The 2010 Teen Read Week theme “Books with Beat” can be interpreted in many ways. Programs, displays and contests could focus on poetry, audiobooks, the beat generation, street lit, books about music, and more.
How is your library celebrating Teen Read Week?
Learn how to empower all levels of library staff to become better advocates for their libraries and themselves by joining American Library Association (ALA) 2009-2010 President Camila Alire for a free “Frontline Advocacy†webinar from 1 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. CST on Friday, Oct. 29, 2010.
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Together—Book Talk for Kids and Parents is the New York Council for the Humanities’ exciting new reading and discussion program for families. Parents and their 9-to-11 year old children come together at their local library to discuss important humanities themes through shared reading. This program is available to all New York State public libraries and has been successfully implemented in over 35 libraries in a wide range of communities throughout the state. Continue reading