- We spoke about maybe replacing the blog with a LAPC Facebook Page. Issues arose with using personal accounts as members, and how admins for the page would be "deleted" after they had left. It was decided to give the blog another go, to see if it is worthwhile keeping up to date.
- For the blog- we need to figure out another way to display the books that were discussed at the meeting. Our old service no longer works. Good Reads was a suggestion. We also spoke about trying to create a "resource" tab on the blog, for all resource professional information to be listed there for easy access.
- 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, as always, was a topic of discussion. Creating special collections of books, how to store those books, and what was given as incentives (and when) were discussed. Middle Country Library uses backpacks, each filled with 10 books, for their program. Other libraries have used plastic (clear) bags with 10 books in them for theirs. Each bag is themed and numbered. Some statistics are collected for each individual book at certain libraries, and others just count the set as one stat. We talked about celebrations for those who complete, as well as participation numbers. Middle Country uses Positive Promotions "medals" for completion, and Brookhaven holds one big event every year for all participants, where those who complete the program get their certificates and t-shirts.
- We also talked a little bit about Maker space/Creative spaces that are popping up and being developed in our libraries. East Islip talked about their new Backyard that has just opened.
- Middle Country talked about their Tiny Tot prom. Kids dressed up and came to the library.
- Kerri Kreh Reda from Cornell Cooperative Extension spoke to us about the services and programs offered through Cornell. You can find many of those resources online at www.ccesuffolk.org. Classes/programs range from early childhood to "Parent University."
Resource Information:
Kerri Reda- Cornell Cooperative Extension.
(631) 727-7850 Ext. 330
email: kkr5@cornell.edu
Sara Turnasella - ShopRite of Patchogue. Registered dietitian; FREE nutrition speaker
(631) 286-5000 Ext. 3001
email: sara.turnasella@wakefern.com
Liz - Great South Bay Dance Movement
email: mail@gsbdance.com
Toys:
Snap Circuits Jr. 
Little Bits (not as durable as Snap Circuits)
Books:
I created a GoodReads account, and have been adding books to it by meeting date. However, I am still trying to figure out how to make those book lists available to everyone.
by Deanna Caswell and Bob Shea ISBN: 978-1419718892
by Sarah Showfety ISBN:978-1492632337
by Cynthia Copeland ISBN: 978-0761185512
by Asia Citro ISBN: 978-1440576157