As a part of Summer Reading at New York Libraries, the State Education Department and myON are partnering to bring thousands of enhanced digital books to children from birth through 8th grade and their families all around the state. When: May through September 2018 … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
What is the secret ingredient for developing and implementing successful STEAM programs? Whether your library is large or tiny, well-funded or not, incorporating STEAM programs shouldn’t be daunting, difficult or expensive. By offering STEAM classes to your community, your library can provide an opportunity for students of all ages to develop skills in communication, creativity, problem solving, critical thinking and analysis. Children, families, and adults will be encouraged to ask questions, learn transferable skills, and delve into basic scientific concepts. … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Since 2004, April has been designated by Congress as “Financial Literacy Month” to “raise public awareness about the importance of personal financial education in the United States – and the serious consequences that may result from a lack of understanding about personal finances.” In response, educators, nonprofit groups, and government agencies have developed a variety of resources that help educate individuals of all ages and families of all sizes to improve their financial knowledge. Of course, personal financial education … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Did you know that April is Financial Literacy Month? Help those who need to brush up on their personal finance skills save some cash by providing these great resources and taking advantage of a few yourself: Financial Literacy Compiled by CEFLS staff, this page has resources from all around the Internet, through the various information guides offered by CEFLS and member libraries, books, ebooks, and e-magazines. Consumer.gov Purposefully written in very simple language, this website developed by the Federal Trade … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
On March 13, the State Library staff presented a webinar on State Aid for Library Construction. That webinar and the accompanying PowerPoint presentation has been uploaded to the Library Development web site and can now be accessed at http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/construc/webinars.htm … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
CEFLS has a number of items that can be used by one of the member libraries to support patron services. We also offer prepackaged activity kits for both individual patron use and for use within a library. We also have equipment to help facilitate activities within a library or events outside of a library that would normally be cost-prohibitive. If you have any questions or wish to request a specific item, contact Karen Batchelder (518-563-5190 ext. 120) or David Fuller … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Library Staff can find webinars on a variety of subjects to watch on demand at http://learn.webjunction.org/. Some of the topics include: Active Shooter Procedures for Libraries Beyond Food for Fines: Libraries, Food Banks and Feeding America Getting Started with Social Media for Your Library Measure Your Impact: Getting Started with Outcome-Based Evaluations Trauma Informed Services in the Library: Understanding and Serving our Community Bilingual Storytimes: Reaching Through the Language Barrier More Than #MotivationMonday: Motivating Your Team Any Day of the … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Each library and reading center in the CEFLS service area has a library consultant at CEFLS who can act as a first point of contact when seeking advice or information. The list of consultants for each library is as follows: Steve Kenworthy, ext. 111 Akwesasne Library and Cultural Center Chateauguay Memorial Library Keene Public Library Keene Valley Library Association Paine Memorial Free Library, Willsboro Sherman Free Library, Port Henry Wead Library, Malone Westport Library Association Wilmington E.M. Cooper Memorial Library … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
