The Scoop – April 2023
April showers (including snow showers, apparently) bring pinwheels, bookmobiles, LITT chats, prestigious awards, Summer Summit registration, summer reading preparation, children’s apps, no-cost CE opportunities, stories that extend beyond borders, and notable books. This issue of “The Scoop” is dedicated to all the youth services librarians: You are the heart and soul of your communities! ❤
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The Scoop – March 2023
Spring, where are you? While we plan and wait for warmer weather, enjoy all March has to offer with St. Patrick’s Day, March Madness, the Oscars, and National Women’s History Month, not to mention the spring forward to Daylight Saving Time. March’s edition of The Scoop will get your mind off the snow on the ground and on to the wonderful things that will be happening in libraries this spring and summer. Enjoy!
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The Scoop – February 2023
Did you catch the Youth Media Award announcements at the end of January? If you haven't had a chance to peruse the recognized titles, the February issue of The Scoop has you covered! In addition, this month’s issue brings a plethora of grant opportunities, continuing education event registrations, activity kit offers, and more exciting news of the four-wheeled kind (hint, hint). Read on to find out more!
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The Scoop – January 2023
Happy New Year! Let’s celebrate 2023 with a whole bunch of useful resources to share with your community. In this edition of The Scoop, you will find info on how to request materials for outreach visits and kindergarten registration. Want to offer an early literacy workshop for child care providers in your area? Check out the section on our ELIA workshops. Ready to plan for summer? Find a regional Summer Learning Workshop and register for a spot. Let’s bid adieu to 2022 and gear up for a great 2023!
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The Scoop - December, 2022
There’s no gaslighting in this issue of The Scoop! We are sentient of the needs of our readers, and this loamy issue contains great resources for librarians, oligarchs, and maybe even the Queen Consort. Even if you are in goblin mode you will enjoy learning about the hottest books for teens, how to access no-cost continuing education in the metaverse, and upcoming events to codify on your calendar. Be sure to join us on December 30 to “bid adieu to 22,” and vote for your favorite Word of the Year! #ISTandWithTheScoop
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The Scoop - November, 2022
Snow has finally arrived in the Treasure Valley, and has probably been with many of you for a while now. Good thing there’s a big edition of The Scoop here to settle in with on a cold November day! Grab your pumpkin spice beverage of choice and read about fun adventures of Idaho librarians, and ideas for fun adventures to plan.
Cheers!
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The Scoop - October, 2022
Well, it’s an unusually warm October across much of Idaho and I’d like to say it’s an unusually long issue of The Scoop, but we all know that’s not true! We just can’t help ourselves and want to share all the great library info, tips, opportunities, and news we hear about here in Idaho and happening throughout the country: ILA Conference and Annual Awards, more ESSER Grants, training opportunities, Welcoming Libraries Grant, and much, much more! So, while it may not be time to snuggle up next to the fire just yet, perhaps grab yourself a tall glass of iced tea and read on folks!
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The Scoop - September, 2022
Surprise! It’s September! It doesn’t feel like fall, but it does feel like a new season here at the ICfL. Check out this edition of The Scoop to learn about ALL the new programs and projects that we have been working on to help you support children and families in your communities. Seriously, it’s a lot. Enjoy!
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