Be sure to check out the Deadlines and Upcoming Events sections in this week’s issue of The Scoop. This is where we post information about applying for Bright Futures and other ICfL programs. In this issue we are featuring two new application opportunities: My First Books (formerly Read to Me First Book) and El día de los niños/El día de los libros.

The January 27th Scoop reveals the winners of the youth media awards, provides links to some awesome teen programming opportunities as well as a link to register your Teen Tech Week. Get the link to register for this year’s annual Read to Me meeting, learn about some great tips and program ideas, and much more!

The January 13th Scoop has a picture of this year’s Summer Reading school visit backpacks, several “great books of 2011” booklists, and teen ideas. See what’s on tap for this year’s annual Read to Me meeting, get some great tips and program ideas, and much more!

For the past fifteen years, the Idaho Read to Me program has brought together library staff from around the state who are actively reaching out to Idaho families to promote early literacy, or who would like to begin early literacy outreach efforts.

The Idaho Commission for Libraries is conducting an evaluation of the use of Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds, as specified in the Commission’s LSTA Long-Range Plan, 2008 -2012. 

ICfL’s Read to Me program is the recipient of this year’s local Holiday Book Drive at the Boise-area Barnes & Noble store. Barnes & Noble has sponsored a Holiday Book Drive for several years.

Season’s Greetings! We only publish one issue of The Scoop in December, so you’ll find this one stuffed as full as a holiday turkey. Sit back with a mug of hot cocoa and enjoy reading about Family Reading Week events, Teen Read Week winners, the new LiLI.org, summer reading news, book donations to Read to Me, the new Dìa website, and great books to give as gifts—and much, much, more!

Did you know? Currently over 50% of Idaho's children are eligible for federally-funded food programs!

During the school year nutritious meals are available through the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. But those programs end when school ends for the summer. The U.S.
Department of Agriculture's Summer Food Service Program helps fill the hunger gap.

Want to stay informed about library youth services in Idaho? Check out these sources:

ICfL Website
- Summer Reading: http://libraries.idaho.gov/landing/summer-reading