Youth Services News

Newsletters are archived on the OLIS website.

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.

Take a deeper dive into the AskRI databases best suited for children and teens. Get an overview of available databases, learn tips and tricks for searching, and gain ideas for promotion and use with students and families. This webinar will be recorded.

Friday, December 2

2pm - 3pm

Young Adult Round Table

Youth services library staff serving tweens and teens 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 Round Table meetings and topics for discussion.

Wednesday, December 9

10:30am - 11:30am

Children's Services Round Table

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 Round Table meetings and topics for discussion.

Monday, December 14

3pm - 4pm

The next Mock Newbery discussion is scheduled for Thursday, December 3 at 6pm. We'll be discussing the second reading list in preparation for voting on January 14. We'll start the meeting highlighting the titles added on 10/8 or marked "to be discussed 12/3."

1. Almost American Girl by Robin Ha (Added 10/8)
2. The Blackbird Girls by Anne Blankman
3. Birdie and Me by J.M.M. Nuanez (Added 10/8)
4. Chirp by Kate Messner (Added 10/8)
   
5. Black Brother, Black Brother by Jewell Parker Rhodes
6. Echo Mountain by Lauren Wolk
7. Efren Divided by Ernesto Cisneros (Added 10/8)
   
8. Fighting Words by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley (Added 10/8)
9. From the Desk of Zoe Washington by Janae Marks
10. A Game of Fox and Squirrels by Jenn Reese
11. The Only Black Girls in Town by Brandy Colbert
12. Here in the Real World by Sara Pennypacker (Added 10/8)
    
13. A Home for Goddesses and Dogs by Leslie Connor (Added 10/8)
14. One Time by Sharon Creech (Added 10/8)
15. On the Horizon by Lois Lowry (Added 10/8)
    
16. Prairie Lotus by Linda Sue Park
17. Show Me a Sign by Ann Clare LeZotte
18. Stand Up, Yumi Chung! by Jessica Kim (to be discussed 12/3)
    
19. When You Trap a Tiger by Tae Keller (to be discussed 12/3)
    
20. When Stars are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson (Added 10/8)
    
21. A Wish in the Dark by Christina Soontornvat (to be discussed 12/3)

• Manuals on USB drives have been distributed to libraries through delivery. If your library has not received a manual please contact danielle.margarida@olis.ri.gov.
  
• Vouchers for purchasing thematic materials from the CSLP online shop will be distributed to library contacts within the next week. You can access the CSLP shop at https://www.cslpreads.org/cslp-store/ and allowable voucher items can be found at https://www.cslpreads.org/product-category/lsta-allowable/rhode-island/
  
• CSLP partner the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) has a new web page with resources for public libraries. This landing page features not only summer reading program resources, but also health information, programming resources, and recorded webinars.

Louttit Library Children's Librarian Stephanie Barta was recently featured in the Book Riot article

Hydrogen Peroxide, Lollipops, and Toilet Paper: Check Out Pandemic Library Take-Home Kits.

Stephanie's screen free Take-Home Storytime Kits were highlighted along with take-home kits from five other libraries from across the country. Fantastic work Stephanie!

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.

Public librarians, school librarians and teachers who have experience with children in grades 3 - 6 are invited to join the Kids Reading Across RI (KRARI) Committee. KRARI comittee members will select the 2021 book, help develop and facilitate virtual events and activities, and create a discussion guide and related resources for KRARI book discussions.

The next 2020/21 committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 8 at 4:30pm. It will be a virtual meeting using Zoom. There is no application process to join the committee and all are welcome!

Don't have time to participate in the KRARI committee, but have a few favorite books to recommend? Use the form below to suggest up to three books for 2021 consideration. The form will be open through Dec. 4 and you may submit as many forms as you like.

Thanks to all who have submitted suggestions so far!

Email: danielle.margarida@olis.ri.gov
Website: http://www.olis.ri.gov/
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