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Presented by Kathleen Odean, expert on children’s books.

When: December 7, 2009 8:15 am to 3:30 pm
Where: WSWHE BOCES Gick Road Training Center
Cost: SALS members, $15 ;  non-SALS members $35

***Reserve a seat***
Space is limited.
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This month look for the following new titles on the SALON website.

If you have specific title suggestions, and if they are available through Overdrive, every consideration will be given to add them to the collection.

Libraries should send all reader/listener suggestions to Jennifer.

Thursday November 5, 2009
9 am to 1 pm (Refreshments and registration at 8:30)
Schenectady County Public Library
99 Clinton St
Schenectady, NY 12305-2083

Come to our second annual round-up of tried and true storytime techniques! Develop new storytime techniques, hone your existing skills, or gather fresh ways to use your expertise.

Upper Hudson Library System and Mohawk Valley Library System bring the best outside and inside presenters together to demonstrate, and teach key storytime skills. A special focus this year is flannel board stories, presented by local maven Debbie Sternklar. You’ll leave the workshop with a flannel board and a story to tell with it!

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