Youth Services News

December 11, 2020

Newsletters are archived on the OLIS website.

Save the Date(s)

Mark your calendar for 2021 Summer Reading Program planning on February 10 and 11. More details coming next week!

Beanstack Hour of Power

Join Becky Garrety from Beanstack and learn how to power up your Beanstack experience. We'll get an overview of summer stats and feedback from participating libraries (with virtual high fives all around for amazing RI youth services staff!) We'll also hear from RI library staff who will share Beanstack tips, tricks, and lessons learned. Experienced veterans AND total newbies will discuss novel ways to customize Beanstack challenges for your local community. This webinar will wrap up with information about Beanstack's winter reading challenge as well as additional opportunities such as 1,000 Books programs, adult reading challenges, and extra support sessions.

Friday, December 18

2pm - 3pm

Register for Beanstack Hour of Power

Roundtable Meetings Scheduled

Children's Services Roundtable

Youth services library staff serving children are invited to this discussion to share how their fall has been and how they're planning for winter. Bring your questions for colleagues, as well as your 2021 calendar so that we may collectively schedule future roundtable meetings and topics for discussion. The meeting agenda can be found at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1g3hP1OLEBMtGrRk2hMwB3T8-EK50dCLhbj3SdRdl8yA/edit?usp=sharing

Monday, December 14

3pm - 4pm

Young Adult Roundtable

Youth services library staff serving tweens and teens are invited to discuss current topics of interest and network with colleagues. In preparation for this discussion, please submit topics for discussion by emailing the RIYAC listserv or by submitting this form: https://forms.gle/FPHnz45rR45okWJG6

January 12, February 4, March 10, April 6, May 6, June 2

10:30am - 11:30

Notes from the December 9 discussion can be found at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uFLutnakiqqYawzQxc0_4whdt-94GP5W2HpPvNJm16g/edit?usp=sharing

Register for CSRT

Register for YART Meetings

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Did You Know? NoveList Resources

The AskRI databases have a wealth of resources perfect for supporting virtual programming and distance learning.

Scavenger Hunts

Looking for a fun way to acclimate your students to NoveList Plus? Students will enjoy these Scavenger Hunt exercises that will have them exploring various features, discovering research topics, and conducting online searches.

Grab and Go Book Lists

Curating "grab and go" themed book bundles and need some fresh ideas? Check out Novelist's Grab and Go Book Lists for over 100 suggested lists for children and teens. Find these book lists in the "Quick Links" menu on the toolbar.

To learn more about AskRI resources, check out the recording of the December 4 webinar:

https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/AKvL-VtHIS7WX4rM8pZYCtabe5GJO-W8hHYx2Cf7LpofDEaRZyVxRT7yWYizzNWx.l_NFSO8SBF4uMKO_

Best of 2020

While 2020 itself isn't making any "best of" lists, we still had plenty of great books to help make the days brighter. Compare your own list of 2020 favs with this round-up:

At Our Libraries

As part of its "Take It Outside" grant, the city of Woonsocket provided the Woonsocket Harris Public Library with a tent and heaters to develop an outside activity area. The library offered family craft programs through the fall and partnered with their parks and rec department to facilitate programming. WNS Children's Librarian Chris Goldstein recommends, "One piece of advice I have for new librarians, get to know you parks and recreation director." Chris reports that her parks and rec colleague was instrumental in helping to meet the need of outdoor programming.Thanks for sharing Chris, and kudos for building such strong partnerships in your community!

Have something cool happening at your library? Email danielle.margarida@olis.ri.gov to be featured in an upcoming newsletter or share directly with YS colleagues by emailing the RIYAC listserv.

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Youth Services Virtual Office Hours

Stop by our virtual office to check-in and chat with OLIS Youth Services Coordinator Danielle Margarda. Danielle will be available the first Wednesday of each month to answer questions, help problem solve, listen, or just say hi. Register to receive the Zoom link and join anytime between 2:30pm and 3:30pm. Can't make virtual office hours or prefer a private meeting? Email Danielle at danielle.margarida@olis.ri.gov to schedule a phone call or Zoom meeting.

Register for January Virtual Office Hours

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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
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Twitter: @olisri