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23 07, 2020

Library Programs Benefit Both the Public Library and the Community

By Kevin Tomlinson|July 23rd, 2020|Adult Programs, Children's Programs, Continuing Education, Early Literacy, Public Libraries, Teen Programs|

Idaho's library laws are found in Title 33: Education. Why? Because Idaho's public libraries form an integral part of the state's education system. Idaho Code section 33-2601 states, "It is [...]

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8 05, 2020
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Electronic Resources for Public Libraries in the Time of SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19

By Kevin Tomlinson|May 8th, 2020|Adult Programs, Children's Programs, Continuing Education, Covid, Library Leadership & Management, Library News & Trends, LiLI, Online Services, Perceptions, Public Libraries, STEM, Teen Programs|

Digital content may include eBooks, audio books, comics and graphic novels, movies, music, and television programs.

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22 04, 2020

Re-Imagining Summer Reading Programs for 2020 and Beyond

By Staci Shaw|April 22nd, 2020|Adult Programs, Children's Programs, Covid, Professional Development, Teen Programs|

This year's public health emergency has forced libraries to provide access to library services in nontraditional and creative ways. With so many unknowns about when Idaho's stay-at-home order will be [...]

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30 01, 2020

ICfL and IDPR partner to offer Youth Explorer Passes for summer reading

By Staci Shaw|January 30th, 2020|Children's Programs, Teen Programs|

We are happy to announce that ICfL is once again partnering with the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR) to offer free state park passes to Idaho libraries hosting [...]

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2 12, 2019
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Extension and Library Partnerships

By Randy Kemp|December 2nd, 2019|Adult Programs, Children's Programs, STEM, Teen Programs|

42 of 44. The number of Extension county offices and the number of Idaho counties. The University of Idaho Extension provides reliable, research-based education and information to help people, businesses, [...]

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10 05, 2017
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Summer Reading Public Service Announcements [PSAs] Available Now

By Staci Shaw|May 10th, 2017|Teen Programs|

2017 PSAs promoting summer reading are available from the CSLP website for your use and distribution: www.cslpreads.org/2017-psas. Enjoy and share these PSAs targeted to children and to adults, along with [...]

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9 05, 2017
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Summer Reading for Everyone

By Sue Walker|May 9th, 2017|Teen Programs|

Idaho's libraries have wonderful Summer Reading programs for the children, tweens, and teens in their communities. However, there is one segment of the community that is often overlooked: those unable [...]

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3 03, 2017

The Idaho AfterSchool Network (IAN) needs input from libraries that offer any youth programs for grades K-12.

By Tammy Hawley-House|March 3rd, 2017|Children's Programs, Teen Programs|

The Idaho AfterSchool Network (IAN) needs input from libraries that offer any youth programs for grades K – 12. The Idaho AfterSchool Network (IAN) is a statewide program with the [...]

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27 02, 2017
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Call for CSLP 2019 Themes and Slogans

By Staci Shaw|February 27th, 2017|Adult Programs, Children's Programs, Teen Programs|

It's that time of year! The Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) is seeking your input regarding slogans for the 2019 theme "space" and general theme ideas for 2020. Submit your [...]

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4 01, 2017
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Make It at your library application process is now open

By Tammy Hawley-House|January 4th, 2017|Teen Programs|

Does your library need some cool robots? Do you want to learn how to start a coding program? Interested in incorporating low cost maker activities into your already existing programs? [...]

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