APRIL 2025

Hello Youth Services Folks!

Next week, we'll celebrate National Library Workers Day, a part of National Library Week, and I want to extend my sincere thanks for all that you do for your communities. Your work matters, is noticed, and appreciated.

You establish a welcoming atmosphere, build relationships, promote resources, provide opportunities for patrons to learn, grow, and flourish during a crucial time of their lives.

So, THANK YOU, and I'm sending you all a big bunch of flowers and an iced beverage of your choice!

There is a lot of great information in this month's newsletter - please read and reach out if you have any questions. You can now book time to meet with me on your own schedule - see details below.

I'm looking forward to seeing everyone's Summer Reading program calendars and planning out summer visits!

Kelly

CALENDAR

Our Youth Services Meeting is now Quarterly, with our next meeting held in June.

Also Now Available:

Personal Youth Services Office Hours

You can book time with me to ask more specific questions, on your own schedule.

Click here to see upcoming availability.

Upcoming Days, Themes, Celebrations

April is National Poetry Month, visit the Academy of American Poets for resources.

April 6-12, 2025 - National Library Week

Visit the Drawn to the Library! toolkit for resources.

April 22, 2025 - EARTH DAY

Find resources here.

April 30, 2025 - Dia!

El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, is a celebration every day of children, families, and reading that culminates yearly on April 30.

Resources from founder, Pat Mora

Resources from ALSC:

NEWS

Summer Reading Resources:

If you are wondering about proper and approved use of any of the CSLP materials - please read the updated CSLP Intellectual Property Rules.

Remember, the SRP25 Niche Academy Module is your one-stop-shop for all things SRP.

As you complete your SRP25 calendars and flyers, drop into our shared SRP25 Google Drive to share with folks around the state.

Still need presenters? Check out the Recommended Performers and Presenters on the New Mexico Materials page.

New Downloadables Section on CSLP Store:

Purchase downloadable files to print so you don't have to wait for shipping!

See products here.

Call for Participation! Help decide the Slogan for 2028!

Session 1: Apr 9, 2025 2:00PM Mountain Time

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/KiWumSHSQo2pr8iJ7uQVyg

Session 2: Apr 17, 2025 11:00 AM Mountain Time

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CtlQRI_RQFurdAxa7ZHaog

@ SEEN ON SOCIAL

Social Media posts are a great way to see what is happening at New Mexico's libraries!

OPPORTUNITIES

Call for Proposals:

ARSL Conference

The Association for Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL) conference is coming to Albuquerque, September 17-20, 2025. Conference session proposals can be submitted now through April 25, 2025.

Call for Proposals:

NMLA Annual Conference

Proposals are being accepted for the NMLA Annual Conference October 22-24, 2025 in Albuquerque. The theme for this year's conference is Making Due: Navigating Challenges with Ingenuity and Resourcefulness. Conference session proposals can be submitted now through April 21, 2025.

COLLECTIONS

Free webinars to assist with

collection development.

Memorable Manga - April 17, 2025 @ 12noon MT

SEL Titles for Young Readers - April 22, 2025 @ 12noon MT

The Essential Role of Climate Fiction and Nonfiction in Shaping Middle Grade Minds - April 24, 2025 @12noon MT

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Mother Goose on the Loose

Spring Series Ongoing

You can still join our

Spring Series of Early Literacy Workshops!

Presented by

Dr. Betsy Diamant-Cohen

Founder of Mother Goose on the Loose

Wednesdays through April 30, 2025.

NMLA Spring Mini-Conference:

Collaborating for Success:

Working Together in Libraries

Friday, April 11, 2025

9AM - 3:45PM MT

Details and Registration HERE

Upcoming Webinars for

Librarians and Educators

These are free workshops to train YOU on the subject matter, so you can then conduct the program at your library. For virtual programs the first 20 registrants receive mailed kits of supplies.

Bubble Bubble - April 24, 10am-12pm (Virtual)

Supporting English Learners in STEAM - May 6, 3:30-5pm @ Explora

Adventures in Space - May 14, 2-4pm (Virtual)

National Library Continuing Education Calendar:

Keep informed of nationwide opportunities (mostly free) directed at Library Staff through the National CE Calendar, hosted by the Maine State Library.

Access here - National CECAL

Looking Ahead: Professional Conferences

There are many general and specialized conferences for library staff. Plan ahead to attend! Remember: LSTA funds can be used to send library staff to professional conferences.

ALA National Conference - June 26 - July 1, 2025, Philadelphia, PA

ARSL (Rural and Small Libraries) - Sept 17-20, 2025, Albuquerque, NM

New Mexico Library Association - Oct 22-24, 2025, Albuquerque, NM

Public Library Association (PLA) - April 1-3, 2026, Minneapolis, MN

ALA National Conference - June 25-30, 2026, Chicago, IL

Compiled by Kelly McCabe, Youth Services Coordinator

New Mexico State Library

Email: kelly.mccabe@dca.nm.gov

Subscribe to this newsletter here!

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APRIL 2025

Our Youth Services Meeting is now Quarterly, with our next meeting held in June.

Upcoming Days, Themes, Celebrations

﻿April 30, 2025 - Dia!

Call for Participation! Help decide the Slogan for 2028!

@ SEEN ON SOCIAL

Call for Proposals:

ARSL Conference

Mother Goose on the Loose

Spring Series Ongoing

NMLA Spring Mini-Conference:

National Library Continuing Education Calendar:

Looking Ahead: Professional Conferences

April 30, 2025 - Dia!