Youth Services News

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April 21, 3pm - 4pm

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This afternoon we will make space to discuss handling racist and problematic materials in the children's department. We will leave time for discussing any additional topics attendees bring to the group.

Please note that this will be the last CSRT meeting until the fall. This meeting will not be recorded but notes will be available.

The April 29th virtual author event with James Patterson and Kwame Alexander is open to the public. Registration is on the OLIS calendar at https://olis-ri.libcal.com/calendar/olisce/krari21 Please share the PR materials below with your networks and on your social media.

Visit the KRARI LibGuide for curriculum connections, additional reading lists, web sites, and videos. The recording of the virtual author event will be added to the LibGuide following the live discussion.

Please share this event with kids and families in your community!

May 12th, 6:30pm, Virtual Family Bingo Night
Hosted by Lisa Lesinski and the Barrington Public Library
Join us for a virtual hour of bingo fun!
Your bingo card and Zoom login link will be emailed to you on the morning of Family Bingo. To play, simply print out your bingo card and use cheerios, M&Ms or anything you have on hand at home for bingo markers. If you'd rather play digitally, you can access your card on your computer, tablet or mobile device. One card per bingo player please. All ages welcome, free!
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Beanstack by Zoobean is a web and mobile app that helps public libraries create, manage, and measure reading challenges for youth and adults. RI public libraries have a Beanstack site through a statewide subscription coordinated by AskRI and the RI Office of Library and Information Services.

Find all Beanstack materials, including the recording of the April 20th webinar, collected on the Beanstack tab of the Summer Reading Program LibGuide.

CSLP has created an English and Spanish PSA to promote this summer's program.

• Full PSA: English

• Full PSA: Spanish

The "base" files for adding your library's own logo or text can be found in the online manual on the "Additional Program Tools" tab, under the Manual Downloads drop down. Use the link below to access the base files (must be logged into the CSLP site to have access). View the video tutorial to get started customizing the PSAs.

• PSA Base Files

• Video Tutorial for Adding Your Library's Information to PSA

The PSA's have been added to the SRP LibGuide under both the CSLP and 2021 Themed Resources Pages.

The Autism Project will be hosting a Virtual Imagine Walk on Sunday, April 25, 2021.

Join us in supporting The Autism Project and the wonderful services and programs they offer by being a part of the 2021 Virtual Imagine Walkathon.

Funds raised through the 2021 Imagine Walk will go directly towards programs, services and training for children, teens and adults living with an Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families, caretakers and the professionals who support them.

Please join us for the event or feel free to make a donation under our team's name RI Youth Librarians. Together we can make a difference! We will also be making a video of RI youth librarians and why they support The Autism Project. Let us know if you are interested. For more information contact Maria Cotto at mcotto@pawtucketlibrary.org.

Learn more about the RI Walkathon team and donate: https://www.classy.org/team/352018

Join fellow youth services librarians to share best practices for virtual sensory storytimes and inclusive library programs and services. We will be discussing community connections, sensory activity ideas, and programs/services beyond story time. All are welcome! Hope you can make it.

Date: Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm

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Please note that the May office hours will be 3pm - 4pm.

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, 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.

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