Library Activity Calendar: January 2018

Squirrel Appreciation Day

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http://ideas.demco.com/blog/childrens-activity-calendar-january-2018/

Download a letter-sized or 11x17 sized version. Pick a day or two to inspire your picture book selection to use with your primary students. (For teens, look -> here.)

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Usher in 2018 with books and activities that will get the new year off to an inspired start! January is National Creativity Month, so encourage students to let their imaginations run wild while celebrating special days like Kazoo Day, Clashing Clothes Day and even Squirrel Appreciation Day. It's also Brain Teaser Month and Thank-You Month. So throw on some mismatched socks, grab a pen and paper (and, of course, a good book), and let your creativity take you to new places this January!​"

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Book Clubs: Your Community Connection

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https://www.ebscohost.com/novelist-the-latest/blog-article/book-clubs-your-community-connection

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Thinking of starting a new book club at your library or revamping an existing group you inherited? Struggling with attendance or participation? Join NoveList for a look at book clubs and the factors that make them successful as we celebrate National Reading Group month. Our panel of book club hosts will discuss different types of book clubs (formal versus informal, general versus genre, and One Book, One Community programs), choosing books for your group, promoting your book club, and measuring the success of your program. Learn from their wide range of experiences, tips, and love of reading and readers. 

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