Professional Development Opportunities continue with the Family Engagement Initiative funded by the Endowment for Health:
Event Timing: Monday, October 7 9 am to 3 pm
Event Address: Pease Public Library, 1 Russell St, Plymouth, NH 03264
Contact Deborah Dutcher 603-271-2865 deborah.dutcher@dncr.nh.gov
Attendees will receive a copy of Mike’s newest book “What We Say and How We Say It Matter: Teacher Talk That Improves Student Learning and Behavior” and Carol Dweck’s book “Mindset: The New Psychology of Success”
IMPORTANT: All attendees are responsible for bringing their own beverages and lunch.
Thanks again to the Boston Bruins for the Blades visits to New Hampshire and all the great prizes for New Hampshire top readers. This year’s top reader prizes go to:
My new Magic Show includes an amazing portable set up that will
transform most any area big or small into a theatrical setting! Your
kids will be greeted into the magic show with a cloth backdrop, lights
and upbeat music. They will surely know it’s SHOWTIME! The show is perfect for
your age group and trust me the kids will have crazy fun. To see what other
local people are saying about the shows, please search “Magic Fred The
Magician” or check out my facebook page.
I highly recommend this type of show, the kids will love all the
visual props with lights and music.
shows include:
• Theatrical
Backdrop with lights
With many smiles and this amazing cloth backdrop! Your guest will
definitely have lots of great pictures to share.
Note: I can setup this expandable backdrop in a matter of minutes.
• Magic performed to entertaining music
I offer a Bose Sound System, that adds to the magical experience and
keep the kids engaged.
• Family
entertainment
Note: lots of age-appropriate comedy to keep your guests laughing
while the magic will leave them in awe!
• Audience
Participation
Not only will this increase the excitement of your event, it
will also result in a more memorable experience.
• Amazing high
quality magical illusions
Magic that will leave all ages scratching their heads!
Note: I will need approximately a 1/2 hour to set up my
show prior to showtime!
Note: Just be sure to have your cameras ready to capture that moment!
Time for your evaluation of the 2019 Summer Reading Program in your community. Please complete this evaluation by September 7: https://forms.gle/JuotRwjG7rhPe8HQ9
Above is the top reader prize flyer from the Bruins for this year. Please send me your Up To 5 top readers PER each of the 3 age categories by Tuesday August 27. If a grand prize is won at your library and the winner is unable to accept the prize, PLEASE notify me ASAP so the great prize can go to someone else.
On Monday, August 12, I presented my new resource website https://www.outstandinglibrarian.org/ at the SLJ Leadership Basecamp. Thank you to everyone that has contributed and I hope you will continue to share your Outstanding stories to inspire others. I will continue to regularly add to this resource of ways to be inspired, plan and manage outreach, collaboration and partnerships. Deborah Dutcher
Wayne
and Kali are a husband-and-wife team with a combined thirty years of experience
working with youth (and adults) of all abilities. Through Sages Entertainment,
they dazzle guests with their balloon decor, balloon twisting, and captivating
balloon entertainment. Kali and Wayne are also passionate educators who teach
life lessons and team building through balloon, magic, and STEAM workshops
designed for all ages. They customize each experience to bring the best value
to their clients and their events.
Bettielue Hill (AKA Miss Boo) Children’s Program Coordinator at the Brookline Public Library and Blades read a story 7/8/19. Photo Deborah DutcherNH State Library Youth Services Consultant Deborah Dutcher, Blades, NH State Librarian Michael York, Assistant State Librarian Lori Fisher. Photo Bettielue Hill .Blades helping out at the Brookline Public Library. Photo Deborah Dutcher.Hayley Van-Gils, Youth Services Librarian at the Kingston Public Library and Blades read a story 7/17/19. Photo Deborah Dutcher8/5/19 James A. Tuttle Library, Antrim NH Cynthia Jewett~Library Director reads Blades favorite story.Blades colors with the children in AntrimBoston Bruins trivia wheel fun8/9/19 Moultonborough Preschool Teacher Miranda Rule reads to the large crowd that came to see Blades
Moultonborough’s Children’s Librarian, Sharon Gulla gives Blades a big hug for visiting the library.
Event Timing: Monday, August 26, 2019 9 am to 5 pm Event Address: Baker Free Public Library, Bow NH IMPORTANT: Parking in the church parking lot ONLY Please! Must bring your own yoga mat, water/beverage and lunch. Day long training by Katie Scherrer. Let’s get intentional about bringing movement and stillness into storytime! This workshop focuses on the use of yoga as a tool to support and enhance the early literacy skill-building work that librarians are already doing by activating learning in the body and the heart.
All attendees will receive a free copy of Scherrer’s book Stories, Songs, and Stretches! Creating Playful Storytimes with Yoga and Movement. Limited to 30 attendees…if you register and find you cannot attend–please let me know asap so another can enjoy this wonderful free workshop sponsored by Endowment for Health.
