The Scoop - May, 2022
May. M. A. Y. Three short letters. And yet it is one of the busiest months of the year. Idaho’s wonderful school librarians are wrapping things up while the public librarians are ramping up as they get ready for summer reading and learning programs. Here at the ICfL we are spending the last of our budget from this year and preparing and planning for next year. This month’s edition of The Scoop has a little bit of looking back – from IBOB tournaments to reports from libraries – and a little bit of looking forward – including some big grants in the works. For those of you looking forward to a little down time this summer – we hope you enjoy every minute! For those of you getting ready for summer reading – best of luck!
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The Scoop - April, 2022
Spring has sprung, and as libraries begin coming out of pandemic and winter hibernation, this issue of The Scoop will help plant ideas, cultivate resources, and provide the tools you need to plan, fund, partner and promote warm-weather in-person programs for children of all ages.
- Feature story: Read to Me Rendezvous
- Other features: Boise, Middleton and Weiser Libraries; Summer Summit for School Librarians; Outreach Programs; New Releases from Favorite Authors
- And much more!
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The Scoop - March, 2022
Welcome to March: the month that should be spring but isn’t yet. While waiting for warm weather, we can celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, peruse seed catalogs, put away skis and boards for the season, and use the Scoop to plan for spring and summer (reading).
Enjoy!
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The Scoop - February, 2022
It’s February’s issue of The Scoop! – think Read to Me Rendezvous training (yes, finally!), think Teen Connection Kits, think YMA’s, think Family Reading Week theme announcement….think of the glorious grants (School Library Access Grants are open) and programs (Jump Start Kindergarten requests are open) you can plan and create from the comfort of your cozy library. Now’s the time and this is the place to do it, find it, dream it. Enjoy this month’s newsletter and dream of spring!
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The Scoop - January, 2022
Happy New Year! Did you know that we are entering the 18th year of bringing you The Scoop? It’s true! If The Scoop were a person, it could vote. This month’s edition includes information about upcoming grants, a look at how Idaho libraries celebrated Family Reading Week, and an update on our Libraries & Laundromats program. Enjoy!
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The Scoop - December, 2021
This is the last issue of “The Scoop” for 2021, and it’s been quite the year! See the Teens Top 10 Books List, get ready for the Youth Media Awards, get some ideas for making the most of your IDEA and/or e-books collection, and make sure your library’s Book Challenge Policy is up-to-date. We’d love for you to join us on December 30 to bring in the new year with “We’re Done With 21!” And we’ll see YOU in ’22!
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The Scoop - November, 2021
Things are gearing up for the holiday season: lists are being made, orders are being placed, and calendars are being filled. Take a few minutes with your favorite seasonal beverage (I’m looking at you, eggnog latte) and relax with November’s edition of The Scoop.
The Youth Services Team at ICfL wishes you a very Happy Thanksgiving – we are grateful for you!
Jeannie, Jennifer, Kristina, & Staci
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The Scoop - October, 2021
As the days shorten and the temperature falls, we watch the leaves change color as they prepare for winter. Changes have come to ICfL as well…good ones! In this issue of The Scoop, we are excited to introduce you to our two newest staff members, a new Storytime 101 training, new opportunities to learn and share input on Idaho’s Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Strategic Plan and an invite to join the largest ever virtual gathering of Latinx children’s books creators! We hope this issue of The Scoop adds some color to the autumn days ahead!
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