Friday, October 19, 2012
Kids Are Customers Too
On October 18, 2012, I attended the Kids Are Customers Too workshop in Westminster. This annual workshop is sponsored by the Children's Services Division of the Maryland Library Association. It is always interesting to go to workshops like this, where you get to meet librarians from around the state. Everyone always has such good ideas. This year, I learned that it is possible to have programs in the library revolving around healthy eating that involve children and teens helping to prepare food. We've had snacks before, but I wouldn't have thought to have kids help. I don't know if I'm brave enough to try it, but maybe! I also learned that it is much easier than I might think to get children up, moving, and interacting with books during storytime. Julie Dietzel-Glair's part of the presentation was by far and away the best- she could have talked all day! I definitely want to buy her book when it finally comes out. I was so amazed at how simple some of the ideas were, such as just getting kids to act out the words tall and small in a book. Storytimes are such an important part of my job, and I often feel like I'm running out of new and creative ideas. Yesterday certainly gave me a lot to think about!
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This was the second time I had the opportunity to attend a Kids are Customers Too workshop. The morning sessions focused on using health related topics. I found the session on healthy eating especially interesting; we have a variety of programs at my library that include food but the idea of making healthy eating fun is a good idea. It was also helpful that the presenters included ways this program could be done with different age groups. This year's Blue Crab winner Kate Riggs is both an editor and an author; her presentation gave some real insights into the world of nonfiction publishing. The highlight of the workshop for me was Julie Dietzel-Glair's presentation. I'm looking forward to seeing her book -- looks like it will a great resource for anyone who has to do storytimes! I'm glad I had the opportunity to attend this workshop. I came along with a lot of useful information and programming ideas.
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