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Youth Services News

June 22

Youth ServicesNews June 22
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Save the Date(s)!

Because summer reading planning never ends, we're getting ready for SRP 2019! Mark your calendar for the 2019 showcase and booking meeting:


Children's and Teen Summer Reading Program Performers' Showcase

Thursday, January 10

9:30am-2:00pm

Warwick Public Library

Snow date: Thursday, January 17


Children's and Teen Summer Reading Program Performer Booking Meeting

Thursday, January 31

9:30am-12:00pm

Teen programs booking 9:30am-10:30am.

Children's programs booking 10:30am-12:00pm.

Warwick Public Library

Snow date: Tuesday, February 12


This year the children's and teen showcases will be combined into one program. The showcase applications will also be streamlined and will be a single application through Survey Monkey. Showcase applications will be made available August 21.


Also, coming in September is the Summer Reading Program Workshop (tentative program name until I come up with a fun title) for children's, teen, and adult services librarians who want to reflect on SRP 2018 for 2019 planning. In the next few months I'll be looking for volunteers to have a table at this program to display flyers, photos, handouts, etc. from their 2018 SRP. I'll also be looking for volunteers to be part of a lightning round presentation focused on making a big change or trying something new (i.e. moving towards a summer learning model, going prizeless, serving summer meals, a community partnership, etc.)


Summer Reading Program Workshop (working program name)

Thursday, September 20

9:30am-2:30pm

Barrington Public Library

Send Your SRP Stories to RIDE!

From RIDE:

All year long, RIDE highlights educator resources, tips for family, and student success stories that embody the great work happening in our schools and districts. We want to continue telling that story into the summer months, and this July, we will be focusing on summer learning, in particular. Throughout the month, across our social media platforms, RIDE will feature materials and content that will help young people in Rhode Island make the most of the summers and seize all of the learning opportunities available to them.

Send your content to Megan.Geoghegan@ride.ri.gov, or share to your own social media platforms. Be sure to tag @RIDeptEd and use the hashtag, #SummerLearningRI, so we have the opportunity to amplify your messaging. To follow this effort, I encourage you to follow RIDE on Twitter [twitter.com], Facebook [facebook.com], and Instagram [instagram.com], and also consider signing up for the Commissioner’s weekly Field Memo.

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Show How Your Library Fights the Summer Slide

From Libraries Transform:

The average student loses a month’s worth of learning over the summer, but libraries help narrow the achievement gap by offering summer learning opportunities to kids of all backgrounds.


Use this statement—“Because the summer slide isn’t playground equipment”—to highlight how your library promotes summer learning for students in your community. Download the print and digital graphics now from the Libraries Transform toolkit. (If you haven't already created a Libraries Transform account, you'll be prompted to do so to access toolkit materials).

2018 Teen Summit Proposals Accepted Through July 20

10th Annual Teen Summit
October 4, 2018 from 10am-4pm at Holy Cross College in Worcester, MA


We are pleased to announce our 10th Annual Teen Summit brought to you by the Massachusetts Library System (MLS) and the Rhode Island Office of Library & Information Services (RIOLIS). This year’s loose theme is genre fiction and fandom (think fantasy/sci-fi/horror/subgenres and fandom of all types: tv, movies, games, comics, anime, cosplay etc.)


We invite you to submit a program proposal to present a session at the summit. Any questions not addressed here should be sent to christif@masslibsystem.org or april@masslibsystem.org


Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Statement

MLS & RIOLIS encourages a diversity of presenters representing a variety of personal and professional backgrounds, perspectives, and voices. We encourage submissions from anyone who is interested in presenting, including students, new professionals, first-time presenters, and representatives of allied professions. Preference will be given to proposals that address diversity, inclusion and equity.


Proposal Evaluation

MLS & RIOLIS will evaluate all of the submissions as individual entries, and how they fit within the balance of conference content as a whole. All proposals submitted by the deadline will be evaluated using the following criteria:

  • Clarity and completeness of the proposal, particularly having well-developed content and sufficient speakers to address all relevant aspects of the topic;
  • Originality and relevance of the proposed topic;
  • Uniqueness of content in relation to other conference presentations;
  • A range of speaker experiences and representations;
  • Adoption of the 2018 theme;
  • Alignment with YALSA’s 10 Competencies [ala.org];
  • Please also include how this proposal aligns with our diversity, inclusion and equity statement outlined above.

We are looking at several types of programs for our breakout sessions. Please indicate what type of program you are submitting:

30 minute presentation (1 or 2 presenters)

60 minute presentation (1 or 2 presenters)

60 minute panel (up to 4 panelists)

5 minute Ignite Session (single presenter)

Poster session

Have you presented on this topic before?

If yes, where and when?

If no, have you presented on other topics before? Where & when?

Technology needs

If you anticipate special technology requirements beyond a projector & screen (such as the ability to play audio and video) please describe your needs:


How to submit a proposal

Please submit a 250-300 word description of your proposed session using this form [goo.gl] by Friday July 20, 2018. Note that the proposal will not be the finalized description for the conference program; the committee will contact selected proposal submitters for a final draft.

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June Mock Newbery Read-Along

Join the Mock Newbery Goodreads group read-along! Each month we'll pick a book published in 2018 to read and virtually discuss in preparation for creating our first 2019 reading list. Not part of the Mock Newbery Goodreads group? Join now! Have a book to suggest for a future read-along? Let me know! Also be sure to sign up for the Mock Newbery newsletter on the Mock Newbery webpage.


June's book is The Science of Breakable Things by Tae Keller. And if you're looking to read ahead, be sure to place a hold on our July book, Amal Unbound by Aisha Saeed.

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CSLP Call for 2020 SRP Manual Programming Ideas

The CSLP manual committees are soliciting program ideas related to the 2020 theme, fairy tales, mythology, fantasy, and slogan "Imagine Your Story." For more information, including submission guidelines and the submission form visit https://www.cslpreads.org/2020-idea-submission/.

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Summer Reading 2018

Watch this space now through August for SRP planning resources, program ideas, and reading lists.

Staff Self-Care

Reclaiming Our Time Off

Summer Reading Chaos: How do we balance the needs of our community with those of our staff?

Burnouts: The Dirty Secret No One Talks About

Coloring pages for Summer Library Staff

Summer Hype Videos


Summer Learning

Learning Heroes - summer learning resource for families, also available in Spanish

Collaborate to Stop Summer Slide


Inclusion

We're the People Summer Reading List

Summer Reading for All!

2018 Diverse Summer Reading List for Grades PreK-8

Things That Rock

Teen & Tween Books About Music and Musicians

The Kindness Rocks Project

Summer Reading Wind Down - time to amp it up!

Summer Health and Nutrition
Reflecting on Summer Meals
Keep Kids Active and Healthy During the Summer

Planning

Alternative SRP Idea: Tracking Days of Reading

National Summer Learning Day

Summer Reading: Not just for big kids

Building Strong Summer Partnerships

10 Merchandising Tips to Get Ready for Summer Reading


Prizes

Summer Reading Scratchies
Teen Summer Reading Prizes

Programming

Music Trivia for Teens

Libraries Rock: Between Summer READing ‘n’ Hard Places

MakerSpace: Guitar Pick Jewelry

Teen Volunteering and the Reason for Recruitment

Bringing Middle School Students into Teen Programs

Teen Take and Make Kits

Harry Potter 20th Anniversary

School Age Summer Program Inspos!

Turning Pastimes into Passions – Creating a Summer Technology Series

Science Activity Packs Revisited

Grant and Award Opportunities


IMLS National Leadership Grants for Libraries (9/17 preliminary proposal, informational webinars on 6/25, 7/10, 7/25)

Gen2Gen Summer Fun(d) (6/30)

Great Stories Club (7/9)

Bank of America Foundation Grants (varies)
Library Pipeline: Awesome Foundation Innovation in Libraries Grant (due between the 1st - 15th of each month)

Upcoming Events and Celebrations

June
GLBT Book Month

July

National Summer Learning Day (July 12)


September
Library Card Sign-Up Month
International Literacy Day (September 8)
Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15)
International Dot Day (September 15ish)
Banned Books Week (September 23-29)

October
National Bullying Prevention Month
Teen Read Week (October 7-13)
Star Wars Reads


November

International Games Week (November 4-10)


Upcoming OLIS CE

Registration for all OLIS fall 2018 continuing education programs will open late August. A calendar of youth services focused CE will be available early August, but 2018-19 CE programs will appear in newsletters as they are scheduled.
Event Information

Children's Sensory Story Time Support Group

Join fellow youth services librarians to share best practices for sensory storytimes and inclusive library programs and services. We will be discussing community connections, sensory activity ideas, and ASD inclusive Summer Reading Program ideas. Partcipants are invited to bring to the meeting:

  • the name of an organization, department, or agency that you have/would like to connect with to promote your programs and services, or for future collaboration
  • a successful sensory activity you have used (please include a materials list and a "how-to")
  • activities for hands-on programming or for an activity log that can be used for the 2019 Summer Reading Program (the 2019 SRP theme is space, and the slogan is "A Universe of Stories)

The Sensory Story Time Support Group is a grassroots community of practice developed and faciliated by Maria Cotto at the Pawtucket Public Library and Babs Wells at the Greenville Public Library. The Sensory Storytime Support Group seeks to empower youth services librarians to better serve children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families by expanding programming, outreach, partnerships, and resources that welcome all abilities. For more information about the Sensory Storytime Support Group please contact Maria Cotto at risensorystorytime@gmail.com.

When?

Tuesday, Sep 11, 2018, 01:00 PM

Where?

Woonsocket Public Library, Clinton Street, Woonsocket, RI, USA

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Summer Reading Program Workshop

When?

Thursday, Sep 20, 2018, 09:30 AM

Where?

Barrington Public Library, County Road, Barrington, RI, USA

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Mock Newbery Discussion #1

It's time to start taking a closer look at the children's books of 2018. Please read 10 of the 20 books on the discussion list for the first meeting. Participating in the Mock Newbery is an opportunity to read the newest children’s books and to discuss them with other passionate readers. Voting for a Rhode Island winner and honor books will take place on January 15, 2019 using the balloting procedures of the real committee.

The first discussion list and information about future meetings will be available July 11 at http://www.olis.ri.gov/youth/newbery/index.php.

When?

Tuesday, Oct 2, 2018, 04:30 PM

Where?

Cranston Public Library: Central Library, Sockanosset Cross Road, Cranston, RI, USA

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Teen Summit

We are pleased to announce our 10th Annual Teen Summit brought to you by the Massachusetts Library System (MLS) and the Rhode Island Office of Library & Information Services (RIOLIS). This year’s loose theme is genre fiction and fandom (think fantasy/sci-fi/horror/subgenres and fandom of all types: tv, movies, games, comics, anime, cosplay etc.)

We invite you to submit a program proposal to present a session at the summit. Any questions not addressed here should be sent to christif@masslibsystem.org or april@masslibsystem.org

Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Statement

MLS & RIOLIS encourages a diversity of presenters representing a variety of personal and professional backgrounds, perspectives, and voices. We encourage submissions from anyone who is interested in presenting, including students, new professionals, first-time presenters, and representatives of allied professions. Preference will be given to proposals that address diversity, inclusion and equity.

Proposal Evaluation

MLS & RIOLIS will evaluate all of the submissions as individual entries, and how they fit within the balance of conference content as a whole. All proposals submitted by the deadline will be evaluated using the following criteria:

  • Clarity and completeness of the proposal, particularly having well-developed content and sufficient speakers to address all relevant aspects of the topic;
  • Originality and relevance of the proposed topic;
  • Uniqueness of content in relation to other conference presentations;
  • A range of speaker experiences and representations;
  • Adoption of the 2018 theme;
  • Alignment with YALSA’s 10 Competencies [ala.org];
  • Please also include how this proposal aligns with our diversity, inclusion and equity statement outlined above.

We are looking at several types of programs for our breakout sessions. Please indicate what type of program you are submitting:

30 minute presentation (1 or 2 presenters)

60 minute presentation (1 or 2 presenters)

60 minute panel (up to 4 panelists)

5 minute Ignite Session (single presenter)

Poster session

Have you presented on this topic before?

If yes, where and when?

If no, have you presented on other topics before? Where & when?

Technology needs

If you anticipate special technology requirements beyond a projector & screen (such as the ability to play audio and video) please describe your needs:

How to submit a proposal

Please submit a 250-300 word description of your proposed session using this form [goo.gl] by Friday July 20, 2018. Note that the proposal will not be the finalized description for the conference program; the committee will contact selected proposal submitters for a final draft.

When?

Thursday, Oct 4, 2018, 09:00 AM

Where?

College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA, United States

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Mock Newbery Discussion #2

We’ll continue our discussion of the best children’s books of 2018. Please read at least half the books on the second discussion list. Voting for a Rhode Island winner and honor books will take place on January 15, 2019 using the balloting procedures of the real Newbery committee. The second discussion list will be available on October 9 at http://www.olis.ri.gov/youth/newbery/index.php.

When?

Tuesday, Dec 4, 2018, 04:30 PM

Where?

Cranston Public Library: Central Library, Sockanosset Cross Road, Cranston, RI, USA

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Children's and Teen Summer Reading Program Performers' Showcase

Showcase snow date: Thursday, January 17


The Performers’ Showcase is your chance to meet area educators/performers interested in being a part of the annual statewide children’s and teen Summer Reading Program. In addition to observing presentations, visit with other program providers setting up table top displays. This is your opportunity to provide feedback and offer your recommendations for the 2019 slate of children's and teen programs offered statewide.


The booking meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 31 (snow date: Tuesday, February 12) at the Warwick Public Library.

When?

Thursday, Jan 10, 2019, 09:30 AM

Where?

Warwick Public Library: Central Library, Sandy Lane, Warwick, RI, USA

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Mock Newbery Discussion #3 - Voting

It’s time to vote for a Rhode Island Mock Newbery winner and honor books! Please read all the titles from the third reading list and come prepared to defend your top picks before we vote using the balloting procedures of the real Newbery committee. The third discussion list will be available on December 7 at http://www.olis.ri.gov/youth/newbery/index.php

When?

Tuesday, Jan 15, 2019, 04:30 PM

Where?

Cranston Public Library: Central Library, Sockanosset Cross Road, Cranston, RI, USA

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Children's and Teen Summer Reading Program Performer Booking Meeting

Snow date: Tuesday, February 12

Bring your library calendar, and your presenter wish-list for our annual summer reading program block-booking event. Each library will receive booking number in advance of the meeting.

Performers will be booking teen programs 9:30am-10:30am.

Performers will be booking children's programs 10:30am-12:00pm.

When?

Thursday, Jan 31, 2019, 09:30 AM

Where?

Warwick Public Library: Central Library, Sandy Lane, Warwick, RI, USA

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Contact

Email: danielle.margarida@olis.ri.gov
Website: http://www.olis.ri.gov/
Location: 1 Capitol Hill Providence, RI 02908
Phone: 401-574-9309
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/olisri
Twitter: @olisri