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The Scoop November 6, 2009 vol. 5 no. 18

staci.shaw — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:13:50 -0700

In this issue:

Meet Francine Rudeen, American Falls Library
Library to Library: Idaho Family Reading Week; Highlights of Eastern and Southwestern Fall Trainings
Young Adult Corner: Taking Risks with Teen Programming, by Ray Lusk; Teens and Tech Course Returns
Book Look: Lists from Fall Trainings
Upcoming Events
Summer Reading: Bright Futures “Underserved Children” Program
School Zone: Read Men Read
Know the Numbers: Idaho’s Refugee Population
A Closer Look at ELL Storytimes
Tips and Tools
CE News: New Webjunction Course
News Beyond Idaho: Scieszka’s Exquisite Corpse

The updated link to the Veteran's Day lesson plan is http://www.sde.idaho.gov/SocialStudies/docs/Veterans%20Day%20Lesson%20Plan.pdf.

The Scoop October 23, 2009 vol. 5 no. 17

Stephanie Bailey-White — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:36:13 -0600

In the October 23, 2009 issue of The Scoop, you’ll find a profile of Kit Parker -- winner of the Idaho School Media Center of the Year Award, Teen Read Week and Idaho Family Reading Week ideas from around the state, upcoming events, information on the Children’s Choice Awards, grant resources, tips and tools, exciting results from the Read to Me and Idaho Summer Reading Programs, information about music and singing in the library and much more.

The Scoop October 9, 2009 vol. 5 no. 16

staci.shaw — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:00:00 -0600

In this issue…

“Make a Difference” Day
Meet Teri Neumayer
Family Reading Week ideas
Teen Read Week ideas
Book Look: Board Books
Upcoming Events
Summer Reading News: Record numbers for 2009; 2010 program manuals mailed; changes in Bright Futures
School Zone: National Gaming Day resources; School librarians at ILA
Know the Numbers: Parenting Education Programs
A Closer Look at Lapsit Programs
Tips and Tools
CE News You Can Use
News Beyond Idaho: Georgia library puts teen on Board

Teen Mystery Parties

staci.shaw — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:02:36 -0600

In a recent article in The Scoop, we shared ideas and resources about hosting Teen Mystery Parties in your library. Here are the documents we mentioned (read Hosting Teen Mystery Parties to see how to use these documents):

From Erica Littlefield, Twin Falls Public Library

Mystery Night Brochure
Mystery Night Clues
Narrowing Down the Clues

From Ray Lusk, Madison District Library

Poison of the Heart Mystery
Poison Mystery Clues
Poison Mystery Clues 2

Murder Mystery Game
Murder Mystery Clues 1
Murder Msytery Clues Answers
Narrowing Down the Clues

The Scoop September 25, 2009 vol. 5 no. 15

staci.shaw — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:53:04 -0600

In this month’s issue…

Celebrate Banned Book Week
Meet Tammy Dahle
Navigating Youth Services workshops
Young Adult Corner: Hosting teen mystery parties
Book Look: Most challenged books of 2008-2009
Upcoming Events
Summer Reading: Record numbers for 2009; 2010 manuals coming soon!
School Zone: Are textbooks obsolete?
Know the Numbers: Recession’s impact on Idaho
Funding youth services programs
Tips and Tools
Continuing Education news
Beyond Idaho: “Extreme Library” makeovers

The Scoop September 11, 2009 vol. 5 no. 14

Stephanie Bailey-White — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 08:00:00 -0600

In this issue:

A profile of Nampa Public’s Holly Bayne
Information about what a few libraries around the state are doing
Brand new “Literacy on the Go” booklets that are available (and so fun!)
An opportunity for 30 libraries to get flip video cameras for your Teen Read Week programs
Back-to-school and fall books
William C. Morris Award and Michael L. Printz Award winners
Upcoming Events
Summer Reading news (including big news on this summer’s numbers!)
Great tools school librarians can use to organize their lives
Back to School stats
A Closer Look at the 2009 Idaho Family Reading Week
Great tips and tools you won’t want to miss
Some youth services courses you can take for free between now and the end of December
And News Beyond Idaho

Enjoy! And feel free to provide any suggestions or ideas for the Scoop anytime to Stephanie, Peggy or Staci.

The Scoop August 14, 2009 vol. 5 no. 13

staci.shaw — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:30:54 -0600

In this issue…

Meet Tina Cherry
Library to Library:
- Salmon River: Libri Foundation Grant
- Jumpstart: Evaluation Project Winner
- Ada Community: WalMart Grant Kickoff Event
- Coeur d’Alene: Old Building Gets a New Life
Young Adult Corner:
- Teens at Meridian Build Giant Food Castle
- YALSA’s Ultimate Teen Book Shelf
- ICFL and Idaho Library Community to Celebrate Teen Read Week – Oct. 18-24
Book Look
Upcoming Events
Summer Reading News:
- Jerome Public Library’s Kickoff Event
- Annual Summer Reading Survey is Available Online
- Nampa School District School Libraries Open for Summer Reading
Know the Numbers: Kids Count 2009 Report
A Closer Look: Fall Training- “Navigating Youth Services”
Tips and Tools
Continuing Education News
News Beyond Idaho: Pike’s Peak County Library Website

2009 Read to Me Support Materials Order Form Images

admin — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:27:23 -0600

The Scoop July 17, 2009 vol. 5 no. 12

staci.shaw — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:50:54 -0600

In this month’s issue:

Welcome: July is National Ice Cream Month Meet Erika Ambriz Library to Library:
Boise Public Opens New Branch
Summer Youth Employment Program Under Way
Buhl Public’s Teen Advisory Group Graduation Young Adult Corner: Mountain Home Teens “Get Their Game On”
Book Look:
- Carnegie Medal Winners
- 2009 Book Expo
Upcoming Events
- Summer Reading News:
- Fred Meyer Books
- CSLP News
Summer Reading Survey
Know the Numbers: Why ICFL Invests in First Book A Closer Look at Read to Me Every Child Ready to Read Family Workshops, Pilot Year Tips and Tools Continuing Education Opportunities News Beyond Idaho: Library District in Colorado Drops Dewey Decimal System

The Scoop June 12, 2009 vol. 5 no. 11

Stephanie Bailey-White — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:19:47 -0600

The June issue of The Scoop announces the 2009-2010 First Book sites. It also contains:

A profile of Ray Lusk, from the Madison Library District
Library election news
Great ideas for cramped libraries that want to host big programs
Young Adult Corner – Gocks, contests, and duct tape ideas
Winners of the 2009 Boston Globe–Horn Book Awards
Summer Reading website ideas and news about the Frey Meyer Foundation grant
Continuing Education news
Tips and Tools
And ideas for knitting in the library.