July
 2023

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Youth Services Notes

News from the Library of Virginia

Dial a Story

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

Thursday, August 24 ~ (10am PDT, 11am MDT, 12pm CDT, 1pm EDT)

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87862661621?pwd=YmNxa0lFVVJMNGY0M2xJSnJjMGE3Zz09 


Friday, September 08 ~ (12pm PDT, 1pm MDT, 2pm CDT, 3pm EDT)

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81180413010?pwd=L1N6WjBGeFVaN2FoTzNZRHc5aGxxZz09


Need a reminder?  Register here to receive a reminder.



Grants and Opportunities

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!


Book News

Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards

The 35th Annual Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards was held July 21 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront.  Visit https://www.comic-con.org/awards/eisner-awards-current-info for a complete list of winners.

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


Your library program can be featured here! 
Please submit a photo and description of your favorite program!

Self-Care Corner

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/