Weekly Wrap-Up

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2021 to a Close and Opening 2022

The month of January is that time for the System office to close out the previous year and make the transition into the new year. I will be out of the office for the State Library Survey Workdays and if there is time I will stop by libraries on the way back through.

I will work in my library visits as I did in 2021. There will be times that I will call and see if you are available, however the majority of the time I tend to stop in libraries on my way back through from scheduled visits to other libraries. I would love to visit with you when I stop in, but I realize there will be times your aren’t at the library or you might be busy. If you are busy and you can’t visit I understand and I will stop by another time.

Scott County Library Loaning Beauty Costume (Beauty & the Beast)

As part of the program I attended last year for Scott County Library and the County’s Parade I wore the Beast costume. The library also purchased a Beauty costume for one of their staff to wear. The library is generously offering this costume for use at other libraries if they plan to use the Beast costume for a program. The dress is pictured above and it is a small petit. Scott County Library will need to know with enough time in advance so they can send it to your library through the courier.

Thank you to Scott County Library for offering the Beauty costume to share with the rest of our membership.

Changes in Notary Public Law 2022

On January 1, 2022 the Notary Public Law has changed. Some of our libraries provide this service. If your library is one of the libraries that provides notary services please read through the brief entry here and then follow up with the actual documentation for more detailed information.

SB 106 is the new standard and the Kansas Secretary of State has issued a brief overview for the changes. If you wish to read Senate Bill 106 here is the link. To read the brief overview that the Kansas Secretary of State issued you can do so at this link.

One of the bigger changes is that now notaries have to keep a Notary Journal with the following entries:

1. Date and time of the notarial act;
2. description of the record, if any, and type of notarial act;
3. full name and address of each individual for whom the notarial act is performed;
4. if the individual is identified based on personal knowledge, a statement to that effect; If the individual is identified based on an identification credential, such as a driver’s license, or identified by a credible witness, a brief description of the method of identification and, if an identification credential is used, the date of issuance and expiration date of the credential; and
5. the fee, if any, charged by the notary.

One can may maintain a journal in both a tangible form and an electronic form. If you maintain a physical journal you can only have the one journal. If you maintain a digital journal it is allowable to maintain more than one journal.

This journal has to be maintained for 10 years after the last entry for retention purposes. The notary may transfer their journal to an approved repository for retention.

There are other changes that you can read on the informational file the Kansas Secretary of State has provided and it has links to other resources and forms that you will need in your function as a notary.

Thanks to Candis Hemel, Director of Cimarron City Library for forwarding this information to the System Office so I could include it in this Wrap-UP!.

2022 Summer Library Program Free Matter

The System office has received the Summer Library Program Free Matter (posters, bookmarks, and the like). There was some damaged items that we had to reorder. Many of you will receive your library’s order from System Staff that are coming to your library or it will come via the Courier in the coming weeks.

Library Violence Prevention & De-escalation Webinar

Niche Academy will be hosting a free webinar on Wednesday, January 19, at 2:00 pm ET on Library Violence and De-escalation. The webinar will discuss “how staff/patron interactions typically affect the level of risk more than the physical environment itself” and understanding the level of risk can “determined by our approach and response to patron behaviors.”

Hugh Pelmore, founder of ARETE Safety and Protection Inc will be presenting the webinar and you can register through this link.

Introducing: Strategic Planning for Public Libraries

The Public Library Association is hosting a free webinar Thursday, January 20, at 1:00 pm CT on Introducing: Strategic Planning for Public Libraries in conjunction with the release of Joy L. Fuller’s title Strategic Planning for Public Libraries. The session will provide the “strategic planning framework and approach outlined” in the title, navigating the title “for various cases and effectively use accompanying templates”, and the process of “”planning the plan” and understanding why this often-overlooked step is so important”.

Joy L. Fuller will be presenting the session. If you would like to attend you can register through this link.

State Library Survey Workday Dates

1. Stevens County Library (Hugoton) on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
2. Jetmore Public Library on Monday, January 24, 2022 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
3. Scott County Library (Scott City), on Friday, January 28, 2022 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
4. Ashland City Library, on Monday, January 31 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

To register for any of these workdays please reference the calendar section above.

State Survey Directions for VERSO Reporting / Link
State Survey Directions for ILL Reporting / Link

Seeking Mural Artists

Do you know of any local muralists or painters who are available for outdoors projects? If so, please let Kelly know. Thank you!

New Leaf Pick-up Dates in 2022

April 13 & October 12: DCPL, Ness, and Sublette
April 20 & October 19: Plains and Ashland
*If you have more than 10 boxes of weeded items to donate, you are welcome to schedule a pick-up date with New Leaf just for your library. Email Kelly for details.

State Library Survey Dates

January is upon us and that means it’s time for the State Library Survey. This year the Survey is due on February 6, 2022. There will be several opportunities for you to take part in State Library Survey events:

For registrations links for the activities listed below please refer to the top “Calendar” section of the Weekly Wrap UP! thank you.

We will start out with the System’s Stare Library Survey Overview on Thursday, January 13 at 2:00 pm. We have a full step by step walkthrough already for the State Library Survey on the Wiki page. This session will be an Overview just hitting the highlights of the survey and concentrating on new questions that have been added to the Survey. Also during this time staff will be available to questions that you might have.

Next we will be doing the State Library Survey Workdays again at a variety of locations –

1. Plains Community Library on Friday January 14, 2022 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
2. Stevens County Library (Hugoton) on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
3. Jetmore Public Library on Monday, January 24, 2022 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
4. Scott County Library (Scott City), on Friday, January 28, 2022 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
5. Ashland City Library, on Monday, January 31 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

2022 New IRS Mileage Rate & W-2s

This is the time to update your mileage forms if you haven’t already done so. The IRS has distributed the new mileage rate for 2022. It is increasing to 58.5 cents per mile. IRS Webpage for Reference.

Whether you do your libraries W-2s or you have a CPA do them keep in mind that W-2s have to be provided to employees by January 31.

2021 Accreditation Wrap-UP

With the new year the System Office is wrapping up the 2021 accreditation year. There are two items that need to be forwarded to Richard at the System Office:

The final year end line item budget for 2021; and

If you and/or staff did any Continuing Education through other venues than the System we need the staff name, title(s), date(s), and number of hour(s) of the workshop(s). For any Conferences that you went to we need the conference(s), date(s), and number of hours for the conference.

January’s Talks with Ted

Ted Koppel is having his next Talks with Ted this coming Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 11:00 am ET or 10:00 am CT / 9:00 MT. If you would like to join the session you can register at this link.

Summer Library Program Family Idea Swap

Thursday, February 10, 2022 starting at 10:00 am through 11:30 am several Systems are hosting a Zoom Summer Library Program Family Idea Swap.

You are invited to attend and share your best ideas for adult and all-ages programs during this “swap”. An idea submittal folder has been set up here (https://bit.ly/3yRCJGK) to post your ideas by February 3, 2022, so you don’t have to recall the ideas that day. By submitting ideas does not mean you will have to speak during the session, though you are welcome to do so. We want everyone to fill comfortable during the session.

To attend the “Swap” you can register here by February 7, 2022: https://bit.ly/3ege5G1

All those registered will receive a Zoom link 1-2 days before the event. This session will not be recorded, but all those registered will have continued access to the shared folders.

We look forward to exploring “Oceans of Possibilities” with you!

Co-sponsored by the Public Library Section of KLA and several Regional Library Systems.

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Cataloging, Collection Development, and ILL

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CatExpress Usage Report: December 2021 / Link

6×6 Kits: Your Thoughts?

Vanessa at Morton County Library is collecting information regarding circulation and patron interest in 6×6 kits. We would be grateful for your thoughts about this programming option at your library. Send your feedback to: Circulation@mocolib.info Much obliged to you!

End of the Year To-Do-List

The end of the year is fast approaching. Here are a few things that you might need to do with your Library Board if you haven’t already done so:

1) GAAP Waiver Resolution;

2) If you do the yearly taxes for the library order W-2’s to prepare or if you have an accountant contact them to schedule in a date to do your end of year taxes and/or general audit;

3) If you have access funds that the board might want to move into the 2022 budget they will need to do this before the end of the year. If you are unsure of how this works please contact Richard and he can discuss the procedure with you;

4) Set up your calendars in Verso for 2022;

5) Set you budget line items in Quickbooks if you haven’t already done so;

6) If you or your staff need to take unused time that needs to be taken before the end of the year or you or they will lose it schedule it on your calendars; and

7) If you are going to give any type of raise that will begin in January your Library Board will need to make a motion to begin the new pay scale to begin January 1, 2022.

2022 Dates for the After Lunch Courses

Dates have been set for next year’s After Lunch Courses. Registration Links and times for the courses will be established as each course comes closer to its date of presentation. Here are the courses presenters and titles so you can mark your calendars:

March 10, 2022 – Andrew Smith presenting “Policy Writing and Review”;

June 9, 2022 – Martin Garner presenting “Intellectual Freedom”;

September 8, 2022 – Xan Goodman presenting “Cultural Humility: Equity, Diversity, Inclusion”; and

December 8, 2022 – Sharon Morris presenting “Lead From Where You Are”.

State Library Survey for 2021

Alice Smith, State Library of Kansas, informed the System directors that their will be two new questions on the 2021 State Library Survey.

One of the questions will be – how many libraries did “Grab and Go” bags and how many of the bags where distributed for said library. The other question will be over “Curbside Pickup” on how many you served with this venue.

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Cataloging, Collection Development, and ILL

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CatExpress Usage Report: December 2021 / Link

6×6 Kits: Your Thoughts?

Vanessa at Morton County Library is collecting information regarding circulation and patron interest in 6×6 kits. We would be grateful for your thoughts about this programming option at your library. Send your feedback to: Circulation@mocolib.info Much obliged to you!

Winner of the Fall Trivia is Heather Thompson (Haston City Library) & Stacey Strickland (Stevens County Library)!!

Full Board Meeting

The next Full Board Meeting will be held on December 17, 2021. It is a On-line meeting and will begin at 10:00 am CT. Please register here for the meeting.

End of the Year To-Do-List

The end of the year is fast approaching. Here are a few things that you might need to do with your Library Board if you haven’t already done so:

1) GAAP Waiver Resolution;

2) If you do the yearly taxes for the library order W-2’s to prepare or if you have an accountant contact them to schedule in a date to do your end of year taxes and/or general audit;

3) If you have access funds that the board might want to move into the 2022 budget they will need to do this before the end of the year. If you are unsure of how this works please contact Richard and he can discuss the procedure with you;

4) Set up your calendars in Verso for 2022;

5) Set you budget line items in Quickbooks if you haven’t already done so;

6) If you or your staff need to take unused time that needs to be taken before the end of the year or you or they will lose it schedule it on your calendars; and

7) If you are going to give any type of raise that will begin in January your Library Board will need to make a motion to begin the new pay scale to begin January 1, 2022.

Virtual Presenters Showcase

On Wednesday December 15, Laura Keyes of Historic Voices will be hosting a Virtual Presenters Showcase at 10:00 am CT. The showcase will be presenters that libraries might consider for general or adult programming. They are expecting at least seven speakers that will be attending covering a range of topics to possibly include: bicycles; pop music; Jane Austen; Harry Potter; and the Underground Railroad. If you are interested in attend you can register for the showcase at this link.

December’s “Talks with Ted”

Auto-Graphics next “Talks with Ted” is scheduled for December 14 at 10:00 am CT. If you would like to attend you can register at this link. If you have any questions you would like for him to considered to be included during the session you can send those question to him through this link.

Remember these “Talks” can be used for CE credit so if you do attend please let the Richard now so we can update your Continuing Education file accordingly.

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Cataloging, Collection Development, and ILL

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CatExpress Report

The most recent CatExpress report (July – Nov) is now available on the Wiki. / Link

Train U.P.! : Basic DEI (12/7/21)

Dr. Fleming-Randle from Wichita State University introduced basic Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training. She was fantastic, cheerful, and extremely knowledgeable. What a discussion we had! In fact, SWKLS might be able to plan a full-day DEI workshop with Dr. Fleming-Randle in the spring. More details to follow in the coming months. To view this Train U.P.’s recording and slideshow, click here / Link

Winner of the Fall Trivia is Heather Thompson (Haston City Library) & Stacey Strickland (Stevens County Library)!!

Full Board Meeting

The next Full Board Meeting will be held on December 17, 2021. It is a On-line meeting and will begin at 10:00 am CT. Please register here for the meeting.

2022 Summer (Reading) Library Program Workshop

We have a date for the 2022 Summer (Reading) Library Program Workshop. It will be on March 4, 2022. The System office is still working on a location for the workshop. Once that is secured the office will provide a registration link here through Eventbrite.

Our presenters will be Patty Collins and Diane Bott, the Youth Consultants from Central Kansas Library System. Currently we plan for an in-person training, but with everything plans could change and it move to a virtual session. We haven’t had Patty and Diane out to Southwest Kansas for a couple of years. I thought with all the newer directors and the fun atmosphere that Patty and Diane bring to their workshops that this would be a nice time for everyone to come together and share ideas and network.

Author Visit and Codebreaking Workshop Webinar

Here’s an event that you can register you library for and offer it to your patrons as a program. As the banner states Steve Sheinkin will be doing an author visit and codebreaking workshop for any that would like to attend. It is on December 14 at 12:00 pm CT and 11:00 am MT. If your schools are already out during this week for the holiday break this could be something for you to offer them.

This looks to be a free session and the email states that by registering you will receive and email after the workshop of the recording that you could view on demand. So if December 14 does work for your patrons you could schedule a time for your patrons to just watch the recording. You can register your library through this link.

December 16 – Free PLA Webinar

Tackling Racism and Bias in the Library Catalog is a free webinar sponsored by the Public Library Association.

The Brooklyn Public Library, New York Public Library, and BookOps joined together to replace and maintain less offensive terminology with the Systems’ catalogs. This webinar will share resources for libraries looking to make and maintain local revisions to subject headings, learn technical procedures & guidance, tips for getting buy-in at your library from leadership, and how to engage patrons and others around these changes, no matter the size of your library.

Registration is now open for this webinar through this link.

Bill Clifford is new Kansas House Representative

Bill Clifford has been appointed as the new Kansas House Representative for District 122. He is filling the seat for the remainder of Representative Russ Jennings term because of Rep. Jennings passing. This effects libraries in Kearny, Hamilton, and Greeley Counties, the majority of Finney County and part of Grant and Haskell Counties.

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Thanksgiving Thanks

To all of our member libraries I wish to give thanks to you. We at the System office recognize that each and every one of you strive to make you communities a better place. It’s not only about the books on your shelves any more. So much has changed over the years that librarians have looked to the future to be ahead of the curve for their patrons.

Who would have thought that movies would ever be in a library for check-out? What about having a person read you a book? The thought was you are to read the book yourself and how many years has it been that audio books have brought joy to readers? Some wouldn’t have any other avenue to read if not for audio books.

Graphic novels and manga started becoming more in-line to what a library has to offer. Then video games became a viable check-out. Music and other “Things” are a part of many libraries. With technology entering into the world, libraries have made in-roads to provide internet services and other technology based services to your patrons.

Many of you have also become counselors of a sort. People share their stories with you – good and bad / happy and sad. You listen in grace and try to give the person a pleasant experience in your library, which could be the only pleasant experience they get for the day. Some tears may fall, but happiness and willingness is your stock and trade.

The best part about this is that it doesn’t matter where you fall within your community all are welcome into the library.

Thank you for all you do and enjoy the upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday with your families.

Free Birding Backpack

If any of your libraries would be interested in a FREE Birding Backpack (binoculars, backpack, and related literature, etc), it would greatly appreciated if you could fill out this survey:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3LibbqASts4wus_4G-zElle02R9XcZ2mb02N0XuUgLlFPDQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
The Audubon of Kansas is working on getting grants to get Birding Backpacks in as many libraries in Kansas as possible.  They are using this survey to help figure out the logistics of this project and fill out the grant paperwork as completely as possible.

If you have any questions Laurie Crawford at Stevens County Library has offered to answer them. Thank you to her for her work in this area and sharing with the System Members.

ALA – Carrying Accessibility Forward Webinar

Wednesday, December 1, 2021 (11AM PT / 12PM MT / 1PM CT / 2PM ET)

Free Online Event  

This past year certainly cast a spotlight on the importance of accessibility in online teaching and learning. Accessibility, however, is more than best practice checklists, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), or legalities. Join us as our presenter, Katie Quirin Manwiller, Education Librarian and Assistant Professor at West Chester University, shares her knowledge of disability and accessibility, addressing what the future could hold for universal design for learning (UDL) and practical ways to implement UDL in online instruction.

Attendance is Free! Register through ALA Events Link Here

Rural Library Summit

I know this is the same date as the “Carrying Accessibility Forward” Webinar. So I’m afraid if you are interested in both you might have to chose one or the other. You could also register for both and jump over to the “Carrying Accessibility Forward” webinar during it’s 1:00 pm time frame and then jump back over to the Rural Library Summit.

Save the Children and Partners for Education at Berea College are pleased to announce that the second annual Rural Library Summit will be held Wednesday, December 1, 2021. The Summit will explore how libraries can support cradle-to-career solutions by growing their impact on improving third-grade reading, combating food insecurities and enhancing mental health.

In addition to the opportunities for learning at the Summit, Save the Children is proud to offer $7,500 worth of support material to Rural Library Summit participants. Fourteen attendees will be randomly selected to win the prizes listed below.

1 grand prize winner – $2,500 to shop on STEMfinity

3 winners – $1,000 each to shop on Scholastic

10 winners – $200 Vroom Kits

To win, you must be present during the Summit and be a member of the Rural Library Network. Join the Network for Free Here.

For more information about the Summit schedule, including keynotes and breakout speakers, please visit our website. To register for the Summit, click here.

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After-Lunch Course with Jamie LaRue

After-lunch course with Jamie LaRue, HR management: The 20 second talk

December 9 @ 1:30pm CST

Have you ever worked with someone who should have been fired? Have you noticed that sometimes we go 20 years avoiding a 20 second talk? This workshop focuses on how to build a script for a crucial conversation, predicated on courtesy, clarity, and communication.

Register in advance for this free workshop:
https://kslib.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAvceGtpzgvGtSFmxzg2aVEGpfrgI1A49aX

(After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.)

LaRue is the former executive director of the ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom, and the Freedom to Read Foundation. Author of “The New Inquisition: Understanding and Managing Intellectual Freedom Challenges,” LaRue was a public library director for many years (including a 24 year tenure as director of the Douglas County Libraries in Colorado), as well as a weekly newspaper columnist and cable TV host. He has written, spoken, and consulted on leadership and organizational development, community engagement, and the future of libraries.You can visit the After-lunch course recording archive by visiting: https://systems.mykansaslibrary.org/–look under the “Archive” heading near the bottom right of the regional system’s homepage to view the courses from earlier this year.

Penguin Random House Grants for Small & Rural Libraries

For those that might have missed this in the latest ARSL Newsletter I wanted to place it in the SWKLS Newsletter as well. This is a challenge grant so your application might not be chosen. However, you aren’t in the running unless you try. The wording says it can be used for anything to include programming. This might be able to help you with an upcoming program event at your library.

Through the generosity of Penguin Random House, we are please to announce the establishment of a new grant opportunity for small and rural libraries nationwide!

Not all applications will be selected for funding. If selected, grants will be awarded for up to $2,500.

This is a rolling grant application, with batches of applications going under review every 8 weeks beginning December 17, 2021.  Applications will be accepted until all available grant funds are distributed. Please visit our website for a list of grant application deadlines.

This program will award grants to libraries that demonstrate a true need. Grants are not limited to literacy and may be used for everything from library programming and books to resources like hotspots that help community members access important information. In-kind donations will also be considered.

Promotional Posters for Libraries

Amanda Harrison posted a link on the KASL ListServ about the company Alexandria posting free downloadable posters on their website. I went to the site and downloaded a file to try it out.

The posters are downloaded in a Zip File so you will need to extract the files to be able to print the poster. I did not get any type of information request from the company asking who was downloading the poster file. Check out what they have to offer at Alexandria’s Site. Below is a sample of one of the posters:

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Kansas Reads to Preschoolers Month

November is here and the State of Kansas has named this month Read to Preschoolers Month. This year’s book is Grumpy Bird by Jeremy Tankard. During this month you can read to your community’s preschool age children, using Grump Bird that the State Library sent out to each of the State’s libraries. You also use can 3 videos during your Storytime through the State Library’s YouTube channel. Check them out below. If you take pictures of your reading please share them with Jody so she can place them in upcoming Weekly Wrap UPs.

You also have this current website for resources such as bookmarks and banners: Kansas Reads to Preschoolers Resource Page

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New Information Resource for Children: 1-800-Children

Save This Resource! 1-800-Children

• 1-800-CHILDREN staff are in your corner providing anonymous, judgement-free support. Families can easily connect with the information, local resources, and support they need 24/7, even if what they need is just a listening ear. No question is off limits! 1-800-CHILDREN is available in English, Spanish and 200 additional languages. In addition to calling, you can reach 1-800-CHILDREN by sending a text or email to: 1800Children@kcsl.org.
• 1800ChildrenKS.org is a searchable database of statewide resources. You can download the mobile phone app 1800ChildrenKS for free whenever you find your apps to search a mobile friendly version of the resource database.
• If you are a provider who would like promotional materials or more information about the 1-800-Children resource please email Kansas Children’s Service League’s Community Engagement & Marketing Coordinator Kaitlyn Moore at kamoore@kcsl.org

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ALA: American Rescue Plan: Humanities Grant for Libraries

Just a reminder that this grant was announced and that if you think you might be interested there is a webinar on October 27, 2021 that will go into: 1) An intensive look at the application; 2) Learn about the guidelines, requirements, and eligibility for the grant; 3) Learn how to submit your application via the ALA Apply Grants Management platform; and 4) Have the opportunity to ask questions of ALA Public Programs office staff.

Application timeline is open now and ends December 2, 2021. Selected libraries that are awarded the grant will receive: 1) $10,000 to support humanities functions of the libraries; 2) One print copy of “Going Virtual: Programs and Insights from a Time of Crisis” by Sarah Ostman for the ALA Public Programs Office (ALA Editions, 2021); and 3) Online resources and support.

If you are interested follow this link to register for the online workshop.

Dolly Parton Imagination Library Update

This update on the Dolly Parton Imagination Library comes from Tammie Benham, Youth Consultant for Southeast Kansas Library System that has been working with the Kansas Children’s Cabinet and Trust Fund to bring the program to all of Kansas.

Kansas Children’s Cabinet and Trust Fund is expanding access to the Dolly Patron Imagination Library program in Kansas.  This first year is a planning year where they will work with existing affiliate programs throughout the state to coordinate efforts.  However, during the first year, some programs are being added in counties where there has never been an affiliate program. 
According to the Program Coordinator, Pam Hunsaker, those looking to become affiliate programs in counties where an affiliate has never been established will have their program subsidized at $12.50/per child per year, or half the $25 year/per child cost of the program, by the Children’s Cabinet and Trust Fund.

In the second year, all programs in Kansas will receive the same $12.50 year/per child subsidy.
Consider how your community might support this program.  Do you have a business or club that might be interested in supporting early literacy development?  Could your library budget $120 to sponsor 10 children on a first come first serve basis?
For more information about becoming an affiliate program, please contact  Pam Hunsaker at phunsaker@imaginationlibrary.com.
You can check for an affiliate program in your area here: http://allinforkansaskids.org/imaginationlibrary

Seeking Southwest Region Representative for Talking Books

Michael Lang, Director of Kansas’ Talking Books Program wanted me to put out the call for a Southwest Kansas Talking Books Representative. If you happen to hear or think of someone in our area that would like to be the region’s Talking Books Representative please contact Richard with the person’s name and email. This information will then be forwarded to Michael to contact the person to visit about the position and see if they would be a good fit for the Kansas’ Talking Books Program Committee.

Collaborative Summer Reading Program Summer Symposium

  Collaborative Summer Library Program

 Summer Symposium

Who is this conference for? All library staff that are interested in summer programming.

Where is the conference? Virtuallyanywhere with an internet connection.

When is the conference? Thursday December 2, 2021 ~  11:30 am – 4:30 pm (EST)

When does registration open? November 1, 2021

How much is the registration fee for this virtual symposium? FREE!!!!

Where can I learn more? https://www.cslpreads.org/summer-symposium/

Schedule

Summer Matters: Making All Learning Count

Keynote – Liz McChesney  

Elizabeth (Liz) McChesney is the 2021 recipient of the Association for Library Service to Children’s (ALSC) Distinguished Service Award. This prestigious award honors an individual who has made significant contributions to library service to children and to ALSC.  McChesney is the Outreach and Partnership Consultant for Laundry Literacy Coalition and the previous Director of Children’s Services and Family Engagement at Chicago Public Libraries. She serves as Senior Advisor to the Urban Libraries Council and as the Library Advisor to the National Summer Learning Association.

You’re Gonna Need a Bigger Flyer: Library Summer Program Marketing Crash Course

Cari Hillman, Community Engagement Director of the MidPointe Library System shares marketing tips and tricks to help make your summer a success. Scalable to libraries of all sizes, this session will outline the power of a comprehensive marketing plan and ways to use CSLP resources for your marketing.

What’s Great About Your Community: Extending your connections to youth and families

Join us in an informal conversation about how you can connect with the assets in your community – people, organizations, and places – to build summer services that benefit youth and families. We’ll share examples and provide an opportunity for you to explore your own community’s assets and to get feedback from others.

Catch the Programming Wave (with Oceans of Possibilities)! 

Dive into new programming and display ideas with CSLP!  We will provide oversight to the new 2022 Oceans of Possibilities manual, highlight ideas for all age groups, and delve into display concepts.

Sessions will be recorded and made available to registered attendees.

Mark your calendars. Registration Link

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New Leaf is coming! Bring your weeded items to:

• Call the directors with a box count prior to drop off, please!
• October 13th
  • Dodge City
  • Haskell Township (in Sublette)
  • Ness City
• October 20th
  • Ashland
  • Plains
  • Protection

Where’s the Beef?