Can it be, it's 2023? I feel like I took a nap, and woke up 1 year later- because we just had our first YSS board meeting of the year, and what can I say? This year is going to be great! I am thrilled to be working alongside a group of creative and passionate individuals whose minds are filled with ideas on how we can inspire and collaborate with youth services staff across the state. I am looking forward to a fantastic year ahead.
Some exciting projects are on the horizon. New this year is a WLA organized Performers Showcase! Building off of the SEWI Performers showcase that you may be familiar with from years past, WLA will be working diligently to organize a virtual event to showcase performers for your library. The event is planned for November 2023, so keep an eye out for more information.
And if you haven’t already heard, WLA is offering the Leadership Development Institute again this year- but as a bi-monthly, virtual program. Watch your inboxes for more information as it becomes available.
The YSS Board has a lot in store for you this year as well. Our first webinar of the season is the highly anticipated “Social Emotional Learning Kits at your Library” originally planned for December, but rescheduled for March 2. Register here: https://wla.memberclicks.net/YSS_Social_Emotional_Resources
And while details about upcoming webinars, meet-ups, and socials for the year are still being ironed out, I can say that our members have spoken- and we have listened! Feedback collected at our 2022 WLA Booth has been taken into consideration, and I think many of you will be happy with what we have in mind.
A reminder to everyone that one thing that makes YSS so amazing is the enthusiasm that all of our members bring. If you have an idea for a blog post, send it in. If you have an interest in getting more involved, volunteer to help at our conference booth, or attend a social, or meet-up. Do you have a space you want to show-off, programs you want to highlight, or just love sharing what your library is up to? Contact us, and we will consider your library as a host for a meet-up. Or join the Connecting Wisconsin Libraries group and brainstorm ways for public and school libraries to work together.
If you have questions about any of these opportunities, feel welcome to reach out. I am looking forward to connecting with many of you throughout the year!
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