FYI,   *Actor Kirk Cameron’s Publisher Brave Books Organizing Storyhours at Public Libraries on Saturday, August 5th.* * * You may have already heard or are aware, but the publisher Brave Books and Kirk Cameron are organizing a nationwide story hour at public libraries on August 5. They are encouraging the public to request library meeting rooms to host this event. You can find more details in this Book Riot piece - https://bookriot.com/kirk-cameron-public-library-events-august-5/   Brave Books titles ...Continue Reading

/**Please excuse cross-postings**/ Hello! The Piscataway Public Library is hiring a full time Teen Services Librarian. Please see the attached posting and share with anyone who might be interested in joining our team. Thank you! -- Erica Krivopal  Supervisor of Youth Services Westergard Branch Manager  Piscataway Public Library 732-752-1166  ekri...@piscatawaylibrary.org /(she/her/hers)/ ...Continue Reading

FYI,   See message below.   ~Sharon All the best,   Sharon Rawlins, MLS (she/her/hers) /Youth Services Specialist/ /Library Development Bureau / *New Jersey State Library* *P.* 609-278-2640 x116 *E.* sraw...@njstatelib.org *W.* www.njstatelib.org 185 West State Street P.O. Box 520, Trenton, NJ  08625 *From:* School Library Journal Events <slje...@schoollibraryjournal.com> *Sent:* Thursday, May 25, 2023 10:33 AM*To:* Sharon Rawlins <sraw...@njstatelib.org>*Subject:* Don’t Mis ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings   FYI, * * You’re invited to register to attend* a SEAL (Solar Eclipse Activities for Libraries) Workshop* Thursday, June 8, 2023 – Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library, 10 am – 4 pm Friday, June 9, 2023 – Gloucester County Library, Mullica Hill, 10 am – 4 pm (Choose only *ONE* date, the workshops are the same) Register here: https://forms.gle/5RPYy3UqpuETzptn6. The deadline to register is May 30, 2023. Lunch will be provided. This free full day in-person workshop (10 am - ...Continue Reading

Exciting news! Jenna Bush Hager, co-host of /Today with Hoda & Jenna/ as part of NBC’s /Today/ show, is the 2023 CSLP Summer Reading Champion! She announced it this morning on /Today with Hoda & Jenna/. See press release below.   ~Sharon All the best,   Sharon Rawlins, MLS (she/her/hers) /Youth Services Specialist/ /Library Development Bureau / *New Jersey State Library* *P.* 609-278-2640 x116 *E.* sraw...@njstatelib.org *W.* www.njstatelib.org 185 West State Street P.O. Box 520, Trenton, N ...Continue Reading

FYI,   See message below.   ~Sharon All the best,   Sharon Rawlins, MLS (she/her/hers) /Youth Services Specialist/ /Library Development Bureau / *New Jersey State Library* *P.* 609-278-2640 x116 *E.* sraw...@njstatelib.org *W.* www.njstatelib.org 185 West State Street P.O. Box 520, Trenton, NJ  08625 *From:* School Library Journal <slje...@schoollibraryjournal.com> *Sent:* Wednesday, May 17, 2023 12:10 PM*To:* Sharon Rawlins <sraw...@njstatelib.org>*Subject:* Registration Is ...Continue Reading

FYI,   See information below.   ~Sharon All the best,   Sharon Rawlins, MLS (she/her/hers) /Youth Services Specialist/ /Library Development Bureau / *New Jersey State Library* *P.* 609-278-2640 x116 *E.* sraw...@njstatelib.org *W.* www.njstatelib.org 185 West State Street P.O. Box 520, Trenton, NJ  08625 *From:* Kenneth Clayton <outr...@info.nj.gov> *Sent:* Tuesday, May 16, 2023 3:07 PM*To:* Sharon Rawlins <sraw...@njstatelib.org>*Subject:* Governor Murphy's Youth Engagement ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings   FYI, * * You’re invited to apply to attend* a SEAL (Solar Eclipse Activities for Libraries) Workshop* Thursday, June 8, 2023 – Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library, 10 am – 4 pm Friday, June 9, 2023 – Gloucester County Library, Mullica Hill, 10 am – 4 pm (Choose only *ONE* date, the workshops are the same) Register here: https://forms.gle/5RPYy3UqpuETzptn6 Lunch will be provided. This free full day in-person workshop (10 am - 4 pm), sponsored by the NJ State Library, and ...Continue Reading

FYI, The Coretta Scott King Book Awards Round Table (CSKBART) is celebrating 54 years of award-winning authors and illustrators. In recognition of the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Mrs. Coretta Scott King's courage and determination to continue her late husband's work for peace and world brotherhood, the CSKBART Program Standing Committee is proud to host a webinar featuring the 2023 John Steptoe New Talent award winner, Jas Hammonds and the 2023 John Steptoe Illustrator award winner, Janelle Washin ...Continue Reading

FYI,   From  ALSC: Hot Summer Reads!   The 2023 ALSC Summer Reading Lists are here! Compiled by the Quicklists Consulting Committee, the lists are full of engaging and award-winning book titles to keep children reading all summer. For young digital media fans, the committee also recommends apps, podcasts, and websites to help kids discover and develop their interests. A clean, straightforward design makes these lists easy to download and print for your patrons. View the lists here: https:/ ...Continue Reading