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Youth Services News

April 12, 2018

Youth ServicesNews April 12, 2018
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Hello from Denver!

This week, State Reps from all over the country (and from territories as far away as American Samoa!) gathered in Denver for the Collaborative Summer Library Program's annual meeting. We discussed all things summer reading & learning and considered exciting changes, including:
  • a new strategic plan for CSLP
  • a streamlined manual, with updated front matter, better organized resources & reproducibles, and programs easily adaptable for all age groups (coming program year 2020)
  • new partnerships with the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, PBS Inquire Within, and Starnet (coming program year 2019)


The themes and slogans for the next three years were also voted on and the results are in. Thanks to everyone who submitted their suggestions!

  • 2020 Theme: Fairy Tales, Fantasy, Slogan: "Imagine Your Story" Illustrator: Leuyen Pham
  • 2021 Theme: Animals Slogan: "Tails & Tales" Illustrator: Salina Yoon
  • 2022 Theme: Change the World Slogan: "All Together Now" Illustrator: Sophie Blackall

KRARI Ukulele Spectacular!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNFpOh2seqo&feature=youtu.be
What: A ukulele performance of the Ramones song Blitzkrieg Bop, with lyrics rewritten to reflect The First Rule of Punk

Who: All ukulele playing librarians, all levels welcome! Librarians will be joined by 5th graders from East Greenwich schools and students from Girls Rock!


Where: The KRARI kickoff event at the State House

When: Saturday, May 19th 2pm-3pm (The event is 2pm-4pm, and The Ukulele Spectacular will take place sometime between 2:10pm-2:45pm).

The deets: East Greenwich children’s librarian Jess George is helping coordinate this performance. We’re planning on having a practice session at the end of the May 7th Children’s Services Round Table meeting that is scheduled 1pm-3pm in East Greenwich. (Our RT discussion is collection development, and will wrap it up at 2:30ish for a uke practice). Stay tuned for the dates of 3 more practices that will happen at the East Greenwich library – we’re looking at two additional afternoon practices and one evening practice.

The music: The new lyrics are forthcoming, but in the meantime you can practice your strumming with this info from Jess:
Here is a link to the chords I am using:
http://ukulelehunt.com/2008/04/26/gugugthe-ramones-blitzkrieg-bop-chords/
They tune up a half step on the website, but there is no need to, so disregard that. You'll find the chords as a download on this page. Again, it'll say on the PDF to either tune up or use a capo, but disregard that.

Interested? Let me know by April 19!

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April Mock Newbery Read-Along

Join the Mock Newbery Goodreads group read-along! Each month we'll pick a book published in 2018 to read and virtually discuss in preparation for creating our first 2019 reading list.

April's book is Me, Frida and the Secret of the Peacock Ring by Angela Cervantes.
Watch the Goodreads group next week for a poll to select our May book. Possible choices for May include:
The Parker Inheritance by Varian Johnson
Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes
Escape from Aleppo by N.H. Senza
The Night Diary by Veera Hiranandani

Not part of the Mock Newbery Goodreads group? Join now! Have a book to suggest for a future read-along? Let me know!
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Livestream Angie Thomas' Keynote on April 13th!

The RI Center for the Book will livestream Angie Thomas' keynote at 11am on Friday, April 13th. Simply use the link http://demo.mediasite.oshean.org/Mediasite/Play/bad86b9d019549de966f90112bda50a51d
Public libraries, schools, and organizations are encouraged to organize a livestream event at their location for their patrons and students.

Professional Development Opportunities

Empowering Teens: Fostering the Next Generation of AdvocatesOnline course, April 24 & May 8
Excite Transformation™ For Libraries

application for cohort 2 training in RI due 6/14/18

Upcoming OLIS CE

Registration for all OLIS winter/spring 2018 continuing education programs is now open! Check out all the offerings and our new look!
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Virtual Reality in the Library

Many libraries are jumping on the virtual reality train, and bringing this popular and exciting technology into their library programs. This workshop will focus on using virtual reality in a purposeful and meaningful way to enhance library programs, so that you are next left asking, "now what?" once you acquire this technology. This workshop will also provide hands-on opportunities to try out virtual reality systems and develop potential program ideas to bring back to your library.

Register

When?

Tuesday, Apr 17, 2018, 01:30 PM

Where?

Newport Public Library, Spring Street, Newport, RI, United States

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Teen SRP 2017 Highlights/Summer Reading Program Forum

It's time to revisit summer 2017 as we finalize planning for the 2018 Summer Reading Program. What favorite program from 2017 will be reappearing on your 2018 calendar? Or are lessons learned from 2017 inspiring you to completely overhaul your program? Please come prepared to share.


The last hour of the meeting will be reserved for a discussion of the Office of Library & Information's (OLIS) support of the Summer Reading Program (SRP). What do you value about how OLIS currently supports the SRP? How can OLIS help strengthen your program? Please share your SRP challenges and fresh ideas for OLIS support!


Register

When?

Tuesday, Apr 24, 2018, 09:30 AM

Where?

Greene Public Library, Coventry, RI, United States

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