Posters and Bookmarks

Libraries that requested Read, Renew, Repeat posters and bookmarks will receive them via delivery the week of May 13th.

CollegeBound Saver

OLIS is once again partnering with CollegeBound Saver. Summer reading participants are invited to enter for a chance to win $529 contribution to their 529 account. Libraries with winning participants will be awarded $500. The campaign runs June 1st - August 31. An informational session and promotional materials are coming soon.

LibGuide

The SRP LibGuide has been updated and will continue to be updated with information and resources through the summer.

iREAD

In November instructions for downloading this year’s SRP Guide from iREAD was sent to the SRP contact at each library (in most cases the children's librarian/head of youth services). Please check with your SRP contact for download instructions. Guides must be downloaded before June 1, 2024. If you do not know your library's contact or if no one at your library received instructions, please contact Danielle at danielle.margarida@olis.ri.gov.

Beanstack

The statewide contract with Beanstack has been renewed through 2026. If you need assistance setting up your library's account please contact our Beanstack rep Becky Garrety. Library staff can register for upcoming Beanstack trainings or view recorded sessions in the Beanstack Help Center.

• Contact Becky Garrety at rebekah@zoobean.com
• Schedule time to meet with Becky Garrety
• Beanstack Trainings
• Beanstack Help Center
  

On May 4th, 149 people celebrated with us at the State House to kick off the 15th year of Kids Reading Across RI. A big thank you to the KRARI committee and participating libraries and organizations who made the day a success. Read more about the event on the OLIS website. If you are hosting a KRARI book group or activity this summer you can find the discussion guide and resources on the KRARI LibGuide.

The KRARI committee is always welcoming new members and would love to have those with experience working with kids in grades in grades 4-6. Meeting attendance is not required, but committee members that cannot attend meetings are asked to participate in discussions via email. Committee members are also expected to:

• Read 6-10 children's books between August and December
• Contribute to the resource guide
• Attend and help manage the May kickoff event

Contact Danielle Margarida at danielle.margarida@olis.ri.gov if interested.

The 2024 Rhode Island Children's Book Award winner is Killer Underwear Invasion!: How to Spot Fake News, Disinformation & Conspiracy Theories by Elise Gravel! This year 7,160 students from 99 schools and public libraries voted for their favorite 2024 nominee. Check out the Award Winners and Nominees page for more details, including the breakdown of votes and the list of 2025 nominees.

It is time to submit your votes for the Rhode Island Latino Books Award Nominees for 2024.

Students and patrons are encouraged to read at least three (3) books from the titles nominated then vote for their favorite. Voting will take place at participating schools, libraries, and online. The voting began April 1, 2024 and ends on - May 31, 2024. The winning titles will be announced on Saturday, June 1, 2024.

Voting Information:

1. Ballots can be downloaded on our website http://www.rilatinoarts.org/LatinoBooksAward.html and distributed to students or patrons.
2. Teachers/Librarians can collect the ballots and tally the votes. Send results via email to mcotto@pawtucketlibrary.org
3. Students/patrons can vote online (available now at https://form.jotform.com/212453516902148 )
4. You can choose the paper ballots or vote online with your students or patrons.

Voting ballots and online link can be found at:

http://www.rilatinoarts.org/LatinoBooksAward.html

Additional Resources

Wakelet Resources for Teachers & Librarians

A resource guide has been compiled by the RILBA committee. Just click on the book and you will find useful information.

https://wakelet.com/@RILatinoBooksAward

Download Materials

Downloadable materials are now available on our website. These include flyers, posters, spine labels, paper ballots, tracking charts, and a resource guide.

http://www.rilatinoarts.org/LatinoBooksAward.html

eBooks (electronic books) or print books of the 2024 RILBA nominees

Most of the 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021 & 2020 RI Latino Books Nominees are now available electronically on the eZone. Just use your library card to access the eZone and download the electronic book through your public libraries catalog completely free with your card.

To find the eBook or print hard copy book please see the link below:

https://riezone.overdrive.com/library/spanish/collection/1248336 or https://tinyurl.com/36b6e34e

Share Your Photos

Please feel free to share with us photos of your voting stations and activities by tagging us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LatinoBooksMonthRI or Twitter https://twitter.com/latinobooksri

You can also email photos to mcotto@pawtucketlibrary.org. We would love to share them.

To learn more about RI Latino Books Award, please visit:

http://www.rilatinoarts.org/LatinoBooksAward.html

We look forward to hearing from you soon! Please feel free to spread the word. Thank you for participating and we look forward to receiving your votes soon.

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Building Equity-Based Summers’ (BEBS) empowers libraries to create summer services that are built on a foundation of equity and designed with the community to ensure systemically marginalized groups engage in library services in new ways. Learn more about this work with the BEBS podcast. The first four episodes include:

• The Why of Equity and the Why of Equitable Summer Services

• Start Where You Are But Don't Stay There
• Evaluation Can Have an Equity Center
• It's OK to Feel Discomfort
• We Need to Give This Work Time to Take Hold
• Equity-Based Teen Services Requires Authenticity
  
• Balancing Thoughtful Progress with Equity Goals
• Reimagining Libraries: Acting as a Public Servant to Foster Community Connection
  

Listen at https://bebspodcast.buzzsprout.com/2235015