Beth Christina Maddigan, Susan C. Bloos, Nora Bird
Community Library Programs That Work
Building Youth and Family Literacy
Beth Christina Maddigan, Susan C. Bloos, Nora Bird
Community Library Programs That Work
Building Youth and Family Literacy
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A collection of versatile best practices for promoting literacy development by utilizing local community connections in school and public libraries. Modern libraries are recreating themselves as idea centers for today's Internet-savvy, digitally driven clientele. This book provides a fresh approach to learning as well as guidelines for creating dynamic and relevant library programs for children, teens, and families. Organized thematically, each chapter includes relevant topical research and three to eight community-focused approaches. Programs range from small, single-library initiatives in…mehr
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A collection of versatile best practices for promoting literacy development by utilizing local community connections in school and public libraries. Modern libraries are recreating themselves as idea centers for today's Internet-savvy, digitally driven clientele. This book provides a fresh approach to learning as well as guidelines for creating dynamic and relevant library programs for children, teens, and families. Organized thematically, each chapter includes relevant topical research and three to eight community-focused approaches. Programs range from small, single-library initiatives in rural communities to multi-site, cross-border initiatives. This essential reference includes collaborative and locally inspired programs, many of which can be scaled to the budget of any library, school, or community organization.
Produktdetails
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- Verlag: Libraries Unlimited
- Seitenzahl: 230
- Erscheinungstermin: 20. November 2013
- Englisch
- Abmessung: 280mm x 216mm x 13mm
- Gewicht: 591g
- ISBN-13: 9781610692632
- ISBN-10: 1610692632
- Artikelnr.: 38136843
- Herstellerkennzeichnung
- Libri GmbH
- Europaallee 1
- 36244 Bad Hersfeld
- gpsr@libri.de
- Verlag: Libraries Unlimited
- Seitenzahl: 230
- Erscheinungstermin: 20. November 2013
- Englisch
- Abmessung: 280mm x 216mm x 13mm
- Gewicht: 591g
- ISBN-13: 9781610692632
- ISBN-10: 1610692632
- Artikelnr.: 38136843
- Herstellerkennzeichnung
- Libri GmbH
- Europaallee 1
- 36244 Bad Hersfeld
- gpsr@libri.de
Beth Maddigan, MLIS, is education librarian at Memorial University Libraries of Newfoundland, Canada. Susan Bloos, MLIS, is manager of the Forest Heights Community Library in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Rationale and Methodology
About This Book
Chapter 1: Getting Started
The People in Your Neighbourhood
Partnering and Collaborating for Success
Community Mapping
Community Programming Model
Program Budgets
Evaluation and Feedback
Moving Forward: Youth, Communities, and Literacy
Chapter 2: Programs That Build Community
Community Quest-Red Deer Public Library
StoryWalk®-Annapolis Valley Regional Library
Let Us Surprise You Community Contest-Innisfil Public Library
Newcomers Bus Tours-Brampton Library
Geocaching: Treasure Hunting in Your Neighbourhood-Anythink Libraries
Chapter 3: Programs to Explore Your Roots
F.E.A.S.T. (Families Eating and Storytelling Together)-Tales & Trails
Storytelling
Doorways-St. Thomas Public Library
Day in the Life of a Pioneer Student-Wellington County Library
Reminisce and Record Your Family History-Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Katzie
Community Literacy Committee
Chapter 4: Programs for Reaching Out to Everyone
Early Literacy for Teen Mothers-Multnomah County Library
Storybook Dads-Toronto Public Library
Digital Literacy and Storytelling-Memorial University of Newfoundland
Computer Buddies-Hanover Public Library
Bikemobile-Greater Victoria Public Library
Chapter 5: Programs to Connect Globally
Postcards from Around the World-Caledon Public Library
Diwali Festival-Surrey Libraries
Embracing Diversity: Sharing Our Songs and Rhymes-Burnaby Public Library
Let's Dream Together-George Baritiu County Library Brasov
Chapter 6: Programs That Foster Reading and Writing
Battle of the Book Clubs-Kitchener Public Library
Grade Five Challenge-High Prairie Municipal Library
Reading Link Challenge-Fraser Valley Regional Library
Seepe Walters Short Story Contest-Innisfil Public Library
St. John's Libraries Annual Ghost Story Writing Contest-Newfoundland and
Labrador Public Libraries
Write On! Contest-East Gwillimbury Public Library
Poem-a-Day Contest-Cambridge Libraries
Chapter 7: Programs That Encourage Personal Growth
Book Smart Water Smart-Kitchener Public Library
Reading Babysitters-Vancouver Island Regional Library
Teen Pampering-High Prairie Municipal Library
Engaging Huron's Youth in Art and Culture-Huron County Library
Choose Civility-Howard County Library System
Chapter 8: Programs That Spark Creativity
We Dare You! Teen Summer Challenge-Saskatoon Public Library
Elf Workshop-Roswell P. Flower Memorial Library
Music Rocks Literacy-Brock Township Public Library
Bunch-a-Munsch Drama Club-Clemens Mill Library, Cambridge Libraries
TAG Creative Stream-Milton Public Library
Chapter 9: Programs That Develop Family Literacy
Grand Pair of Readers-Fundy Library Region, New Brunswick Public Library
Service
Family Activity Card-Greater Victoria Public Library
Storytime Anytime-Calgary Public Library
Countdown to Kindergarten-Gail Borden Public Library District
Where in the Library Is.?-A. C. Hunter Children's Library
Let's Read: A Family Literacy Initiative of Waterloo Region-Waterloo Public
Library
Further Reading and Resources Consulted
Index
Introduction
Rationale and Methodology
About This Book
Chapter 1: Getting Started
The People in Your Neighbourhood
Partnering and Collaborating for Success
Community Mapping
Community Programming Model
Program Budgets
Evaluation and Feedback
Moving Forward: Youth, Communities, and Literacy
Chapter 2: Programs That Build Community
Community Quest-Red Deer Public Library
StoryWalk®-Annapolis Valley Regional Library
Let Us Surprise You Community Contest-Innisfil Public Library
Newcomers Bus Tours-Brampton Library
Geocaching: Treasure Hunting in Your Neighbourhood-Anythink Libraries
Chapter 3: Programs to Explore Your Roots
F.E.A.S.T. (Families Eating and Storytelling Together)-Tales & Trails
Storytelling
Doorways-St. Thomas Public Library
Day in the Life of a Pioneer Student-Wellington County Library
Reminisce and Record Your Family History-Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Katzie
Community Literacy Committee
Chapter 4: Programs for Reaching Out to Everyone
Early Literacy for Teen Mothers-Multnomah County Library
Storybook Dads-Toronto Public Library
Digital Literacy and Storytelling-Memorial University of Newfoundland
Computer Buddies-Hanover Public Library
Bikemobile-Greater Victoria Public Library
Chapter 5: Programs to Connect Globally
Postcards from Around the World-Caledon Public Library
Diwali Festival-Surrey Libraries
Embracing Diversity: Sharing Our Songs and Rhymes-Burnaby Public Library
Let's Dream Together-George Baritiu County Library Brasov
Chapter 6: Programs That Foster Reading and Writing
Battle of the Book Clubs-Kitchener Public Library
Grade Five Challenge-High Prairie Municipal Library
Reading Link Challenge-Fraser Valley Regional Library
Seepe Walters Short Story Contest-Innisfil Public Library
St. John's Libraries Annual Ghost Story Writing Contest-Newfoundland and
Labrador Public Libraries
Write On! Contest-East Gwillimbury Public Library
Poem-a-Day Contest-Cambridge Libraries
Chapter 7: Programs That Encourage Personal Growth
Book Smart Water Smart-Kitchener Public Library
Reading Babysitters-Vancouver Island Regional Library
Teen Pampering-High Prairie Municipal Library
Engaging Huron's Youth in Art and Culture-Huron County Library
Choose Civility-Howard County Library System
Chapter 8: Programs That Spark Creativity
We Dare You! Teen Summer Challenge-Saskatoon Public Library
Elf Workshop-Roswell P. Flower Memorial Library
Music Rocks Literacy-Brock Township Public Library
Bunch-a-Munsch Drama Club-Clemens Mill Library, Cambridge Libraries
TAG Creative Stream-Milton Public Library
Chapter 9: Programs That Develop Family Literacy
Grand Pair of Readers-Fundy Library Region, New Brunswick Public Library
Service
Family Activity Card-Greater Victoria Public Library
Storytime Anytime-Calgary Public Library
Countdown to Kindergarten-Gail Borden Public Library District
Where in the Library Is.?-A. C. Hunter Children's Library
Let's Read: A Family Literacy Initiative of Waterloo Region-Waterloo Public
Library
Further Reading and Resources Consulted
Index
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Rationale and Methodology
About This Book
Chapter 1: Getting Started
The People in Your Neighbourhood
Partnering and Collaborating for Success
Community Mapping
Community Programming Model
Program Budgets
Evaluation and Feedback
Moving Forward: Youth, Communities, and Literacy
Chapter 2: Programs That Build Community
Community Quest-Red Deer Public Library
StoryWalk®-Annapolis Valley Regional Library
Let Us Surprise You Community Contest-Innisfil Public Library
Newcomers Bus Tours-Brampton Library
Geocaching: Treasure Hunting in Your Neighbourhood-Anythink Libraries
Chapter 3: Programs to Explore Your Roots
F.E.A.S.T. (Families Eating and Storytelling Together)-Tales & Trails
Storytelling
Doorways-St. Thomas Public Library
Day in the Life of a Pioneer Student-Wellington County Library
Reminisce and Record Your Family History-Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Katzie
Community Literacy Committee
Chapter 4: Programs for Reaching Out to Everyone
Early Literacy for Teen Mothers-Multnomah County Library
Storybook Dads-Toronto Public Library
Digital Literacy and Storytelling-Memorial University of Newfoundland
Computer Buddies-Hanover Public Library
Bikemobile-Greater Victoria Public Library
Chapter 5: Programs to Connect Globally
Postcards from Around the World-Caledon Public Library
Diwali Festival-Surrey Libraries
Embracing Diversity: Sharing Our Songs and Rhymes-Burnaby Public Library
Let's Dream Together-George Baritiu County Library Brasov
Chapter 6: Programs That Foster Reading and Writing
Battle of the Book Clubs-Kitchener Public Library
Grade Five Challenge-High Prairie Municipal Library
Reading Link Challenge-Fraser Valley Regional Library
Seepe Walters Short Story Contest-Innisfil Public Library
St. John's Libraries Annual Ghost Story Writing Contest-Newfoundland and
Labrador Public Libraries
Write On! Contest-East Gwillimbury Public Library
Poem-a-Day Contest-Cambridge Libraries
Chapter 7: Programs That Encourage Personal Growth
Book Smart Water Smart-Kitchener Public Library
Reading Babysitters-Vancouver Island Regional Library
Teen Pampering-High Prairie Municipal Library
Engaging Huron's Youth in Art and Culture-Huron County Library
Choose Civility-Howard County Library System
Chapter 8: Programs That Spark Creativity
We Dare You! Teen Summer Challenge-Saskatoon Public Library
Elf Workshop-Roswell P. Flower Memorial Library
Music Rocks Literacy-Brock Township Public Library
Bunch-a-Munsch Drama Club-Clemens Mill Library, Cambridge Libraries
TAG Creative Stream-Milton Public Library
Chapter 9: Programs That Develop Family Literacy
Grand Pair of Readers-Fundy Library Region, New Brunswick Public Library
Service
Family Activity Card-Greater Victoria Public Library
Storytime Anytime-Calgary Public Library
Countdown to Kindergarten-Gail Borden Public Library District
Where in the Library Is.?-A. C. Hunter Children's Library
Let's Read: A Family Literacy Initiative of Waterloo Region-Waterloo Public
Library
Further Reading and Resources Consulted
Index
Introduction
Rationale and Methodology
About This Book
Chapter 1: Getting Started
The People in Your Neighbourhood
Partnering and Collaborating for Success
Community Mapping
Community Programming Model
Program Budgets
Evaluation and Feedback
Moving Forward: Youth, Communities, and Literacy
Chapter 2: Programs That Build Community
Community Quest-Red Deer Public Library
StoryWalk®-Annapolis Valley Regional Library
Let Us Surprise You Community Contest-Innisfil Public Library
Newcomers Bus Tours-Brampton Library
Geocaching: Treasure Hunting in Your Neighbourhood-Anythink Libraries
Chapter 3: Programs to Explore Your Roots
F.E.A.S.T. (Families Eating and Storytelling Together)-Tales & Trails
Storytelling
Doorways-St. Thomas Public Library
Day in the Life of a Pioneer Student-Wellington County Library
Reminisce and Record Your Family History-Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Katzie
Community Literacy Committee
Chapter 4: Programs for Reaching Out to Everyone
Early Literacy for Teen Mothers-Multnomah County Library
Storybook Dads-Toronto Public Library
Digital Literacy and Storytelling-Memorial University of Newfoundland
Computer Buddies-Hanover Public Library
Bikemobile-Greater Victoria Public Library
Chapter 5: Programs to Connect Globally
Postcards from Around the World-Caledon Public Library
Diwali Festival-Surrey Libraries
Embracing Diversity: Sharing Our Songs and Rhymes-Burnaby Public Library
Let's Dream Together-George Baritiu County Library Brasov
Chapter 6: Programs That Foster Reading and Writing
Battle of the Book Clubs-Kitchener Public Library
Grade Five Challenge-High Prairie Municipal Library
Reading Link Challenge-Fraser Valley Regional Library
Seepe Walters Short Story Contest-Innisfil Public Library
St. John's Libraries Annual Ghost Story Writing Contest-Newfoundland and
Labrador Public Libraries
Write On! Contest-East Gwillimbury Public Library
Poem-a-Day Contest-Cambridge Libraries
Chapter 7: Programs That Encourage Personal Growth
Book Smart Water Smart-Kitchener Public Library
Reading Babysitters-Vancouver Island Regional Library
Teen Pampering-High Prairie Municipal Library
Engaging Huron's Youth in Art and Culture-Huron County Library
Choose Civility-Howard County Library System
Chapter 8: Programs That Spark Creativity
We Dare You! Teen Summer Challenge-Saskatoon Public Library
Elf Workshop-Roswell P. Flower Memorial Library
Music Rocks Literacy-Brock Township Public Library
Bunch-a-Munsch Drama Club-Clemens Mill Library, Cambridge Libraries
TAG Creative Stream-Milton Public Library
Chapter 9: Programs That Develop Family Literacy
Grand Pair of Readers-Fundy Library Region, New Brunswick Public Library
Service
Family Activity Card-Greater Victoria Public Library
Storytime Anytime-Calgary Public Library
Countdown to Kindergarten-Gail Borden Public Library District
Where in the Library Is.?-A. C. Hunter Children's Library
Let's Read: A Family Literacy Initiative of Waterloo Region-Waterloo Public
Library
Further Reading and Resources Consulted
Index







