Family Members, Friends, and Neighbors (FFN) Child care providers

…the kids they watch. They are likely to be in kid- friendly places, close to their home. They prefer to stay in their own communities, mostly in their neighborhoods. Some… (Search hits: 2 in body, 0 in title, 1 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 163.46)

The Colorado State Library Book Club Resource: Taking Stock

…it can be even greater. Donations aside, I would sincerely love to hear from you about anything book club related. Have suggestions? Questions? Feedback? Contact me at bookclub@coloradovirtuallibrary.org. Thank you!… (Search hits: 2 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 1 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 162.19)

NASA@ My Library kits are here!

…the Sun-Earth-Moon Connections kit, but by summer there will be 3 copies of each available to borrow. To see the kit contents go to https://cslkits.cvlsites.org/stem-discovery-kits/#nasa. You can reserve a kit… (Search hits: 3 in body, 0 in title, 1 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 161.7)

New Book Club Resource Contact at the Colorado State Library

…on the State Library collection, the service, and all things book club related. The best way to contact Michael is at one of these two email addresses: peever_m@cde.state.co.us or bookclub@coloradovirtuallibrary.org (Search hits: 2 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 1 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 161.42)

Lifelong Learning

…offers a lifelong learning program, Metro Meritus. The program is offered at no charge for ages 60 plus. For information and to search for classes, click here. You can also… (Search hits: 2 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 160.92)

Locals Receive Diploma Thanks to Free Library Program

…her to focus on studying for a diploma full-time. “For a long time, I said no when he told me to leave my job,” Bojorquez said. “I was so used… (Search hits: 2 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 1 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 160.92)

Book Club Updates: You Spoke and We Listened!

…meetings look like, or just what your patrons thought of a particular title! We want to know it all so we can make sure your experience is the best possible…. (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 1 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 159.1)

To Grow a Reader is Not Out of This World!

…their behavior, academic skills, strengths, weaknesses, and families. This type of meeting is normal at the beginning of every school year. On the list was a little girl’s name. I… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 1 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 159.1)

Five Fall Favorites for Your Book Club

…your book club. I like dogs. You always know what a dog is thinking. It has four moods. Happy, sad, cross and concentrating. Also, dogs are faithful and they do… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 1 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 157.83)

Long-distance Rates

Even though cell phone use is increasing, many people still depend on a land-line for long-distance telephone service. The latest issue of “Consumer News” from the Colorado Department of Regulatory… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 157.83)

The 5 early Literacy Practices: PLAY

…being. We learn through interactions with our peers and adults. Kids have those interactions by playing. Let me give you an example. A little while ago I was visiting a… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 1 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 157.05)

The Book Club Guide to Literary Libations

You’ve finally done it. You’ve formed your book club. Congratulations, because just getting more than two people together in a room that they’re not getting paid to be in is… (Search hits: 3 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 1 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 169.06)

“The Library” or La Biblioteca (English version)

…in 2016 according to the Library Research Service. If you live in Colorado, find your local public library by visiting https://find.coloradolibraries.org/map. Thanks to my daily work with public libraries, every… (Search hits: 2 in body, 0 in title, 1 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 166.13)

Family Literacy Resources

Winter break is a great time to read with your kids! Learning doesn’t just happen at school; it happens at home, too. The Colorado Department of Education defines family literacy… (Search hits: 0 in body, 0 in title, 1 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 154.73)

5 Early Learning Library Take and Make Kits

…at arranged times. Online tools also make coordination possible to complement virtual programs. Flyers, signage, etc. are effective promotions for weekly grab and go kits for curbside pickup. Some are… (Search hits: 0 in body, 0 in title, 1 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 154.73)

Bedtime Storytime

…think it’s time, we gotta go. Wave your elbows. Wave your toes. Wave your tongue and wave your nose. Wave your knees. Wave your lips. Blow a kiss, with fingertips…. (Search hits: 0 in body, 0 in title, 1 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 154.73)

Book Club Welcomes Social Justice Titles!

…in this category have been chosen specifically to open a dialogue about the social issues we have faced and continue to face even right here in Colorado. Whether you’re looking… (Search hits: 0 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 1 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 154.73)

Early Literacy and Math

…paint.)nto a wooden tree. • The song is to the tune of “Bingo.” (Listen HERE.) • Count the birds in each verse, removing the last one. • Instead of a… (Search hits: 0 in body, 0 in title, 1 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 154.73)

Reading Aloud at Home: Connecting books with Early Literacy Activities

…part of the story, your favorite characters, or the whole story and all the characters. Mold the characters using modeling clay. Create a collage. Check Pinterest for more ideas! Music…. (Search hits: 0 in body, 0 in title, 1 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 154.73)