FYI,   From YALSA:   Vitality: An Innovative Approach to Supporting Teen Mental Health The Seattle Public Library, the D.C. Public Library, and the Fayette Public Library Museum and Archives (in LaGrange, TX) invites you to learn about their innovative work to support teen mental health through co-design and VR. The project, funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, gives teens the chance to build positive mental health practices and bring those to the design and development of mental health-bas ...Continue Reading

FYI,   Forwarding the information on this webinar on mental health resources for youth to you. It’s geared for youth themselves, but you’re also welcome to attend.   ~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 185 West State Street P.O. Box 520, Trenton, NJ  08625 *From:* Kenneth Clayton <outr...@info.nj.gov> *S ...Continue Reading

FYI,   *2022 Summer Reading Program Survey Open*** Attention all public library staff who played an active role in administering 2022 summer library programming! Please fill out the *Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP)* summer reading survey. *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! Please wait until your summer program has ended to compl ...Continue Reading

Hi, Everyone,   I’m sharing this information that Mary Moyer, the NJ Association of School Librarians (NJASL) Legislative Consultant, shared on the NJASL member discussion list because I think you should be aware of this as well. The issues that some schools are dealing with may impact your community and your library too, particularly book challenges.   Mary posted that:   November seems far away but many, many school districts will be holding school board elections in November.  Normally, those ra ...Continue Reading

FYI,   Just passing along information from Miss Jolie, NJ based children's music & bubble entertainer.   Miss Jolie has provided me with this information:   For the "Move & Groove" + Bubbly Beats program, I offer additional themes you can choose from, OR we can stick with a simple/general "Move & Groove with Miss Jolie!". A few other fun options: Fall FUN (September theme), Monster Mash (October/Halloween theme), Gobble & Groove (November theme), MERRY Move & ...Continue Reading

Lora F.  Heller (she/her), MS, LCAT, MT-BC  Founding Director, Baby Fingers LLC www.mybabyfingers.com 212-874-5978 Baby Fingers: A Musical Journey through Language and Learning I have a contact that is wonderful to work with! Not only does she teach but you can find more about her on FB or check out her books on this topic. You might want to add her materials to your collection!  Jenise Sileo -Youth Services  Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library System Main Library 449 Halsey Road Parsippany, N ...Continue Reading

Hi, everyone, We have had a few requests from families in our community about offering ASL storytime sessions for little ones. I am in the process of contacting a few recommended interpreters; however, I was wondering if anyone knew anyone who would be interested.  I did reach out to Happy Hands; however, we are a little too far for them to travel to us. Feel free to reach back directly to me at lmel...@scotlib.org. Thank you! Lanora -- Lanora Melillo, MLIS she/her/hersHead of Youth Services Scotch Plai ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings   FYI,   Hello, Everyone,   Just a reminder that the  “National Student Poets-Young Adult staff" meet-up is today from 2:00 – 3:00 pm. You have the opportunity to meet with the National Student Poets and brainstorm with them a possible virtual program to bring to your teens in the near future. * * *"Youth Services Special Meet & Greet with Class of 2021 - National Student Poets"* *Monday, July 25, 2:00-3:00** pm EST*   Join Zoom Meetinghttps ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings * * *FYI,* *_ _* *_Making neighborhood GAMES and outdoor STORIES with community history, monuments, and art_*   Open call: more than 20 public libraries will be selected starting August 15 to “engage beyond our walls.” Each library will receive modest funding, live workshops with experienced game designers, and support to launch public events. There is a growing need for digital media in public space – and “low-tech” for everyone. By joining this program, libraries can become ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings Hi, Everyone, It’s that time of the summer when I, as the State Representative, ask for those of you working in public libraries to complete the summer reading survey created by the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP). 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! Here is the link to the survey: https://forms.gle/Bg2izw8TrS99swn68 *FAQs* /Who should complete ...Continue Reading