FYI, Very interesting news regarding future ALSC/YALSA annual events such as ALA’s Youth Media Awards in case you’re interested - Sharon ALSC is thrilled to announce that, beginning in 2028, the biennial ALSC National Institute conference will shift: it will become both an annual conference inclusive of programming for children and teens reflecting the reunification of ALSC and YALSA, and move to late January. This shift will allow us to combine a top-tier library services professional devel ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings Live Online New Jersey Author Event with Jennifer Jones on March 4, 2026 \[\-\-siTgetDIDM_TMP[if gte vml 1]>\[\-\-siTgetDIDM_TMP[endif]DM_TMPsiTgetDI\-\-\]NJ Center for the Book logo[IMAGE] We invite you, your colleagues and the young readers in your libraires to join the [1]New Jersey Center for the Book in highlighting Women’s History Month and Read Across America for a free, virtual event featuring New Jersey children’s and adult author Jennifer Jone ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings FYI, Money Smart for Life – Video and Upcoming Webinars [1]Check out this 10-minute video to hear from your NJSL colleagues, Sharon Rawlins and Andrea Levandowski, as they discuss NJSL's [2] Money Smart for Life initiative, and some of the reasons why financial literacy is an important topic for all ages. Upcoming Webinars Sign up now for Money Smart for Life webinars for library staff. Learn about money skills, resources, and ideas for your library’s ...Continue Reading

FYI, Bring Citizen Science to Life with SciStarter and the Collaborative Summer Library Program! – Webinar - February 4, 2026, 2:00 pm EST This summer, turn your Unearth A Story™ summer reading program into a season of hands-on discovery with SciStarter and the Collaborative Summer Library Program! [IMAGE] Explore engaging, easy-to-use citizen science activities that bring real research into your library and inspire curiosity, participation, and community contribution to authentic scien ...Continue Reading

FYI, Dia 2026 Is 2026 your year to host a Día event and connect children and families in your community with diverse stories and languages? We would be delighted to see your library among those hosting Día-inspired activities for 2026. ALSC offers various resources to support libraries in promoting literacy for all. [1]National Día Program Registry 2026. Share your programs and get inspired! The Día Program Registry allows you to showcase your diversity pr ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings FYI, Money Smart for Life – Professional Development Webinars! Sign up now for Money Smart for Life webinars for library staff. Learn about money skills, resources, and ideas for your library’s financial literacy programing. * (For Library Staff Who Work with Youth and Families) - There is More to Money Than Spending Part II, Thursday, January 29 at 11:00am ([1]https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/605b942d-b738-43e1-862a-1ac8e0bffdb8@794ba110-1a07 ...Continue Reading

FYI, I’m just sharing this for informational purposes if you’re interested. ~Sharon Supercharge Your Summer Reading Program with Curated Lists & Shelf-Ready Solutions Tuesday, January 27 | 4 pm EST Planning a summer reading program can feel overwhelming — finding the right titles and managing orders takes time and resources. What if you could make it easier and more impactful? Join us to discover curated book lists aligned with iREAD and CSLP themes, plus practical tools to stre ...Continue Reading

FYI, Live Online New Jersey Author Event with Jennifer Jones on March 4, 2026 \[\-\-od27qi2uDM_TMP[if gte vml 1]>\[\-\-od27qi2uDM_TMP[endif]DM_TMPod27qi2u\-\-\]We invite you, your colleagues and the young readers in your libraires to join the [1] New Jersey Center for the Book in highlighting Women’s History Month and Read Across America for a free, virtual event featuring New Jersey children’s and adult author Jennifer Jones, the first African American Radio City Music Hall Rockett ...Continue Reading

FYI, NJ Center for the Book logo Live Online Event with New Jersey Author Jennifer Jones on March 4, 2026 \[\-\-iP45EZacDM_TMP[if gte vml 1]>\[\-\-iP45EZacDM_TMP[endif]DM_TMPiP45EZac\-\-\]We invite you, your colleagues and the young readers in your libraires to join the [1] New Jersey Center for the Book in highlighting Women’s History Month and Read Across America for a free, virtual event featuring New Jersey children’s and adult author Jennifer Jones, the first African American ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings FYI, Public Library 2026 Summer Reading Workshops - Registration Open The Statewide Summer Reading Committee has scheduled the dates for the 2026 Summer Reading Workshops, funded by the NJ State Library, for public library staff who work with children, teens and adults. Two of the workshops will be in person and one will be a virtual craft/activity session where all committee members and participants are invited to share ideas. The in-person workshops will s ...Continue Reading