FYI, [IMAGE] Presented by: Calkins Creek, Macmillan Children's Publishing Group, Random House Children's Books, and School Library Journal Event Date and Time: Thursday, January 15, 2026, 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT [1]Register here Join us for a lively conversation featuring the finalists of the 2026 YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Award! Moderated by Albany High School Librarian Alicia Abdul, the authors will share insights into the inspiration behind their nominate ...Continue Reading

FYI, Just sharing this information. ~Sharon Confronting the Crisis of Reading Among Children and Teens – Webinar Recordings and Links to Handouts Provided on behalf of ALA’s Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT) Dear Colleagues: Below, please find links to the recordings and handouts for the IFRT webinars on Confronting the Crisis of Reading Among Children and Teens. These webinars were held on November 5 and November 12 and had over 500 registrants. Webinar description: Acco ...Continue Reading

FYI, The Collaborative Summer Library Program is excited to launch a third national cohort of [1]Building Community-Based Summers (BCBS) in Spring 2026! BCBS is designed to help member CSLP participating libraries identify the “whys” behind their summer services, build strategies to engage community voices, and create and provide inclusive summer services for all members of their communities. The spring 2026 cohort will gather for online learning sessions once weekly for 6 consecutive wee ...Continue Reading

FYI, You’re invited to attend the informational session just for NJ librarians and staff hosted by Follett. You’ll hear more about what Follett can offer by way of shelf-ready materials as a book vendor and partner getting into public libraries. When: Wednesday, December 17, 2025, 3 pm EST There will also be plenty of time for Q&A, as well and feedback for library staff who may be interested in working with Follett. Here’s the link with more information and to register: [1] https://w ...Continue Reading

FYI, A poster with green leaves and vines AI-generated content may be incorrect. CSLP 2029 Slogan and 2030 Theme Survey – Your Feedback Welcome! CSLP has created a survey that we'd love to have as many of you who are CSLP public library members fill out. The CSLP State Reps will be using this feedback to vote on the all-ages 2029 slogan (for Nature theme) and all-ages 2030 theme (to be determined by YOU), so the more info we get the better! Here's the link: [1]https://tinyurl.com/4y32n62j ...Continue Reading

FYI, Science Across America As America celebrates its 250-year anniversary in 2026, HHMI Tangled Bank Studios and STAR Net are launching a new campaign to help libraries highlight the history of scientific achievement in our country and the local connections to science in our communities. SCIENCE ACROSS AMERICA, the newest campaign from Spark of Science@ My Library, invites libraries to showcase local scientific advances, engage communities in a discussion about how local science is relevant ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings FYI, The Young Poets Anthology is a global showcase for writers under 21, designed to give emerging voices a chance to be recognized, celebrated, and published. Selected poems will appear in a professionally produced book coming out Spring 2026. Key details: * For writers under 21 * One original poem * Theme: Hope * No submission fee * Published Spring 2026 through our nonprofit imprint, 1455 Books * Submission Deadline: Janua ...Continue Reading

FYI, NJ State Library Projects: Introducing Money Smart for Life! Join the New Jersey State Library to promote financial literacy information and resources for all ages during Financial Literacy Month in April 2026! Money Smart for Life is NJSL’s statewide initiative to showcase how public libraries support financial education and wellbeing in their communities. Coming Soon! * Resources: Discover financial literacy websites and tools in one place! * Professional Developm ...Continue Reading

FYI, Just sharing this again. Join the Community of Practice (CoP) to Discuss Teaching Information Literacy in New Jersey Anyone who works with youth in school, public, or academic libraries is invited to register to join the NJ State Library-sponsored monthly virtual Community of Practice (CoP) meetups. These sessions offer an opportunity to connect with colleagues, share ideas, and explore strategies to strengthen information literacy programming for youth. The [1] CoP meetups will ...Continue Reading

2026 CSLP Summer Reading Programming If you are a public library starting to plan programming for 2026's CSLP SRP Unearth a Story™, former NJ Youth Services Librarian and Historical Impersonator Carol Simon Levin has a new program: Description of the program Carol Simon Levin will do sharing the story of patentologist Mary Anning, with a photo of Mary Anning next to a dinosaur skeleton. Details of this and her other impersonation programs can be found at [1]tellingherstories.com Carol Simon ...Continue Reading