Please excuse cross postings Hi, Everyone, Those of you in public libraries who participate in the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) summer reading program may wonder how it all comes about. If you join a committee, you’ll have the chance to find out. Committees are the lifeblood of CSLP. The hard work and creativity of our volunteers shape both the program and the organization. Strong committee participation leads to a strong CSLP. For many years there have been a number of NJ public library staff  who ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings   FYI, YALSA's Teen Top Ten voting is now open. Please share this link with your Teens to vote for their top 5 books. ------------------------------ Carla Jamison Program Officer American Library Association ------------------------------ 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 ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings   Hi, Everyone,   Just a reminder that if you’re in a public library, your summer reading statistics are *due this Friday, Sept. 9th. * Please fill out the *Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP)* summer reading survey (even if you didn’t use the CSLP theme this year). *Click Here to Access the Survey.* This survey was created so CSLP can better assess the usefulness of the materials offered by the program on a national level to better serve you, the CSLP membership ...Continue Reading

Hello! I Filled out my survey today. After submitting, I realized I forgot to include data from June (I started a week earlier than usual this year).  Is there a way to go back in and edit? Does it matter? (I am missing our opening event with attendance of 100). When I go back it looks like I have to start over.  Also is there a way to print out what I have done so I have an easy accessible copy for my records? Thanks!   Karen Richards, Children’s Programs Coordinator   McCowan Memorial Library 15 ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings   FYI,   STEAM for All, a non-profit organization based in California that aims to cultivate an appreciation for STEAM among youth is kicking off the school year with the* Virtual Family Fair, *open to ALL 3rd-8th graders and their family members, on *Saturday, September 10th *from *2-4 PM*. We will be hosting a plethora of STEAM-related activities and students are welcome to drop in and leave any event at any time within the 2-hour window. We encourage students to explore their p ...Continue Reading

Direct from the CSLP Annual Meeting in Detroit: The 2025 slogan to go along with the Art theme is “Color Our World”. The 2026 theme is Dinosaurs. ~Sharon  Best, Sharon Rawlins, MLS Youth Services Specialist for Lifelong Learning NJ State Library 185 West State St. P.O. Box 520 Trenton, NJ 08625-0520 sraw...@njstatelib.org 609-278-2640 ext. 116 - phone 609-278-2650 - fax /Pronouns: she/her/hers/ Sent from my iPad ...Continue Reading

Direct from the CSLP Annual Meeting in Detroit!!!: The CSLP slogan for the 2025 summer library program’s theme of Art is: “Color Our World”  The 2026 theme is Dinosaurs. ~Sharon Best, Sharon Rawlins, MLS Youth Services Specialist for Lifelong Learning NJ State Library 185 West State St. P.O. Box 520 Trenton, NJ 08625-0520 sraw...@njstatelib.org 609-278-2640 ext. 116 - phone 609-278-2650 - fax /Pronouns: she/her/hers/ Sent from my iPad ...Continue Reading

Hi, Everyone,   Sorry that I’m forwarding this information at the last minute. I just received the information about the webinars scheduled for this afternoon. But, they are focused more on early childhood partners and K-12 educators. But, the links to the resources may be useful.   ~Sharon All the best,   Sharon Rawlins, MLS (she/her/hers) /Youth Services Specialist/ /Library Development Bureau / *New Jersey State Library* P. 609-278-2640 x166 E. sraw...@njstatelib.org W. www.njstatelib.org ...Continue Reading

*90-Second Newbery Award Film Festival Founder Would Like to Present at Your Public or School Library or Classroom*   I would like to invite you to host the founder of the 90-Second Newbery Award Film Festival at your public or school library in the Fall. James Kennedy, the founder of the 90-Second Newbery Film Festival, is happy to visit in-person with the youth you work with (ages 9-18) to encourage them to create their own 90-second film that recreates the plot of a Newbery Award winning book in just 90-seconds ...Continue Reading

FYI,   Reminder - CSLP 2026 Theme and 2025 Slogan Listening Sessions – Aug 15 or Aug 17.   *Attention all CSLP members - We want to hear from you! *   The *CSLP 2026 Theme and 2025 Slogan Listening Session *provides all CSLP member libraries a chance to voice and listen to various perspectives. Join others as we talk up our favorite *2026 Themes* and *2025 Slogans* from the vetted and translated voting slate. These sessions are YOUR opportunity to build support for your favorites.  As your State Rep ...Continue Reading