All day Summer Reading Workshop
Games, presenter & programmers showcase, hands on science workshop with CNSE CMOST staff, guerilla story time and more.
Presentations by:
Saratoga Children’s Museum
Andy “The Music Man” Morse
Ira Marcks, Tiger Trap Studios
Contact Jennifer to register
The Southern Adirondack Library System invites children and their parents to take part in the Big Library Read, a program in which over 4,000 libraries and schools world-wide give library cardholders simultaneous access to a popular title for a two-week period, creating a virtual, global book club.
Starting Monday, September 16 through Monday, September 30, library cardholders will be able to visit the SALON website and borrow and enjoy eBook (coming soon) and audiobook versions of the Big Library Read book, Nancy Clancy, Super Sleuth by Jane O’Connor, Book 1 of the hugely popular Fancy Nancy children’s book series.
Borrowers may read or listen to the book on all major computers and devices, including iPhone®, iPad®, Nook®, Android™ phones and tablets, and Kindle® without worrying about wait lists or holds. Titles will automatically expire at the end of the lending period. There are no late fees!
Most librarians are familiar with the challenges of reaching teens through programming; they have busy school schedules, may forget about programs, and many tend to be introverted. The Programming Librarian recently posted an intriguing article, Reaching Teens Subversively Through Passive Programming, by Kelly Jensen and Jackie Parker. In the article, the authors discuss the idea of planting “subversive” or “passive” programming for teens to discover as they use the library. Some examples of passive programming include book displays that highlight books for fans of a popular television show accompanied by word searches, puzzles, or trivia about the show; QR code scavenger hunts; origami or any small craft project that can be left on a table and doesn’t need instruction. Passive programming requires very little time or money while engaging teens in a unique experience each time they visit the library. Check out this article and much more at the Programming Librarian.