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Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:10:00 GMT

Public libraries invited to participate in a free pilot for teens to stay focused called "Study Reset"

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:45:00 GMT

<div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">FYI,<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;"><o:p> </o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">I’m just passing this along for informational purposes only.<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;"><o:p> </o:p><p class="MsoPlainText" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">This came from Renee Kretz, the founder of Mi-Era (<a href="https://mi-era.org" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; line-height: 1.3; color: #2199e8; text-decoration: none;">https://mi-era.org</a>):<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoPlainText" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;"><o:p> </o:p><p class="MsoPlainText" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">“Mi-Era is looking for three to five New Jersey libraries to participate in its first free “Study Reset” pilot for teens ages 13–18.<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoPlainText" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;"><o:p> </o:p><p class="MsoPlainText" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">The program is a live, virtual session lasting approximately 20 minutes, with an optional 10-minute Q&A. Teens will learn a simple process for:<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoPlainText" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;"><o:p> </o:p><ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li class="MsoPlainText" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3;">Breaking a test, project, or assignment into manageable steps <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoPlainText" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3;">Identifying the part that is making it difficult to begin <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoPlainText" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3;">Choosing one realistic next action <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoPlainText" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3;">Starting a focused work session without becoming overwhelmed<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class="MsoPlainText" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;"><o:p> </o:p><p class="MsoPlainText" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">Mi-Era will provide the presenter, ready-to-use promotional copy, and a downloadable teen handout. Libraries would only need to select a date and share the program with their community. There is no cost, purchase, app account, or download required for teens to participate.<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoPlainText" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;"><o:p> </o:p><p class="MsoPlainText" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">Because Mi-Era is newly launched, no libraries have hosted this program yet, and I do not want to overstate that. We launched with nearly 300 waitlist signups and five ambassadors, but this would be our first library cohort. I would welcome feedback from participating librarians so we can strengthen the program and build appropriate references with their permission.”<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoPlainText" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;"><o:p> </o:p><p class="MsoPlainText" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">If you want to participate or have questions, please contact Renee at <a href="mailto:ren<a href="http://www.google.com/recaptcha/mailhide/d?c=blrWzuerQTeVMzqhXtUjQQ%3d%3d&k=01Njv72aooBxY8cRl7%2dx9hOQ%3d%3d" onclick="window.open('http://www.google.com/recaptcha/mailhide/d?c=blrWzuerQTeVMzqhXtUjQQ%3d%3d&k=01Njv72aooBxY8cRl7%2dx9hOQ%3d%3d', '', 'height=300,location=0,menubar=0,resizable=0,scrollbars=0,statusbar=0,toolbar=0,width=500'); return false;" title="Reveal this e-mail address">...</a>@mi-era.org" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; line-height: 1.3; color: #2199e8; text-decoration: none;">ren<a href="http://www.google.com/recaptcha/mailhide/d?c=blrWzuerQTeVMzqhXtUjQQ%3d%3d&k=01Njv72aooBxY8cRl7%2dx9hOQ%3d%3d" onclick="window.open('http://www.google.com/recaptcha/mailhide/d?c=blrWzuerQTeVMzqhXtUjQQ%3d%3d&k=01Njv72aooBxY8cRl7%2dx9hOQ%3d%3d', '', 'height=300,location=0,menubar=0,resizable=0,scrollbars=0,statusbar=0,toolbar=0,width=500'); return false;" title="Reveal this e-mail address">...</a>@mi-era.org</a> or <a href="mailto:mark<a href="http://www.google.com/recaptcha/mailhide/d?c=f3%2dktctiomXWXWWm99gg2H4VJsUCqnl6Oc1INQnUSfs%3d&k=01Njv72aooBxY8cRl7%2dx9hOQ%3d%3d" onclick="window.open('http://www.google.com/recaptcha/mailhide/d?c=f3%2dktctiomXWXWWm99gg2H4VJsUCqnl6Oc1INQnUSfs%3d&k=01Njv72aooBxY8cRl7%2dx9hOQ%3d%3d', '', 'height=300,location=0,menubar=0,resizable=0,scrollbars=0,statusbar=0,toolbar=0,width=500'); return false;" title="Reveal this e-mail address">...</a>@mi-era.org" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; line-height: 1.3; color: #2199e8; text-decoration: none;"> mark<a href="http://www.google.com/recaptcha/mailhide/d?c=f3%2dktctiomXWXWWm99gg2H4VJsUCqnl6Oc1INQnUSfs%3d&k=01Njv72aooBxY8cRl7%2dx9hOQ%3d%3d" onclick="window.open('http://www.google.com/recaptcha/mailhide/d?c=f3%2dktctiomXWXWWm99gg2H4VJsUCqnl6Oc1INQnUSfs%3d&k=01Njv72aooBxY8cRl7%2dx9hOQ%3d%3d', '', 'height=300,location=0,menubar=0,resizable=0,scrollbars=0,statusbar=0,toolbar=0,width=500'); return false;" title="Reveal this e-mail address">...</a>@mi-era.org</a>.<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoPlainText" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">Thanks.<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoPlainText" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;"><o:p> </o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">~Sharon<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;"><o:p> </o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">All the Best,<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;"><o:p> </o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">Sharon Rawlins (she/her)<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">Youth Services Specialist<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">Library Development New Jersey State Library<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">P.  609-278-2640 x116  <o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">E. sraw<a href="http://www.google.com/recaptcha/mailhide/d?c=1bgBTc38t3rNe2SfRPs_ChIER3IXz%2dNWxFOY_IzLEO0%3d&k=01Njv72aooBxY8cRl7%2dx9hOQ%3d%3d" onclick="window.open('http://www.google.com/recaptcha/mailhide/d?c=1bgBTc38t3rNe2SfRPs_ChIER3IXz%2dNWxFOY_IzLEO0%3d&k=01Njv72aooBxY8cRl7%2dx9hOQ%3d%3d', '', 'height=300,location=0,menubar=0,resizable=0,scrollbars=0,statusbar=0,toolbar=0,width=500'); return false;" title="Reveal this e-mail address">...</a>@njstatelib.org<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">W. www.njstatelib.org <o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">185 West State Street<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">P.O. Box 520, Trenton, NJ  08625<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="https://www.njstatelib.org/exhibits/nj250" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; line-height: 1.3; color: #2199e8; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="Logo for the NJ 250 exhibit featuring the background image of a historic map. NJ250 Living Documents, Evolving Rights 1776-2026. The image is hyperlinked to the exhibit home page. " border="0" height="75" id="Picture_x0020_13" src="https://lists.njstatelib.org/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi/show_img/njyac/20260831134505/image001.jpg@01DD3605.FF8B2B70" style="outline: none; text-decoration: none; max-width: 100%; clear: both; display: block; border: none; width: 5.2083in; height: .7812in;" width="500" /></a><o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">NJ250: Living Documents, Evolving Rights - New Jersey Through Three Constitutions <a href="https://www.njstatelib.org/nj250" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; line-height: 1.3; color: #2199e8; text-decoration: none;">https://www.njstatelib.org/nj250</a><o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;"><o:p> </o:p></div>

Partner with NJCH to bring Prime Time Family Reading to your library!

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:15:00 GMT

<div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 1em 0px;"><img data-outlook-trace="F:1|T:1" height="184" id="image_0" size="55956" src="https://lists.njstatelib.org/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi/show_img/njyac/20260826151503/5b76b92f-d712-47cf-82e3-9698a4cd142c" style="outline: none; text-decoration: none; clear: both; display: block; width: 306px; height: 184px; max-width: 1069px;" width="306" /></div><div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 1em 0px; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> The New Jersey Council for the Humanities is looking to partner with several new public libraries for its <a class="x_OWAAutoLink" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0" href="https://njhumanities.org/programs/prime-time-reading/" id="OWA36c5cb8b-9d82-d956-961f-5c15309d4834" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; text-align: left; line-height: 1.3; color: #2199e8; text-decoration: none; margin: 0px;" target="_blank" title="https://njhumanities.org/programs/prime-time-reading/"> Prime Time Family Reading</a> program in 2027.</div><div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 1em 0px; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Host sites receive training on this LOC American Prize-winning national program as well as funding from NJCH. Applications are open now for all 2027 programs. A second application round will open in February for fall 2027 programs only.</div><div class="elementToProof" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); margin: 1em 0px; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Register for a <a class="x_OWAAutoLink" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1" href="https://njhumanities.org/event/virtual-information-session-prime-time-family-reading-2/" id="OWA2ba70161-5dd1-a16b-dc63-b8e9a6fec57a" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; text-align: left; line-height: 1.3; color: #2199e8; text-decoration: none; margin: 0px;" target="_blank" title="https://njhumanities.org/event/virtual-information-session-prime-time-family-reading-2/"> virtual information session</a> on September 22 to learn more about the program and application process. Application deadline: October 29. </div><div class="elementToProof" id="Signature"><div class="elementToProof" style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;"><a name="x__MailAutoSig" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; line-height: 1.3; color: #2199e8; text-decoration: none; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">-- </a></div><p class="elementToProof" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px; margin: 0in;">Dan Armstrong<p class="elementToProof" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px; margin: 0in;">NJ Council for the Humanities<p class="elementToProof" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px; margin: 0in;">darm<a href="http://www.google.com/recaptcha/mailhide/d?c=c_G0y6sOmvkdkSDvrRF11jDLh29kab1mDP1cC3dUTyk%3d&k=01Njv72aooBxY8cRl7%2dx9hOQ%3d%3d" onclick="window.open('http://www.google.com/recaptcha/mailhide/d?c=c_G0y6sOmvkdkSDvrRF11jDLh29kab1mDP1cC3dUTyk%3d&k=01Njv72aooBxY8cRl7%2dx9hOQ%3d%3d', '', 'height=300,location=0,menubar=0,resizable=0,scrollbars=0,statusbar=0,toolbar=0,width=500'); return false;" title="Reveal this e-mail address">...</a>@njhumanities.org<div class="elementToProof" style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;"> </div><div class="elementToProof" style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><img data-outlook-trace="F:1|T:1" id="image_1" size="9550" src="https://lists.njstatelib.org/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi/show_img/njyac/20260826151503/217c05a5-67ae-4db2-b1ae-ed47c9bde7c7" style="outline: none; text-decoration: none; width: auto; clear: both; display: block; max-width: 1069px;" /></div></div>

Re-sharing Rally Your MG Readers: Free Virtual Event, September 15th at 1 pm

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:35:00 GMT

FW: Rally your MG readers: Free virtual event, September 15

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:45:00 GMT

<div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">Please excuse any cross postings<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;"><o:p> </o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">Hi, Everyone,<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;"><o:p> </o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">Just forwarding the information below in case you’re interested in joining the free 30 minute webinar hosted by Kwame Alexander for students in middle grades.<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;"><o:p> </o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">~Sharon<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;"><o:p> </o:p><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">All the Best,<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;"><o:p> </o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">Sharon Rawlins (she/her)<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">Youth Services Specialist<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">Library Development New Jersey State Library<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">P.  609-278-2640 x116  <o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">E. sraw<a href="http://www.google.com/recaptcha/mailhide/d?c=1bgBTc38t3rNe2SfRPs_ChIER3IXz%2dNWxFOY_IzLEO0%3d&k=01Njv72aooBxY8cRl7%2dx9hOQ%3d%3d" onclick="window.open('http://www.google.com/recaptcha/mailhide/d?c=1bgBTc38t3rNe2SfRPs_ChIER3IXz%2dNWxFOY_IzLEO0%3d&k=01Njv72aooBxY8cRl7%2dx9hOQ%3d%3d', '', 'height=300,location=0,menubar=0,resizable=0,scrollbars=0,statusbar=0,toolbar=0,width=500'); return false;" title="Reveal this e-mail address">...</a>@njstatelib.org<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">W. www.njstatelib.org <o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">185 West State Street<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">P.O. 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Join us for read-alouds, literary games, author Q&A, and more.<o:p></o:p><p style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px; margin: 0in; background: white; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><o:p> </o:p><p style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px; margin: 0in; background: white; overflow-wrap: break-word;">This high-energy virtual event is designed to spark excitement for reading among middle-grade children. All are welcome! Perfect for classrooms, school libraries, homeschool classes, public libraries... kids will come away WANTING TO READ for fun. 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Please forward this invite and spread the word!<o:p></o:p><p style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin: 0in; line-height: 140%; background: white; overflow-wrap: break-word;"> <o:p></o:p><p style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin: 0in; line-height: 140%; background: white; overflow-wrap: break-word;">At One Word at a Time, we create real-time, interactive experiences with authors to make reading irresistible for middle-grade students. 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font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; line-height: 1.3; color: #2199e8; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"> Joyful Reading Company</a>, which brings together Beanstack, the leading reading engagement platform; the Reading Motivation Index (RMI), an easy way to measure progress; and Comics Plus, the premier digital comics and graphic novel provider — all to help libraries and schools expand access, increase reading engagement, demonstrate measurable impact, and create a world filled with joyful readers.<o:p></o:p></div></div></td><td style="word-wrap: break-word; hyphens: auto; vertical-align: top; color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; width: 207.0pt; padding: 0in 0in 0in 0in; border-collapse: collapse !important;" width="276"><div><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; 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Short survey to vote on favorite 2029 CSLP slogan and 2030 Theme

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:05:00 GMT

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(These have been whittled down from all the suggestions received from around the country). <o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;"><o:p> </o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/qtTsVWfz2N" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; line-height: 1.3; color: #2199e8; text-decoration: none;">Survey for 2029 CSLP Slogan and 2030 Theme  – Fill out form</a><o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;"> Definition of slogan: a short and striking or memorable phrase that promotes libraries, summer programming, and CSLP.<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">Definition of theme: a single concept described in one or two words. <o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">You can find past themes/slogans here: <a href="https://www.cslpreads.org/themes-and-slogans/" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; line-height: 1.3; color: #2199e8; text-decoration: none;">https://www.cslpreads.org/themes-and-slogans/</a> If you have any questions, please let me know. Thanks!  <o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;"><o:p> </o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">~Sharon<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;"><o:p> </o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">All the Best,<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;"><o:p> </o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">Sharon Rawlins (she/her)<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">Youth Services Specialist<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">Library Development New Jersey State Library<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">P.  609-278-2640 x116  <o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">E. sraw<a href="http://www.google.com/recaptcha/mailhide/d?c=1bgBTc38t3rNe2SfRPs_ChIER3IXz%2dNWxFOY_IzLEO0%3d&k=01Njv72aooBxY8cRl7%2dx9hOQ%3d%3d" onclick="window.open('http://www.google.com/recaptcha/mailhide/d?c=1bgBTc38t3rNe2SfRPs_ChIER3IXz%2dNWxFOY_IzLEO0%3d&k=01Njv72aooBxY8cRl7%2dx9hOQ%3d%3d', '', 'height=300,location=0,menubar=0,resizable=0,scrollbars=0,statusbar=0,toolbar=0,width=500'); return false;" title="Reveal this e-mail address">...</a>@njstatelib.org<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">W. www.njstatelib.org <o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">185 West State Street<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">P.O. Box 520, Trenton, NJ  08625<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="https://www.njstatelib.org/exhibits/nj250" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; line-height: 1.3; color: #2199e8; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="Logo for the NJ 250 exhibit featuring the background image of a historic map. NJ250 Living Documents, Evolving Rights 1776-2026. The image is hyperlinked to the exhibit home page. " border="0" height="75" id="Picture_x0020_13" src="https://lists.njstatelib.org/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi/show_img/njyac/20260825150503/image001.jpg@01DD34A2.67BB3010" style="outline: none; text-decoration: none; max-width: 100%; clear: both; display: block; border: none; width: 5.2083in; height: .7812in;" width="500" /></a><o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">NJ250: Living Documents, Evolving Rights - New Jersey Through Three Constitutions <a href="https://www.njstatelib.org/nj250" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; line-height: 1.3; color: #2199e8; text-decoration: none;">https://www.njstatelib.org/nj250</a><o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;"><o:p> </o:p></div>

Virtual event with children's author Barry Wittenstein, 9-29-26, 10 am

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:15:00 GMT

ALA OIF Book Censorship Reports

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:25:00 GMT

REMINDER: Upcoming CSLP events & summer reading survey link

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:45:00 GMT

<div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">FYI,<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;"><o:p> </o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">CSLP 2029 Slogan & 2030 Theme Listening Sessions Tomorrow and Next Week<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">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.<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">We encourage all members that have an interest in wordsmithing to join the call to discuss your favorites slogan and theme suggestions. <o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;"><o:p> </o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">Listening Session Option #1<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">Thursday, August 13 at 1pm EST/12pm CST/11am MST/10 am PST<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87115329143?pwd=V6XfiL3HS1TU4YzkTzsNcWjXgmh36N.1" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; line-height: 1.3; color: #2199e8; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Join us on Zoom</a> - no need to register<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;"><o:p> </o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">Listening Session Option #2<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">Tuesday, August 18 at 4pm EST/3pm CST/2 pm MST/1 pm PST<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82435533498?pwd=MaltrF2Qi9WnXyG6ETDsX9RVadOayw.1" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; line-height: 1.3; color: #2199e8; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Join us on Zoom</a> - no need to register <o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;"><o:p> </o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;"><o:p> </o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">CSLP Sponsoring Building Community-Based Summers National Cohort – Deadline to Apply is Monday, August 17th<o:p></o:p>The Collaborative Summer Library Program is excited to launch the fourth national cohort for <a href="https://www.cslpreads.org/community-based-summers/#aboutbcbs" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; line-height: 1.3; color: #2199e8; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"> Building Community-Based Summers</a> (BCBS) in Fall 2026!  <o:p></o:p>BCBS is designed to help member public libraries identify the “whys” behind their summer services, build strategies to engage community voices, and create and provide inclusive summer services for all members of their communities. The discussions and activities will focus on how to connect with communities experiencing marginalization to design and implement summer library services. Selected participants will have the opportunity to engage with a nationwide cohort of library staff to dig deeply into inclusive summer services.<o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p>Participation <o:p></o:p>Each participating library is encouraged to send a team of two staff members from across departments including youth services, adult services, programming, outreach, and administrators. Participation in the BCBS initiative will require, of all team members:<o:p></o:p><ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l4 level1 lfo1;">Consistent attendance and active participation using cameras, shared whiteboards, and breakout rooms. <o:p></o:p></li></ul><ol start="2" style="margin-top: 0in;"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2;">Participation in six sessions including an introductory orientation, four learning sessions, and a wrap-up/review session. An optional discussion session will also be scheduled.<o:p></o:p></li></ol><ol start="3" style="margin-top: 0in;"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3;">Additional work will be required within your library and community to begin to consider and assess your existing and planned summer programs and services through an equity lens. Expect to spend approximately 1-2 hours/week doing this work, in addition to the virtual sessions.<o:p></o:p></li></ol>Dates/Times<o:p></o:p><ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l2 level1 lfo4;">Sessions take place Tuesdays, October 6, 13, 20, and 27 and November 10 and 17, 2026. An optional open discussion session will be scheduled on November 3.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><ol start="2" style="margin-top: 0in;"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l3 level1 lfo5;">Sessions are 2 hours long: 1:00-3:00 pm ET / Noon-2:00 pm CT / 11:00 am-1:00 pm MT / 10:00am-Noon PT<o:p></o:p></li></ol><o:p> </o:p>Learn More and Apply<o:p></o:p>CSLP member libraries are invited to <a href="https://www.cslpreads.org/community-based-summers/#aboutbcbs" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; line-height: 1.3; color: #2199e8; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"> learn more about BCBS and the upcoming cohort</a> and <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-jeTMXuHoGTfB3G40jWG5puw87T73HEejIeUuFD7FtSqVZA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=104689062020655876980" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; line-height: 1.3; color: #2199e8; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"> apply by 8:00 am ET on Monday, August 17, 2026</a> to be considered for the Fall cohort. Accepted participants will be notified in early September. <o:p></o:p>Questions?  Contact <a href="mailto:b<a href="http://www.google.com/recaptcha/mailhide/d?c=GyRJLxjCDMPXOfXzJMA9zqP7jI5ON%2dkmIxpNwSF6eZM%3d&k=01Njv72aooBxY8cRl7%2dx9hOQ%3d%3d" onclick="window.open('http://www.google.com/recaptcha/mailhide/d?c=GyRJLxjCDMPXOfXzJMA9zqP7jI5ON%2dkmIxpNwSF6eZM%3d&k=01Njv72aooBxY8cRl7%2dx9hOQ%3d%3d', '', 'height=300,location=0,menubar=0,resizable=0,scrollbars=0,statusbar=0,toolbar=0,width=500'); return false;" title="Reveal this e-mail address">...</a>@cslpreads.org" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; line-height: 1.3; color: #2199e8; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"> b<a href="http://www.google.com/recaptcha/mailhide/d?c=GyRJLxjCDMPXOfXzJMA9zqP7jI5ON%2dkmIxpNwSF6eZM%3d&k=01Njv72aooBxY8cRl7%2dx9hOQ%3d%3d" onclick="window.open('http://www.google.com/recaptcha/mailhide/d?c=GyRJLxjCDMPXOfXzJMA9zqP7jI5ON%2dkmIxpNwSF6eZM%3d&k=01Njv72aooBxY8cRl7%2dx9hOQ%3d%3d', '', 'height=300,location=0,menubar=0,resizable=0,scrollbars=0,statusbar=0,toolbar=0,width=500'); return false;" title="Reveal this e-mail address">...</a>@cslpreads.org</a>  <o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;"><o:p> </o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;"><o:p> </o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">2026 CSLP Summer Library Program Survey Open<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">The Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) has created a survey so they can better assess the usefulness of the materials offered by the program on a national level to better serve you, the CSLP public library members!<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">The survey opens today and the deadline to complete the survey is September 11, 2026. <o:p></o:p>If you would like to preview the survey before filling out the survey, you can find it here: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/10eiU10iKoV2zapQmWj9HWHVbLfycnPSk/view?usp=sharing" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; line-height: 1.3; color: #2199e8; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Annual Survey 2026.pdf</a>. Customized questions for NJ start at number 37. <o:p></o:p>The link to complete the survey is: <a href="https://forms.gle/1PTXSYiWMRSvto2p6" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; line-height: 1.3; color: #2199e8; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/1PTXSYiWMRSvto2p6</a><o:p></o:p><o:p> </o:p><o:p> </o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">All the Best,<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;"><o:p> </o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">Sharon Rawlins (she/her)<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">Youth Services Specialist<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">Library Development New Jersey State Library<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">P.  609-278-2640 x116  <o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">E. sraw<a href="http://www.google.com/recaptcha/mailhide/d?c=1bgBTc38t3rNe2SfRPs_ChIER3IXz%2dNWxFOY_IzLEO0%3d&k=01Njv72aooBxY8cRl7%2dx9hOQ%3d%3d" onclick="window.open('http://www.google.com/recaptcha/mailhide/d?c=1bgBTc38t3rNe2SfRPs_ChIER3IXz%2dNWxFOY_IzLEO0%3d&k=01Njv72aooBxY8cRl7%2dx9hOQ%3d%3d', '', 'height=300,location=0,menubar=0,resizable=0,scrollbars=0,statusbar=0,toolbar=0,width=500'); return false;" title="Reveal this e-mail address">...</a>@njstatelib.org<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">W. www.njstatelib.org <o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">185 West State Street<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">P.O. Box 520, Trenton, NJ  08625<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="https://www.njstatelib.org/exhibits/nj250" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; line-height: 1.3; color: #2199e8; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="Logo for the NJ 250 exhibit featuring the background image of a historic map. NJ250 Living Documents, Evolving Rights 1776-2026. The image is hyperlinked to the exhibit home page. " border="0" height="75" id="Picture_x0020_13" src="https://lists.njstatelib.org/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi/show_img/njyac/20260812114505/image001.jpg@01DD28EC.365A66B0" style="outline: none; text-decoration: none; max-width: 100%; clear: both; display: block; border: none; width: 5.2083in; height: .7812in;" width="500" /></a><o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">NJ250: Living Documents, Evolving Rights - New Jersey Through Three Constitutions <a href="https://www.njstatelib.org/nj250" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; line-height: 1.3; color: #2199e8; text-decoration: none;">https://www.njstatelib.org/nj250</a><o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;"><o:p> </o:p></div>

New York's Red Bull Soccer Team Sponsoring Youth Reading Goals Program

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:25:00 GMT

<div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">FYI,<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;"><o:p> </o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">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. <o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">I’m just sharing this for informational purposes only.<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;"><o:p> </o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">New York Red Bulls Major League Soccer <a href="https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/tickets/groups/reading-goals" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; line-height: 1.3; color: #2199e8; text-decoration: none;">Reading Goals Program</a>. Reading Goals Program: Keep Students Reading This Summer<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">Our Reading Goals Program gives youth (K – Grade 12) an extra reason to keep reading while rewarding them for their summer accomplishments.<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;"><o:p> </o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">Parents simply:<o:p></o:p><ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3;">Sign their kids up for the program and the youth pledges to read three books (no set deadline)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3;">The youth reads three books at their own pace (no set deadline)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3;">Submits their completed Reading Goals Tracker<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: .5in;"><o:p> </o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">After submitting the three books, a child or young person is eligible to receive a FREE ticket to one of the Red Bull New York matches on August 29th, September 26th, October 10th, or October 17th, with purchase of an accompanying adult ticket. <o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;"> You can click the link <a href="https://www.gofevo.com/group/readinggoals" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; line-height: 1.3; color: #2199e8; text-decoration: none;">HERE</a> to find more information.  <o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;"><o:p> </o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">All the Best,<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;"><o:p> </o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">Sharon Rawlins (she/her)<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">Youth Services Specialist<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">Library Development New Jersey State Library<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">P.  609-278-2640 x116  <o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">E. sraw<a href="http://www.google.com/recaptcha/mailhide/d?c=1bgBTc38t3rNe2SfRPs_ChIER3IXz%2dNWxFOY_IzLEO0%3d&k=01Njv72aooBxY8cRl7%2dx9hOQ%3d%3d" onclick="window.open('http://www.google.com/recaptcha/mailhide/d?c=1bgBTc38t3rNe2SfRPs_ChIER3IXz%2dNWxFOY_IzLEO0%3d&k=01Njv72aooBxY8cRl7%2dx9hOQ%3d%3d', '', 'height=300,location=0,menubar=0,resizable=0,scrollbars=0,statusbar=0,toolbar=0,width=500'); return false;" title="Reveal this e-mail address">...</a>@njstatelib.org<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">W. www.njstatelib.org <o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">185 West State Street<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">P.O. Box 520, Trenton, NJ  08625<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="https://www.njstatelib.org/exhibits/nj250" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; line-height: 1.3; color: #2199e8; text-decoration: none;"><img alt="Logo for the NJ 250 exhibit featuring the background image of a historic map. NJ250 Living Documents, Evolving Rights 1776-2026. The image is hyperlinked to the exhibit home page. " border="0" height="75" id="Picture_x0020_13" src="https://lists.njstatelib.org/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi/show_img/njyac/20260812112504/image001.jpg@01DD2A4B.62CE3D60" style="outline: none; text-decoration: none; max-width: 100%; clear: both; display: block; border: none; width: 5.2083in; height: .7812in;" width="500" /></a><o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">NJ250: Living Documents, Evolving Rights - New Jersey Through Three Constitutions <a href="https://www.njstatelib.org/nj250" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; line-height: 1.3; color: #2199e8; text-decoration: none;">https://www.njstatelib.org/nj250</a><o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;"><o:p> </o:p></div>

Follett hosting Titlewave® Demo for Public Libraries August 27, 2026, 2 pm

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:45:00 GMT

<div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">FYI,<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;"><o:p> </o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">The rep from Follett shared with me that they are hosting a  <a href="https://www.follettcontent.com/events/listing/?nid=501&topic=Titlewave-101-for-Public-Libraries:-Se%E2%80%A6" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; line-height: 1.3; color: #2199e8; text-decoration: none;">Titlewave® Demo for Public Libraries | Follett</a> webinar called Titlewave® 101 for Public Libraries: Search, Curate, and Order Smarter. I’m just sharing this for informational purposes only. <o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;"><o:p> </o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">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.<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">If you’re interested in attending, it will be held online on Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 2 pm EST.<o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">The link to register and for more information can be found here: <a href="https://www.follettcontent.com/events/listing/?nid=501&topic=Titlewave-101-for-Public-Libraries:-Se%E2%80%A6" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; line-height: 1.3; color: #2199e8; text-decoration: none;"> Titlewave® Demo for Public Libraries | Follett</a><o:p></o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;"><o:p> </o:p><p class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 10px;">If you have any questions, you can contact Grace Larochelle, the Public Library representative for Follett Content at <a href="mailto:glar<a href="http://www.google.com/recaptcha/mailhide/d?c=q8Up3smEKc83rrlIqKERl1LWTuRBGpy9iQc34uqhGZQ%3d&k=01Njv72aooBxY8cRl7%2dx9hOQ%3d%3d" onclick="window.open('http://www.google.com/recaptcha/mailhide/d?c=q8Up3smEKc83rrlIqKERl1LWTuRBGpy9iQc34uqhGZQ%3d&k=01Njv72aooBxY8cRl7%2dx9hOQ%3d%3d', '', 'height=300,location=0,menubar=0,resizable=0,scrollbars=0,statusbar=0,toolbar=0,width=500'); 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