Children’s Services Section Programs, NCLA 2005 Conference

“Book Clubs for Kids”	Wednesday, Sept. 21, 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm
Tips on how to start and maintain a successful book club for kids at your library.
“Encourage Early Literacy @ Your Library”	Thursday, Sept. 22, 9:15am-10:15am
In this session based on recent findings concerning reading development in America's children, participants will learn about the six important pre-reading building blocks. Suggestions for encouraging early literacy will also be presented.
“Grow and Learn @ Your Library”	Thursday, Sept. 22, 11:00am-noon
Librarians from the Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County will be on hand to guide you through their innovative new web site for parents, caregivers & teachers and share information about how it can benefit you and your patrons.
“Collection Development for Youth Services”	Thursday, Sept. 22, 4:15pm-5:15pm
Join Janice Del Negro for tips on how you can develop a great collection for your young patrons.
“From Sidewalk Chalk to Itty Bitty Spiders”	Friday, Sept. 23, 9:00am-10:00am
North Carolina African-American Children's Writers Carole Boston Weatherford and Kimberly Johnson will share their individual approaches to writing children's literature.