A Summer to Remember!
As I traveled around New Mexico this summer I saw busy and vibrant libraries, and library staff that expressed excitement that library programming was back!
It was wonderful to host our two graduate interns, Marley Jameson-Sisneros and Jennifer Chen, and introduce them to the variety of libraries across the state. They chronicled their visits on our website, and if you haven't already, please read about their July visits to: Rio Rancho Public Library, Martha Liebert Public Library. Embudo Valley Library, Taos Public Library, Bosque Farms Public Library, Los Lunas Public Library, and Public Library Albuquerque and Bernalillo County.
A big thank you to all of the library staff that welcomed the interns and shared insights and information about your communities and your libraries. We had some wonderful conversations.
And also big thanks to those who have already completed their library surveys, parent/caregiver surveys, and the performers and programs database. More details about all of that below!
This month also marks the one year anniversary of this YS Newsletter. If you have suggestions about other types of information to include - please let me know!
-Kelly
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Above: In addition to traveling to libraries around New Mexico, we tried to make sure our California intern, Jennifer, experienced some local culture. Here, interns Marley and Jennifer have the frito pie from the Five and Dime on the Santa Fe Plaza.
Below: Amy Perry from the International Branch of the Public Library Albuquerque and Bernalillo County shared great feedback about their first year in operation.
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Monthly Youth Services Meeting
Summer Reading Wrap-Up!
August 18, 2023 @ 12noon
- Share success stories from the summer.
- Ask questions about the Parent/Caregiver Surveys or the Library Survey.
- Help plan the 2023 Fall Workshops.
- Live Raffle for the August Book Giveaway
Zoom Link HERE
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SRP Surveys for Libraries and
Parents/ Caregivers
ALL SURVEYS DUE August 31, 2023
Library Survey: LINK HERE
Libraries that complete the Library Survey will earn a voucher toward SRP24 materials.
Complete the library survey:
- If you had a summer reading program;
- If you didn't have a summer reading program;
- Regardless of what "theme" you used.
Parent/Caregiver Survey:
English Survey Link
Spanish Survey Link
You can share the direct survey link with families, or have a library staff member input the paper surveys. Do not send paper surveys to NMSL.
All online links and printable PDFs can be found in the CSLP Niche Academy course under Surveys.
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THEME / SLOGAN VOTING and
LISTENING SESSIONS
Vote for your favorite CSLP 2026 SLOGAN and 2027 THEME.
I will use your votes to cast the official New Mexico votes at the CSLP Annual Meeting in September.
Cast your votes here. Feel free to share this link with others at your library!
CSLP is also sponsoring two listening sessions where you can talk up your favorite or listen to other library staff nationwide.
Thursday, August 24 ~ 11am MDT
Zoom Link
Friday, September 08 ~ 1pm MDT
Zoom Link
Register here to receive a reminder.
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Performers and Programs Database
SHARE YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS with other statewide library staff for performers and program providers.
Use this Google Form to enter the information.
This list will be shared out to all libraries statewide to help you plan future programming. The more people who participate - the better the list will be!
Everyone who adds to the list will be entered into a raffle to win a free CD from Pint Size Polka!
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Are you using the free Early Literacy Calendar at your library?
Don't forget - You can download all months in English and Spanish from the Niche Academy course - here.
I was happy to see them out recently at Taos Public Library (left). Send us a picture of how you are using the calendars at your library!
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Looking Ahead: October 1-7,2023 is Banned Books Week
Free digital graphics, display ideas, Q&A, and other resources are available from the ALA Banned and Challenged Books website.
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Booklist Picture Book Party!
August 22, 2023 @ 12pm - 1pm (MT) (Virtual)
Free, one-hour Booklist webinar where we’ll learn about upcoming titles from Teacher Created Materials, Gnome Road Publishing, The Collective Book Studio, and Owlkids. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to see beautiful illustrations, hear about terrific new authors, and inspire your young readers--register now! Moderated by Booklist’s Books for Youth senior editor Ronny Khuri.
For more details and to register
You can access Booklist Reader for free using the NMSL link for library staff.
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Remember, you have FREE ACCESS to many library publications through
El Portal and the Gale Academic OneFile Database to access professional book reviews and articles.
Including:
Booklist - full access 1993 - current (14 day embargo on new issue)
Horn Book Magazine - full access 1993 - current
Library Journal - full access 1997 - current
Publisher’s Weekly - full access 1990 - current
School Library Journal - full access 2000-current
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Library Juice Academy:
Foundations of Early Literacy
September 4 - October 1, 2023, $200
This class is based on the research and resources of the Every Child Ready to Read® initiative and is informed by child development. Through it you will become familiar with early literacy skills (phonological awareness, print awareness, letter knowledge, vocabulary, and background knowledge) and practices (talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing) and how they can be applied to one-on-one interactions with children and their parents and caregivers.
For complete description and registration information
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These are free virtual workshops to train YOU on the subject matter, with kits of materials sent so you can then conduct the program at your library (first 20 registrants)
Mysterious Matter
Thursday, August 10, 2023 @ 10 am - 12 pm (Virtual)
Investigate properties of solids, liquids, and gases as you compare and contrast different kinds of matter! Participants receive NMAEYC membership.
Full details and to register
Crazy about Chromatography
Thursday, August 24, 2023 @ 2 pm - 4 pm (Virtual)
Investigate colored markers, food coloring, and candy to see what unexpected colors each contains!
Full details and to register
Engineering with Recyclables
Thursday, Sept 7, 2023 @ 10am - 12pm (Virtual)
Engineer cars and musical instruments out of recycled materials. Participants receive NMAEYC membership.
Full details and to register
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Free Professional Development Calendar
You can always check out the Professional Development Calendar of free opportunities each month on the NMSL website - August Opportunities HERE
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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.
ARSL (Assoc. for Rural and Small Libraries) - Sept 20-23, 2023 - Wichita, KS
New Mexico Library Association Conference - Oct 25-27, 2023 - Albuquerque
YALSA (Young Adult Library Services) Symposium - Nov 10-13, 2023, St. Louis, MO
Public Library Association - April 3-5, 2024, Columbus, OH
ALSC (Assoc. Library Service to Children) - Sept 19-21, 2024, Denver, CO
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