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So many cool things are on the horizon at the State Library! I'm excited for 2024 - and I hope you are too!
Please join us for the upcoming POP YS Con in April (and submit a proposal, too!) as well as attend the All Iowa Reads events, POP YS Live webinars, and Check It Outs! I hope you have a fabulous and fun 2024 - and please let me know how can I be of service to you!
Janeé Jackson-Doering
Youth Services Consultant
"Just in Time" Summer Reading Planning Virtual Training
If you missed the November virtual training, join us for the "Just in Time" Summer Reading Virtual Training Thursday, February 1 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Janeé will guide participants through the best practices, activities, ideas and resources for youth ages 0-18. Come share ideas with other youth librarians in breakout rooms, and get inspired to Read, Renew, and Repeat in 2024! The first part of the session will be a presentation from Janeé, the second part will be spent in breakout rooms. Feel free to bring items you used last summer to share with others!
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Office Hours with Janeé
Stuck on how to plan for Summer Reading? Join Janeé and your fellow librarians via Zoom on Tuesday, January 9 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. for her Summer Reading Office Hours! Listen to each other's ideas - and share your own - as you plan for Summer Reading. These sessions are not eligible for CE credit.
Whether you're using the Read, Renew, Repeat theme, or another theme, all are welcome!
All Summer Library Program training
Finally, check out the Summer Library Page for registration links to all upcoming learning opportunities for all ages programming!
iREAD Resource Guide and Graphics:
The code and instructions to downloading the resource guide and graphics were emailed to library directors on November 6.
If your library didn't receive the email, please contact Janeé at Janee.Jackson-Doering@iowa.gov.
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 Author Presentations
Join us Wednesday, January 17 for the 2024 All Iowa Reads Author Presentations from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Each author will share insights about their book and answer your questions! You'll also receive an overview of State Library resources to support All Iowa Reads events at your library.
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For Adults: The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson
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For Teens (ages 13-18): Hollow Fires by Samira Ahmed
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For Kids (ages 8-12): Tumble by Celia C. Pérez
All Iowa Reads 2024: Exploring the Shortlist Webinar
On Tuesday, February 20 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., learn all about the 2024 All Iowa Reads shortlists for Adults, Teens, & Kids. You'll hear booktalks for the shortlisted books on each list. Attendees will also hear ideas for spotlighting these titles and the All Iowa Reads finalists in your library.
Pop YS Con 2024
Call For Proposals Opens January 15!
Do you have a great idea you want to share with youth librarians across the state? Are you looking forward to connecting and learning in person? Come share with us at Pop YS Con 2024!
If you want to get involved, but aren't sure where to start, here are some topics that we think might be a hit:
- Intellectual freedom
- Collection development audit
- Family programming
- Programs you've created that have taken off
- School-age programming
- Teen programming and services
- Storytime programs/book selections for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers
- Social media engagement
- Partnerships and outreach ideas
A newsletter blast will be sent out January 15 - so stay tuned for more information! Reach out to Janeé for questions.
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New To Developing Conference Proposals?
Check out our Kernels video on Successful Conference Submissions and learn the steps to create and submit a successful conference proposal!
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 Spring Break is around the corner! Get ready for your patrons with a STEM To Go or Storytme Kit!
We have lots of kits to choose from! Kits are available on a first come, first served basis with a five-week checkout and no renewals. New kits are coming soon! Stay tuned for more details!
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Educator applications for the 2024-2025 STEM Scale Up Program will open January 8! This is a wonderful program that awards free, high quality STEM materials to librarians, teachers and other educators for their STEM programming.
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