Location: Saratoga Springs Public Library
Register with lunch choice by Februray 1, 2008, Jennifer Ferriss jferriss@sals.edu
Smoked Turkey (Cranberry Salad, Cheddar, Honey Mustard in a Whole Wheat Wrap)
Veggie (Eggplant, Artichoke Tapenade, Roasted Red Peppers, Provolone in a Red Pepper Wrap)
Honey Ham (Pepper Jack, Spicy Mustard on Whole Wheat Bread)
All lunches come with Pretzels, Carrots & Pepperchini, Cookie & Bottled Water
SALS members: Free
Non members: $15
Join us for a performers’ showcase, summer reading update, hands on youth programming roundtables, and featured speaker, Linda Braun, author of Teens, Technology, and Literacy; Or Why Bad Grammar Isn’t Always Bad.
Agenda:
9:30-9:45 Arrival and coffee/tea
9:45-10:30
- Get moving with Jennifer Stanley: Let’s dance in the library
- Get Ready for Summer Reading
- Small Group brainstorming: Bring ideas to share about local partners for programs—community groups, science teachers, businesses, etc; regional bug (nature) resources; craft resources; free and low-cost programs
10:30-12:00 Breakout Sessions: Youth Programs that work
- Hands-on local history for grades 4 and 5: Todd DeGarmo and Erica Burke
- Gaming in the library: Julie Martin and Sara Kipp
- Teen reading volunteers: Laura Clark, Frieda Toth, and Joan Weiskotten
12:00-12:30 Break and pick up your lunch
12:30-2:00 Luncheon speaker Linda Braun, “Get with the Program: Using Technology in Library Programs for Youth”
2:00-3:00 Performer Showcase:
- Mark Wade, Ventriloquist
- Aaron Civic , youth band
- Eric Geoffrey, High Peaks Juggler
This workshop is supported in part by Federal Library Services and Technology Act funds, awarded to the New York State Library by the Federal Institute of Museuem and Library Services.