Please excuse cross postings FYI, Any public library staff member participating in the CSLP Summer Reading Program is invited to join the conversation to refine the 2026 slogan suggestions for the theme of Dinosaurs! We encourage all members that have an interest in wordsmithing to join the call to discuss your favorites slogan suggestions (see attached). During and after the sessions we will have resources available for you to share your input through discussion, chat or using a Google doc ...Continue Reading

Hi, Everyone, I just wanted to let you know that the CSLP incentives that NJ public libraries receive each year for the CSLP Summer Reading Program (children’s, teen, adult bookmarks, children’s, teen, adult posters, and one banner per library system or individual library) will be shipped out by CSLP by the end of this week. They should arrive at your library within a week. Please let your colleagues know who aren’t on these discussion lists. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get ...Continue Reading

FYI, Just sharing this from ALA Connect: The Get Ready Stay Ready Community Action Toolkit Team continues to curate and share resources in support of all stakeholders who are fighting for intellectual freedom and library access for all. Please help us spread the word and join us for an incredible training series on crisis and reputation management for school and public librarians. Led by Hennes Communications, a team of award-winning and highly experienced public relations and reputation en ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings FYI, See science fiction teen literature grant 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]. ...Continue Reading

FYI, From ALSC on ALA Connect: This year's summer reading lists are here and packed with fun, exciting, and award-winning titles for kids--birth through grade 8. And, this year, we also highlight engaging and interactive websites, apps, and podcasts, with topics from writing and drawing to science and nature. These colorful lists are available for [1] free download from the ALSC website to share with kids and families and to assist with readers' advisory. Many thanks to the Quickl ...Continue Reading

FYI, I’m passing this information along from ALSC on ALA Connect: ................................................................... In response to an increase in book bans, the CAA Foundation (Creative Artists Agency) and the Campaign for Our Shared Future (nonprofit) are launching #LetAmericaRead, a new initiative designed to raise awareness of the growing danger of book bans in America. Join us starting Tuesday, April 11, to deliver one simple message: Americans don't ban books. Th ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings FYI, For anyone who wasn’t able to attend a statewide summer reading workshop in March that offered ideas to go along with CSLP’s “All Together Now” theme, the handouts of the materials presented by the statewide summer reading committee are available now on the NJ Summer Reading [1] website (login required). You can find them under the “Children” “Teens” and “Adults” tabs with the heading “Children’s Program Ideas”, “Teen Program Ideas” and “Adult Program ...Continue Reading

FYI, The ALSC Programs and Services Recognition Committee is now accepting applications for the 2023 Maureen Hayes Author/Illustrator Award! This award was established with funding from Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, in honor of Maureen Hayes, to bring together children and nationally recognized authors/illustrators by funding up to $4000 for an author/illustrator visit to a library. Applications and supporting materials, including an itemized budget and the required signature fo ...Continue Reading

FYI, Just sharing this information with you. 2023 Summer Scares Winners https://bookriot.com/the-2023-summer-scares-winners-are-here/ “The 2023 guide is packed with ideas that library workers can use to engage their communities with these great titles, whether they’re putting up book displays, hosting author events, or planning an entire Summer Scares program series,” states Konrad Stump, co-creator of the programming guide. The guide was posted on March 15, 2023 on the Summer Scares Re ...Continue Reading

Children’s Services Librarian or Senior Librarian Full Time The Piscataway Public Library provides opportunities for all members of the community to learn and connect. The Library welcomes applications for the following full time youth services position. Essential Functions of the Job Provides reference and other library services for the public, with an emphasis on serving children from birth through grade 5, under the direction of the Supervisor of Youth Services 1. ...Continue Reading