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This website has many great library resources.  This particular one is twitter chats for the library.

A simple, easy to navigate site with just online resources from Wilmette, IL. Some public library links are specific to that area, but it's a great model that is easy to navigate and not that overwhelming for kids.

Even if you aren't in NYC, this calendar could give you some ideas for programming and activities, whether online or in person. You might also want to join some of the online ones. Includes book clubs, crafts, tech instruction, and more

Take Charge to Maximize Your LIbrary's Online Presence

Great Websites for Kids (GWS) , the Association for Library Service to Children's (ALSC) online website directory, has been completely redesigned. The updated site boasts a fresh and colorful kid-friendly look and interactive social media enhancements. Clear, bright icons display subject categories and appear on every page, while eye-catching thumbnail images provide a visual preview of each great site represented. Special sections highlight Sites of the Week and Month, Most Popular pages and Top Rated selections. Prompts for each site offer "more selections like this." Visitors can actively connect with the site and further their online experience by rating sites; sharing their favorites on social media sites such as Facebook; and emailing recommendations to friends.

Although we have many databases already through INSPIRE (and some have additional ones through public libraries) some of these sites might be useful

Nice list of online resources

Interesting-- didn't know some of these sites had free ebooks.

 tool that allows for quickly and easily designing posters, signs, fliers and more, allowing for a variety of customizations with backgrounds, clipart, and text, while also allowing users to upload and use their own pictures.  My own high school kids have used it to complete one page posters referred to as visual book reports.  Their end products were printed for display purposes in the library, and used for visuals for book-talks done by both the librarians and the students. We even use them in digital frames that loop through pictures at our circulation desk, and students have responded to the "book-reports" created in Poster My Wall by checking out those titles.   The site does not require an account though that is an option, and those opting to use the free version can create professional looking posters and download for printing in minutes.  My school secretary was so impressed with the site she has even used it to create fliers for events and activities at school.   The site is easy enough for even elementary school students.  Like Wordle, my collaborating teachers are finding some very interesting uses for Poster My Wall. Cons?  It is not a replacement to Glogster by any means, but a poster app none the less. (Rec by Cathy Jo Nelson)

Post on online sign ups

Free to students with vision impairments. Warren students use this with Voice Dream or Book 2 Go

This playlist could be useful for school librarians.