From the State Library

Impacting Lives-One Teen at a Time: What Directors Should Know
A Transforming Teen Services Event
Wednesday, May 12, 10:00-11:30 am

Change is happening across the country. Teen Services is taking on a bold new approach that sets up our youth for success in life. As a changemaker in the library world, you can help take Teen Services at your library to the next level with YALSA’s Transforming Teen Services initiative.

In this interactive webinar facilitated by Ohio trainers Kristin Wilson (Loudonville Public Library), Steve Moser (Dayton Metro Library), and Janet Ingraham Dwyer (State Library of Ohio), you’ll explore key concepts in effective Teen Services, including:
• The importance of giving teens their voice
• Teen growth and development
• Connected Learning
• Computational Thinking
• And more.

Learn why equity, advocacy, and fostering relationships with peers and adults are critical to effective library service to teens. Take advantage of this opportunity to build and develop services for and with teens that will help guarantee that the adolescents you support have what they need for future success.

To sign up for this special high-level overview for directors and leaders in the library profession, please register by Monday, May 10.
This webinar includes several opportunities for discussion. In order to provide an engaging interpersonal environment and ensure that all attendees can participate fully, use of a microphone and camera are recommended.

Click here to register.

Floyd’s Pick
Friday, April 23, 1:00-2:00 pm
Register HERE
Floyd’s Pick is a book award developed by the Choose to Read Ohio (CTRO) Advisory Council and presented in memory of children’s literature expert, advocate, and librarian Floyd Dickman.
It is given annually to a book written by an Ohio author or a book illustrated by an Ohio illustrator that is representative of high-quality literature created for children. This all-star panel includes 2021 winner Aiko Ikegami and previous winners Oge Mora and Jacqueline Woodson. Moderated by Worthington Libraries Youth Services Librarian and CTRO Advisory Council member Desiree Thomas.


From the State Library Impacting Lives-One Teen at a Time: What Directors Should Know A Transforming Teen Services Event Wednesday, May 12, 10:00-11:30 am Change is happening across the country. Teen Services is taking on a bold new approach that sets up our youth for success in life. As a changemaker in the library world, you can help take Teen Services at your library to the next level with YALSA’s Transforming Teen Services initiative. In this interactive webinar facilitated by Ohio trainers Kristin Wilson (Loudonville Public Library), Steve Moser (Dayton Metro Library), and Janet Ingraham Dwyer (State Library of Ohio), you’ll explore key concepts in effective Teen Services, including: • The importance of giving teens their voice • Teen growth and development • Connected Learning • Computational Thinking • And more. Learn why equity, advocacy, and fostering relationships with peers and adults are critical to effective library service to teens. Take advantage of this opportunity to build and develop services for and with teens that will help guarantee that the adolescents you support have what they need for future success. To sign up for this special high-level overview for directors and leaders in the library profession, please register by Monday, May 10. This webinar includes several opportunities for discussion. In order to provide an engaging interpersonal environment and ensure that all attendees can participate fully, use of a microphone and camera are recommended. Click here to register. Floyd’s Pick Friday, April 23, 1:00-2:00 pm Register HERE Floyd’s Pick is a book award developed by the Choose to Read Ohio (CTRO) Advisory Council and presented in memory of children’s literature expert, advocate, and librarian Floyd Dickman. It is given annually to a book written by an Ohio author or a book illustrated by an Ohio illustrator that is representative of high-quality literature created for children. This all-star panel includes 2021 winner Aiko Ikegami and previous winners Oge Mora and Jacqueline Woodson. Moderated by Worthington Libraries Youth Services Librarian and CTRO Advisory Council member Desiree Thomas.
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