NOVEMBER 2024

November is the time to be THANKFUL for the people, places, and things that make our lives full and enjoyable. Libraries are on that list for so many people in New Mexico and around the world. So, THANK YOU for everything you do for your communities - it matters and it makes difference and you are appreciated!

-Kelly

CALENDAR

NOVEMBER Monthly Youth Services Meeting

Drop-In Meeting / Q and A

Friday, NOVEMBER 22, 10:00 -10:40am

Ask any question you have about the resources you have for Summer Reading 2025, upcoming workshops and trainings!

Zoom Link

YS Book Club: Holiday Picture Books!

Friday, December 13@ 10:00AM

Share your favorite holiday picture books with your fellow NM library staff! Grab some coffee and let's talk about books! (Maybe you'll win one in the book giveaway this month!)

NEWS

Color Our World - SRP 2025

Let's get ready for Summer Reading 2025!

The SRP25 Niche Academy Module is available. Remember, this is an evolving resource - materials will be added as they are available.

Please take note of the upcoming national CSLP trainings - details listed below!

NMSL Upcoming Trainings: Online Teams Meetings

(all trainings will be recorded and added to the Niche Academy module)

SRP101 - An introduction to Summer Reading Programs

For new and newish staff!

Two Options:

Thursday, November 14 - 10:00 -10:30AM

Join the meeting now

Monday, November 25 - 2:00-2:30PM

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How the Use the SRP25 Online Program Manual

Wednesday, December 11 - 10:00 - 10:30AM

Join the meeting now

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE

CSLP SUMMER SYMPOSIUM:

Special Keynote Speaker - Mychal Threets!

Thursday, December 5th

9:00am - 2:30pm MT

(Registration Opens November 5th)

Full schedule available:

www.cslpreads.org/summer-symposium

@ SEEN ON SOCIAL

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

RESOURCES

Professional Books on El Portal

Book Club Reboot is just one of the professional development books you can access for free as part of the Library and Information Science collection in the Gale eBooks section on El Portal. This is a great way to boost your professional growth and explore new options for your library!

OPPORTUNITIES

Baker and Taylor Summer Reading Grant

The ALSC Summer Reading Program Grant is designed to encourage reading programs for children in public libraries by providing $3,000 in financial assistance, while recognizing ALSC members for outstanding program development. This grant is sponsored by Baker & Taylor, a premier provider of books, digital content and technology solutions that help public libraries improve community outcomes through literacy and learning.

Deadline - November 15, 2024

For full details and application...

COLLECTIONS

Teens Prevail: Love, Resilience, and Hope in Young Adult Novels

November 18. 2024 12:00-1:00PM MT

An inspiring YA author panel, where celebrated authors Kathleen Glasgow (THE GLASS GIRL), Mahogany L. Browne (A BIRD IN THE AIR MEANS WE CAN STILL BREATHE), Josh Silver (HAPPYHEAD) and Nic Stone (DEAR MANNY), delve into the powerful narratives that empower young adult readers to navigate life's challenges.

For full information and to register...

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Native Ways of Knowing Virtual Book Clubs and Webinars

The California Indian Education for All and the San Diego County Office of Education are hosting a free Native Ways of Knowing webinar series for K-12 educators, librarians, administrators, and tribal communities. Hear from renowned Native American and Alaska Native authors, professors, scholars, and change makers.

Events are scheduled on select Thursdays, from 2:30 - 4:00pm MT and are scheduled through June 2025.

See the entire schedule here.

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.

Upcoming Webinars:

Makey Makeys Workshop

November 13, 3-5pm @ Explora

Patterns to Virtual Thinking Workshop

December 12, 10am-12pm, virtual

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 LibLearnX - Jan 24-27, 2025, Phoenix, AZ

Power Up! Leadership Conference for YS Managers and Staff - Feb 13-14, 2025

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

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

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

Compiled by Kelly McCabe, Youth Services Coordinator

New Mexico State Library

Email: kelly.mccabe@dca.nm.gov

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