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Summer Reading & Graphic Novels Workshop with Michele Gorman

When: March 11, 2009
9:30 to 4 pm (full day)
Morning or Afternoon (1/2 day)

Location: Saratoga Springs Public Library, Harry Dutcher Community Room

Cost: $30.00 (Includes lunch) 
SALS members and WSWHE librarians costs will be covered by the SALS’ Continuing Education and the Lake Placid Educational Foundation grants.

Registration: Fill out and submit online form.  Send check payable to the Southern Adirondack Library attention Jennifer Ferriss.

Deadline: Friday February 27th, 2009.  Space is limited so register early.

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Agenda:
9:30-10 am Full day registration, introductions and Summer Reading announcements

10-11 am   Crafts, games, and more — One hour of hands on learning

11 am- noon Performers showcase:
Balloon Extravaganzas Certified Master Balloon Artist Daryl Baldwin: website

Caryn Tindal’s Dazzle dogs: website coming soon

World Awareness Children’s Museum: website

noon-1pm Lunch, networking with regional school & public librarians & 1/2 day registration

1 pm – 4 pm Michele Gorman, Using graphic novels to promote literacy in your library!

Michele Gorman is the Teen Services Coordinator for the Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County in Charlotte NC. In addition to her job as the Teen Services Manager, Michele serves on the YALSA (Young Adult Library Services Association) Board of Directors and is a freelance writer and renowned national  speaker, certified by YALSA as a “Serving the Underserved” Trainer. She is the “Getting Graphic” Columnist for Library Media Connection and a “Teenage Riot” columnist for School Library Journal. Michele’s books include Getting Graphic! Comics for Kids, Getting Graphic! Using Graphic Novels to Promote Literacy with Preteens and Teens, and Connecting Young Adults and Libraries: A How to Do It Manual, 3rd Edition

“This workshop is supported in part by Federal Library Services and Technology Act funds, awarded to the New York State Library by the Federal Institue of Museum and Library Services.”

Storytime Skills Workshop


Date: Friday, November 14, 2008
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Place: William K. Sanford Town Library, Colonie
Cost: $15
All thumbs with finger puppets? Flannelboard technique just doesn’t stick? Come develop new storytime techniques, hone your existing skills, or gather fresh ways to use your expertise. Upper Hudson Library System and Mohawk Valley Library System bring the best outside and inside presenters together to demonstrate, teach, coach and facilitate sharing of key storytime skills. A must for anyone with minimal storytime training!

As a special feature, author/illustrator Jeff Mack (Hush Little Polar Bear, Rub-a-Dub-Sub, Boo Bunny, Hurry! Hurry!) will join us for the last hour with a presentation on picture books. Books will be available for signing.


To register please download and printout this Flier

Three Apples Nominations Have Begun

Between now and October 20th, please have your patrons nominate their favorite book.  ANY book can be nominated – even one that was nominated last year.

Please enter your nominations on the website at www.3applesbookaward.org before midnight on October 31st.  Voting will close at 11:59 PM on the 31st.

Please contact Jennifer for the password.