Category Archives: Library Information

Grant Opportunity: Lois Lenski Covey Foundation

The Lois Lenski Covey Foundation, Inc. is a charitable institute whose purpose is to assist organizations in their efforts to provide books to children who might otherwise lack access to children’s literature.

Lois Lenski, the 1946 Newbery medalist for Strawberry Girl, had a life-long concern that good books be available to all children. In pursuit of this goal, she established a foundation to provide grants to public libraries, school libraries, and non-profit agencies serving disadvantaged populations.

For more details about the grant and to learn how to apply, go to the Lois Lenski Covey website.

Liz Reports from YSS Conference

On April 11th, I attended the NYLA YSS conference in Melville Long Island. While there, we were treated to two wonderful presenters. In the morning, Alex Flinn talked about where she gets her ideas for her YA books. She told several stories about how her first book, Breathing Underwater, had shown teenage girls the warning signs of an abusive relationship. She has had many girls thank her for her novel, and how it saved them from abuse. Her books vary from believable fiction to retellings of classic fairytales such as Beauty and the Beast.

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Deadline Approaching: Register Now for Summer Reading Program

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.

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