{"id":32259,"date":"2024-08-02T09:30:53","date_gmt":"2024-08-02T14:30:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tsl.texas.gov\/ld\/librarydevelopments\/?p=32259"},"modified":"2024-08-15T09:43:04","modified_gmt":"2024-08-15T14:43:04","slug":"youth-services-update-august-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tsl.texas.gov\/ld\/librarydevelopments\/2024\/08\/02\/youth-services-update-august-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Youth Services Update: August 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"
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New Youth Services Consultant<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

My name is Katelyn Patterson, and I am so excited to be joining TSLAC as the Youth Services Consultant. I have been working as a youth services librarian in public libraries for over a decade. I already know many of you from my time as the Youth Services Consultant with the Central Texas Library System. I look forward to reconnecting with you, learning from you, and working to support you in serving youth and caregivers. You can always email me at kpatterson@tsl.texas.gov<\/a>, call me at 512-463-5433, book time to meet with me using this link<\/a>, or provide general feedback on this form<\/a>.
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Texas Public Library Youth Services Listening Sessions<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

To that end, to kick start my time in this role I will be hosting a series of Listening Sessions for library staff serving youth. I will quickly share some announcements but want most of the time to be hearing from you! Please come prepared to brag on your accomplishments and workshop how to handle the challenges. These sessions will not be recorded. Please register at the links below.

Wednesday, September 18th, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon central<\/a>
Thursday, September 26th, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. central<\/a>
Tuesday, October 1st, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. central<\/a>

Once registered, please open your confirmation email<\/strong> to find a survey that will help inform me of your needs and how we should structure our time in the Listening Sessions.
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Family Place Libraries™ Grant<\/h1>\n\n\n
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Have you ever been curious about Family Place Libraries™? We are about to open grant applications for FY 2025. In this webinar, Family Place™ staff will discuss the early learning and community benefits of dedicating resources to becoming a Family Place™ certified library. TSLAC staff will discuss how to apply and make your application stand out.

TSLAC Family Place Libraries Grant – What It\u2019s About and How To Participate<\/strong>
Thursday, August 22nd<\/sup>, 2:00 \u2013 3:00 p.m.
Register here<\/a>
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Summer Wrap Up<\/h1>\n\n\n
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Have you signed up to get our emails about all things summer? If not, then you might miss the email that just went out with the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n