Just in from CSLP! To register for these Summmer Reading Manual webinars, please visit the following website: http://shopcslp.com/cslp/pages/webinars
(Don’t forget the Library of Michigan’s YSAC 2017 “Build a Better World” Programming Ideas webinar is on Monday at 3pm, register for that here.)

• Children’s Program Manual – Tuesday, January 10, 2017
  There will be two identical sessions offered.
  Session 1:  11:00 a.m. Central Standard Time
  Session 2:  1:00 p.m. Central Standard Time
• Early Literacy Program Manual
  Thursday, January 26, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time
• Teen Program Manual
  Thursday, February 2, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time
  
  

Free Storytime Webinar Offerings:

• 1/31 The Magic of Music in Storytimes

2 PM - 3 PM Central
Music, a universal language, adds so much to storytimes. In this webinar, presented by Kim Lehman, learn ways to use music with young children in storytimes through songs, movement, literature, puppets, and props. Music in library storytimes is not about having the perfect voice or playing an instrument. It is about the magic that sounds and poetry bring to our shared experience. Whether you sing openly or in the privacy of your own shower, join us for fun and ideas. You will be inspired to warble a tune before the webinar is over.

Participants will be able to:
• Use opening and closing songs in storytimes
• Incorporate songs and music in storytimes using puppets, props, movement, and books
• Reference and use music resources including books, recordings, and websites

• 1/24 Storytime Crafts

2 PM - 3 PM Central
The process of creating offers children an opportunity to develop fine motor skills, cooperation, and a genuine sense of accomplishment. Working independently increases confidence and creative joy. This webinar, presented by Kim Lehman, will look at developmentally appropriate craft ideas to use in toddler and preschool storytimes as well as tips and suggestions for implementing and organizing craft activities in the library.

Participants will be able to:
• Implement age appropriate craft activities as a part of library storytimes
• Identify developmentally appropriate expectations for young children
• Organize and manage craft activities in the library

• 1/17 Science and Math in Storytimes

2 PM - 3 PM Central
Children have an innate curiosity about the physical world around them. Storytimes offer a unique opportunity to help young children understand and organize information needed to make connections and solve problems. This webinar, presented by Kim Lehman, will explore inexpensive, easy to implement science and math experiences using literature, fingerplays, activities, and props. These ideas can be used in storytimes, as passive programming in the library, or as resources for parents and caregivers to extend the storytime experience for further STEM explorations.

Participants will be able to:
• Explore ways to use science and math experiences in library programs for preschool children
• Integrate books, music, and fingerplays centered on math and science
• Introduce parents and caregivers to age appropriate math and science activities for further science explorations

• 1/10 Preschool Storytime Basics

2 PM - 3 PM Central
Storytimes in public libraries offer a valuable service to children, parents, and child care providers in the community on many different levels. This webinar, presented by Kim Lehman, will cover the basics of planning, preparing, and presenting engaging storytimes for preschoolers in the library. We will cover surefire books and literature selections as well as songs and fingerplays to captivate a young audience. Learn a few tips to address some storytime challenges like organizing materials, reading aloud to a group, and managing difficult situations.

Participants will be able to:
• Plan, prepare and present effective storytime programs in the library
• Present age appropriate books, songs and fingerplay in library programs
• Organize materials for programs effectively

Cathy Lancaster

Youth Services Coordinator

Statewide Library Services

Library of Michigan

517-335-8129

517-373-5700 f

LancasterC5@michigan.gov

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