New England Roundtable
of Teen and Children's Librarians (NERTCL)
Who We Are
We are librarians from all over New England who are dedicated to providing continuing education programs for librarians working with children and young adults through conferences and workshops. We sponsor the youth programs at the NELA Fall Conference and host a bi-annual Spring One Day Conference that focuses on a topic on interest for youth services. We also host the Jordan Miller Storytelling Workshop on alternate years with the Massachusetts Library Association. At our meetings we exchange news of library events and programs throughout New England so we all benefit from the ideas and experiences of our colleagues.
Jill Graboski, Co-chair
Newton Free Library
330 Homer St.
Newton, MA 02459
617-796-1374
nertcl@nela1.org
Clare Dombrowski, Co-chair
Amesbury Public Library
149 Main St
Amesbury, MA 01913
978-388-8148
nertcl@nela1.org
Meetings:
Our scheduled meetings (all start at 10 a.m.) are as follows:
- Friday, May 3, 2013: Otis Library, CT
- Friday, August 23, 2013: ME (TBA)
New members are always welcome.
For more information contact Jill or Clare at nertcl@nela1.org
Join us on FACEBOOK!
When you join NELA you receive all announcements about NERTCL programs. We will have information in the NELA Newsletter and special mailings for members who indicate an interest in Children’s Librarianship. You may also become a member of the NELA listserv.
Recent Standalone Programs
(PDF format requires Adobe Reader)
2012 | Rethinking Reading: Early Readers at Your Library
Worcester State University, March 23
Four different presentations focused on how children learn to read, the science behind reading, what to do to encourage reading, and what to look for in a good beginning reader book.
Families and Reading Handout
Geisel Award Handout
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| 2009 |
Rick Riordan: Mythology and Magic in the Classroom
Hogan Campus Center, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester MA
(a co-production of NERTCL and the Youth Services Section of the Massachusetts Library Association)
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| 2008 |
Spooks, Secrets and Sleuths: Mystery in Teen and Children's Literature Worcester (MA) State College
Speakers: Peter Abrahams, Elise Broach, Mary Downing Hahn
Conference flyer: NERTCL PDF File.pdf
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| 2007 |
Leave 'em Laughin' – Humor in Children's and Teen Literature Worcester (MA) State College
Speakers: Jarrett Krosoczka (author), Gail Gauthier (author), Kathleen Odean (children's book expert), and Dan Paquette (stand-up comic, librarian)
Conference flyer: NERTCL PDF File.pdf |
| 2006 |
No program presented, due to PLA in Boston |
| 2005 |
America: One Land, Many Voices
Mashantucket, CT (Foxwoods)
Conference flyer: NERTCL PDF File.pdf
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Previous Standalone Program information can be found by clicking here for PDF file.
NERTCL Board Members 2011-2012
| Co-Chair: |
Jill Graboski, Newton Center MA |
| Co-Chair: |
Clare Dombrowski, Amesbury MA |
| Secretary: |
Kate Carpine, North Reading MA |
| Public Relations: |
Sandy Leifeld, Newton MA |
| NERTCL Archivist: |
(vacant) |
| Membership Rep: |
Kimberly White, Norwich, CT |
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| State Representatives |
| Connecticut: |
Jennifer Rummel, Norwich, CT |
| Maine: |
Kara Reiman, Westbrook, ME |
| Massachusetts: |
Jen Malaguti, Holbrook, MA |
| New Hampshire: |
Amber Coughlin, Lebanon, NH |
| Rhode Island: |
(vacant) |
| Vermont: |
Sarah Lawton, Middlebury, VT
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