MAY 2025

HERE WE GO!

It's almost go-time for Summer Reading 2025! This is a busy time of year for most library folks - and the best time of year for many community members. Your programming makes their summers full of opportunities for fun and learning and connection. And it is so needed in the world today.

I can't wait to see what everyone has in store for this Color Our World Summer. Send me your calendars so we can plan our summer visits!

Kelly

Color Our World Summer Reading Poster on display at Placitas Public Library.

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.

Land of Enchantment Book Awards

Voting is underway - Deadline Extended

You can register your patron votes for the Land of Enchantment Book Award winners now through May 19th.

Click here to access the voting links.

Upcoming Days, Themes, Celebrations

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month
Get great resources from our NMSL Federal Friday page!

May is Jewish American Heritage Month

June is Rainbow Book Month

June 19 is Juneteenth. Use this Juneteenth NMSL LibGuide for resources and information.

NEWS

Summer Reading Resources:

The Video PSAs and Social Media Toolkit are here!

To access the PSAs and Social Media toolkit, log into the program manual using your access code. The Social Media toolkit has the links to the editable Canva templates as well as image files.

PSAs:https://programs.cslpreads.org/videos-psas-for-2025-program/

Social Media Toolkit: https://programs.cslpreads.org/2025-social-media-toolkit/

You can also view the PSAs (and link to them) directly on the CSLP YouTube:

www.youtube.com/@cslpreads/videos

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

Did you get your free Colors of Nature Scavenger Hunt?

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

The Summer Reading Survey for Libraries will again be due at the end of August. It will be available for review by the beginning of June. Parent/Caregiver Surveys and advertising flyers will be sent directly to SRP Coordinators.

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.

Don't forget about the Early Literacy Calendar!

Filled with tips for Parents and Caregivers, songs, rhymes and book suggestions.

Get May in English and Spanish (and the rest of the year) HERE

@ 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.

Page-Turning Picture Books

Tuesday, May 13 @12noon MT

School and Library Fall Preview

Thursday, May 15 @ 12noon MT

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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.

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

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

Patterns in Virtual Thinking - June 5, 9:30-11:30am (Virtual)

Get Charged Up - June 30, 2025, 1:30-3:30 (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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