Many thanks to Prairie Meadows for their generous grant of $8,000 to purchase new books for our Bondurant-Farrrar CSD libraries!
Gail Hackett - librarian
The Friends of the Morrill Public Library are celebrating National Friends Week from October 21-27 with a reception on October 21 from 2-4 PM to kick off the week, where there will be drawings for tote bags and bookmarks. The Friends group is award-winning and sponsors many library programs throughout the year, raising money through book sales, book bags, and dues to fund library projects.
Celebrate Success in October!
The school library had a successful month with the book fair raising over $2,500, book clubs being organized for students, and the librarian learning at a conference. Many books were circulated, accessed online, donated, and planned for in collaborative teaching lessons between teachers and the librarian. More activities and events are planned for November including new incentives, book arrivals, and a library night.
Reading challenges best practices in promoting reading comprehensionvalari_
The document outlines several activities to promote reading at the Vasil Levski Comprehensive School in Troyan, Bulgaria, including taking a class trip to the school library, attending a book fair featuring the author Astrid Lindgren, and inviting local authors, parents, teachers and older students into the classroom to engage with students.
This document summarizes various charitable campaigns organized by Gimnazjum nr 14 Ruda Śląska POLAND school. The campaigns include collecting money on cemeteries for a children's home, raising funds and awareness for children in Congo through UNICEF, collecting food for poor families in their city, selling daffodil bulbs for a hospice, collecting supplies for an animal shelter including building dog kennels, and recycling cans, batteries and cartridges to promote environmental protection.
Traditional Lithuanian toys were often made from everyday materials by family members and included sound toys, spinning tops, pull-along toys, rocking horses, toy mills, animal figures, dolls, and toy household objects and furniture. Popular traditional games included spinning tops, using toy houses and objects to play house, and games with balls like hot potato. Traditional toys helped children develop skills while reflecting their families' lives and activities.
The school library dreamed of expanding its collection. After a student wished for more books, the librarian received a surprise phone call from Telus offering $1,500 to purchase new books. Students provided input on desired genres and one student from each class was given $100 to shop for books. They visited a local bookstore and returned with 142 new titles for the library. The students were thrilled to start reading the new selections and were grateful to Telus for supporting the library.
Marin City Library Library Commission PresentationDiana Lopez
The Marin City Library held many educational and fun programs throughout the year for children and families. These included maker clubs, games that teach curriculum, guest readers like former basketball player Adonal Foyle, and a summer learning kickoff party. The library also took a giant Jenga game to the county fair and held monthly family game nights. The Friends of the Library supported these programs and events with donations.
Jessica Macias established an early learning readiness program called Nana y Yo in 2002. The program was grant-funded and served children ages infant to 5 years old at 4 sites. It aimed to educate and empower caregivers by providing resources and learning stations for children, while promoting developmentally appropriate practices. The program also sought to provide an enriching environment for both caregivers and children. In addition to Nana y Yo, Macias supervised various community outreach programs that built relationships between college students and local K-5 graders, and engaged the local neighborhood through annual events, collaborations with the city, and resources for families.
The Friends of the Morrill Public Library are celebrating National Friends Week from October 21-27 with a reception on October 21 from 2-4 PM to kick off the week, where there will be drawings for tote bags and bookmarks. The Friends group is award-winning and sponsors many library programs throughout the year, raising money through book sales, book bags, and dues to fund library projects.
Celebrate Success in October!
The school library had a successful month with the book fair raising over $2,500, book clubs being organized for students, and the librarian learning at a conference. Many books were circulated, accessed online, donated, and planned for in collaborative teaching lessons between teachers and the librarian. More activities and events are planned for November including new incentives, book arrivals, and a library night.
Reading challenges best practices in promoting reading comprehensionvalari_
The document outlines several activities to promote reading at the Vasil Levski Comprehensive School in Troyan, Bulgaria, including taking a class trip to the school library, attending a book fair featuring the author Astrid Lindgren, and inviting local authors, parents, teachers and older students into the classroom to engage with students.
This document summarizes various charitable campaigns organized by Gimnazjum nr 14 Ruda Śląska POLAND school. The campaigns include collecting money on cemeteries for a children's home, raising funds and awareness for children in Congo through UNICEF, collecting food for poor families in their city, selling daffodil bulbs for a hospice, collecting supplies for an animal shelter including building dog kennels, and recycling cans, batteries and cartridges to promote environmental protection.
Traditional Lithuanian toys were often made from everyday materials by family members and included sound toys, spinning tops, pull-along toys, rocking horses, toy mills, animal figures, dolls, and toy household objects and furniture. Popular traditional games included spinning tops, using toy houses and objects to play house, and games with balls like hot potato. Traditional toys helped children develop skills while reflecting their families' lives and activities.
The school library dreamed of expanding its collection. After a student wished for more books, the librarian received a surprise phone call from Telus offering $1,500 to purchase new books. Students provided input on desired genres and one student from each class was given $100 to shop for books. They visited a local bookstore and returned with 142 new titles for the library. The students were thrilled to start reading the new selections and were grateful to Telus for supporting the library.
Marin City Library Library Commission PresentationDiana Lopez
The Marin City Library held many educational and fun programs throughout the year for children and families. These included maker clubs, games that teach curriculum, guest readers like former basketball player Adonal Foyle, and a summer learning kickoff party. The library also took a giant Jenga game to the county fair and held monthly family game nights. The Friends of the Library supported these programs and events with donations.
Jessica Macias established an early learning readiness program called Nana y Yo in 2002. The program was grant-funded and served children ages infant to 5 years old at 4 sites. It aimed to educate and empower caregivers by providing resources and learning stations for children, while promoting developmentally appropriate practices. The program also sought to provide an enriching environment for both caregivers and children. In addition to Nana y Yo, Macias supervised various community outreach programs that built relationships between college students and local K-5 graders, and engaged the local neighborhood through annual events, collaborations with the city, and resources for families.
International Children's Book Day is celebrated annually on April 2nd to promote reading among children. Each year, a different country's chapter of the International Board on Books for Young People chooses a theme and invites an author and illustrator from that country to create a message and poster promoting reading to children worldwide. In 2009, Rotarians from several clubs in Georgia read stories to children at local libraries from their countries of origin or other places to celebrate the day and inspire a love of reading.
The document provides information about upcoming events at the British International School - Ho Chi Minh City Tu Xuong campus in September and October 2014. It includes:
- A fun run on Sunday 28th September (BBGV Fun Run)
- A 'We Love Books!' celebration from 29th-30th September with book character parades and a visiting author
- A musical coffee morning on 8th October
- Half term holiday during the week commencing 20th October
- Children returning to school on 27th October
Reach Them, Teach Them: Having a Lifelong Learning Series in YOUR Library
Meg Wempe, Assistant Director & Adult Services Librarian, Ruby M. Sisson Memorial Library, Pagosa Springs, CO (Population served: 12,000)
Big Talk From Small Libraries 2016
February 26, 2016
http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/
- California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) was founded in 1965 to provide educational opportunities and pathways to upward mobility for residents of the Inland Empire region.
- The Inland Empire region covers over 27,000 square miles in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, with a population of over 4.3 million people, making it the 13th most populous metropolitan area in the US.
- The Watson & Associates Literacy Center at CSUSB provides tutoring in literacy skills for kindergarten through 12th grade, with a focus on children who have not yet achieved grade-level proficiency.
This document summarizes information about the Batavia community and St. Joseph School located within it. It provides demographic details about Batavia, describes the local Richmond Memorial Library and St. Joseph School. It then outlines the mission, service activities, field trips, literacy instruction methods/assessments, and community connections of St. Joseph School. Suggestions for enhancing the school's literacy programs are also provided. Sources of information are listed at the end.
This document discusses the old Irish game of rings and efforts to revive it through educational programs. Rings was commonly played in Irish households until the mid-20th century and involves tossing rubber rings at a wooden board mounted with hooks. The game is being promoted for schools in Northern Ireland to develop students' numeracy and investigative skills. At St. Colman's primary school, ringboards were constructed by local tradesmen working with students, and competitions have been held among three generations and between local schools.
This document provides information about hosting author visits at schools, including potential authors, costs, and curricular connections. It lists local author Robert J. Blake who charges $1,500 for 3 presentations per day and covers his own travel, and nationally known author Roland Smith who charges $5,000 per day for 4 presentations and pays his own travel. Various funding sources are suggested like PTO/PTAs and book fairs. Potential curricular connections to authors' works are outlined in areas like history, geography, art, and more. Websites for Tennessee and Kentucky authors are also provided.
The document provides information about upcoming events sponsored by the Friends of the Ethel K. Smith Library (FOL) at Wingate University. It announces an author talk and book signing with Christian fiction author Amy Clipston on October 25th. It also lists the FOL board members for 2013-2014 and thanks lifetime and board members. Finally, it advertises additional upcoming author talks and performances throughout the fall semester and spring of 2014, including guests Gail E. Haley, Charles Dickens, and Jill McCorkle.
The document lists the teacher's writing territories or topics they are interested in writing about. It includes:
1) Memories of family including her wedding, siblings, and late mother's battle with cancer.
2) Teaching experiences and helping her students become better learners.
3) Travels to places like Australia, Europe, and her dream of moving to Key West.
4) Childhood memories and experiences like growing up with her best friend.
This document discusses several activities related to environmental education and Christmas charity work done by a school in Spain. For Forest Week, older students helped plant trees on a mountain while younger students planted flowers in town squares. They also attended an environmental puppet show. For Christmas, students collect food donations that are delivered to the local church and then to needy families through a charity organization. Older students volunteer at an elderly home, helping with crafts and singing carols.
Searingtown PTA and Library are holding a 2nd annual Literary Festival from February 13th to 26th to celebrate reading. Events will include author Skype sessions, classroom reading activities, and a visit from bestselling author Dan Gutman on February 17th. Students will have opportunities to purchase books from Gutman and from the PTA book fair later in February. The festival aims to bring the community together around reading and support literacy efforts globally through World Read Aloud Day and donations to LitWorld.
During Teen Read Week, the Sullivan Middle School library hosted trivia contests and visits from the York County Public Library bookmobile and staff. Winners of the daily trivia questions were recognized. The YCPL staff spoke to students about library services and fun events. The top 25 library patrons were treated to snacks and books as a reward for their reading. Various reading promotions were kicked off, including a Winter Reading Challenge and Junior Book Award program to encourage student reading.
This document outlines the weekly lesson plan and activities for a preschool classroom focusing on Thanksgiving from November 13-17. The plan includes daily questions, read-alouds, interest areas, small group activities, and outdoor experiences related to Thanksgiving, food, family traditions, and more. The goals are to explore Thanksgiving topics, develop physical skills, understand syllables, regulate emotions, express creativity, learn about family culture, and use numbers.
Every person is a book every life tells a story Tish Calhamer
Learn how to identify, collect, and present the stories in your community in order to strengthen community bonds, increase cultural intelligence, and position your library as a community partner and leader.
The students went on a trip to visit their partner school and friends in Livorno, Italy. To raise money for the trip, the parents organized a flea market and collected cans and paper to recycle and resell. As a thank you to their families, the students arranged an evening at school where they shared details of their fantastic trip over Panna Cotta.
This newsletter provides information about upcoming events and activities at an early learning center in February. It includes details about visitors coming to the classroom, field trips to a museum and library, swimming dates, tuition due dates, a weigh-in of recycled bottle caps, intergenerational activities with grandparents, and closed days for teacher training. Valentine's Day celebrations and a family potluck are also announced. Information is given about new children joining the classroom and a past field trip to a history center.
The document summarizes family learning workshops held at HunnyHill Primary School in autumn 2010. It describes workshops for different year groups where families engaged in activities related to their children's projects, including making nose gays and puppets, acting out stories, and recording legends. It thanks families for supporting their children through family learning activities across the school.
The Cedar Lake Branch Library offers many programs and resources for people of all ages including:
- Large meeting room space with a kitchen for events
- Study rooms, comfortable furniture, and computers for work or leisure
- Dedicated rooms for children, teens, and activities like Legos, crafts, and storytimes
- Regular events for literacy, no bullying, poetry, and celebrating national days
- Resources for early learning, literacy skills, and homework help for kids
- Programming for teens including science, crafts, games, and book discussions
- Classes and activities for adults on computers, books, knitting, and more
- Movies, databases, ebooks, and audi
The document describes the 1000 Book Club program started at Plymouth River Elementary School in Hingham, Massachusetts. The program aims to get preschool and kindergarten children to read 1000 books over two years by checking out book bags containing 10 books every two weeks. It details how the school obtained books, built book racks, held kickoff events, offered story times, and celebrated reading milestones to encourage children and their families to read together. Contact information is provided for anyone wanting to start a similar program at their own school.
The 2015 progress report summarizes the developments at the school library. Key initiatives included transitioning to a "Modern Learning Library Environment" with more flexible and comfortable furniture. The library hosted various events like a book fair and author visit. Holdings grew with new purchases and donations. Top borrowers and titles were noted. Overall it was a year of positive changes and "turn-around" for the library.
International Children's Book Day is celebrated annually on April 2nd to promote reading among children. Each year, a different country's chapter of the International Board on Books for Young People chooses a theme and invites an author and illustrator from that country to create a message and poster promoting reading to children worldwide. In 2009, Rotarians from several clubs in Georgia read stories to children at local libraries from their countries of origin or other places to celebrate the day and inspire a love of reading.
The document provides information about upcoming events at the British International School - Ho Chi Minh City Tu Xuong campus in September and October 2014. It includes:
- A fun run on Sunday 28th September (BBGV Fun Run)
- A 'We Love Books!' celebration from 29th-30th September with book character parades and a visiting author
- A musical coffee morning on 8th October
- Half term holiday during the week commencing 20th October
- Children returning to school on 27th October
Reach Them, Teach Them: Having a Lifelong Learning Series in YOUR Library
Meg Wempe, Assistant Director & Adult Services Librarian, Ruby M. Sisson Memorial Library, Pagosa Springs, CO (Population served: 12,000)
Big Talk From Small Libraries 2016
February 26, 2016
http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/
- California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) was founded in 1965 to provide educational opportunities and pathways to upward mobility for residents of the Inland Empire region.
- The Inland Empire region covers over 27,000 square miles in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, with a population of over 4.3 million people, making it the 13th most populous metropolitan area in the US.
- The Watson & Associates Literacy Center at CSUSB provides tutoring in literacy skills for kindergarten through 12th grade, with a focus on children who have not yet achieved grade-level proficiency.
This document summarizes information about the Batavia community and St. Joseph School located within it. It provides demographic details about Batavia, describes the local Richmond Memorial Library and St. Joseph School. It then outlines the mission, service activities, field trips, literacy instruction methods/assessments, and community connections of St. Joseph School. Suggestions for enhancing the school's literacy programs are also provided. Sources of information are listed at the end.
This document discusses the old Irish game of rings and efforts to revive it through educational programs. Rings was commonly played in Irish households until the mid-20th century and involves tossing rubber rings at a wooden board mounted with hooks. The game is being promoted for schools in Northern Ireland to develop students' numeracy and investigative skills. At St. Colman's primary school, ringboards were constructed by local tradesmen working with students, and competitions have been held among three generations and between local schools.
This document provides information about hosting author visits at schools, including potential authors, costs, and curricular connections. It lists local author Robert J. Blake who charges $1,500 for 3 presentations per day and covers his own travel, and nationally known author Roland Smith who charges $5,000 per day for 4 presentations and pays his own travel. Various funding sources are suggested like PTO/PTAs and book fairs. Potential curricular connections to authors' works are outlined in areas like history, geography, art, and more. Websites for Tennessee and Kentucky authors are also provided.
The document provides information about upcoming events sponsored by the Friends of the Ethel K. Smith Library (FOL) at Wingate University. It announces an author talk and book signing with Christian fiction author Amy Clipston on October 25th. It also lists the FOL board members for 2013-2014 and thanks lifetime and board members. Finally, it advertises additional upcoming author talks and performances throughout the fall semester and spring of 2014, including guests Gail E. Haley, Charles Dickens, and Jill McCorkle.
The document lists the teacher's writing territories or topics they are interested in writing about. It includes:
1) Memories of family including her wedding, siblings, and late mother's battle with cancer.
2) Teaching experiences and helping her students become better learners.
3) Travels to places like Australia, Europe, and her dream of moving to Key West.
4) Childhood memories and experiences like growing up with her best friend.
This document discusses several activities related to environmental education and Christmas charity work done by a school in Spain. For Forest Week, older students helped plant trees on a mountain while younger students planted flowers in town squares. They also attended an environmental puppet show. For Christmas, students collect food donations that are delivered to the local church and then to needy families through a charity organization. Older students volunteer at an elderly home, helping with crafts and singing carols.
Searingtown PTA and Library are holding a 2nd annual Literary Festival from February 13th to 26th to celebrate reading. Events will include author Skype sessions, classroom reading activities, and a visit from bestselling author Dan Gutman on February 17th. Students will have opportunities to purchase books from Gutman and from the PTA book fair later in February. The festival aims to bring the community together around reading and support literacy efforts globally through World Read Aloud Day and donations to LitWorld.
During Teen Read Week, the Sullivan Middle School library hosted trivia contests and visits from the York County Public Library bookmobile and staff. Winners of the daily trivia questions were recognized. The YCPL staff spoke to students about library services and fun events. The top 25 library patrons were treated to snacks and books as a reward for their reading. Various reading promotions were kicked off, including a Winter Reading Challenge and Junior Book Award program to encourage student reading.
This document outlines the weekly lesson plan and activities for a preschool classroom focusing on Thanksgiving from November 13-17. The plan includes daily questions, read-alouds, interest areas, small group activities, and outdoor experiences related to Thanksgiving, food, family traditions, and more. The goals are to explore Thanksgiving topics, develop physical skills, understand syllables, regulate emotions, express creativity, learn about family culture, and use numbers.
Every person is a book every life tells a story Tish Calhamer
Learn how to identify, collect, and present the stories in your community in order to strengthen community bonds, increase cultural intelligence, and position your library as a community partner and leader.
The students went on a trip to visit their partner school and friends in Livorno, Italy. To raise money for the trip, the parents organized a flea market and collected cans and paper to recycle and resell. As a thank you to their families, the students arranged an evening at school where they shared details of their fantastic trip over Panna Cotta.
This newsletter provides information about upcoming events and activities at an early learning center in February. It includes details about visitors coming to the classroom, field trips to a museum and library, swimming dates, tuition due dates, a weigh-in of recycled bottle caps, intergenerational activities with grandparents, and closed days for teacher training. Valentine's Day celebrations and a family potluck are also announced. Information is given about new children joining the classroom and a past field trip to a history center.
The document summarizes family learning workshops held at HunnyHill Primary School in autumn 2010. It describes workshops for different year groups where families engaged in activities related to their children's projects, including making nose gays and puppets, acting out stories, and recording legends. It thanks families for supporting their children through family learning activities across the school.
The Cedar Lake Branch Library offers many programs and resources for people of all ages including:
- Large meeting room space with a kitchen for events
- Study rooms, comfortable furniture, and computers for work or leisure
- Dedicated rooms for children, teens, and activities like Legos, crafts, and storytimes
- Regular events for literacy, no bullying, poetry, and celebrating national days
- Resources for early learning, literacy skills, and homework help for kids
- Programming for teens including science, crafts, games, and book discussions
- Classes and activities for adults on computers, books, knitting, and more
- Movies, databases, ebooks, and audi
The document describes the 1000 Book Club program started at Plymouth River Elementary School in Hingham, Massachusetts. The program aims to get preschool and kindergarten children to read 1000 books over two years by checking out book bags containing 10 books every two weeks. It details how the school obtained books, built book racks, held kickoff events, offered story times, and celebrated reading milestones to encourage children and their families to read together. Contact information is provided for anyone wanting to start a similar program at their own school.
The 2015 progress report summarizes the developments at the school library. Key initiatives included transitioning to a "Modern Learning Library Environment" with more flexible and comfortable furniture. The library hosted various events like a book fair and author visit. Holdings grew with new purchases and donations. Top borrowers and titles were noted. Overall it was a year of positive changes and "turn-around" for the library.
This document outlines year-round collaboration and programming ideas between public libraries and schools. It provides overviews and descriptions for monthly programs from January through December that bring libraries and schools together. The programs include storytimes, book clubs, craft activities, and outdoor events to encourage literacy and community engagement throughout the year. The document emphasizes collaboration, themes, classics, and adjusting programs based on feedback to create an enriching experience like a garden that is continually growing. It encourages reaching out to various community groups and provides contact information for the authors to discuss detailed program ideas further.
The document summarizes activities and changes at a school library over the course of a year. The old library was small and cramped, but a new larger library opened in July 2008 with more space and amenities. Various schools visited and authors spoke at the library. Students participated in reading programs and competitions, and new clubs like knitting were offered. It was an active year that saw increased student engagement with the library.
This document summarizes the activities and developments of the Bethlehem College library in 2018. Key events included emphasizing the Bible as the central focus through displays and activities, transforming a storage area at the Chapman campus into a satellite library, joining reading programs, and welcoming new resources. Usage of library books decreased slightly while resource borrowing increased. The budget was primarily spent on fiction books and the library now manages over 42,000 books and resources valued at $795,000.
The document describes the programs and events at Monkey See Monkey Do children's bookstore in Clarence, NY, which brings books to life for children through book-based camps, author visits, community outreach partnerships, literacy programs in local schools, and hosting free community events to promote reading and literacy. The bookstore is also planning the inaugural Western New York Children's Book Expo to be held in November 2015 with the goal of making it free and accessible to families to foster a love of reading.
The document summarizes information about School No. 83 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. It describes that the students are pupils of this school and want to tell about their school. It provides details about the interesting subjects at the school like math, Russian, PE, science, art, and music. It also mentions that the students have big school bags containing items like pencil cases, rubbers, rulers, pens, pencils, and copybooks. The school has a dining room where students have breakfast and lunch and always say thank you for their favorite foods. It describes the library and that students like reading books after lessons. It closes by saying the students love and respect their best teachers and like PE, with English being their favorite subject
This document provides information about various programs and activities happening at the Carlsbad Public Library this summer. There are programs for babies/toddlers, elementary students, teens, and adults, including Toddler Time on Mondays, teen art class on Wednesdays, a teen theater group, and adult computer classes. The library also hosts a Scholastic Book Fair, Game Day on Wednesdays, LEGO Day on July 10th, and various craft activities. Special guests may do presentations to help make the summer reading program exciting.
The document summarizes the traditions and celebrations surrounding the Festival of Los Pilares in Zaragoza, Spain. Some key points:
- The Festival of Los Pilares commemorates the appearance of the Virgin Mary to the apostle Santiago in Zaragoza and her request that he build a temple in her honor.
- On October 12th, flowers are offered to the Virgin Mary and arranged around a pillar. Concerts, bullfights, and festivals take place.
- Locals wear traditional costumes, carry items like cachirulos, and enjoy chocolate con churros after parades. Students make paper flowers and build displays for their school's celebrations.
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The document describes the 1000 Book Club program started at Plymouth River Elementary School in Hingham, MA. The program aims to have preschool and kindergarten children read 1000 books over two years with their families. It provides book bags containing 10 books that families check out every two weeks. Families earn incentives for reading milestones. The program was started through book drives, grants, and donations. It features annual kick-off events, story times, and a dedicated reading area in the school.
The PCEC "1000 X 5" Children's Book Recycling Project is a community literacy initiative whereby free books are provided to families with young children (birth to 5 years) living on the Saanich Peninsula. It is our hope that all young children will have at least 1000 books read to them by the time they are five years-old.
The Reykjavik City Library provides library services to residents of Reykjavik, Iceland. It has 6 branches and circulates over 1 million items annually. Services include children's programs, literacy initiatives, and multicultural outreach. The library aims to be socially inclusive and provide equal access to information for all residents.
History of the Berkeley County Library System 1936-2011Ramona Grimsley
The document summarizes the history of libraries in Berkeley County, South Carolina from 1810 to 2007. It describes the founding of the first library society in Pineville in 1810. The first public library opened in 1936 in Moncks Corner and was housed in rented rooms. In the 1930s, the Works Progress Administration built a new library. Over the decades, the library system expanded to include branches in Hanahan, Goose Creek, St. Stephen, and bookmobiles. The libraries integrated in 1965 after the Civil Rights Act and moved to new locations multiple times as the system and communities grew.
The Westerville Public Library was awarded a $2,490 grant from the State Library of Ohio to fund a celebration of Ohio authors for children in April. The library will purchase four children's books written or illustrated by Ohioans and have related activities for the Bookworms pre-reader book club each Monday in April. The highlight will be a visit from Ohio author and illustrator Will Hillenbrand. The library is also promoting several writing contests for children and adults.
This newsletter from the library at an arts school discusses upcoming events in December, including hot cider being served before school, musical performances around the Christmas tree, and a World War 1 documentary series. It also announces a contest for students to describe their favorite winter reads and be entered to win a free book. Upcoming events in January are noted, such as a visit from author Art Spiegelman and the first writers' festival at the school bringing in several authors for workshops.
The Talsi Children Library in Latvia provides services to children, teenagers, and adults interested in its collection. It is located in an old house in the historic part of Talsi town between two hills and lakes. The library organizes various activities like meetings with authors, celebrations of reading and children's book awards, and performances based on children's books to promote reading. It works collaboratively with schools and other regional libraries on initiatives like an annual Great Celebration of Reading that brings hundreds of children together to honor award-winning books.
The Talsi Children Library in Latvia provides services to children, teenagers, and adults interested in its collection. It is located in an old house in the historic part of Talsi town between two hills and lakes. The library organizes various activities like meetings with authors, celebrations of reading and children's book awards, and performances based on children's books through its theatre company. It also exhibits teachers' hobbies to help children understand and feel closer to their teachers. The library works collaboratively with other regional libraries on reading programs and events.
This document provides an overview of different sections and services at the Hawaii State Library. It describes the children's library which has around 85,000 items and offers storytimes, resources for education and entertainment. It also discusses the young adult section which targets teens and provides magazines, college/career resources. Finally, it mentions the language/literature, Hawaii/Pacific, and arts/music sections and the resources and services they provide to patrons.
A Snapshot of the Curriculum at Ilsham C of E AcademyChris Acky
Welcome to Ilsham Primary School. The school has internet cafes in classrooms to help with learning. Classes participate in activities like silk screening flags, visiting elderly homes, Christmas productions, and cycling proficiency. Students learn about cultures like Uganda and India. Classes study topics through activities like a Mad Hatter's tea party, beach investigating, and dressing up for a Roman day. The school celebrates learning with displays and exhibitions for parents. It aims to provide a happy and challenging learning environment.
This slide is special for master students (MIBS & MIFB) in UUM. Also useful for readers who are interested in the topic of contemporary Islamic banking.
it describes the bony anatomy including the femoral head , acetabulum, labrum . also discusses the capsule , ligaments . muscle that act on the hip joint and the range of motion are outlined. factors affecting hip joint stability and weight transmission through the joint are summarized.
Walmart Business+ and Spark Good for Nonprofits.pdfTechSoup
"Learn about all the ways Walmart supports nonprofit organizations.
You will hear from Liz Willett, the Head of Nonprofits, and hear about what Walmart is doing to help nonprofits, including Walmart Business and Spark Good. Walmart Business+ is a new offer for nonprofits that offers discounts and also streamlines nonprofits order and expense tracking, saving time and money.
The webinar may also give some examples on how nonprofits can best leverage Walmart Business+.
The event will cover the following::
Walmart Business + (https://business.walmart.com/plus) is a new shopping experience for nonprofits, schools, and local business customers that connects an exclusive online shopping experience to stores. Benefits include free delivery and shipping, a 'Spend Analytics” feature, special discounts, deals and tax-exempt shopping.
Special TechSoup offer for a free 180 days membership, and up to $150 in discounts on eligible orders.
Spark Good (walmart.com/sparkgood) is a charitable platform that enables nonprofits to receive donations directly from customers and associates.
Answers about how you can do more with Walmart!"
This presentation was provided by Steph Pollock of The American Psychological Association’s Journals Program, and Damita Snow, of The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), for the initial session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session One: 'Setting Expectations: a DEIA Primer,' was held June 6, 2024.
Reimagining Your Library Space: How to Increase the Vibes in Your Library No ...Diana Rendina
Librarians are leading the way in creating future-ready citizens – now we need to update our spaces to match. In this session, attendees will get inspiration for transforming their library spaces. You’ll learn how to survey students and patrons, create a focus group, and use design thinking to brainstorm ideas for your space. We’ll discuss budget friendly ways to change your space as well as how to find funding. No matter where you’re at, you’ll find ideas for reimagining your space in this session.
A workshop hosted by the South African Journal of Science aimed at postgraduate students and early career researchers with little or no experience in writing and publishing journal articles.
This presentation includes basic of PCOS their pathology and treatment and also Ayurveda correlation of PCOS and Ayurvedic line of treatment mentioned in classics.
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Main Java[All of the Base Concepts}.docxadhitya5119
This is part 1 of my Java Learning Journey. This Contains Custom methods, classes, constructors, packages, multithreading , try- catch block, finally block and more.
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
How to Fix the Import Error in the Odoo 17Celine George
An import error occurs when a program fails to import a module or library, disrupting its execution. In languages like Python, this issue arises when the specified module cannot be found or accessed, hindering the program's functionality. Resolving import errors is crucial for maintaining smooth software operation and uninterrupted development processes.
How to Setup Warehouse & Location in Odoo 17 InventoryCeline George
In this slide, we'll explore how to set up warehouses and locations in Odoo 17 Inventory. This will help us manage our stock effectively, track inventory levels, and streamline warehouse operations.
Natural birth techniques - Mrs.Akanksha Trivedi Rama University
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1. “Check us out!” Prairie Meadows Grant for Bondurant-Farrar Community School Library
2. “CHECK US OUT!” The Bondurant-Farrar Libraries were lucky enough to receive a grant from Prairie Meadows for $8,000 for our “Check Us Out!” project.
3. “CHECK US OUT!” Old books were weeded, new books were added, and a celebration of reading was planned for each of the libraries.
32. Many thanks to Prairie Meadows for fulfilling our grant request for $8,000.Through this grant we have been able to do some updating to collections in our libraries. The celebrations were an added plus! Gail Hackett - librarian