CYA: An Oklahoma Librarian’s Sharehouse

Meet Oklahoma Book Award Author Winners PC and Kristin Cast!
Stillwater Public Library is hosting a YALSA and Oklahoma Books with Bite: Teen Read Month Party

Don’t miss PC and Kristin discussing their House of Night series, sign books, and give away prizes. The day will be filled with fun vampire activities for all. Distant libraries are welcomed to chat with the authors online. Don’t miss your chance to see and talk with them!

Join us at the Stillwater Public Library on October 11th, 2008 at 1:00pm.
Stillwater Public Library
1107 South Duck
Stillwater, OK

No registration required!

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Storytime Primer @ the Norman Public Library
Start or Improve Your Storytime Skills

This workshop has three skilled public librarians sharing their experiences and techniques in providing an educational and fun storytime at your library. Attendees will walk through the steps in preparing for storytime, demystify infant storytime, include craft and activities in storytime and a panel discussion on their own experiences.

Join Kim Zahller, Susan Lura and Lisa Wood  in a Storytime Primer Workshop on October 8, 2008
Registration at 9:00, Workshop begins 9:30, Lunch is on your own, and Workshop ends at 4:00

Contact Phil Cooke, 405.522.3217, pcooke@oltn.odl.state.ok.us to register!

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Young Adult Librarian’s Workshop
At the Oklahoma Department of Libraries
Developing a Young Adult Programs

Learn how your library can support teen programs. Two experienced librarians will share their ideas and experiences providing programs for teens. The topics range from including the Search Institute’s 40 Developmental Assets, tried-and-true programs and starting your own Teen Advisory Group.

Join Amanda Kuhns and Emily Williams on November 18th, 2008
Registration at 9:00, Workshop begins 9:30, Lunch is on your own, and Workshop ends at 4:00

Contact Phil Cooke, 405.522.3217, pcooke@oltn.odl.state.ok.us to register!

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Summer reading is just about over. Both themes worked really well for the kids, parents and librarians. Before we sign off on 2008 don’t forget to:

• Register for Share Fair - August 14th (children’s) and August 15th (young adult). If you can not attend one or both, please register so a packet can be sent to you;
• Submit your 2008 Summer Reading Evaluation Survey;
• You can view photos for the My Favorite Book and Trick My Book Truck contest on CYA:Gallery.

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Catch the Reading Bug and Metamorphosis @ Your Library ODL press release about summer reading is available in PDF or TXT formats.

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Hello! The homepage is up-and-running. Yay!!
Links on the side will guide you through the CYA World of Information.

Check the CYA: Blog for the latest workshops, events, programs and other various and sundry items.

The CYA: Wiki has the listing of performer’s for Summer Reading. If you have a performer that is not currently listed contact me and I will get them on the list. Also included is sponsor information and presentations by the youth services consultant.

To continue conversations from the workshops and Share Fair, visit the CYA: Forums. Included are read-alike lists and programming ideas for children and teens.

The Reading Oklahoma Blog features Oklahoma authors and events happening around the state.

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