We will still be doing a lot of library work using digital resources and connecting to the community. Getting settled into the routine of working this way is harder now. We are past the excitement of trying new things, and working to be positive in a scary time. And now, we are hitting the harder part: it’s not new, it’s just frustrating. The technology is slow, things do not work the way you want them, and when you most need it – whatever you are working on will just not work right.
It happens. It’s okay – this is part of it all. Take a deep breath, and let’s just keep moving forward.
CMLE has an assortment of resources for you – and things you can share with your community members! Just because our physical facilities are closed, we are not helpless. There is a lot of work that any type of library can do, to keep providing information and resources to our community members.
You can take this and put a link on your website. Give your patrons access to book discussions, new genres, and beverages for all!
We want this to be fun – like an in-person book group! Instead of making book assignments, we just want to hang out with you and chat. We are inviting in guests to be part of each episode, to get a diverse set of ideas and suggestions. We will talk about our favorites, or be baffled about the genre. We will share titles we loved, we will talk about the books we just couldn’t finish, and everyone will leave with ideas for at least a new book or two to read!
And of course, we will have the one thing that really makes a book group complete: beverages. As we start each episode, we will be enjoying our beverages; and as you – the listener – are also members of this book group, you should also have a beverage!
For these classes, you will first listen to the Linking Our Libraries podcast episode, then take a quiz, and watch the accompanying video. You will get directions on receiving your hour of PD or CE credit there.
Share this page with your patrons, especially if you are working with kids and families. Every single day while schools are closed, we will post a set of activities for kids. (And it’s appropriate for kids of all ages, so don’t be shy about trying out a few daily activities for yourself!)
Part of staying at home is staying busy, and doing some fun things, or trying new things. So each day we will have a new page for you, filled with ideas for projects you can try.
We have art projects, food ideas, writing ideas, dance party ideas, game ideas, science projects, and more. Check back each day to find new things to try!
- Goodreads Book Challenges
Armchair Travel to Minnesota State Parks: And as we are Minnesota library people, we want you to connect your enjoyment of reading, and visiting libraries, to the fun of visiting these parks. Join us for some reading!
High School Reading Challenge: Are you looking for some new titles? Wanting to revisit some old favorites?? We challenge YOU to read more books, explore new ideas, and enjoy yourself!
We have ten prompts – one for each month of the school year, plus a bonus book. (Ten is a more interesting number than nine!)