When: March 5th, 2008
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