It's always a little bittersweet (in the best way) seeing kids I have worked with for years move on to teen programs. It's GREAT but also sad. #PublicLibraries #YouthLibrarian
Any libraries out there circulating Yoto players and cards? I want to do this for my library but it seems like I cannot lock yoto cards to a specific account. #PublicLibraries #YouthLibrarian
Have been feeling rather uninspired for kids programming this fall. Finally decided to do a Kpop Demons inspired painting with a local artist who will lead the kids. I expect it will fill up fast. #PublicLibraries #FreeForAll #YouthLibrarian
I had to purchase a new copy of "Wonderful Goodbyes" by Kelly Wu for my library and I just re-read it and oh my lord, it is as heartbreaking as I remember. Crying over the illustrations and story. About saying goodbye to a pet. #Kidlit #YouthLibrarian
Going through my summer reading kids logs, and one child wrote "I saved two turtles on the road!" which is really sweet to read. I love kids. #LibraryLife #SaturdayLibrarian #YouthLibrarian
Friends, way too many rainy days here in Minnesota this month. The kids are going bananas. They need some outdoor time. #PublicLibraries #YouthLibrarian #SummerReading
One of the summer reading challenges I have on my bingo sheet for kids is "Tell Ms. Sarah a joke". Today's joke from a kiddo: why is Cinderella so bad at soccer? She keeps running from the ball!
It made me laugh. I love a fun joke. #YouthLibrarian #PublicLibraries
If you're looking for a picture book about a loving family that also has to deal with some new issues with a new baby, look no further than Little Big Man by Varian Johnson and Reggie Brown! #PictureBooks #YouthLibrarian #CollectionDevelopment
I have this little boy who loves coming into my work office and playing with my fan. Like, it's his passion. I tell his mom I will not be surprised if he invents something amazing as he grows. Just a smart kid! #YouthLibrarian #PublicLibraries
And if you want to know if parents are always willing to actual parent? Ask a youth librarian because they aren’t. Many are willing to pass the buck and use the library as nannies or a police state. #YouthLibrarian
I actually really hate summer reading. I don’t mind the importance of it but the day to day reality is such a slog. If I am ever lucky enough to retire I am going to cherish summers without srp. #YouthLibrarian
My budget at the library for a graphic novel publisher who makes kids graphic novels with good binding!! Seriously, I am willing to pay more than an ordinary book not to have it fall apart after 3 circs! #PublicLibraries #YouthLibrarian #GraphicNovels
#YouthLibrarian confession: I'm not a fan of Jan Brett's illustrations. They are way too busy, IMO.
Thanks to my library's teen librarian, my library is awarded one of the Dollar General Summer Reading grants! She included money for me to purchase some extra books for kids so I am excited! #YouthLibrarian #PublicLibraries
One of my original storytime kids is graduating from high school in May and I got an invite to his graduation event which really helped make this week a lot better. I love the personal connections storytime still creates! #publiclibraries #youthlibrarian
I'll be honest. I really detest grandmothers with grandkids in the library. Many (if not most I've interacted with) are extremely rude and demanding. #YouthLibrarian #PublicLibraries
I just met a brand new baby named Wallace. He is adorable. #YouthLibrarian #PublicLibraries
Happy National Librarians Day to all the Librarians out there!
#librarian #nationallibrariansday #library #youthlibrarian #floridalibraryassociation
Another day in the office...
#storytime #pajamas #pajamaday #library #youthlibrarian
One of my regular disability elementary student visitors got her card today! So excited for her. She usually uses the school card so this is a big accomplishment. #PublicLibraries #YouthLibrarian
I am a youth librarian rebel--I shelve all the Rubble and Crew books/dvds with Paw Patrol. #youthlibrarian #publiclibraries
Considering an April Fool's joke in storytime tomorrow - "No Little Mouse today." What could possibly go wrong? #librarianlife #storytime #youthlibrarian #libraries #libsky
I honestly think loaning out Tonieboxes in my library is more of a hassle than it's worth. The boxes keep getting erased and I have to redownload the Tonie characters. #youthlibrarian #publiclibraries
Go look up the saw-whet owl! It is adorable! I just got a new early reader about it for kids and the pictures! Those owl eyes! #collectiondevelopment #youthlibrarian
Two new-ish picture books to recommend: "A Moving Story" by Beth Ferry & Tom LIchtenheld. Funny and cute! And, "Perfect" by Waka T. Brown with beautiful illustrations by Yuko Jones. Lovely and reinforces that broken things can be fixed, both big and small. #kidlit #youthlibrarian
Made these snow globes tonight with kids of all ages (say ages 5 and up) and it was a big hit! I just had them bring their own lego minifig (Not HP specific, just used the idea in general.) #librarylife #youthlibrarian
Got through leading #NoonYearsEve 🎉 A 200 person event with storytime, story character meet-and-greet (Maisy mouse!), new years noisemakers crafts, and bubble-filled dance party. I have fully earned the rest of this week off to hang with my own kids
#YouthLibrarian #PublicLibraries
Random but can anyone recommend some bulk white aprons on Amazon that would be good for sublimation? There are just so many unknown/weird companies out there. (For a public library project.) #publiclibraries #youthlibrarian
I'm learning patron habits and trends in my library (started here in late Jan). Youth program attendance has dropped now that park weather finally arrived here in AZ. #publiclibrary #librarychat #youthlibrarian