FYI, See information 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.njstatelib.org 185 West State Stree ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings FYI, You’re invited to apply 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 Lunch will be provided. This free full day in-person workshop (10 am - 4 pm), s ...Continue Reading

FYI, The Coretta Scott King Book Awards Round Table (CSKBART) is celebrating 54 years of award-winning authors and illustrators. In recognition of the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Mrs. Coretta Scott King's courage and determination to continue her late husband's work for peace and world brotherhood, the CSKBART Program Standing Committee is proud to host a webinar featuring the 2023 John Steptoe New Talent award winner, Jas Hammonds and the 2023 John Steptoe Illustrator a ...Continue Reading

FYI, From ALSC: image002.jpg Hot Summer Reads! The [1]2023 ALSC Summer Reading Lists are here! Compiled by the Quicklists Consulting Committee, the lists are full of engaging and award-winning book titles to keep children reading all summer. For young digital media fans, the committee also recommends apps, podcasts, and websites to help kids discover and develop their interests. A clean, straightforward design makes these lists easy to download and print for your patrons. View the ...Continue Reading

Just sharing this for informational purposes only. Kirkus Reviews is seeking people interested in reviewing young readers' titles (board books through young adult)! A brief overview: We handle almost everything digitally. Reviewers fill out a survey that covers preferred age ranges, formats, genres, areas of personal or professional expertise, etc. The turnaround time is usually 2-4 weeks, depending on your preferred volume, and the reviews run approximately 235 words. Submission is handled ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings FYI, You’re invited to apply 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 Lunch will be provided. This free full day in-person workshop (10 am - 4 pm), s ...Continue Reading

FYI, I’m sharing this for informational purposes only. Michaela Burger from Girls Who Code sent me this information to send out to anyone who might be interested in hosting a cost-free Girls Who Code Club at your library – and she said she knows that many of your already do this. But, if you’re not familiar with them, Girls Who Code is a nonprofit organization that provides completely free computer science programming to students, educators, and communities. They have additional information ...Continue Reading

FYI, See below. 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.njstatelib.org 185 West State Street P.O. Box 520, Tren ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings Hello, Everyone, I know you’re anxious to know why you haven’t received your CSLP summer reading incentives since I sent out a message a few weeks ago saying they’d be shipping around April 21st and arriving within a week. I was on vacation yesterday and today, but since everyone’s been emailing me to ask, I am letting you know that there was a delay that CSLP didn’t let me know about. The latest update from the CSLP vendor is that they will be shipping o ...Continue Reading

Hi, We haven't received our CSLP posters yet this year. I believe they come automatically since we filled out the yearly statistics. Any ideas? Thanks. Mary Ellen AlbinChildren's LibrarianRandolph Township Free Public Library28 Calais RoadRandolph, NJ 07869mary[1]...@randolphlibrary.net973-895-3556 [1] http://www.google.com/recaptcha/mailhide/d?c=0E9ufi7P1tMP1U8w5pC4h6jDlA1Tx7ECyhpYCViX54TQnehZJotl_UkqH4rxsOLN&k=01Njv72aooBxY8cRl7%2dx9hOQ%3d%3d ...Continue Reading