Youth Services Shout-Out: YSS Blog: Eau Claire

Thursday, August 2, 2012

Flash Mob in Eau Claire--Get Up and Go Day

Earlier this summer, when Wisconsin PBS contacted the public library in Eau Claire to find out if they would be interested in participating in a Kids Get Up and Go Day on August 3, it was hard to imagine how the library staff could possibly add one more thing to their jam-packed calendar. But they did it!

Get Up and Go Day hasn't happened yet (look for more of a report about that later this month), but to promote it, the library scheduled a Flash Mob at a popular park downtown. First, they had a local dance studio choreograph a dance to Recess Rocks, and make a video so people could learn it:

Then on Monday, the labyrinth at the park filled up with kids, ready to dance! Looks like a ton of fun, and PBS was there filming.

Youth Services Section

The Wisconsin Library Association's Youth Services Section (YSS) advocates for professional empowerment, collaboration, and innovative, inclusive, and intentional service. To that end, YSS provides a forum and resources for people in Wisconsin's libraries who share a commitment to serving children and young adults, their parents, caregivers, and teachers.

It is a vital, dynamic group whose interests focus on providing quality library service and encouraging literacy and library use. YSS members include public and school library staff, library trustees and library supporters who work together to benefit youth in Wisconsin.