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Tag: ukulele

How to Add a Ukulele to Toddler Storytime

Ever since I started using my cute little uke in storytime, I can’t imagine going without it. It adds a level of engagement and fun to each session, for everyone involved: the parents, the kids, and me! Each storytime feels like a mini concert, where everyone is the rock star. Toddlers come back to the… Read More How to Add a Ukulele to Toddler Storytime

July 20, 2019May 6, 2020 Karissa Fast - Librarian2 Comments

How to Teach Kids the Basics of Ukulele Playing

It’s small town front page news! Kids can learn how to play the ukulele at the library. Teaching ukulele skills is a fun way to engage children with music education – and it might even inspire a life long passion! Parents are so appreciative for a cheap and casual alternative to expensive and intense music… Read More How to Teach Kids the Basics of Ukulele Playing

January 3, 2019January 3, 2019 Karissa Fast - Librarian5 Comments

Who is this library lady?

Karissa is a Children's and Teen Services librarian at a public library in Ontario with a soft spot for Middle Grade fiction, ridiculous video games, and people who bring her coffee.

Here you will find programming outlines for children, teens, and new adults; book reviews; readers advisory tools; information literacy presentations; and lots of ideas.

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Today I realized that most people never get to see a beach in the snow. I love visiting the water on sunny days in the winter.
This might not be library related in any way, but just look at this snowy lovebug 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
While I am deeply missing the in person excitment of #OLASC this year, I have to say... being able to deliver my first major conference presentation from home as a prerecorded session was pretty ideal.
When you are trying really hard to record your conference presentation but keep messing up on the SAME FRIGGEN WORD 🤣🤣🤣
Mrs. Claus flew all the way from the North Pole just to do a virtual visit by the fireplace at my branch! Wow.
Literally impossible to take a photo where both a) I look cute and b) Eddie is looking at the camera 🤣🤦‍♀️

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