by Jamie Matczak | Apr 19, 2018 | Blog Post, Featured Post Slider, Teen Talk, Youth Blog
You can create a teen space with the resources you have out of a single book shelf, wall, row, or entire room! All libraries, big and tiniest of tiny, need a teen space of some kind. Let’s face it. There are too many options for and demands on a teenager’s time....
by Jamie Matczak | Apr 12, 2018 | Featured Post Slider, Uncategorized, Youth Blog
Talk, Read, Sing and Play with children every day. Each of these activities plays an important part in early brain development. The U.S. Department of Education states: “However, many families lack access to the types of resources that can help them make the most of...
by Jamie Matczak | Apr 5, 2018 | Blog Post, Featured Post Slider, Teen Talk, Youth Blog
At my library, comics are a super-popular component of the YA section, accounting for the majority of circulation, and manga are a very popular type of comics. Manga fans are very dedicated and will often get huge stacks of comics to read out all at once. If you...
by Jamie Matczak | Apr 3, 2018 | Blog Post, Teen Talk, Youth Blog
Now Available! A downloadable video PSA from Jason on the impact of school libraries and librarians. School library month resources including four weeks of programming ideas and activities. “…school libraries for many, many students are places of refuge. The school...
by Jamie Matczak | Apr 2, 2018 | Blog Post, Continuing Education, Youth Blog
Ohhhh, you pesky Wisconsin weather. Due to inclement weather for Tuesday, April 3, the STEAM in Youth Services Workshop is postponed until Tuesday, April 24. The times and activities remain the same. We apologize for the inconvenience. Our top priority is keeping...
by Jamie Matczak | Mar 8, 2018 | Blog Post, Featured Post Slider, Youth Blog
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction will offer two distinct professional development opportunities for library staff working with school-age youth at Hotel Marshfield on Monday, May 7 and Tuesday, May 8, 2018. Wisconsin public library and public school...
