[Michlib-l] CSLP Newsletter: November 2023

Tue Nov 21 10:08:23 EST 2023

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Summer Symposium Registration Open Now!

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The CSLP Summer Symposium is a half-day virtual offering for public library staff to connect, learn, and collaborate as we plan for summer library programming around the 2024 theme of Adventure Begins at your Library.

Sessions will include:

  *   Simplifying Summer: Adventurous Observations from a Seasoned Storyteller
     *   Get inspired and organized while streamlining the planning process.
  *   2024 Manual Highlights: Adventure Begins at Your Library!
     *   Gather ideas to jumpstart planning for summer 2024!
  *   Once Upon an Adventure: Practical Tips for Gathering Stories to Promote Your Library
     *   Learn how a good story becomes good marketing, as well as practical tips to find stories that you can use for advocacy and promotion.
  *   Taking Adventure Outdoors: Programming and Partnerships facilitated
     *   Panel discussion on ideas, resources, and partners that can support outdoor library programming.
Learn more and register at: https://www.cslpreads.org/summer-symposium/<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405&id=e9a4e11b94&e=c18caf2bb6>
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Manual Programming Archive

Ever find yourself in need of a ready-made programming solution? Maybe you're planning an event series that would be enhanced by a coordinated theme? Or, perhaps you have a new staff member who would benefit from a treasure trove of artwork, ideas and a bank of planning guides that span all ages? Or possibly... you just need additional inspiration? Whatever the case, remember that through your affiliation with CSLP, you get so much library-generated content!

In preparation for a future programming database, we made some updates to the way our members access the current programming manual, as well as our archived content.  Our archive currently includes 2023 All Together Now, 2022 Oceans of Possibilities, 2021 Tales and Tales and 2020 Imagine Your Story.  Use your manual access code to view the current year's Adventure Begins at Your Library manual content here<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405&id=01473bd6d2&e=c18caf2bb6>.  Access the archived content with that same code here<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405&id=2cf6776ce0&e=c18caf2bb6>.

These links can always be accessed through our main page https://www.cslpreads.org/<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405&id=cd078e54c5&e=c18caf2bb6> by going to the Manual Downloads pull down menu.  Most states provide manual codes courtesy of a library agency, so inquire with those folks if you've not yet gained access.  Your CSLP state rep can provide the code for your library.  Find your State Rep<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405&id=e1f9ded687&e=c18caf2bb6>.  If you are not in a member state, the current manual (and the archived content!), can be purchased here:

  *   Purchase online access<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405&id=c7d23bfb61&e=c18caf2bb6>
  *   Purchase the manual on a USB drive<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405&id=76691237e7&e=c18caf2bb6> (the also provides the code for online access)
  *   Purchase the paper version of the manual plus a USB drive<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405&id=b220097d6e&e=c18caf2bb6> (the also provides the code for online access)
There are limited quantities of paper and USB drive manuals, so you may have to be quick to get it in those formats.

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These Printables Can Stand Alone!

Every year, our volunteers that create your manual dream up items that libraries can use out of the box, so to speak.  Have you seen our 2024 stand alone printables yet?  These have come a long way over the years and are worth revisiting if you haven't seen them lately.

Here are some highlights:

  *   For those pre-readers, we have a fun activity log that can easily be printed in black and white (or color!) and given to caregivers.  This comes in both English and Spanish languages.  (Page 7)
  *   There are some very colorful maze activities (Page 24 with the biking pig is so cute!).
  *   There's a super cute color by numbers printable sheet that would pair nicely as an activity to go along with a stargazing adventure storytime.  Or use the space themed full-color I Spy sheet or both!  (Pages 25 & 27)
  *   For children, there's a summer adventure bingo card to check off all their summer activities (Page 35) and a summer reading bingo card (Page 37) that could be printed in color since they feature our Reading With a Yeti design by Rob Donnelly.  Those both come in Spanish as well.  OR - use what's in the bingo boxes and place those on a card that you design and print to make shorter work of that task!  Include some local adventures in your community!
  *   If you're thinking of doing a program around pirates or high seas adventures, use the 3D printable cut and glue boat that's in very brilliant red, white and blue.  (Page 45)
  *   For teens, there's a book genre bingo printable in both English and Spanish (Page 71) and a cool cut and glue robot craft printable sheet (Page 74), as well as some nature coloring sheets for some Zen coloring in the library (Pages 77-80).

If you have ideas around helpful printable sheets you wish to see in the future, our Managing Editor of all things manuals, Alyssa Graybeal, would be happy to accept your suggestions for 2026 Unearth a Story here<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405&id=8d33ab235d&e=c18caf2bb6>.   Remember, manual access for most state members is provided to public libraries free of charge.  Ask your State Rep<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405&id=dd6f89bee1&e=c18caf2bb6> if you don't yet have access to the online manual.  An online manual access code comes with all versions of the manual, including paper and USB. Once you enter your access code, you should be able to go directly to: https://www.cslpreads.org/manual/2024_standalone-printables/<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405&id=b97d8d9145&e=c18caf2bb6>for access.  If this doesn't work, then start here with your access code: https://www.cslpreads.org/2024-adventure-begins-at-your-library/<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405&id=89d17550c9&e=c18caf2bb6>.

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Success Stories
How are other libraries using the CSLP theme?

Adventure Begins at the Tom Green County Library in San Angelo, TX

Submitted by Christina Taylor, Youth Services Consultant | Continuing Education & Consulting, Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Tom Green County is located on the Edwards Plateau-a geographic region forming the crossroads of Central<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405&id=afa29d329c&e=c18caf2bb6>, South<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405&id=af6c3b0cf8&e=c18caf2bb6> and West Texas<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405&id=fea34f904c&e=c18caf2bb6>. Serving over 120,000 residents of the Concho Valley, the county library has a truly amazing youth services program including a makerspace, Teen Republic, and STEAM summer camps offered at its three locations across San Angelo.
Tom Green County Library (TGCL) has developed a Toymaker Camp where participants engage with simple machines and basic circuitry.  Each day, participants build a toy using common items and the engineering design process to get their toy functioning. Toy builds included inclined plane mazes, Automata theatres, pulley-spinner toys, light sabers, and rubber band racers. After students build their racers, they have a race to see whose car will go the farthest and fastest.
Similarly, TCGL has developed a Rocketry Camp where students spend the week learning how to design and build rockets from scratch using RocSIM software.  Beginner students have a goal of designing and building a stable rocket, while advanced students build egg lofters with an altitude and duration goal. The rocket launches which conclude the week are exciting for all to watch and have grown in popularity - attracting quite a crowd.
These camps are funded through a Special Projects Grant<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405&id=390eb9f67f&e=c18caf2bb6> from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, and TCGL has maximised the impact of this funding by providing materials, training, and support for eight rural libraries throughout the state to participate alongside them. The Special Project Grant program provides funds for programs that expand library services to include all members of the library's community. It enables libraries to develop programs for populations with special needs or those having difficulty using the library. Programs focusing on community engagement or involving collaboration with other community organizations are strongly encouraged. Moreover, the Tom Green County Library further propagates their learning by providing tutorials for replicating this programming and making them available via their learning management system<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405&id=d34f17ca02&e=c18caf2bb6>-reminding us all that "Adventure begins at your library!"

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Cozy Up with Cold Weather Gear!

Many of us have experienced a distinct chill in the air already, but you don't have to be cold with these great cold weather products from CSLP. Get your orders in for a Love My Library hooded sweatshirt or beanie today! Great for apple picking, leaf peeping, getting cozy inside[https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/70d6d125-c81c-6f47-3efc-9ca4407fd5c3.png] or pair them with a Love My Library insulated picnic tumbler wear it tail gating and show your love for your favorite team - the library! These also make great gifts for family, friends, or library volunteers.

Sweatshirts come in Adult sizes small - 5XL and beanies are one size fits most. Sweatshirt pictured is a medium.

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Adventure Partners

Let's Stick Together is featuring two of our adventure designs for this year. "Paint by numbers" but with pixel stickers, this group activity can stand alone in the library or be done as a family program during summer! Instantly engages all ages and abilities.

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School Life stuff is featuring two sets of their Brag Tags (coming soon!) with loads of adventures that kids can gather!  Here's a sneak peek.

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Thank You to All our Volunteers and CSLP Staff!

Our thanks go out to you for your enthusiasm and time in supporting library programs for participating states and systems. Committees are the lifeblood of CSLP. Whether your time commitment as a committee volunteer throughout 2023 was small or large, the collective impact of our committee volunteers is greatly appreciated.  CSLP could not provide the comprehensive resources for library programs without YOU! You exemplify our 2023 slogan of "All Together Now"!

With much appreciation,

The Collaborative Summer Library Program Board

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