Youth Services News
October 13, 2017
Children's Services and Young Adult Services webpages.
Final Day to Register for the 2017 Teen Summit!
Registration for the 9th Annual MLS/RIOLIS Teen Summit closes this Friday, October 13!
Tuesday, October 17, 2017 9am-4pm
Click here to register: https://mls2017teensummit.eventbrite.com
Beechwood Hotel, Worcester, MA
For more information visit the MLS Teen Summit Guide!Cornucopia of RI Fall Conference
A Source of Peace: Libraries & Immigration – The Real News!
Thursday, November 2, 2017, 5:30 P. M.
Please make plans to join Cornucopia of Rhode Island: A Library Community of Color at their annual fall mini conference for an engaging presentation as we share informative initiatives and best practices of how area libraries are working with immigrants in their local communities. Examples of current workshops, programs and services will be highlighted.
Keynote Speaker: Christopher Bourret, Rhode Island Family Literacy Initiative
Featuring: Dean Watts, Rising Sun Jiu-Jitsu
Demonstration by students from Rising Sun Jiu Jitsu
The Rhode Island State House, State Room, 2nd floor
82 Smith Street
Providence, Rhode Island
Free and open to the public. Light Refreshments, free parking.
(When the General Assembly is not in session, parking is available in the lower legislative lot off of Smith Street on a first-come-first-served basis.)
This event is co-sponsored by the Rhode Island Coalition of Library Advocates.
Excite Transformation™ For Libraries
EXCITE is an intensive team-based experiential learning program that will teach collaboration and innovation skills, result in programs and services that respond to community input and demonstrated needs, lead to cultural change at libraries, and sustain project impact through extended training. Check out the OLIS homepage for more information and how to apply.
Registration Still Open for Tomaquag Museum Tour
Resources for Supporting Children During Crisis
Halloween Fun
Trick or Reaters, the collaborative children’s Halloween literacy project, is back in 2017! Using children’s book excerpts, book trailers, slideshows of sequential illustrations and audiobook clips, Trick or Reators is offering 100+ free story teasers to introduce kids (ages 12 and under) to new authors and books. Find out how libraries can get involved!
Grant and Award Opportunities
*new*ALSC/Candlewick Press "Light the Way" Grant (12/1)
Autism Welcome Here Grant (12/1)
Walmart Community Grant (12/31)
YALSA Summer Learning Grant (1/1/18)
YALSA Teen Summer Intern Grant (1/1/18)
USSBY Bridge to Understanding Award (1/31/18)
Bank of America Foundation Grants (varies)
Library Pipeline: Awesome Foundation Innovation in Libraries Grant (due between the 1st - 15th of each month)
Professional Development Opportunities
TechKnowledge Virtual Conference (10/18)
Literacy for All Conference (10/22-10/24)
NE Library Association Annual Conference (10/22-10/24)
National Summer Learning Association National Conference (10/23-10/25)
*new* Get Ready for Money Smart Week 2018 Webinar
Wednesday, November 1, 3:00 pm
YALSA 2017 Symposium (11/3-11/5)
Upcoming Library & Reading Themed Events
Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15)
National Bullying Prevention Month
Teen Read Week (October 8-14)
International Games Week (October 29-November 4)
Star Wars Reads Day
November
Picture Book Month
National Native American Heritage Month
National Family Literacy Month
Dinovember
NaNoWriMo
International Games Week (October 29-November 4)
Media Literacy Week (November 6-10)
Transgender Awareness Week (November 14-20)
December
Hour of Code (December 4-10)
Upcoming OLIS CE
Seasonal Programming for Children's Services
How does seasonal programming fit in to your services for children and families? Do seasonal and holiday celebrations help guide your programming plan or do you prefer using non-seasonal themes? How do you decide which seasonal and holiday celebrations to incorporate in to your programming? We’ll discuss these questions and more at this month’s Children’s Service Round Table meeting. Please come prepared to share an example of a successful program and your preferred method for planning, implementing, and evaluating seasonal programming.
This very special meeting will take place at the Tomaquag Musuem in Exeter. We’ll be treated to an hour long tour of this award winning museum dedicated to Indigenous history, culture, and arts. Our discussion of seasonal programming will take place in the museum following the tour. Please note that food and drink is not allowed in the museum.
Registration for this meeting is limited to 20 participants. Registration is required and participants must register before September 14th. Registration after September 14th will not be accepted.
Registration required. Limited to 10 participants.
Tuesday, Oct 24, 2017, 01:00 PM
Tomaquag Museum, Summit Road, Exeter, RI, United States
Mock Newbery Meeting #2
We’ll continue our discussion of the best children’s books of 2017. Please read one or (better yet) more books on the discussion list for the second meeting. Voting for a Rhode Island winner and honor books will take place on January 17, 2018 using the balloting procedures of the real Newbery committee. The second discussion list will be available on September 28 at the Mock Newbery web page.
Registration required.
Wednesday, Nov 1, 2017, 07:00 PM
Hampden Meadows School, New Meadow Road, Barrington, RI, United States
Collection Development for Young Adults
Join us for a discussion about young adult collections. We’ll talk about both print and digital collections, your collection’s physical space, and collection development issues related to serving a teen and tween audience.
Please bring a list of your favorite vendors, publishers, book reps, or other resources that help you keep your collection vibrant, timely, and accessible.
Registration required.
Thursday, Nov 9, 2017, 09:30 AM
West Warwick Public Library, Main Street, West Warwick, RI, United States
Professional Growth for Youth Services Librarians
Demonstrating the professional skills and knowledge required to be a youth services librarian or youth services staff member can be difficult. Programming, outreach, and readers’ advisory for children, teens, and parents looks very different from the professional activities of other library departments and leave little time for grant writing, networking, or pursuing professional development. OLIS Youth Services Coordinator Danielle Margarida will share ways to grow your professional identity and demonstrate your value to colleagues, administrators, and patrons. We’ll also be joined by Lincoln Public Library Assistant Director Robin Nyzio, whose previous work as a children’s and teen librarian will offer a unique look at youth services through a management lens.
Registration required.
Tuesday, Nov 14, 2017, 01:00 PM
East Smithfield Public Library, Esmond Street, Smithfield, RI, United States
Supporting Children and Families Affected by Incarceration and the RI Prisoner Re-entry Initiative
Speaker(s): Ken Findlay, Interdepartmental Project Manager, Institutional Programs and Services, Department of Corrections and Telisa Richardson, LCSW, Parenting Coordinator, Department of Corrections
Ken and TeLisa will introduce you to Department of Corrections staff and provide an overview of RI's prison system population and services provided. They will also discuss the Books Beyond program for incarcerated parents and their children and RI’s Reentry Initiative activities. Join us to discuss how libraries can contribute to this important initiative by supporting members of your community that have been impacted by incarceration.
Parenting Connection Newsletter, May/June 2017
Address: 18 Wilma Schesler Lane, Cranston, RI
* On the Department of Corrections campus across from the Department of Labor & Training. There is free, ample parking on the side of the building.
From Route 95 South Take Exit 14 to Route 37 West. Take Exit 3 off Route 37 to Pontiac Avenue. At the end of the exit, take a left. From Route 95 North Take Exit 14 B to Route 37 West, at the end of the exit, take a left.
Registration required.
Thursday, Nov 16, 2017, 10:00 AM
State Of Rhode Island Department of Corrections, Howard Avenue, Cranston, RI, United States
Children's Summer Reading Program Performers' Showcase
Speaker(s): Performers
The Performers’ Showcase is your chance to meet area educators/performers interested in being a part of the annual statewide children’s Summer Reading Program. In addition to observing presentations, visit with other program providers setting up table top displays. This is your opportunity to provide feedback and offer your recommendations for the 2018 slate of programs offered statewide.
The booking meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 9 (snow date: January 16) at the Warwick Public Library.
Registration required.
Monday, Dec 4, 2017, 09:30 AM
Warwick Public Library: Central Library, Sandy Lane, Warwick, RI, United States
Mock Newbery Meeting #3
We’ll continue our discussion of the best children’s books of 2017. This will be the final discussion meeting before voting for the Rhode Island winner and honor books on January 17, 2018. The third discussion list will be available on November 3 at the Mock Newbery web page.
Registration required.
Wednesday, Dec 6, 2017, 07:00 PM
Barrington Public Library, County Road, Barrington, RI, United States
Teen Summer Reading Program Performers' Showcase
The Performers’ Showcase is your chance to meet area educators/performers interested in being a part of the annual statewide children’s Summer Reading Program. In addition to observing presentations, visit with other program providers setting up table top displays. This is your opportunity to provide feedback and offer your recommendations for the 2018 slate of programs offered statewide.
The booking meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 9 (snow date: January 16) at the Warwick Public Library.
Registration required.
Thursday, Dec 7, 2017, 09:30 AM
Warwick Public Library: Central Library, Sandy Lane, Warwick, RI, United States
Teen Summer Reading Program Booking Meeting
Bring your library calendar, and your presenter wish-list for our annual summer reading program block-booking event. Each library will receive booking number in advance of the meeting.
Tuesday, Jan 9, 2018, 09:30 AM
Warwick Public Library: Central Library, Sandy Lane, Warwick, RI, United States
Children's Summer Reading Program Booking Meeting
Snow Date: Tuesday, January 16, 2017
Bring your library calendar, and your presenter wish-list for our annual summer reading program block-booking event. Each library will receive booking number in advance of the meeting.
Registration required.
Tuesday, Jan 9, 2018, 10:30 AM
Warwick Public Library: Central Library, Sandy Lane, Warwick, RI, United States
Summer Reading Program Planning: Sharing Session
Speaker(s): Group Discussion
Libraries are going to rock this summer! We'll highlight our favorite ideas from the manual and share original ideas for SRP programming, decorating, promoting, and developing community partnerships.
Please come prepared to share at least one favorite aspect of your summer reading program and one new idea you're excited to try this summer.
Feel free to bring your lunch to enjoy during our discussion!
Registration required.
Tuesday, Jan 9, 2018, 12:30 PM
Warwick Public Library: Central Library, Sandy Lane, Warwick, RI, United States
Mock Newbery Meeting #4
It’s time to vote for a Rhode Island Mock Newbery winner and honor books! Please read as many books as possible from the fourth reading list and come prepared to defend your top picks before we vote using the balloting procedures of the real Newbery committee. The fourth discussion list will be available on December 11 at the Mock Newbery web page.
Registration required.
Wednesday, Jan 17, 2018, 07:00 PM
Cranston Public Library: Central Library, Sockanosset Cross Road, Cranston, RI, United States
Mock Caldecott Discussion
It’s time to discuss and vote for a Rhode Island Mock Caldecott winner and honor books! We’ll read and discuss a sampling of the best picture books of 2017 before voting using the balloting procedures of the real Caldecott committee. The reading/viewing list for this discussion will be available on November 3 at the Mock Caldecott web page.
Registration required.
Tuesday, Jan 23, 2018, 04:00 PM
Greenville Public Library, Smithfield, RI, United States
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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