[kids-lib] Advertising storytime books ahead of time

[Jessalynn Gale]

I agree with the other responses – I also wouldn’t advertise specific books ahead of time. I think the simplest answer to give a patron is that you choose books based on the audience that shows up. I tend to choose books the day of/the day before from my stack of options, and a lot of it depends on my mood or what types of stories worked well with the previous week’s audience. Having more flexibility leads to a more engaging, dynamic storytime!

I used to create a flyer day-of that listed my stories and songs, to encourage adult participation, let people know what to expect from the storytime, and help them find the books to check out. I haven’t done this since pre-covid but occasionally think about bringing it back (although I don’t miss the added work). But I don’t think posting a list in advance accomplishes any of these goals! I’d be wary of someone trying to restrict/censor what you choose.

JESSALYNN GALE
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Children’s Librarian
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Ledding Library of Milwaukie
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From: Kids-lib <kids-lib-bounces at omls.oregon.gov> On Behalf Of CARRIE KASPERICK via Kids-lib
Sent: Tuesday, February 7, 2023 10:16 AM
To: Holly Campbell-Polivka <Hollyc at tigard-or.gov>
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Subject: Re: [kids-lib] Advertising storytime books ahead of time

I also would not advertise the books ahead of time, but I might announce a theme in advance instead if you have one. My reasoning is that what is read is ultimately determined by the audience and the energy of the room. Some days are shorter book days for shorter attention spans. Children might be older or calmer another day, and then you can read a longer book. Every day is different, so I don't lock yourself into books that you'd rather not read.

On Tue, Feb 7, 2023 at 10:08 AM Holly Campbell-Polivka via Kids-lib <kids-lib at omls.oregon.gov<mailto:kids-lib at omls.oregon.gov>> wrote:
I have also had that request. I won’t do it. The request I had came from someone who complained about a book with content they objected to that I had shared. Though I do plan in advance, I always select more than I plan to read and then decide what I’m reading based on the ages and energy level of the kids that particular day. And even if I did announce all the potential books in advance (which isn’t a way I would prioritize my time in my busy schedule), sometimes plans change for various other reasons. I think announcing ahead of time opens us up to all sorts of complaints, the least of which could even be a disappointed kid that didn’t get to hear the story they were hoping to hear, the most of which could be calls for banning books.

Holly Campbell-Polivka (She/Her<https://www.glsen.org/activity/pronouns-guide-glsen>)
Youth Services Librarian
Tigard Public Library
Direct: 503-718-2811
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Subject: [kids-lib] Advertising storytime books ahead of time

Hello! I was wondering if I could ask for an opinion. I was asked to provide a list of my weekly storytime books in advance. While we have posted the weekly themes in the past (although not currently), I'm a bit leery of the implications for posting the books used ahead of time.

How would you proceed?


Jennifer Fischer

Children's Services Librarian Specialist

Crook County Library

175 NW Meadow Lakes Dr.

Prineville, OR 97754

(541) 447-7978, ext. 319

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