Thursday, August 7, 2025

Tips and Info from DPI's August 7, 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 August 7, 2025 edition


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Hello All,

Check out these youth services resources and reminders!

WLA Leadership Development Institute (LDI) application is now open!

  • Taking time for learning and development is critical for anyone who wants to improve their leadership skills and become a top performer.  LDI is about your professional development.  While the program is rigorous and does require a time commitment, your future is worth the investment.   
  • Apply Now
  • Visit the LDI website

CSLP Sneak Peak!

  • Here’s a sneak peak of the Collaborative Summer Library Program 2026 Unearth a Story artwork

CSLP Slogan and Theme Announcements

  • The 2028 Slogan for the Mythical Creatures theme is… drum roll… Libraries are Legendary (Tentative Spanish translation: Las bibliotecas son legendarias)
  • The 2029 Theme is… drum roll… Nature (The slogan will be chosen in 2026)

NAMI Trauma-Informed Care for youth-serving professionals

  • The National Alliance for Mental Health is offering TraumaInSight, a comprehensive, asynchronous virtual training designed to enhance trauma awareness when working with youth. 
  • This training is FREE and you will need to create an account to access the course. 
  • More information is available. 

Jeni Schomber
Public Library Consultant

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