Why Singable Books Belong in Every Storytime - Jbrary
Learn why singable picture books support early literacy and why you should use them with young children, especially in storytime.| Jbrary
Learn why singable picture books support early literacy and why you should use them with young children, especially in storytime.| Jbrary
After two years of working on special projects and acting as a manager, this August I am finally returning to my role as a children’s librarian. Am I excited? Yes. Am I a little scared? Also yes. I know some things will have changed, and some things will be exactly the same. One thing that... Continue reading Give Me Your Babytime Recommendations| Jbrary
Words matter. What we say and how we say it matters. I recently had a conversation with a district principal that gave me new words to use when I talk about how the library can support children entering school. Our conversation came about when the principal noticed a library program with the phrase “school readiness.”... Continue reading All Kids Are Ready for School| Jbrary
Tips and tricks for how to handle babies, toddlers, and preschoolers who tear down felts and flannels during storytime.| Jbrary
Ask Jbrary features a question from a youth services library staff and crowdsourced tips and tricks.| Jbrary
Learn how to make felt stories for library storytimes with patterns by Flannel Board Fun. Featuring an ocean themed set.| Jbrary
The best 2024 picture books for sharing in storytime with groups of babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children.| Jbrary
Something magical happened to me. I stumbled my way into a ticket to the VERY LAST Eras tour show here in Vancouver. I’m still pinching myself. And making friendship bracelets. And wondering if I’ll freeze to death in my snake tights. And fretting about getting sick at the last minute and not being able to... Continue reading Random December Notes| Jbrary
Recommendations for welcome and hello songs to share at storytime with groups of small children.| Jbrary
A list of the best STEM toys and games for kids and teens to use in the library.| Jbrary
