce to the group. They are full of energy and good cheer.

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Little Engines:
A Simple but Impactful Early Literacy Initiative

March 8, 2021May 21, 2020 by Zachary Stier

In early fall of 2019, I completed a grant application through our local early childhood board. I proposed a new early literacy program called Little Engines. Each month, we will have an early childhood professional provide a storytime program with activities. These include literacy, nutrition, childcare, school readiness, music/recreation, creativity/arts, and STEAM. The library provides families a tote bag that includes various activities and a book to enjoy at home together.… more

Lights, Camera, Action:
Launching Virtual Storytime

March 8, 2021April 16, 2020 by Zachary Stier

Although COVID-19 has been difficult, libraries continue their core mission to provide access to resources and services by improving and increasing their digital services. Storytime is a key service the public library provides to support early literacy, family engagement, and helping children find the joy of reading. Face-to-face interaction helps to improve the connection with families — however, librarians have had to transition storytime programming to a virtual platform.… more

Katherine Tillotson

June 6, 2017April 25, 2017 by Vicki Palmquist

For this interview, we turn to the illustrator of a new book, all ears, all eyes, whose work I’ve long admired. This is a very special book. Open it and you’ll be captivated by the forest at night. Such unusual art! But, then, her prior books have also been distinctive, each in their own way. I hope you enjoy this visit with Katherine as much as I did.… more

Reading Mary Oliver with Kids

Little Engines:
A Simple but Impactful Early Literacy Initiative

Lights, Camera, Action:
Launching Virtual Storytime

Katherine Tillotson

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