Tips and Info from DPI's July 17, 2025 Youth Services Newsletter

Jeni Schomber's DPI Youth Services Weekly Reminders and Resources is an email newsletter chockfull of great resources we've come to rely on. If you are a WI youth library staffer and you don't receive this weekly missive in your email inbox, please contact Jeni (jennifer.schomber@dpi.wi.gov) to be placed on the list!

Here is the July 17, 2025 edition

Hello All, Check out these valuable youth services resources and reminders! CSLP Final Theme and Slogan Survey The Collaborative Summer Library Program is currently collecting final feedback for the summer 2028 slogan (theme: Mythical Creatures) and the summer 2029 theme (to be determined -- by YOU!). Results will be compiled and shared with state reps and the CSLP Theme & Slogan Committee. These are the finalists, and now is your chance to give feedback before the official vote at the beginning of August. The survey is open through Sunday, July 20, 2025. NOTE THE CORRECTED DATE! SciStarter Webinar: America250 Meets 2.50 Million Acts of Science August 20, 2025 at 1 p.m. CT Join SciStarter and STAR Net to learn how your library can be part of the nation’s largest volunteer effort and help advance local science and research discovery! Registration and more information.  Wisconsin Science Festival - October 16-26, 2025 There is still time to register your events for this year’s Rockin’ 15 Years Wisconsin Science Festival! Several events are already added to the website (check them out here). If you are planning to host an event to include in this year's festival, please submit the bulk of your details to Wisconsin Science Festival by August 1st. Event additions and changes can be made up until October 5th but the sooner they have your event on their radar the better! Jeni Schomber Public Library Consultant