Coming Soon: Programming Kits & StoryWalk® Sets for Public Libraries
OLIS is pleased to announce the development of Programming Kits and StoryWalk® Sets for Rhode Island public libraries to borrow and use with their communities. The purpose of the kits is to support library staff with programming for youth and families. The kits will facilitate learning activities and early literacy skills using a variety of materials libraries may not be able to purchase or store on their own. Kit materials will also offer youth and families access to new tools and activities they may not otherwise experience. A focus on the kits is to provide communities with enhanced STEAM opportunities, such as robotics, audio/video production, and maker tools. StoryWalk® sets will not only relieve library staff of the time and expense of creating their own StoryWalk® but streamlines resource sharing among libraries to produce an efficient and effective model of service. This project is proudly made possible with funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
Kits will be available to request beginning October 2022. Learn more at https://olis.ri.gov/youth/kits/index.php
Youth Services Programming Kit Open House
Date: Thursday, September 29
Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Location: RI Department of Administration: Conference Room 2A
Public library staff are invited to preview and interact with the new Programming Kits before the booking calendar opens in October. Drop by the Department of Administration anytime between 9:30am - 12:30pm to test some simple machines, build a marble maze, meet some robots, and more! Registration recommended but not required.
Directions to the Department of Administration and Conference Room 2A are attached below.
2022 Children's and Teen Summer Reading Program Feedback
As you wrap up your SRP, please take a moment to provide feedback about the 2022 SRP by submitting the survey below. This survey is designed to collect feedback about the children's and teen 2022 Summer Reading Program. (Please note that this survey is not for statistics collection). The survey is optional and ALL library staff involved in planning and implementing their library's SRP for youth are invited to share feedback. This survey is anonymous, though there is an option in include your library's 3 letter code. The survey will be open for feedback collection through October 3.
Thank you for sharing your SRP feedback and for helping OLIS determine which supports are needed in the future!
An Island Alphabet: Jamestown, Rhode Island
Mock Awards
The annual Mock Newbery program will continue to be virtual 2022/23. We will still meet three times to discuss eligible books and vote for a winner, but we'll be doing so through Zoom.
Mock Newbery meetings are scheduled for October 6, December 1, and January 12, 6pm-7:30pm.
Register for discussions and find the first Mock Newbery reading list at https://olis.ri.gov/youth/newbery/index.php
New this year is virtual Mock Caldecott. It will run similar to virtual Mock Newbery with three evening sessions. We haven’t held Mock Caldecott since 2019 so this will be a fun return to the tradition.
Mock Caldecott meetings are scheduled for September 20, November 15, and January 17, 6pm-7:30pm.
Register for discussions and find the first Mock Caldecott reading list at https://olis.ri.gov/youth/caldecott/index.php
Contact
Email: danielle.margarida@olis.ri.gov
Website: http://www.olis.ri.gov/
Location: 1 Capitol Hill Providence, RI 02908
Phone: 401-574-9309 401-400-3006
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/olisri
Twitter: @olisri