YOUTH SERVICES

Karen Kroll	Carol Knapmiller	Megan Shaw	Katherine Sandy

                                         

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A Calendar of Events for the Current Season

                 June   July

Storytimes
Fall, & Winter/Spring Storytimes run during the school year and are geared toward children ages three through six, and include stories, creative dramatics, songs, simple crafts and more. Days and times of scheduling may vary slightly from session to session based on need or demand. A minimum number of children must sign up for a session to be held. Check the calendar (above) or the Storytime schedule for the session nearest you.  Calendars June July and schedules are for the current season.

Summer Storytimes run in conjunction with the Summer Library Program. Check the calendar (above) or the Storytime schedule for the session nearest you.  Calendars and schedules are for the current season.

"Tales for Twos" a lap-sit storytime for two-year-olds is held during the fall and winter. Check the the calendar (above) or the Storytime schedule for times and locations for winter & spring 2007.  Calendars and schedules are for the current season.

Teen Programs
Teen Programs are intended for youth in grades 7-12. They are primarily held at the Onalaska branch but are open to all teens in Bangor, Campbell, Holmen, Onalaska, West Salem and other communities in the area.  See calendars for June July and schedules for the current season.

Summer of 2008 
   The Summer Reading Program for 2008 is Go Global: READ!   Please watch the calendars June July for upcoming events. 

The Summer Library Program is intended to keep youth reading and using the library throughout the summer months. Each summer hundreds of youth participate.

The Summer Reading Program includes Lunch Bunch, Snack Pack, Library Club, Storytime, and family Main Events, beginning in June and running through early August. Also teen events. Check the Calendars in the spring for times and locations.

Check out our Library Activities
Special programs and no-school day activities are geared for different age groups, depending on the program. These programs include crafts, storytelling, movies and other activities. Watch for further information and sign-up lists at your local library.

Check the calendar (above) or Special Programs for specific times and dates.  Calendars and schedules are for the current season.

Booklists
Booklists are suggested reading in various categories provided by our Youth Services Librarians, New York Times Best-sellers list, etc.

Reader's Advisory
Reader's Advisory is a service to assist young people and their families, and those who work with children, in selecting reading materials. Stop by to talk with a youth services librarian at the Library’s youth services desks in Onalaska, Holmen, and West Salem, or before and after youth programs at any of the five County Library branches. They will be happy to recommend books and other materials for children and teens with regard to abilities, age levels, and interests.

Youth Services - Contact Us
La Crosse County Libraries has two full-time and one part-time Youth Services Librarians. Youth Services Coordinator Karen Kroll heads up the Youth Services Team, with Katherine Sandy, Megan Shaw and Carol Knapmiller in the three Assistant positions. They travel to each of the five branch libraries to conduct programs, select and maintain books and other materials, conduct Reader's Advisory, and provide many other services for children, teens, and their families.

The Youth Services have offices in Holmen, Onalaska & West Salem:

 

Holmen Area Library 103 State St. Holmen, WI 54636 526-4641

Onalaska Public Library 741 Oak Ave S Onalaska, WI 54650 781-9568 ext 5

West Salem Library 201 Neshonoc Road West Salem, WI 54669 786-1505

E-mail: yslibrarianscountylibrary@hotmail.com