Programming Resources
The Library Services Team coordinates a statewide summer library program for all ages.
Wisconsin public libraries are able to purchase high-quality program materials at a low cost through state-sponsored membership to the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP). Library staff can create individual membership account through CSLP to access additional online information, including each year's manual and artwork.
2023 "All Together Now" Kindness and friendship theme featuring artist Frank Morrison
2024 "Adventure Begins at Your Library" adventure theme featuring artist Juana Martinez-Neal
2025 "Color Our World" featuring artist Brian Floca
Wisconsin public libraries have access to Beanstack , an online reading platform and mobile app, through a multiyear statewide contract ending in April 2023.
Wisconsin public libraries also have free access to the Summer Math Program created by the Wisconsin Mathematics Council, Inc..
1000 Books Before Kindergarten - a non-profit organization with the goal of providing simple, innovative, and fun approaches to establishing strong early literacy skills.
Supercharged Storytimes for All - available on WebJunction
Resources
- Subscribe to the state Youth Services email list
- Wisconsin Public Library Annual Report Programming and Activity Count Tracker workbook in Google Sheets
- BadgerLink for Library Staff
- Wisconsin Libraries for Everyone, a communication channel for the Wisconsin Division for Libraries and Technology on news pertaining to Wisconsin Libraries.
- Home-Based Private Education Program (Homeschooling)
- Professional Learning for Library Staff - view upcoming and past professional learning events and more.
- Ages Birth to 4 - Resources for supporting literacy development
Partners and Affiliates
- Wisconsin Public School Libraries
- The Cooperative Children's Books Center (CCBC)
- What IF... Forum (CCBC) - a question and answer forum for teachers, school and public librarians, and others in the education field
- The Youth Services Section of the Wisconsin Library Association Youth Services Shout-Out: YSS Blog
- Wisconsin Library Association
- Wisconsin Public Library Systems Youth Services Resources - coming soon!
- PBS Wisconsin Education Early Learning
- American Library Association (ALA)
- Public Library Association (PLA)
- Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)
- ALSC Competencies for Librarians Serving Children in Libraries
- Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA)
- YALSA Core Professional Values for the Teen Services Profession