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Prenatal Storytime: CLELCON22 Reflections

Prenatal Storytime: CLELCON22 Reflections

by Alex McCall / Douglas County Libraries It is easy to convince a librarian that speaking, talking, and reading to ...
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Give Your Flannelboard an Early Math Makeover!

Give Your Flannelboard an Early Math Makeover!

by Jessica Fredrickson / Arapahoe Library District As Melody Garcia recently posted on the CLEL Blog, early math skills are ...
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Installations of Engagement: CLELCON22 Reflections

Installations of Engagement: CLELCON22 Reflections

by Katherine Bunker / High Plains Library District Almost three years after the CoVid-19 pandemic changed the way library professionals ...
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Less than one week to join the CLEL Bell Committee! Apps due March 24.

Less than one week to join the CLEL Bell Committee! Apps due March 24.

There are so many benefits to being on this committee. You will improve your Collection Development skills, connect with other ...
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Announcing the 2023 CLEL Bell Award Winners

Announcing the 2023 CLEL Bell Award Winners

The CLEL Bell Picture Book Awards are an annual recognition of five high-quality picture books that provide excellent support of ...
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Have You Read These Books?

Have You Read These Books?

The CLEL Bell Award Shortlist is here and the selection committee is asking your input to help decide the 2023 ...
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