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Marigold Newsletter September 2018
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Celebrate Your Library Month!
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YRCA Traveling Book Display
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First Year SAIT Students Visit Marigold HQ
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Teen Summer Library Experience Winners Announced!
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Check Out Marigold's New YouTube Series!
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Carbon Library Hosts its First Movie Under the Stars
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Potential Grant Opportunity for Libraries
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Harry Potter Book Night to Celebrate Hogwarts
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Upcoming Board Basics Workshops
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Free Digital Paint App Perfect for Programming
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The library innovation toolkit : ideas, strategies, and programs
by Anthony Molaro
Progress for the sake of progress is all too often a drain on precious time and resources. The communities and users that libraries serve are always changing; true innovation helps libraries adapt to meet their needs and aspirations both now and in the future. This stimulating collection offers numerous snapshots of innovation in action at a range of libraries, showcasing ideas and initiatives that will inspire librarians at their own institutions.
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Get your community moving : physical literacy programs for all ages
by Jenn Carson
This book introduces the concept of physical literacy as a component to whole-person literacy and addresses how libraries should be offering opportunities for movement-based learning. It provides clear, step-by-step models and strategies for delivering physical literacy programs including where to find funding, getting administrative and municipal buy-in, creating partnerships in the community, possible legal issues, marketing tactics, training staff and volunteers, and how to evaluate programs.
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50+ library services : innovation in action
by Diantha Dow Schull
Some of the most engaged and frequent users of public libraries are over the age of 50. They may also be the most misunderstood. As Baby Boomers continue to swell their ranks, the behavior, interests, and information needs of this demographic have changed dramatically, and Schull's new book offers the keys to reshaping library services for the new generations of active older adults. This important book is a must-read for library educators, library directors, and any information professional working in a community setting.
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Pop Culture-Inspired Programs for Tweens, Teens, and Adults
by Amy J. Alessio
Let’s have a Pac-Man Party! Or perhaps you’d rather make your own lava lamp or love beads, or just chow down on some nifty ‘50s snacks? The newest book from this unbeatable team of best-selling authors trawls the decades for a super, fabulous, groovy, awesome, and totally rad assortment of programs for patrons of all ages. It comes complete with programming best practices, age ranges and suggested variations for multigenerational or family events, planning lists, budgeting guidance, and marketing advice.
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Club programs for teens : 100 activities for the entire year
by Amy J. Alessio
Want to keep the momentum going after a successful teen event? That "one off" can easily be turned into a popular monthly club that will keep young adults coming back. Alessio, co-author of the bestsellers A Year of Programs for Teens and A Year of Programs for Teens 2, and Booth, co-editor of The Whole Library Handbook: Teen Services, show you how.
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The tween scene : a year of programs for 10-14-year olds
by Tiffany Balducci
No longer children, while not yet teen, tweens need to have programs geared to their interests and age level. The authors tell you how to get started, how to publicize to tweens, and provide ice breakers to get tweens talking. Then there are four programs for each month of the year. Each program description offers advertisement ideas, a guide for preparation, forms, room set-up suggestions, a complete outline for the program presentation, a list of materials used, a budget, and personal comments and suggestions from the authors' experiences.
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Negotiating the nonnegotiable : how to resolve your most emotionally charged conflicts
by Daniel Shapiro
In this landmark book, world-renowned Harvard negotiation expert Daniel Shapiro presents a groundbreaking, practical method to reconcile your most contentious relationships and untangle your toughest conflicts. It is not just "another book on conflict resolution," but a crucial step-by-step guide to resolve life's most emotionally challenging conflicts, whether between spouses, a parent and child, a boss and an employee, or rival communities or nations.
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The handbook for storytellers
by Judy Freeman
Ideal for both beginners and more experienced storytellers, this exhaustive primer includes everything adults need to start sharing the wonder of stories with children, from babies to tweens. The lively text imparts easy-to-follow guidelines and practical advice on how, when, where, and why to tell stories. Each chapter incorporates a wealth of delectable folktales to read and tell, plus the authors' hand-selected, annotated lists containing hundreds of classic and cutting edge children's books, professional books, and relevant websites.
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The big book of makerspace projects : inspiring makers to experiment, create, and learn
by Colleen Graves
Written by two school librarians obsessed with making stuff, this easy-to-follow guide is full of hands-on, low-cost makerspace projects that will inspire inventors and makers of all ages. Each project features clear, non-technical step-by-step instructions with photos and illustrations to ensure success, expand the imagination, and foster innovation. You will explore recyclables hacks, smartphone tweaks, paper circuits, e-textiles, musical instruments, coding and programming, 3-D printing, and much, much more!
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Let the story do the work : the art of storytelling for business success
by Esther K. Choy
Whether you want to stand out in the interview process, add punch to a presentation, or make a compelling case for a new initiative, this book shows you how to mine your experience for simple narratives that convey who you are, what you want to achieve, and why others should care. You'll discover how to use stories to capture attention, engage your audience, change minds, inspire action, bring facts and data to life, clarify challenging concepts, pitch persuasively, fundraise effectively, and more. Never underestimate the power of a great story.
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How to tell a really good story about absolutely anything in 4 easy steps
by Jim Jackson
You want to get your spouse to stop leaving his socks on the floor, and nagging isn't working. You want to get your staff to start using the new expense form, but the memo was ignored. How do you get to where you need to be? This handbook is a roadmap to getting your message across in an increasingly noisy and cluttered world. It guides you along the 4 easy steps that make your message memorable and meaningful by harnessing it to the power of the story.
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Marigold Library System 710 - 2nd Street Strathmore, Alberta T1P 1K4 403-934-5334www.marigold.ab.ca |
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