College of Education and Human Development. Her primary focus, in both her research and teaching, is children’s and young adult literature; however, she also teaches other literacy courses for preservice and practicing teachers. She has more books than she count and a to-be-read pile that she will never finish, but she kind of likes it that way! Justine Sprenger is an employee at the Grand Forks Public Library where she works with teens and young adults through various programs and events. She lives in Thompson with her husband, three cats, and a dog. DIY STEM Paulette Nelson – Participants will be taking a look at how they can put together a STEM kit with dollar store or inexpensive items and then they will have the opportunity to participate in doing some tried and tested STEM activities that have been used in library programs. Paulette is the Children's Librarian at the Public Library. She has been there for the past 38 years. Patrons Transforming Librarians –
College of Education and Human Development. Her primary focus, in both her research and teaching, is children’s and young adult literature; however, she also teaches other literacy courses for preservice and practicing teachers. She has more books than she count and a to-be-read pile that she will never finish, but she kind of likes it that way! Justine Sprenger is an employee at the Grand Forks Public Library where she works with teens and young adults through various programs and events. She lives in Thompson with her husband, three cats, and a dog. DIY STEM – Paulette Nelson Participants will be taking a look at how they can put together a STEM kit with dollar store or inexpensive items and then they will have the opportunity to participate in doing some tried and tested STEM activities that have been used in library programs. Paulette is the Children's Librarian at the Public Library. She has been there for the past 38 years. Patrons Transforming Librarians –
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