Starting this month libraries can give their patrons the opportunity to complete twelve maker projects throughout an asynchronous calendar year (libraries start the program when it is convenient for their site). Upon completion, libraries can reward patrons with a Live-brary Master Maker Certificate available for download and customization on the Youth Services section of the Gateway. 

Available kits from SCLS:

(2) Makey Makey kits

(2) littleBits kits

(2) Lego WeDo kits

(1) duct tape crafting kit

(1) mini-magnet making kit

(1) straw bridge engineering kit

For more project ideas involving these kits visit our Pinterest board:

https://www.pinterest.com/sclsyservices/12-months-of-making-kit-ideas/

Margaret Edwards Trust Literacies Programming Grant

"Now through Nov. 1, 2015, apply for this grant, which is funded by the Margaret Edwards Trust and will award up to five grants worth $5,000 each for libraries to use towards launching a new or expanding an existing successful program to help teens master text-based literacies. Successful applicants will address teen needs beyond traditional print reading comprehension and be inclusive of activities that help teens build skills to successfully navigate text-based literacies in both a print and an online world. Appropriate activities include but are not limited to helping teens with navigating nonlinear text, repeatedly evaluating resources, sifting through extraneous materials, inferring meaning, and using a range of features to compose unified messages. 

Potential applicants can visit YALSA's wiki to learn more about multiple literacies. Apply via this online form."

On August 13th "SLJTeen goes LIVE with our fourth SummerTeen virtual conference, the premier event to hear directly from authors about their current and forthcoming YA titles. New this year are librarian-led sessions dedicated entirely to teen services and programming, covering topics such as planning a 'Con' at your library and successfully managing teen volunteers."

Registration is now open for Nassau Library System's 2015 Lit-Fest: a Celebration of Books for Children and Young Adults Conference on September 18, 2015 at Adelphi University.

For registration details please click here for a copy of the brochure! 

As per Karen Balsen:

"Teen NY is a New York State Library Facebook page to promote teen-related programs and resources in New York. This content, which is enjoyed by teens and adults alike, can be linked to if you "like" the page and "share" a post. The State Library typically posts to the page three times a week and strives to keep content relevant and current. Please like the page and help share these great resources for teens!"