Well, it’s officially September, which means the 2023 Artwork for “All Together Now” is revealed in the CSLP Newsletter! (Newsletter is forwarded below this email or follow the link)

I know, I know, you’re still recovering from this summer… 😉 but I hope the art uplifts your spirits today. Meanwhile, don’t forget that the annual CSLP call for volunteers is now, so take the opportunity to serve & network on a national level: https://www.cslpreads.org/join-a-cslp-committee/. This past year we had 18 volunteers from Michigan, the highest level of participation for state, other than OHIO (we can’t let them beat us). Thank you to all who have volunteered in the past, I hope you continue to participate going forward.

 

The Collaborative Summer Library Program staff, state reps, and committee chairs actually met in Detroit this week. Among many discussions and strategic planning, there was voting for the 2025 Slogan and 2026 theme:  (Drum roll, please)

 

Take time to catch your breath this month, we’ll have lots of supports for 2023’s summer program planning coming your way later in the Fall and this winter.

All the best,

Cathy Lancaster

Youth Services Coordinator

Library of Michigan
702 W. Kalamazoo St.
Lansing, MI 48915
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Welcome to the 2023 program!

LOUD LIBRARIANS LEAD August 2022: Serving on Committees


Emily Harris, Librarian from Siouxland Libraries and Mary Jo Parker, Library Director from Lake Andes Carnegie Public Library join Laura Kelly from the South Dakota State Library, to talk about their experiences serving as a committee member for the Collaborative Summer Library Program. Hear how these staff members have the heart of a volunteer yet they get back more than they give! SDSL Vlog Webpage/Featured in the Cornerstone eNewsletter

Join your colleagues from South Dakota, and sign up for a CSLP committee today!
https://www.cslpreads.org/join-a-cslp-committee/

 

Partnering with Performers

The Wead Library in Malone, NY participated in the Oceans of Possibilities reading program by partnerships with local performers. Pipsqueak the clown created the "Waves of Fun" comedy show, and used books, stories and fun to promote summer reading!

Librarian Chelsie Russo reported that they also had the Rustic Riders musical duo perform songs about libraries and local waterways! Although they are far from the ocean, they loved the idea of incorporating music relevant to everyone in the audience. The Rustic Riders are passionate about the environment and conservation in the Adirondacks! They were very lucky to find Rustic Riders through the Performers and Programs Database created by the New York State Library.

 

What "Possibilities" are you exploring this summer? Please send your photos, ideas, and any informative details to Luke Kralik at: luke.kralik@cslpreads.org I would love to share them in our newsletter.

Looking for some ideas for 2022 to use or share? https://www.pinterest.com/cslpreads/

 

*Ride the wave* of ocean celebrations throughout the year!

 

Do you want to replicate any of the ocean-themed activities from this summer in the future? Did your activities make a huge *splash* with your community members?  

 

Take this 2-min survey

to let us know how it’s going and  

how we can keep supporting you! 

 

 

Throughout the year The Ocean Project supports thousands of event coordinators across the globe to continue celebrations and collective action for our one shared ocean. If there’s a resource you found useful, additional support you want, or ideas you’re willing to share with other ocean enthusiasts and advocates – we want to know!

 

Take the short survey to help us help you and others keep celebrating our ocean on and around World Ocean Day, 8 June and all throughout the year.

 

As a reminder, the World Ocean Day World Map and Events Calendar is a year-round resource for you to publicize your conservation-themed efforts, simply use this submission form. 

 

From everyone at The Ocean Project and World Ocean Day: “THANK YOU” for your efforts this summer to protect our blue planet. If you have any additional questions or suggestions please reach out to Samantha Gibb, World Ocean Day Manager: sgibb@worldoceanday.org 

 

 

Public libraries feed hungry bodies as well as hungry minds during the summer – and throughout the year. The CSLP’s Child and Community Well-Being committee encourages library involvement in activities that support wellness, from summer and afterschool meals, to well-being programming, to support for basic needs, all to help children, teens, and communities stay nourished, active, and healthy when school is out. Resources include the Libraries and Summer Food page on the CSLP website; a Facebook group for news, support, and resource-sharing; and an ongoing series of stories showcasing the experiences of libraries around the country.

 

What is on the horizon for CSLP?

2023: Theme/Kindness and Friendship; Slogan/"All Together Now"; Artist/Frank Morrison

2024: Theme/Adventure; Slogan/"Adventure Begins at Your Library"; Artist/Juana Martinez-Neal

2025: Theme/Art; Slogan/TBD; Artist/Brian Floca

 

 

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