JULY 2025

SRP Visits Continue!

I have been having a great time visiting libraries and seeing your amazing programs and displays! Thank you to everyone who has welcomed visitors from the New Mexico State Library!

Kelly

Color Our World Mural at Octavia Fellin Public Library.

Summer Reading exhibit at the New Mexico State Library.

Nina Vigil passes out Summer Reading backpacks at Talpa Public Library.

Color in the Stacks display at the Downtown branch of Albuquerque Public Library.

CALENDAR

Quarterly Youth Services Meeting

Our next Quarterly YS Meeting will be held

Friday, September 19, 2025 @ 10am

Please reach out at any time with a question or to schedule a one-on-one meeting

kelly.mccabe@dca.nm.gov

Upcoming Days, Themes, Celebrations

July is Disability Pride Month - Programming Librarian has a round-up of resources.

July 14-18 - National Summer Learning Week

National Summer Learning Week is a nationwide celebration that elevates the importance of summer learning in keeping kids engaged, safe, and healthy during the summer months. Find resources here.

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month

Start thinking about ways your library can celebrate!

A Little Like Magic by Sarah Kurpiel

was the Children's Book Winner for the 2025 Schneider Family Book Awards, which honor an author or illustrator for the artistic expression of the disability experience for child and adolescent audiences

NEWS

Summer Reading Resources:

All Summer Reading materials and links can be found the the SRP25 Niche Academy Module.

All Surveys are due August 31, 2025
Parent/Caregiver
Participant - NEW!
Library Survey

Read the June CSLP Newsletter - here

Tips by Text looking for assistance from public libraries

Tips by Text is an innovative texting program for parents and caregivers that provides informational text messages on how to support their child’s development and kindergarten readiness. This program is currently being tested in New Mexico and they are looking for their last group - to receive messages from October 2025 - April 2026. Only rural parts of New Mexico are eligible to participate in this program - and they are looking to sign up families with children ages 3-4 (born between Sept 1, 2020 - Aug 31, 2021).

Libraries can assist by displaying brochures and flyers, or handing out materials at storytimes.

For full information, visit the website: tipsbytextnm.org or email email@tipsbytextnm.org

2025 Early Literacy Calendars

Don't forget you can print these out as a resource for Parents and Caregivers. Download - here.

Left: Early Literacy Calendars in English and Spanish at Vista Grande Public Library.

@ SEEN ON SOCIAL

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

COLLECTIONS

Free webinars to assist with

collection development.

Celebrate Stories Across Generations - July 17 @ 12noon MT

Getting to Know Graphic Novels - July 23 @ 12noon MT

Fall 2025 Preview - July 30 @ 12noon MT

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Serving Neurodiverse Patrons

at the Library

Wednesday, July 16 @ 12noon MT

Neurodiversity includes a spectrum of cognitive differences, including autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other unique ways of thinking and experiencing the world. Although each person with these conditions has different skills, abilities, and needs, there are a variety of ways that libraries can tailor their programs and facilities to support neurodiverse patrons. Join this webinar to hear from a variety of experts, including leaders in the NASA’s Neurodiversity Network (N3) project and NASA@ My Library’s #actuallyautistic PI Anne Holland.

To register and for more information - click here.

Fortifying Your Library: Protecting Your Library and Staff Through Policy

Wednesday, July 9 @ 12noon MT

Libraries are in need of updated policies now more than ever. Strong policy is one of the best ways to protect library staff, prevent issues, and keep unpreventable issues from escalating too far. Join Al Hayden for this webinar, which will offer practical advice for revising your library's policies.

To register and for more information - click here.

Social Media Roundup for Librarians

Wednesday, August 13 @ 12noon MT

What's new with social media? Join Melody Karle to learn about new social media platforms, existing platforms that have recently changed, and how social media is impacting libraries and library staff.

To register and for more information - click 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.

Unplugged Coding for Young Learners - July 15, 9:30-11:30 (Virtual)

AI for Early Childhood - July 29, 1:30-3:30 (Virtual)

Seeds and Soil - August 14, 10am-12pm (Virtual)

3D Printing 101 - August 26, 4-6pm (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

ATALM - Oct 7-9, 2025, Cherokee, NC

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

Joint Council of Librarians of Color - Oct 7-11, 2026, Spokane, WA

Compiled by Kelly McCabe, Youth Services Coordinator

New Mexico State Library

Email: kelly.mccabe@dca.nm.gov

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