Big Storytime Question #3

The Big Storytime Questions this week are the questions Lori and I posed at the beginning of our ALSC session…we had great responses from the attendees but I’m always ready to hear more! Check out Question #1 and Question #2 and then let us know your response to Question #3:

What is an important quality in a storytime provider?

Here’s what folks wrote at our session:

Flexibility
Love kids
Excitement of literature
Must LIKE (and be comfortable around) children
FUN! / good energy & association with children
Smile-happy-enjoys being with children
Enjoy books
Willing to try new things and evaluate what works well
Library enthusiast
Musical
Makes participants feel safe so they can try new things
Flexibility [yes, again!]
Creativity
Make stories come alive!
Love what they do
Love of children and books
Willing to swallow your pride to provide the most engaging program

Let us know what you think!