Since I’ve been working as middle years focused librarian, I only get to do one storytime a week for kids under age 5. Boy, how I miss it! I’m just starting to get to know my group of preschoolers, and this storytime theme went over really well. Alligator and Crocodile books just kept popping up… Continue reading Preschool Storytime: Alligators and Crocodiles
Month: April 2014
Evaluating Storytime
It has been a couple weeks since I wrote Goodbye Friends, a post all about goodbyeing with style and Lindsey and I have settled into new locations and programs. As it is want to do, time has smoothed the transition and I am able to look back now with a clear eye and a less… Continue reading Evaluating Storytime
2013 Favourite Storytime Picture Books
Last week I was on an internet mission to find a list of picture books published in 2013 that work well in storytime. To my great joy, I stumbled upon this wonderful series of blog posts by Erin at Falling Flannelboards called “Perfect for Storytime.” Since January 2014, Erin has been sharing her picks… Continue reading 2013 Favourite Storytime Picture Books
Guerrilla Storytime: British Columbia Library Conference 2014
At the British Columbia Library Conference this week Lindsey and I hosted Canada’s second ever (Go Nova Scotia!) Guerrilla Storytime. We had an awesome and dare I say brilliant group of 40 Youth Services library folk all ready to take on the Challenge Cup. Here is what went down… 1. Share your favourite welcome or… Continue reading Guerrilla Storytime: British Columbia Library Conference 2014