By Sarah Sogigian
Trainer/Consultant for Youth Services, Metrowest MA Regional Library System

As part of our ongoing series of classes designed specifically for regional schoollibrarians and MSLA members, the Metrowest Region is pleased to present “Book Group Brainstorming on a Budget” led by Patsy Divver and Maria Neville, school librarians at the Millis Middle/High School. Need some good ideas on how to start a book group? How can you get students "hooked on books"? We'll do some creative brainstorming as to ways to keep book groups going in this time of shrinking budgets. Patsy and Maria have been co-leading the Millis Middle School Book Group for over five years and will share their stories and tips. Be sure to register for this class, which will be held on Wednesday, March 31 from 4PM-6PM and will be held at the Millis Middle/High School Library.

Our fall “Tech Share” was a big success; we are planning another one for this spring. School librarians were invited to share a technology they use in their libraries. Presentations were short, but hands on, so everyone had an opportunity to get a feel for some great free resources. Go Animate, Wordle, and Google resources were just a few of the topics covered. Stay tuned for details on our spring class.

One of our most popular speakers, Pat Keogh, will also be presenting her spring 2010 edition of “Can't Miss Books.” Pat, who is a retired school librarian, does all the hard work for us! She'll let us know some of the newest and best books of 2010 for students Pre-K to grade 5. This class is especially helpful for the last book order of the school year.

While most classes offered by the Metrowest Region are for members only, some of our school librarian designed classes are open to members of MSLA, regardless of regional membership. Participants who attend the above listed classes can receive certificates of attendance which can be used toward PDPs. For more information or to register for classes, please visit www.mmrls.org or contact Sarah Sogigian, Trainer/Consultant for Youth Services, Metrowest and Boston Regional Library Systems,  This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it , ph: 781-398-1819, AIM: sarahatmmrls