Interested in resources to help support your 2016 summer reading program? This year’s focus is on health, wellness, sports and achievement.
The National Network Libraries of Medicine, Mid-Atlantic Region will be hosting free Boost Box webinars in February and March, dedicated to those topics.
No registration required. Go to: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/boost2/
Gear Up for Summer Reading 2016: Resources for Adults and Seniors
February 9, 2016
Noon – 1pm ET/
Summary: Summer reading programs are a long standing tradition for public libraries across the nation. The 2016 summer reading theme from CSLP is “Wellness, Fitness, and Sports” and for iREAD it is “Read-For the Win!” Both summer reading themes involve a focus on health, wellness, sports and achievement. Tune in to learn about National Library of Medicine and other reliable resources that you can use to support your summer reading program for adults and seniors. Ideas on how to engage these adult populations in a love of reading and healthy lifestyles will also be included. Lastly, learn where to locate freely available health information resources that you can order and distribute at your library this summer. Presenter: Lydia Collins, NN/LM MAR Consumer Health Coordinator
Summer Reading 2016 Playground: Resources for Children and Teens
March 8, 2016
Noon – 1pm ET
Summary: Are you in charge of planning and organizing the summer reading program for children and/or teens at your library? Do you want ideas on how to use National Library of Medicine and other reliable resources to enhance your library’s offerings? If so, then join us for this informative webinar which will provide you with an introduction to fun and interactive health resources for children and teens on nutrition, sports, and healthy living. The 2016 summer reading theme from CSLP is “Wellness, Fitness, and Sports” and for iREAD it is “Read-for the Win!” Come and learn about freely available curriculum and online health tools that can be incorporated into your summer reading program for youth. Let NN/LM MAR help you prepare for a summer of reading, sports and wellness fun for youth in your community.
Presenter: Lydia Collins, NN/LM MAR Consumer Health Coordinator
Boost Box sessions are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at noon. MAR offers 1 MLA CE credit per Boost Box session.
Go to: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/boost2/
Archived sessions here.
