The following flyer features the Fall 2024 classes from Central Community College in the Library and Information Services program.
CCC-LIS-Flyer-FA-2024Registration begins April 15.
The April/May edition of the Plain Speaking Newsletter is ready to read. There is a LOT of free stuff in this one and several pages of resources for your Summer Reading Program. You can even win a $100 Amazon Gift Card. Check out the CPLS Week of Weeding on page 12.
These craft projects feature shapes made by the System’s die cutting equipment. Our intent is to save our CPLS librarians valuable time each month. Place your order for the craft materials before the posted deadline by emailing Deb at cplsasst@gmail.com. There is no charge for this service.
Every preschooler loves to make something pretty to give Mom. This month’s craft in a variety of colors is perfect for that. The children will use a glue stick to attach the tulip to the stem and the stem to the flowerpot. Then, they can decorate the pot with the provided self-adhesive dots. This craft is 4.5″ w x 8″ h.
Book Suggestions:
Fletcher and the Springtime Blossoms by Julia Rawlinson
Plants in Spring by Martha Rustad
Please let us know how many you need for your class by April 22nd.
This is the last craft we are providing for this preschool year. See you in August with a September activity.
Due to the possibility of difficult driving conditions, the Central Plains Library System is postponing our final Summer Reading Program workshop from Wednesday, March 27, to Tuesday, April 2. Pretty much everything else will remain the same. This workshop is designed to help you prepare for the 2024 Summer Reading Program, “Adventure Begins at Your Library.” Hear about summer reading book picks, participate in demonstrations of crafts and activities, and learn about event opportunities!
Ravenna Public Library
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Registration begins at 9:30 am
Workshop runs from 10am – 3:30pm
5 CEUs
$10 fee per attendee (Lunch is Included)
New Issue!
The System provides access for our Member Librarians to a publication called Booklist Reader. Click on this link and find your next book to purchase! Each month, issues are packed with author interviews, top 10 lists, essential reading lists, feature articles and recommendations for high-demand, newly released books published during the cover month in a section named Reserve These Reads. In addition, every issue of Booklist Reader includes rich and diverse recommendations based on monthly editorial themes.
Here are the top 10 ways you can use Booklist Reader in your library.
The craft for March is a “Cat in the Hat” hat that is 8″w x 10″h. The children will be able to use markers or crayons to add color to the white cardstock hat-shaped cut out. Punch a hole in this versatile project to hang it from the ceiling or post it on your bulletin board. A band could be added and then be worn as a hat. You could even write the children’s favorite Dr. Seuss titles on the white stripes. Please let us know how many white cardstock hats you need for your children by February 19th.
Place your order for the craft materials before the posted deadline by emailing Deb at cplsasst@gmail.com. There is no charge for this service.
Book Suggestions:
Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish by Dr. Seuss
or any other book by Dr. Seuss!
The office of the Central Plains Library System is coordinating a state-wide group purchase of Folkmanis puppets [https://www.folkmanis.com/] this year. If you are interested in getting any of these amazing puppets to include in your story time or virtual programming related to this summer’s theme, Adventure Begins at Your Library, now is the time to order them to get the best discount.
Check your email to see the discount. Central Plains Library System will cover the shipping to your library.
Orders are due APRIL 15, 2024.
Please email your orders to: cpls.nicole@gmail.com.
Here at the System Office we know that time is valuable. Saving our CPLS librarians time is the driving force behind this popular System Service. The cardstock and pompom mitten project for January went over really well and now, it is time to start thinking about February.
The craft for February is called “Puppy Love.” Deb will use the System’s Die Cutting Equipment to cut the cardstock hearts from assorted colors. You will use scissors, glue, a black marker, and the provided stickers to complete this project. It is 8.25″ wide by 5.5″ high when finished.
Place your order for the craft by emailing Deb at cplsasst@gmail.com. Tell Deb how many preschoolers you have and she will get the craft kit to you ASAP. There is no charge for this service. The deadline for the Puppy Love craft is January 29, 2024.
Book Suggestions:
Biscuit’s Valentine’s Day by Alyssa Satin Capucilli and Pat Schories
Love is My Favorite Thing by Emma Chichester Clark
New Service from the System!
You now have access to a publication called Booklist Reader. Click on this link and find your next book to purchase! Each month, issues are packed with author interviews, top 10 lists, essential reading lists, feature articles and recommendations for high-demand, newly released books published during the cover month in a section named Reserve These Reads. In addition, every issue of Booklist Reader includes rich and diverse recommendations based on monthly editorial themes.
In 1960, a young woman discovers a freedom she never knew existed in this exhilarating, funny, and emotional novel by the bestselling author of She’s Up to No Good.
When Marilyn Kleinman is caught making out with the rabbi’s son in front of the whole congregation, her parents ship her off to her great-aunt Ada for the summer. If anyone can save their daughter’s reputation, it’s Philadelphia’s strict premier matchmaker. Either that or Marilyn can kiss college goodbye.
To Marilyn’s surprise, Ada’s not the humorless septuagenarian her mother described. Not with that platinum-blonde hair, Hermès scarf, and Cadillac convertible. She’s sharp, straight-talking, takes her job very seriously, and abides by her own rules…mostly. As the summer unfolds, Ada and Marilyn head for the Jersey shore, where Marilyn helps Ada scope out eligible matches―for anyone but Marilyn, that is.
Because if there’s one thing Marilyn’s learned from Ada, it’s that she doesn’t have to settle. With the school year quickly approaching and her father threatening to disinherit her, Marilyn must make her choice for her future: return to the comfortable life she knows or embrace a risky, unknown path on her own.
This description of Don’t Forget to Write is from Amazon.
The System has 10 copies for you to borrow. Call or email to reserve this set for your book club.
