Please excuse any cross postings FYI, Telling America’s Story: The Invention of the Band-Aid® Virtual Event with Children’s Author Barry Wittenstein, September 29, 2026, 10 am Ever fallen and scraped your knee or gotten a paper cut? What did you reach for to cover the cut? An adhesive bandage, right? Who do you think came up with what we all know as the Band-Aid®? Children’s author Barry Wittenstein knows. We invite you to join the [1]New Jersey Center for the Book for this free ...Continue Reading

FYI, [1]New OIF reports analyze book censorship data ===================================================================== [IMAGE] \[\-\-MTiUUIg2DM_TMP[if gte vml 1]>The State of America's Libraries\[\-\-MTiUUIg2DM_TMP[endif]DM_TMPMTiUUIg2\-\-\][2] Betsy Gomez writes: “ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom has released two reports providing additional detailed insights from 2025, the year with the highest level of library censorship ever documented in the US. The reports are derive ...Continue Reading

FYI, CSLP 2029 Slogan & 2030 Theme Listening Sessions Tomorrow and Next Week Any public library staff member participating in the CSLP Summer Library Program is invited to join the conversation to refine the 2029 slogan (nature theme) and suggestions for the 2030 theme. We encourage all members that have an interest in wordsmithing to join the call to discuss your favorites slogan and theme suggestions. Listening Session Option #1 Thursday, August 13 at 1pm EST/12pm CST/11am MST/10 ...Continue Reading

FYI, Although I’m sure your summer reading programs are winding down, youth readers who are soccer fans can still join this summer reading program sponsored by New York’s Red Bulls soccer team. They play matches at the Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, NJ. I’m just sharing this for informational purposes only. New York Red Bulls Major League Soccer [1]Reading Goals Program. Reading Goals Program: Keep Students Reading This Summer Our Reading Goals Program gives youth (K – Grad ...Continue Reading

FYI, The rep from Follett shared with me that they are hosting a [1]Titlewave® Demo for Public Libraries | Follett webinar called Titlewave® 101 for Public Libraries: Search, Curate, and Order Smarter. I’m just sharing this for informational purposes only. They will discuss downloading MARC records, analyzing lists, grids and EDI functionality, as well as their delivery of pre-pub titles by their street date and a Q&A. If you’re interested in attending, it will be held online on ...Continue Reading

Please excuse any cross postings FYI, I’m passing along this email I received about a teen writing contest opportunity in case you’d like to share it with the teens you work with in your libraries. I have verified that Sarah’s initiative is legitimate and authentic. She worked with her local teen librarian in developing this passion project. The deadline to apply is September 8, 2026. Dear Youth Services Library Staff, My name is Sarah, a high school student from Basking Ridge, NJ and ...Continue Reading

Please excuse any cross postings FYI, Join ALA's Jewish Information Committee (JIC) for a free preview of upcoming Jewish books for young readers across every age group-from picture books and early readers to middle grade, YA, and graphic novels during this free, one-hour Booklist webinar on Wednesday, September 16 at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT. Discover stories that reflect the rich diversity of the Jewish experience, featuring authentic voices, vibrant storytelling, and fresh perspectives ...Continue Reading

FYI, [1]600X<a href=...@2.5xNEWDATES" border="0" height="184" id="Picture_x0020_2" src="https://lists.njstatelib.org/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi/show_img/njyac/20260810151503/image002.png@01DD1F60.536396E0" style="outline: none; text-decoration: none; max-width: 100%; clear: both; display: block; border: none; width: 6.2083in; height: 1.9166in;" width="596" /> Join LJ/SLJ/Horn Book on September 24 for Open Books, Open Minds, a ...Continue Reading

Elizabeth Romanaux, formerly of Liberty Science Center, is working to create the Einstein Museum of Science ([1]https://princetoneinsteinmuseum.org/about/) in Princeton. She is currently working on a set of science stations, suitable for children ages 6-12, that she can take to libraries to do a program. See attached for a draft of her outline of activities. If you are interested in having her try out this program at your library, you can email her directly at: [2]...@fastmail.com" style= ...Continue Reading

FYI, Children’s Book Project Grant for Rural Libraries [IMAGE] The Children’s Book Project Program Grant from The Pilcrow Foundation helps rural libraries expand their children’s collections with new, quality hardcover books. The program provides a 2-to-1 match for libraries that raise $200–$400 from local sponsors, allowing them to receive up to $1,200 in children’s books selected from a curated list of hundreds of award-winning titles. Applications are accepted from independent rural p ...Continue Reading