Dial 833-690-0646 to hear a story read in both English and Spanish. Each Wednesday, a new story is available to listeners around the state. Over 20 volunteers have signed up to read the stories in English and Spanish, sharing their storytelling skills with young listeners. This program, offered 24/7, presents an analog opportunity for strengthening reading readiness using picture books and telephone technology. Remember to share the toll-free number with your patrons at events. You can request bookmarks and stickers at https://forms.gle/je17EHGYzFQ3wNz6A
CSLP 2026 Slogan and 2027 Theme Listening Sessions Save the Date!
Thursday, August 24 ~ 1pm Eastern
OR
Friday, September 08 ~ 3pm Eastern
These listening sessions are an opportunity for all CSLP member libraries to advocate for their favorite slogan and theme but also, to hear a variety of perspectives from others. Talk up your favorite 2026 Slogan and 2027 Theme from the vetted and translated voting slate.
How are the Listening Sessions different from the previous Wordsmithing sessions? The longer list of possible slogans has now been reviewed for copyright, trademark and translated into Spanish. We will not be tweaking verbiage or revising the options at this stage. These sessions are YOUR opportunity to build support for your favorites.
State Reps will be listening and then casting their votes at the CSLP Virtual Annual Meeting. Make sure to reach out to your state rep by September 13 and let them know your favorites too!
Please join us for 1 of the listening sessions:
CSLP 2026 Slogan and 2027 Theme Listening Sessions
Nominations Open for I Partner with My Public Library Award Has a community partner made a difference by collaborating with your public library? The I Partner With My Public Library Award invites you to recognize the accomplishments of exceptional public library partners. Each year, up to 10 partners are honored at a ceremony held in their honor. Nominations will be accepted through the end of August 2023.
The I Partner With My Library Award will shine a light on positive things happening through library–community collaborations. Submitting a nomination is the perfect way to thank your library’s partners while also contributing to a national conversation on the critical importance of community collaborators to the work of public librarianship. Partnerships of all types will be celebrated!
Best Publication for Early Readers (up to age 8) The Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster! by Mo Willems (Union Square Kids)
Best Publication for Kids (ages 9-12) Frizzy, by Claribel A. Ortega and Rose Bousamra (First Second/Macmillan)
Best Publication for Teens (ages 13-17) Do a Powerbomb! by Daniel Warren Johnson (Image)
Featured Programs
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Upcoming Important Dates & Celebrations
National and State Conferences September 20-23..........Association for Rural & Small Libraries Annual Conference.........Wichita, KS October 22-24..................Virginia Library Association Annual Conference.........................Chantilly
November 10-12......Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) Symposium......St. Louis, MO November 15-18...National Assoc. for the Education of Young Children Conference.....Nashville, TN
Library of Virginia: Library Development & Networking Division 800 E. Broad St., Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-692-3610 https://vpl.virginia.gov/
