Register Now! Upcoming Children and Young Adult Workshops

September 22nd, 2008

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 1:00 pm.
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!

Gaming Workshops — Open Slots

August 20th, 2008

There are open slots available for the Gaming for Librarian’s workshops! Call Phil Cooke, 405.522.3217 to register. This workshop offers .54 CEU’s.

Choctaw County Library in Hugo, August 22, 2008

Kingfisher Memorial Library, August 29, 2008

Muldrow Public Library, September 5, 2008

Ardmore Public Library, September 11, 2008

Perry Carnegie Library, September 25, 2008

I hope to see you there!

Winners for the Trick My Book Truck Contest

August 19th, 2008

The teen’s Trick My Book Truck Contest winners are:

Meeker Public Library Dive Into Reading 1st Place: Meeker Public Library - “Dive Into Reading

Rocky Horror Book Show2nd Place: Norman Public Library - “Rocky Horror Book Show

McAlester Public Library - Mario Kart3rd Place: McAlester Public Library - “Mario Kart

You can view all entries on the CYA:Summer Reading Gallery

Winners of the first My Favorite Book Contest

August 19th, 2008

The children’s My Favorite Book Contest winners are:

Angelina Ballerina1st Place: Guymon Public Library - Angelina Ballerina

Junie B. Jones Sneaky Peaky Spying 2nd Place: Beaver Public Library - Junie B. Jones Sneaky Peaky Spying

Incredible Me 3rd Place: Grove Public Library - Incredible Me

Thank you all for sending in photos and I look forward to next year’s contest!

You can view all entries CYA:Summer Reading Gallery

Sequoyah 2009 Masterlists

August 1st, 2008

You can find the 2009 and past Sequoyah Masterlists on the Oklahoma Library Association web site.