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.njstatelib.org 185 West State Street P.O. Bo ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings FYI, New Jersey libraries are invited to participate in [1]Take Your Child to the Library Day! It’s a CT based project but they are hoping to grow the program for 2023 and are looking for more of the libraries in the tri-state area to participate. About 1500 libraries participate each year but only a handful of New Jersey libraries have participated in the past. Take Your Child to the Library Day (TYCLD) has grown to be an international initiative that enc ...Continue Reading

We Need Diverse Books To Launch “Books Save Lives” Initiative SLJ reported on Nov. 28th that, in response to book banning attempts that are disproportionately impacting diverse books and authors, We Need Diverse Books is launching "Books Save Lives," a new initiative to fight back against censorship and support students and authors. The initiative launching on Thursday, December 1 includes grants of up to $10,000 to purchase banned and challenged titles for underserved schools and lib ...Continue Reading

FYI, Notable Children’s Books Discussions – November 29 & 30, 2022 This year, the 2023 Notable Children’s Books committee will be meeting on Tuesday, Nov 29, 2022 and Wednesday, Nov 30, 2022. Each session will begin at 1:00 PM (Central Time) and will be approximately four hours long. Observers can join in at any time throughout the sessions. [1]View their discussion list and [2]register in advance to observe their meetings! ALSC/Candlewick Press "Light the Way" Grant ...Continue Reading

FYI, Safety on Spotlight: Addressing Threats in Public Libraries Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022 2:00 – 3:00 ET This free virtual town hall is presented by the Public Library Association (PLA) in collaboration with the Urban Libraries Council (ULC) and the Association for Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL) Public libraries are increasingly responding to violent and inflammatory speech and targeted attacks on their buildings, workers, and patrons. Over the last two weeks of September, libraries in f ...Continue Reading

FYI, You and your library patrons are probably hearing and reading about an increase in RSV cases. We have put together some free, evidence-based resources to help you and your patrons better understand and prevent the spread of RSV. Including printable and Spanish language materials. [1]https://news.nnlm.gov/region_6/2022/11/resources-on-rsv-respiratory-syncytial-virus-infections-for-library-patrons/ [2]Resources on RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections) for Library Patrons | Midwest ...Continue Reading

Hello, Colleagues, Are you interested in being trained to provide STEM/STEAM workshops for children ages 3 – 10 who you serve in your library? The State Leadership Team for Leap into Science is doing a virtual training on the Leap into Science curriculum “Light and Shadow” on December 15, 2022 from 2:00-4:00 pm. Developed by the Franklin Institute, Leap into Science integrates open-ended science activities with children’s books, designed for children ages 3-10 and their families. Three diffe ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings FYI, \[\-\-aJD8q7ovDM_TMP[if gte vml 1]> \[\-\-aJD8q7ovDM_TMP[endif]DM_TMPaJD8q7ov\-\-\] [1]CSLP’s Virtual Summer Symposium will be December 8, 2022! 11 am to 4:30 pm EST / 10 am to 3:30 pm CST / 9 am to 2:30 pm MST / 8 am to 1:30 pm PST Link to register: [2]https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PwswKL3JQhKi_mmKzeBQPw Sessions include: \[\-\-aJD8q7ovDM_TMP[if !supportLists]DM_TMPaJD8q7ov\-\-\]· \[\-\-aJD8q7ovDM_TMP[endif]DM_TMPaJD ...Continue Reading

\[\-\-R6bGOihsDM_TMP[if gte vml 1]> \[\-\-R6bGOihsDM_TMP[endif]DM_TMPR6bGOihs\-\-\] [1]CSLP’s Virtual Summer Symposium will be December 8, 2022! 11 am to 4:30 pm EST / 10 am to 3:30 pm CST / 9 am to 2:30 pm MST / 8 am to 1:30 pm PST [2]Registration Opens on this site Monday, November 14, 2022 Sessions include: \[\-\-R6bGOihsDM_TMP[if !supportLists]DM_TMPR6bGOihs\-\-\]· \[\-\-R6bGOihsDM_TMP[endif]DM_TMPR6bGOihs\-\-\]Keynote Speaker is Tracie D. Hall, Executive Director o ...Continue Reading

FYI, The Collaborative Summer Library Program’s (CSLP) [1]Inclusion Committee is proud to announce their 2022 annual online training session, “Cultivating Affirmation and Belonging for LGBTQIA+ Youth.” This webinar is on Tuesday, November 22nd at 2 pm EST/ 1 pm CST/ Noon MST/ 11 am PST. Registration will open on Monday, November 14, 2022, at [2]www.CSLPreads.org, and the webinar will be recorded & posted. (Registration links are not currently posted) Cultivating Affirmation and Bel ...Continue Reading