| Happy Summer!
Happy Summer Reading!
Happy Summer Programming!
Let's go! (And don't forget to take care of yourself!)
Kelly
| | Above: A Summer Reading display at the LaFarge branch of Santa Fe Public Library. | | |
Upcoming Days, Themes, Celebrations
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Free Summer Reading Author Talks with
Katherine Applegate and Raul the Third
The Library Speakers Consortium has partnered with the Collaborative Summer Library Program to bring you three free author events in June and July for your summer reading fun!
Register to stream at your library! Full details here.
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Land of Enchantment
Book Award
2025 WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
Visit the LOE website to see all the 2025 winners, and the nominees for 2026!
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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.
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Summer Reading Lists Available from ALSC
The Association for Library Service to Children has released their 2025 Summer Reading lists. The 2025 Summer Reading Lists feature book titles and digital media options to keep children engaged in reading and exploring throughout the summer. Four lists are available for birth-preschool and grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8. The lists are free to download and share!
View and Download all lists here.
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@ SEEN ON SOCIAL
Social Media posts are a great way to see what is happening at New Mexico's libraries!
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Scholarships and Grants from
New Mexico Library Association
Applications are open for the following:
Marion Dorroh Memorial Scholarship (Deadline June 13, 2025)
Provides scholarship awards to students enrolled in advanced degree programs in library and information science at ALA-accredited colleges and universities. This scholarship is available to both full-time and part-time students.
College Scholarship Fund (Deadline June 13, 2025)
Supports New Mexico library workers who are pursuing an undergraduate degree in library technology or school library certification. It can also be used for graduate study toward a teacher-librarian endorsement.
Continuing Education Grants (Deadline July 1, 2025)
Provides funds to New Mexico library workers to promote ongoing library training and professional development. Grants may be used to attend the NMLA annual conference, workshops, other professional association meetings, or any type of library-related training activities.
Click here for more information
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Free webinars to assist with
collection development.
Graphic Jam - June 12 @ noon
Join us for “Graphic Jam!” our free, one-hour webinar buzzing all about upcoming #ReadGraphic titles from Simon & Schuster, Oni Press, Viz Media and MadCave Studios!
Random House Children's Books Fall 2025 Preview - June 17 @ noon
Join us for a 30-minute spine-tingling panel featuring page-turners from the brightest stars of the upcoming Fall thriller lineup, including Jennifer Niven, Kiersten White, Jihyun Yun, and E. Lockhart. The remaining 60-minutes will showcase exciting previews of Fall 2025 titles, presented by the RHCB School & Library team.
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Making the Case for Afterschool and Summer Learning Programs
(National League of Cities)
Tuesday, June 24 @ 1:00pm MT, Free
City leaders play a crucial role in supporting learning opportunities for youth beyond the school day. This workshop will present the latest national and longitudinal research on the impact of afterschool and summer learning programs, highlighting their role in improving community safety, addressing chronic absenteeism, and contributing to thriving communities in general. Participants will gain key data points, compelling messaging, and policy insights to effectively advocate for expanded access and sustained investment in these critical programs.
Click for more information and to register.
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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
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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
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