Please excuse cross postings   Hi, Everyone,   Here are a few webinars coming up that might be of interest: *_Katherine Applegate’s Kickoff for CSLP 2025 Summer Reading Program in Public Libraries – Wed. March 5th_* CSLP is partnering with Macmillan to have Katherine Applegate as our Summer Reading Champion for 2025. On Jan. 15, 2025, Macmillan started giving out a large poster featuring our champion with all CSLP orders (while supplies last). There will be a "kickoff" event on Wed. March 5th at 2 ...Continue Reading

FYI,   I’m forwarding the Library of Congress’s announcement to apply to have National Ambassador of Young People’s Literature Mac Barnett visit your library. See below for the announcement.   ~Sharon  All the best, *Sharon Rawlins, MLS (she/her/hers)*/Youth Services Specialist/ /Library Development/*New Jersey State Library* *P.*  609-278-2640 x116    *E.*  sraw...@njstatelib.org*W. * www.njstatelib.org   185 West State StreetP.O. Box 520, Trenton, NJ ...Continue Reading

FYI,   /Do you adore wordsmithing all the words and phrases?  Do you love word play?/ Staff from CSLP member public libraries are welcome to join the Theme & Slogan Committee for a deep dive into developing the short list of slogan options for 2028's Mythical Creatures theme and the 2029 theme. We're offering two Zoom sessions (but you only have to attend one) to try and get input from as many libraries as possible. Register for the April 9, 2025 Session here (4:00 pm ET)   Register f ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings   FYI,   ** * * *Discover these Not to Be Missed Indie Press Titles for the Upcoming CSLP Summer Reading Programs  * * * Already thinking about 2025’s summer reading/learning program in your public library? The theme is Art and the slogan for all ages is /Color Our World /with artwork by Mike Mullan.   Would you like to hear about some great art related books for youth? Or dinosaur books for the 2026 program (you can never have enough dinosaur books!)? What ab ...Continue Reading

FYI,   *Frances Lincoln Children’s Librarian Prize*   The *Frances Lincoln Children’s Librarian Prize (FLCLP)* is presented annually to a children’s or teen librarian who champions diversity and inclusion in their collection and community. The prize is open to school and public librarians. The winner of the FLCLP will receive a book donation and $1500 cash prize for their library. For more information, visit: https://www.quarto.com/campaign/FrancesLincolnChildrensLibrarianPrize The deadline to apply ...Continue Reading

FYI,   *'The Librarians' Sundance review: Some heroes carry books*** *https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/librarians-sundance-review-heroes-carry-161509308.html* (/This review contains spoilers for the documentary /The Librarians/, which premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival./)   School Librarians Celebrated at Sundance Film Festival Screening of Documentary: The Librarians /By Kara Yorio/There were tears and standing ovations as librarians, including Amanda Jones and Becky Calzada, watched their ...Continue Reading

FYI,   Just sharing this in case you’re interested in attending this CSLP webinar with Baker & Taylor.   ~Sharon *From:* Baker & Taylor <rep...@e.baker-taylor.com> *Sent:* Thursday, February 13, 2025 10:01 AM*To:* Sharon Rawlins <sraw...@njstatelib.org>*Subject:* Join us for Summer Reading 2025 Kick Off featuring CSLP! You're Invited - Upcoming Webinar Join us for our *Summer Reading 2025 Kick Off featuring CSLP *Webinar! ...Continue Reading

Hi Sharon, I was hoping that maybe you could help. We received our box of banners, posters, and bookmarks and 12 out of 13  branch items were included.  On the original packing slip it had 13 but was crossed of and written 12.  I was just curious as to why that  was changed. I can be reached by phone  at 732-431-7220x7227 or by email when you get a chance. Thanks so much. Danya Romaner-Schussler MLIS Children's Coordinator Monmouth County Library- Headquarters ...Continue Reading

FYI,   I’m  passing this along for those of you who couldn’t attend the webinar on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Thank you to everyone who participated in /Color Our World with Citizen Science webinar on Feb. 4, 2025/, as well as those who will be watching the recording! A special thanks to our partners at the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) and STARNet for their wonderful collaboration.  You’ll  find key information, resources, and relevant links here that were shared during the ev ...Continue Reading

FYI,   ALA’s Rainbow Round Table has announced their 2025 Rainbow Book List.   Access the list at* https://bit.ly/2025RainbowBookList . * * * ~Sharon    All the best, *Sharon Rawlins, MLS (she/her/hers)*/Youth Services Specialist/ /Library Development/*New Jersey State Library* *P.*  609-278-2640 x116    *E.*  sraw...@njstatelib.org*W. * www.njstatelib.org   185 West State StreetP.O. Box 520, Trenton, NJ  08625 ...Continue Reading