Adam Gidwitz
Adam Gidwitz was a teacher for eight years. Now, he writes full time, which means he writes a couple of hours a day, and lies on his couch staring at the ceiling the rest of the time. He is the bestselling author of the children's books, A Tale Dark and Grimm and its companions; The Empire Strikes Back: So You Want to Be a Jedi; and The Unicorn Rescue Society adventure series. He is the recipient of a Newbery Honor for his middle grade novel, The Inquisitor's Tale, and also the creator of GRIMM, GRIMMER, GRIMMEST, a podcast from Pinna and #1 show for kids on Apple Podcasts. Recording
Little Library, Big Summer Reading Program! Recording | Slides
Are you a small library? You probably already have an oversized impact on your community. Learn some tips and tricks for Summer Reading that have a big impact with less effort and energy. Great for libraries of all sizes, but especially geared toward small and rural libraries. Bree Drapa is the Director of the Westford Public Library in Westford, VT. Being a solo librarian for the past nine years, Bree finds herself “doing all the things” and Summer Reading is one of her favorite things. Bree is also a member of the Association of Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL) Outstanding in Their Field Leadership Institute.
Geocaching at the Library Recording | Slides
Kristine Oulman is the Children and Teen Librarian at the Easton Public Library. Learn how a small rural library used a Geocaching program to connect with their community, spread knowledge, and continue local partnership initiatives during times of health concern and instability.
Session 4: Nature Journaling Recording | Slides
Nature journaling is the art of recording your surroundings, feelings, observations, or interests as inspired by the natural world. Nature journals can be scientific, poetic, or artistic - whatever reflects your thoughts and feelings while you sketch and write. Join Adrienne Girard, Ellen Cummings and Diane Hogan from the East Greenwich Free Library to learn how nature journaling provided adults and teens with opportunities to practice mindfulness while experimenting with mixed media.
How to incorporate STEM into summer programming Recording | Slides
Do you ever feel like your summer programming could use a little extra STEM? Join Maine State Library STEM Librarian Christina Dorman as we discuss new trends, topics and programming for this year's CSLP theme Ocean of Possibilities. Bring your curiosity and your questions!