FYI, Just sharing these Follett webinars geared for public libraries for informational purposes only: Shelf-Ready Services for Public Libraries: Skip the Backlog * Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 2 pm ET * Registration link: [1] https://hubs.ly/Q04vYtGv0 tonies® + Book Bundles for Public Libraries: New Ways to Reach Readers * Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 2 pm ET * Registration link: [2] https://hubs.ly/Q04vYpms0 If you have any questio ...Continue Reading

FYI, I’m just passing this along for informational purposes only. This came from Renee Kretz, the founder of Mi-Era ([1]https://mi-era.org): “Mi-Era is looking for three to five New Jersey libraries to participate in its first free “Study Reset” pilot for teens ages 13–18. The program is a live, virtual session lasting approximately 20 minutes, with an optional 10-minute Q&A. Teens will learn a simple process for: * Breaking a test, project, or assignment into manageable steps ...Continue Reading

[IMAGE] The New Jersey Council for the Humanities is looking to partner with several new public libraries for its [1] Prime Time Family Reading program in 2027. Host sites receive training on this LOC American Prize-winning national program as well as funding from NJCH. Applications are open now for all 2027 programs. A second application round will open in February for fall 2027 programs only. Register for a [2] virtual information session on September 22 to learn more about the program an ...Continue Reading

Please excuse any cross postings Hi, Everyone, Let’s try this again. I’m resending the information about the free 30 minute Literacy Pep Rally at 1 pm on September 15th for school and public libraries hosted by Kwame Alexander for students in the middle grades. The announcement I forwarded included a unique registration login that was just for me. Sorry about that! If you go to the website ([1]https://www.onewordcommunity.org/) you can register for this free event – that I’m sharing for ...Continue Reading

Please excuse any cross postings Hi, Everyone, Just forwarding the information below in case you’re interested in joining the free 30 minute webinar hosted by Kwame Alexander for students in middle grades. ~Sharon All the Best, Sharon Rawlins (she/her) Youth Services Specialist Library Development New Jersey State Library P. 609-278-2640 x116 E. sraw[1]...@njstatelib.org W. www.njstatelib.org 185 West State Street P.O. Box 520, Trenton, NJ 08625 [2]Logo for ...Continue Reading

Hi, Everyone, We are a little less than a month away from the CSLP Annual Meeting. As the New Jersey State Rep, I will be voting for the 2029 Slogan (to go with the Nature theme) and 2030 Theme (TBD). Please help me to represent you (public libraries) by voting on your favorite Slogans/Themes below. (These have been whittled down from all the suggestions received from around the country). [1]Survey for 2029 CSLP Slogan and 2030 Theme – Fill out form Definition of slogan: a short and str ...Continue Reading

Please excuse any cross postings FYI, Telling America’s Story: The Invention of the Band-Aid® Virtual Event with Children’s Author Barry Wittenstein, September 29, 2026, 10 am Ever fallen and scraped your knee or gotten a paper cut? What did you reach for to cover the cut? An adhesive bandage, right? Who do you think came up with what we all know as the Band-Aid®? Children’s author Barry Wittenstein knows. We invite you to join the [1]New Jersey Center for the Book for this free ...Continue Reading

FYI, [1]New OIF reports analyze book censorship data ===================================================================== [IMAGE] \[\-\-pxdBouZzDM_TMP[if gte vml 1]>The State of America's Libraries\[\-\-pxdBouZzDM_TMP[endif]DM_TMPpxdBouZz\-\-\][2] Betsy Gomez writes: “ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom has released two reports providing additional detailed insights from 2025, the year with the highest level of library censorship ever documented in the US. The reports are derive ...Continue Reading

FYI, CSLP 2029 Slogan & 2030 Theme Listening Sessions Tomorrow and Next Week Any public library staff member participating in the CSLP Summer Library Program is invited to join the conversation to refine the 2029 slogan (nature theme) and suggestions for the 2030 theme. We encourage all members that have an interest in wordsmithing to join the call to discuss your favorites slogan and theme suggestions. Listening Session Option #1 Thursday, August 13 at 1pm EST/12pm CST/11am MST/10 ...Continue Reading

FYI, Although I’m sure your summer reading programs are winding down, youth readers who are soccer fans can still join this summer reading program sponsored by New York’s Red Bulls soccer team. They play matches at the Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, NJ. I’m just sharing this for informational purposes only. New York Red Bulls Major League Soccer [1]Reading Goals Program. Reading Goals Program: Keep Students Reading This Summer Our Reading Goals Program gives youth (K – Grad ...Continue Reading