The NYS Library offers "Lunch and Learn" webinars on topics related to Summer Reading. Check out upcoming and past webinars at https://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/webinars/
Up Next: April 25 “Fostering Partnerships: School and Public Libraries Unite for Summer Reading Adventures.”
Team up with your local school library or school and work together to provide awesome Summer Reading adventures for students this summer! Explore and discuss collaborative efforts, ask questions and hear from experienced school librarians about working together with public libraries to create engaging Summer Reading programs for “Adventure Begins at Your Library.”
Find full information and a link to register on the event listing of the State Library LibCal.
(April 10, 2024)(March 15, 2024)
The New York State Library offers READsquared at no cost to public libraries statewide.
READsquared is an online reading program solution that allows participants to log their reading and activities digitally. This application offers customization and configuration of CSLP-themed summer reading programs and other reading and learning programs, as well as readers’ advisory tools for all ages and all reading levels.
Details about the platform, signup information, and recordings of training webinars can be found on the NYS Summer Reading website.
Click the image above to visit the Summer Reading at NY Libraries website.
Downloadable SRP materials provided by State Library can be found here.
The New York State Library's database of performers and program presenters can be found here: performersandprograms.com
Available year-round, this site provides daily rhymes, activities, videos and stories for young children and their caregivers. (Click the image above to visit the site.)
NYSL Summer Meals Program: Connecting Kids and Teens with Summer Nutrition
Summer Meals at NYS Libraries
“Summer Meals at NYS Libraries” webinar (April 10, 2024) presented by Hunger Solutions New York and the New York State Library.