Tips and Info from DPI's February 19, 2026 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 February 19, 2026 edition:

Hello All,  Check out these youth services weekly resources and reminders!  Wisconsin State Parks Library Program Returns for 2026  The Wisconsin Department for Natural Resources invites all Wisconsin libraries to participate in the program using a library card to check out daily state park passes. View the State Park Passes Story.  CSLP Product Survey  The Collaborative Summer Library Program's Vendor Committee is currently seeking feedback on products in our store for summer 2027 and beyond. In an effort to provide the most useful items for your libraries, communities, and patrons, we would appreciate thorough and honest responses from any and all folks who make purchasing decisions or use products from the CSLP store. Survey link: https://tinyurl.com/42cfjedw Your suggestions and comments will be read thoroughly and taken seriously as we consider what to provide for summer 2027 and beyond! Survey will remain open until March 20th, 2026.  From Womb to Words Webinar  Friday, February 27 at 3 p.m. CST. From storytime to the classroom to everyday moments at home, understanding how young brains grow can make all the difference. This webinar, From Womb to Words: The Role of Early Brain Development in Supporting Young Children’s Emerging Literacy Skills, explores the science of early childhood brain development and what it means for nurturing learning and curiosity. Dr. Sabrina Perkins, a psychology professor at Elon University, brings fifteen years of child development research and teaching experience to this exciting session!  Register at:  https://forms.gle/ebo5QcEij1dpAaRq6  Jeni Schomber  Public Library Consultant  The DPI does not sponsor or endorse external resources or events. They are provided for your consideration only. Contact: jeni.schomber@dpi.wi.gov