The 2009 Summer Reading Workshop will take place Tuesday, February 24th, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Marvin Auditorium at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library. This year’s program features singer-songwriter Monty Harper. He’ll spend the morning entertaining and directing us in a creative exploration of the arts. Following lunch, Kareen King will present a program on using puppets and puppet shows in the library. Breakout sessions in the afternoon include a session that focuses on helping new directors and staff prepare effectively for summer reading activities; toddler and lapsit storytimes to promote books and reading, and targeting pre-teens with activities and programs that appeal to ages 8-12. Door prizes and displays will round out the program.
Cost for NEKLS members is $15 ($25 for non-members) and includes a continental breakfast and buffet lunch. The deadline to register is February 16th. Register online using our Event Registration link or use this registration form.
Teri Nelson is the Staff Assistant at NEKLS. You can reach her by email (tnelson (at) nekls.org), phone, or on the Google Chat instant messaging platform (look Teri up by her email address). Visit the 
