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WHAT A MONTH!
October was very busy at the New Mexico State Library and topped off by a great New Mexico Library Association conference in Albuquerque. It was great to see so many folks in person. It was inspiring to hear about all the great programming happening across the state. I was happy to present for two sessions with Brynn Cole on Connected Learning and Ages and Stages - and happy to hear lively discussions about making the best choices for our children and teens. The keynote speaker, Emily Drabinski, ALA President, said it best - Libraries Do Good Work.
Lots of news in this month's edition. Remember, you can always find all the newsletters on the Youth Services page of the NMSL website.
-Kelly
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We had great discussions in the Ages and Stages presentations at NMLA - talking about programming approaches with different age groups. | |
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Monthly Youth Services Meetings
NEW TIMES! Two Options - Pick the one that works for you!
Friday, November 17 @ 10:00am Zoom Link Here
Monday, November 20 @ 1:00pm Zoom Link Here
This month's Discussion Topic - Summer Reading 2024!
What have you been thinking about for next summer? Do you have questions about the online manual? How to use the graphics? Want to help plan future sessions and trainings? Stop by one of the meetings and share with staff around the state.
This is an informal meeting of YS staff from across the state. Drop in, help a colleague, or get some feedback on your own programs.
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Youth Services
Quarterly Book Club
Holiday/Winter Theme - Choose your title!
Discussion: Wednesday, December 6 @ 9:00am
For the next Book Club we will have a Genre Club.
This is a great way to host a club without having to buy multiple copies of the same book. Choose a Middle Grade or YA title within the theme to share with other attendees! Get your coffee and join us for an informal discussion about the book and it's appeal to our youth patrons.
Need ideas?
Feel-Good YA Books for the Holiday Season
YA Books to Get Cozy With This Winter
Middle Grade Holiday/Winter Fiction
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SRP2024: Adventure Begins at Your Library
The CSLP Store is open https://shop.cslpreads.org/
The CSLP Manual is available for download. If you participated in the 2023 Summer Reading Survey, you will have a passcode for free access. Contact Kelly McCabe for more information.
SRP24 Niche Academy Course
There is a new 2024SRP Niche Academy course that is a one-stop-shop for all things CSLP. This is an evolving resource - new material will be added as it becomes available. Check out the new course here.
Check out the two upcoming CSLP trainings below!
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CSLP Professional Development Opportunities | |
Save the Date! Registration links will be shared once available. | |
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The Land of Enchantment Book Awards at NMLA 2023
By Liana Morales
I had the privilege of co-presenting a program about the Land of Enchantment book awards at the NMLA conference last month. School Librarian Natasha Carty and I talked about different programming ideas and strategies that librarians can use to encourage students to read and vote for nominated books based on their young readers’ grade levels. We explained how the award program works and explored the nominated titles in each category. We also had a fun group brainstorming activity that resulted in so many great ideas shared by attendees. I’m happy to say that we had a successful turnout and each attendee received a canvas bag filled with nominated books to take home. We also had some giveaways of book club starter sets for Paletero Man, The Last Cuentista, Furia, and Falling Short, all courtesy of the New Mexico State Library.
You can view the slideshow presentation on Canva by clicking here. There is a bounty of links to resources that you can use in your library including templates for spine labels, signs, bookmark ballots, videos, activity guides, book club kits, and much more, so I encourage you to explore the slideshow for inspiration you can use in your own LOE-based programs. You do not need a Canva account to access the presentation. Please send an email to LOEbookaward@gmail.com if you would like a PDF version.
Learn all about the Land of Enchantment Book Awards on the website.
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The American Buffalo Educational Resources Available
WETA Washington, D.C., the American Indian Library Association (AILA), and PBS Books are pleased to announce a community engagement partnership around THE AMERICAN BUFFALO, a new two-part, four-hour film directed by Ken Burns. The documentary traces the near demise – and ultimate return – of the U.S. national mammal, while examining the species’ connection to Indigenous communities and the land.
Educational resources, including book lists and coloring sheets, are available at the PBS Books site. Additional teaching materials are available at the Ken Burns in the Classroom site.
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The Early Literacy Calendar
incorporates the early literacy practices found in Every Child Ready to Read, and includes, rhymes, songs and book lists on the back.
You can download all months in English and Spanish from the Niche Academy course - here - and distribute to your patrons, or share on your library website or social media. I'm happy to report we'll be continuing this program for 2024!
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PLA 2024 Conference Scholarships Available
to attend the PLA 2024 Conference, April 3-5, 2024, in Columbus, OH
Applications Due: November 12, 2023.
Fifty scholarships are available to cover conference registration fees and provide one year of PLA membership. Scholarships are available for both the in-person conference and the virtual conference. Persons who receive scholarships to attend the conference in-person will also receive a $750 stipend to help cover travel costs.
Scholarships are available to support applicants who are early career, students in an MLIS program, serving rural communities, and more. For full details and to apply visit: PLA Conference Scholarships Page
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NMLF STEM INOVATION GRANT APPLICATION OPEN!
The deadline for applications is November 30, 2023.
Would your library like to develop or improve learning opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) for your community? The New Mexico Library Foundation encourages New Mexico libraries and organizations collaborating with NM libraries to submit applications for the 2023 STEM Innovation Grant. The funding range is $3,000 - $5,000
Applications and more details are available on the NMLF website
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Writing Contest for
New Mexico Students
The Leopold Writing Program invites students in grades 6-12 to participate in the 2024 Writing Contest with an original essay on their relationship with the ecological environment. Cash prizes will be awarded to the winning essayists in three grade categories: 6-7, 8-9, and 10-12 Submissions are accepted through February 15, 2024.
For full details see the program flyer here.
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Native Storytelling in
Children's Books
Best-selling authors Angeline Boulley and Cynthia Leitich Smith discussed the responsibility of writing Indigenous characters and storylines in children’s and YA books and literary devices used by Native authors in SLJ ’s “Native Storytelling in Children’s Books” webcast on Wednesday, November 1.
You can watch the recording of this great conversation on-demand if you missed it live. You can read about the conversation here and
Register and watch the recording here.
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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.
3D Printing - A workshop for educators, librarians, and OST staff
Saturday, December 2, 10am -12pm @ Explora (Albuquerque)
For beginners and intermediates. Discover the fun behind 3D printing! You’ll explore the possibilities of filaments using simple tools and software, and learn how to incorporate them into many activities.
Full details and to register
Oceans of Possibilities
Thursday, December 7, 10am - 12pm (Virtual)
Bring clouds, rain, and oceans to you! Explore a paper mountain watershed, engineer an acequia, and more in this two-hour virtual workshop!
Full details and to register
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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 Lib Learn X - January 19-22, 2024, Baltimore, MD
Public Library Association - April 3-5, 2024, Columbus, OH
ALA Annual Conference - June 27-July 2, 2024, San Diego, CA
ALSC (Assoc. Library Service to Children) - Sept 19-21, 2024, Denver, CO
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