Youth Services: Summer Reading Program 2023
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2023 Book Lists
Thank you to the volunteers system-wide who suggested titles for these book lists. This valuable resource is possible because of you!
*indicates a template is available in LibrarAware. Search RCLS RCLS SRP to access the template. You can swap out titles to highlight your own collections, and print lists with your own branding.
CSLP Summer Symposium Recording
The recordings from the Collaborative Summer Library Program’s “All Together Now!” Summer Symposium are now available, including the powerful keynote address from ALA Executive Director, Tracie D. Hall. Along with the recordings are links to the handouts, slides, and chatbox information. Please go to the CSLP Summer Symposium website for details: https://www.cslpreads.org/all-together-now-2022/.
CSLP And Citizen Science
Introduce Citizen Science to Your Audience
- Choose accessible and engaging projects - SciStarter.org/project-finder
- Promote Foundations of Citizen Science Tutorial (Part 1) - SciStarter.org/Training
- Promote Libraries as Community Hubs for Citizen Science (Part 2) - SciStarter.org/Library-Training
- Host a Citizen Science Training using our customizable Slide deck and Facilitator guide.
Invite Subject-Matter Experts
Build Citizen Science Kits
Host Citizen Science Events and Programs
- NASA’s Guide to Hosting a Start Party
- STAR Net STEM Clearinghouse
- NASA’s Universe of Learning
- Catchathon Guide
Don’t forget to add your event to SciStarter.org/Events.
Children's Summer Reading Workshop
First Hour:
- Summer Reading Water Party–click to start here
- Summer Reading With Your Community–click to start here
- Tiny Town Playtime–click to start here
- Dungeons & Dragons For Families–click to start here
- Summer Reading Art Club–click to start here
Hour Two:
- Pirate Treasure Hunt–click to start here
- Collaboration Kids–click to start here
- Everyone Belongs At GFJ–click to start here
Hour Three:
- Soaring: A Community Art Project–click to start here
- Free Play Dance Party–click to start here
- The Magic Door–click to start here
- Decorating–click to start here
Presentation Slides and Additional Videos: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/13ymyMIvE7vWlZs2HLetDDzCNCbd8OPxv?usp=sharing
Video from the start:RCLS Road Trip
RCLS Road Trip Resources! |
Teen Summer Reading Workshop
Hour One:
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A Stop on the Pollinator Highway–click to start here
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OPL’s Amazing Race–click to start here
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Library Drama Club–click to start here
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Themed Discord Server–click to start here
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All Are Welcome at the Library Mural–click to start here
Hour Two:
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Summer Reading Buddies–click to start here
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Board Games–click to start here
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Teen Culture Night–click to start here
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Great Gardens of West Babylon–click to start here
Hour Three:
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Decorating Plans–click to start here
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California Pals–click to start here
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Tween STEAM–click to start here
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Water Balloon Fight–click to start here
Presentation Slides:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jg2dVmwAdwlnsEqtj4TyNcOZxyC1l_Ys?usp=sharing
Video from the Start: https://youtu.be/XQE8gTaSnQA