Here are some of the highlights from the February 13, 2025 edition:
Money Smart Week (April 5-12, 2025) Kids Read Program
- Wow!
All of the free books have been claimed!
- The
Money Smart Week Kids Read program, targeted at kids ages 5 to 8 years
old, is an enjoyable way to introduce financial responsibility to youth
through programming at your library. You can still participate in Money
Smart Week by doing programing using a copy of Deena's Lucky
Penny from your library collection.
Teen Inclusive Internship application
- The
Department of Public Instruction has opened the competitive application process
for $2,500 grants for up to seven Wisconsin Libraries to fund library
internships for local high school juniors or seniors to be completed
between June 1st, 2025, and August 31st, 2025.
- Each
library will be awarded up to $2,500 to recruit and hire an intern, in
compliance with applicable nondiscrimination laws and minor workers laws,
and in collaboration with the library’s human resources and finance staff.
- The application period
is open and will close at 4 p.m. on Friday, February 21st. The
informational webinar presentation
slides and scoring
rubric are available
for your review and can also be found on the DPI Youth
Services webpage under the Teen Inclusive Internship Program
dropdown menu.
Play Make Learn Annual Conference
- Call
for Proposals - You can visit
our website here to learn more and to access the application.
The deadline to submit is March 7th, 2025
- REGISTER
HERE. You can view the different registration rate options at that
link; Early Bird Rates are currently being offered.
WebJunction - FREE content for public libraries in
Wisconsin
- Rooted
in connection: Libraries designing for belonging and community
- Despite
living in an age of unprecedented digital connectivity, people are feeling
the increasing effects of loneliness and isolation. These challenges
extend beyond individuals, weakening the health, resilience, and trust of
entire communities. The U.S. Surgeon General’s 2023 report, Our
Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation, reveals that loneliness can harm
our health as much as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. While the impact is
profound, there are clear and achievable solutions within our reach. Read
how libraries can bring intentionality to designing programming and services
that deepen engagement and create environments where everyone feels they
belong.
WebJunction - Embracing Neurodiversity: Cultivating an
inclusive workplace for neurodivergent staff
- Tuesday,
March 4, 2025 ◆ 2:00 pm Eastern ◆ 60 minutes
- Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/embracing-neurodiversity.html
- Work environments that are made up of people who think differently bring more ideas and perspectives to the table. In fact, research consistently shows that diverse teams are better at problem solving, are more innovative, and are more effective. As our workplaces become more diverse, it becomes everyone's responsibility to learn how to embrace differences. In this webinar, you will gain an understanding of the term 'neurodiversity' and learn about the strengths of those who are neurodivergent. In addition, attendees will learn about ways they can support inclusion of neurodivergent colleagues to help create a more supportive and welcoming environment for all.
Ask Me Anything: Youth and Teen Services
- Do you have questions about serving youth and teens at your library? I'm here to support you! Ask me anything about best practices for programming, engaging with children and families, collection development, and more. Your insights and questions are invaluable, so don't hesitate to reach out on the Ask Me Anything form.
Have a great weekend!
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