This class information was recently posted on YALSA-listserv. I think it looks like an interesting way to learn about activities that can make libraries more inviting to young people. There is something about the link between images and words that is quite powerful that I am just beginning to become aware of. If I had the time, I would do this!

Enrollment for the Arts and Crafts for Youth ibrarians May 7th online workshop is currently open. he popular class sponsored by Art Teacher on the Net s taught by Valerie Colston, artprofessor and Library rt Performer. The 4 week non-credit workshop
provides expert art advice for Youth Librarians and hose working with children and teens in a library etting. It’s a wonderful opportunity to network.
Topics include:
Organizing Art Programs
Supplies You Need
Promoting Literacy Through the Visual Arts
Summer Art Program Ideas
Teen Programs
Preschool-Elementary Art Program Ideas
and much more.

You can access the workshop 24/7 at your convenience
and post to other Youth Service Librarians on a weekly
basis.
To sign up visit

http://www.artmuseums.com/youthlibrarian.htm
and see what others who have taken the workshop are
saying about it.

Cost: Only $35.00 for a 4 week online session.

For more information contact

Valerie Colston
Art Teacher on the Net
www.artmuseums.com/youthlibrarian.htm
crafts@artmuseums.com