Please excuse cross-postings   FYI,   Awarded through ALA/YALSA, the Joann Sweetland Lum Memorial Grant aims to recognize a librarian who has a creative, innovative project that promotes literacy. Examples of literacy include, but are not limited to, digital, media, visual, computer, data, financial, civic/ethical, news, information, multicultural, and cultural. Applicants must work for and with youth (ages 10-19) in a library setting. Library settings include public, university, community college, school, a ...Continue Reading

FYI, Connections: Virtual Anti-loneliness Programs in the time of COVID-19*Oct 7, 2020*3:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET, 2:00PM - 3:00PM CT Loneliness and social isolation are rampant in America, according to many experts. The Center for Disease Control calls loneliness an epidemic and says it has a higher morbidity rate than obesity (about the same as smoking two packs of cigarettes a day). Studies have shown that loneliness cuts across all age, social, race, and economic demographics. We have many virtual friends, but few in rea ...Continue Reading

Hi, I submitted our statistics on the website link. Is there any way to obtain a copy of the report as we submitted it? I do, of course, have our paper back up.  I know that on the state report one can download the total submission and I was wondering whether this was similar. I'd just like to have this for our records. Thanks, Mary Ellen Albin Children's Librarian Randolph Township Free Public Library 28 Calais Road Randolph, NJ 07869 mary...@randolphlibrary.net 973-895-3556 ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings   FYI,   This event is available for anyone from around the country to attend. ~Sharon   *Registration is Open for the 2020 Kalamazoo Public Library Youth Literature Seminar Featuring Award-Winning Authors Candace Fleming, Varian Johnson & Paula Yoo*   Registration is now open for Kalamazoo, Michigan’s 2020 Kalamazoo Public Library Youth Literature Seminar. This year's event is free and will be held online on Friday, November 13, 2020, 8:30 am–3:30 pm. Registration i ...Continue Reading

FYI, On behalf of the I Love My Librarian Award selection committee, I am sharing the news that nominations for this award are open through November 9, 2020. The I Love My Librarian Award recognizes the outstanding impact of U.S. public, school, and college/university librarians who have gone above and beyond for their communities. For the first time in the award’s history, the ten winners will be honored by their colleagues at a virtual award ceremony during ALA’s 2021 Midwinter Meeting; winners will receive compl ...Continue Reading

Hello Everyone! I wanted to invite you to an event we are hosting at the Hoboken Public Library for our 130 Anniversary!  On October 3rd at 2pm, Tiffany Jackson will be visiting us via Zoom to give an author talk!  If you know any teens, librarians, or adults that would be interested in joining, please pass along the info!  This program is free, but space is limited.  Let me know if you have any questions and thank you all! Click Here to register! Have a great weekend! Ashley -- ...Continue Reading

FYI,   This weekend’s a busy one for virtual events. Besides the virtual Library of Congress’s National Book Festival, LOC.Gov/bookfest and the Free Virtual Los Angeles Libros Festival - Join us Saturday, September 26!, The Queens Public Library is hosting an all-day/all-ages event, QPL Comics, to celebrate Comic Book Day! All events are for free, no registration required, and should be a fun-filled day! More info and links to access events can be found on queenslibrary.org/about-us/news-media/blog/... Ka ...Continue Reading

ALA recognizes Adult Education and Family Literacy Week which is September 20 - 26. The goal of Adult Education and Family Literacy Week (or AEFL Week) is to leverage resources that support access to basic education programs for the 36 million U.S. adults with low literacy skills. ALA's Committee on Literacy will host a free webinar on September 23 regarding adult education. Please find additional information below. Title: Libraries at the Intersection of Adult Education, Family Literacy, and D ...Continue Reading

Free Virtual Los Angeles Libros Festival - Join us Saturday, September 26! Los Angeles Libros Festival will offer a full day of free online entertainment for all ages, featuring Spanish-language and bilingual storytelling, music, arts & crafts, and award-winning authors.   Saturday, September 26, 2020 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Streaming live on Facebook & YouTube Learn More Forwarded by:   Sharon Rawlins, MLS, she/her/hers Youth Services Specialist for Lifelong Learning NJ State ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross posting In case of interest to anyone .. it’s a free virtual EdCamp event from 11-1 on Saturday 10/10. More information and registration available here : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/edcamp-maker-learning-tickets-122074860193 -- Sent from Gmail Mobile ...Continue Reading