FYI, ==== The NJ Stem Pathways Network shared this information that I’m passing along: ===================================================================== CSI: How STEM is Used to Solve Crimes ===================================== The National CSI Camp, LLC. is offering a CSI 7.5-hour online class June 26th - June 30th from 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm each day that examines STEM principles relating to forensics and solving crimes. The presentation, labs and exercises will cover the follow ...Continue Reading

FYI, [IMAGE][1] YALSA Teens Top Ten Top 25 List Now Available! In case you missed last week's newsletter, the top 25 titles are out now. Read the list[2] here. ---------------------------- I received this information from a colleague so I’m passing it along to you in case you might be interested. The San Diego County Public Library recently did a presentation at a library association conference in Sacramento, CA. It included a number of well-organized suggestions for program ...Continue Reading

FYI, Statewide Services Info Sessions Learn more about services available to all NJ libraries and their patrons! All are welcome to these virtual information sessions, hosted by the New Jersey State Library. For comments, questions or feedback, please reach out to Michael Maziekien, Shared Services Project Specialist in the Library Development Bureau, at [1]...@njstatelib.org" style="color: #2199e8; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.3 ...Continue Reading

FYI, Baker &Taylor, Children’s and Teen Services is Hosting An Afternoon with Meg Medina! Tuesday, June 20 · 4 - 5pm EDT- Online with Zoom [IMAGE] You're invited to a conversation on reading, connections, and community with Meg Medina, National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 from 4- 5 pm via Zoom. Please feel free to spread the word to your colleagues, your teen advisory boards, or share during in-person programming. Some libraries even work ...Continue Reading

FYI, Actor Kirk Cameron’s Publisher Brave Books Organizing Storyhours at Public Libraries on Saturday, August 5th. You may have already heard or are aware, but the publisher Brave Books and Kirk Cameron are organizing a nationwide story hour at public libraries on August 5. They are encouraging the public to request library meeting rooms to host this event. You can find more details in this Book Riot piece - [1] https://bookriot.com/kirk-cameron-public-library-events-august-5/ Brave B ...Continue Reading

**Please excuse cross-postings** Hello! The Piscataway Public Library is hiring a full time Teen Services Librarian. Please see the attached posting and share with anyone who might be interested in joining our team. Thank you! -- Erica Krivopal Supervisor of Youth Services Westergard Branch Manager Piscataway Public Library732-752-1166 [1]...@piscatawaylibrary.org" style="color: #2199e8; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.3; margi ...Continue Reading

\[\-\-3DnkJJPfDM_TMP[if gte mso 9]> FYI, See message below. ~Sharon All the best, Sharon Rawlins, MLS (she/her/hers) Youth Services Specialist Library Development Bureau New Jersey State Library P. 609-278-2640 x116 E. [1]...@njstatelib.org" style="color: #2199e8; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0; padding: 0; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">sraw[2]...@njstatelib.org W. [3]www ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings FYI, You’re invited to register to attend a SEAL (Solar Eclipse Activities for Libraries) Workshop * Thursday, June 8, 2023 – Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library, 10 am – 4 pm * Friday, June 9, 2023 – Gloucester County Library, Mullica Hill, 10 am – 4 pm (Choose only ONE date, the workshops are the same) Register here: [1]https://forms.gle/5RPYy3UqpuETzptn6. The deadline to register is May 30, 2023. Lunch will be provided. This f ...Continue Reading

Exciting news! Jenna Bush Hager, co-host of Today with Hoda & Jenna as part of NBC’s Today show, is the 2023 CSLP Summer Reading Champion! She announced it this morning on Today with Hoda & Jenna. See press release below. ~Sharon All the best, Sharon Rawlins, MLS (she/her/hers) Youth Services Specialist Library Development Bureau New Jersey State Library P. 609-278-2640 x116 E. [1]...@njstatelib.org" style="color: #2199e8; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, ...Continue Reading

\[\-\-KFtUIdwCDM_TMP[if gte mso 9]> FYI, See message below. ~Sharon All the best, Sharon Rawlins, MLS (she/her/hers) Youth Services Specialist Library Development Bureau New Jersey State Library P. 609-278-2640 x116 E. [1]...@njstatelib.org" style="color: #2199e8; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0; padding: 0; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">sraw[2]...@njstatelib.org W. [3]www ...Continue Reading