All posts by YouthServices Consultant

Unearth a Story with the Indiana State Museum – 1 LEU

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CSLP’s summer reading theme “Unearth a Story” isn’t limited to dinosaurs–it can apply to anything underground! Curatorial and Engagement staff from the Indiana State Museum will give us a brief overview of the history of Indiana geology and archeology, share a bit about what fossils can be found here, and will highlight activities that can be done with youth at your library.

Date Recorded: 2/4/2026

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenter: Indiana State Museum staff

Resources:  ISM Suggested Activities Material List

CSLP 2026: Unearth a Story webinar – 1 LEU

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Join us for a presentation about the 2026 Unearth a Story “dinosaur” theme, including suggested resources for planning and other general information.

Date Recorded: 1/7/2026

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenter: Beth Yates, Indiana State Library

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Playful Opportunities – 1 LEU

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Let’s explore fun ways to make our spaces engaging, interactive, and thought provoking! Play is crucial for early literacy development, but how do we get our community to engage with these carefully curated activities and spaces? You will leave this session newly inspired with fresh ideas for scavenger hunts, StoryWalks, self-directed programming, and designing safe spaces for our smallest patrons.

Date Recorded: 11/19/2025

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenter: Kelsey Fickinger and Emily Leitch, Peabody Public Library

Introducing TeachingBooks for Schools (2025) – 1 LEU

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Join TeachingBooks staff as they explore time-saving teaching tools for teachers, including video and audio recordings with authors, lessons, book trailers, vocabulary lists, and more. Discover ways to deepen connections to books with online materials to engage readers, support families, and facilitate collaboration. 45min / 1 LEU

Date Recorded: 10/23/2025

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenter: Crystal Ballard, TeachingBooks

Successful Community Partnerships through Intentional Outreach – 1 LEU

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We’re compelled, as librarians, to try and answer to all of our communities’ needs. But with growing demands and tightening budgets, it becomes increasingly challenging to stretch our capacities. Sometimes all we have to be is the connectors! Community Outreach Manager Katie Reineke will discuss ways the Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library Outreach Department has leveraged successful community partnerships by connecting subject experts to their residents. She will also share clever tools EVPL Outreach has applied to continuously expand its reach with the same staff and budget for 3 years. 1 hr / 1 LEU

Date Recorded: 9/4/2025

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenter:  Katie Reineke, Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library

Resources:

  • This Google Folder contains the following documents:
    • Outreach Partner Form template
    • Outreach Form Questions document
    • EVPL Outreach Events Calendar spreadsheet with column headings
    • Community Touchpoint Map instructions
    • Touchpoint Companion spreadsheet with column headings
  • Learn more about Book and Cook program

PBS Kids Resources – 1 LEU

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Join WFYI to learn about PBS Kids resources! We will share where to find them, how to use them and introduce collections that are specifically designed for libraries! 1 hr / 1 LEU

Date Recorded: 8/21/2025

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenters:  Laura Makin, WFYI & Jessica Neeb-Smith, Indianapolis Public Library

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Adult Programming Made Easy (Part 2) – 1 LEU

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Need more adult programming ideas? Lacey Klemm has got you! She has gathered 12 more programming ideas, complete with instructions, for your library to use. These programs are adaptable to any budget.

Date Recorded: 8/13/2025

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenters:  Lacey Klemm, East Chicago Public Library

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Building Collections for Every Patron with TeachingBooks – 1 LEU

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Dive deep into diversifying your collection with TeachingBooks resources. Join us to learn how to use our Diverse Books Toolkit to analyze the cultural representation in your existing collections, how to identify great books to fill gaps, and how to use TeachingBooks resources to promote those books and facilitate conversation with your library staff and patrons.

Date Recorded: 8/7/2025

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenters:  Crystal Ballard, TeachingBooks

Thematic Programming for Multicultural Celebrations – 1 LEU

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Looking to integrate more authentic children’s programming for Juneteenth, Hispanic Heritage Month, AAPI, and more? Learn about how a thematic programming formula can help your library plan and facilitate children’s programs for cultural recognition and heritage months. Join us for a robust listing of programming examples for year round: from food to art, from storytimes to STEM, and more.

Date Recorded: 4/8/2025

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenters: Justine Carlotta, MLIS, is the Children’s Department Manager of Westchester Public Library

Resources:  Thematic Programming for Multicultural Celebrations slides

2025 State of the Child with Indiana Youth Institute – 1 LEU

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To improve the lives of all Indiana children, Indiana Youth Institute provides access to reliable data and resources to empower, educate, and equip those who impact youth. Join us for a dive into the recently released 2025 Indiana KIDS COUNT® Data Book during this State of the Child presentation! Learn and engage with the best and most recent information on child well-being, to inform leaders, policymakers, youth workers, and advocates, like you, with go-to sources for critical data to create positive change for youth in your community.

Date Recorded: 3/26/2025

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenters: Indiana Youth Institute staff

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