Welcome to the 9th post in our Canadian Libraries Spotlight series! If you’re just joining us, we’re highlighting the amazing work being done in Canadian libraries in the field of youth services. This week our post comes from our fairy godmother Angela Reynolds who works at the Annapolis Valley Regional Library in Nova Scotia. Read… Continue reading Canadian Libraries Spotlight: Annapolis Valley Regional Library, Nova Scotia
Month: July 2015
We’ll Link to That: Summer 2015
Every quarter we write a column for YAACING, a youth services newsletter published by the Young Adult and Children’s Services (YAACS) arm of the British Columbia Library Association. This summer our column is all about innovate summer reading club programs, but make sure to check out the entire Summer 2015 issue! If you’d like to… Continue reading We’ll Link to That: Summer 2015
YouTube: A User’s Guide to Creating Storytime Videos
There are lots of things we get asked: can I link to your content? What are your storytime tips for someone just getting started? Who are Glasses and Dimples?! But the one question we get asked which is near and dear to our hearts is how do I get started on YouTube. As two freshly… Continue reading YouTube: A User’s Guide to Creating Storytime Videos
Baby Storytime: Favourite Lap Bounces
For the third post in our baby storytime series, I’m sharing my favourite lap bounces. Make sure to check out the rest of the posts in the series! Welcoming Activities at Babytime Favourite Fingerplays and Tickles Focus on Newborns Favourite Dancing Songs Favourite Books for Baby Storytime Using Scarves and Egg Shakers with Babies Using… Continue reading Baby Storytime: Favourite Lap Bounces
Canadian Libraries Spotlight: Prince George Public Library
It’s our 8th post in our Canadian Libraries Spotlight series! We are so happy to feature our fellow British Columbian today, blogging from the beuatiful Prince George Public Library. Our guest blogger is Michael J. Cruickshank, a Reader’s Advisory/Teen Programer. Read on to find out how Prince George Public Library is supporting LGBTQ youth. Gay… Continue reading Canadian Libraries Spotlight: Prince George Public Library