Thursday Thoughts: Setting Virtual Storytime Goals

If you know me IRL or you've followed my blog for awhile, you know I'm a Storytime Plotter. I like walking into storytime with a plan, and I like centering that plan around goals. Usually those goals have to do with supporting early literacy practices and skills. It's the teacher in me! But what about… Continue reading Thursday Thoughts: Setting Virtual Storytime Goals

Thursday Thoughts: Room for Every Feeling

Content Warning/Disclosure: I am not a mental health professional. This blog post does not contain any expert or qualified advice; rather, it is an exploration of my feelings as a public library professional during a pandemic, and how I personally am starting to manage those feelings. There will be things like quotes from Mr. Rogers!… Continue reading Thursday Thoughts: Room for Every Feeling

LSC Journal Club: Social Emotional Learning & Libraries

After a long hiatus, the Denver Metro Area chapter of the LSC Journal Club finally met again in January to discuss social-emotional learning and libraries! We had lots of snacks to sustain us during our long discussion. Who Are We? What is the Library Services for Children Journal Club? We’re a local group of youth… Continue reading LSC Journal Club: Social Emotional Learning & Libraries