The American Library Association (ALA) Office for Literacy and Outreach Services is seeking applications from public, school and academic libraries interested in developing and implementing innovative literacy gaming services for youth ages 10-18. This program is part of ALA’s Libraries, Literacy and Gaming initiative funded by Verizon.
Deadline approaching: Summer Reading Program Workshop
Featuring: Michele Gorman, Using graphic novels to promote literacy in your library!
When: March 11 2009
When: 9:30 to 4 pm
Where: Saratoga Springs Public Library, Harry Dutcher Community Room
Registration: Fill out the online form: Â http://tinyurl.com/bdh6qf
Deadline: Friday February 27th, 2009. Space is limited so register early.
For the full agenda  visit SALS website http://www.sals.edu Look on the right for “Save the Date” and click on “Youth Services Workshop featuring Michele Gorman”
*****Please do not send any money*****
SALS members and WSWHE librarians costs will be covered by the SALS’ Continuing Education and the Lake Placid Educational Foundation grants.
MVLS/UHLS Summer Reading Workshop
Date: Thursday, March 5, 2009 (snow date Thursday, March 12)
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Place: Schenectady County Public Library, Central Library
Cost: $45/person (cost includes lunch)
Be creative, expressive AND plan for your 2009 summer reading program! Create your own theme-related costume and win a prize! Food, fun, jokes and even more prizes await! Registration is required by Friday, February 27. Registration information can be found here. Contact Sue with questions.