Jeni Schomber's DPI Youth Services Weekly Reminders and Resources is an email newsletter chockfull of great resources we've come to rely on. If you are a WI youth library staffer and you don't receive this weekly missive in your email inbox, please contact Jeni (jennifer.schomber@dpi.wi.gov) to be placed on the list!

Here is the January 8, 2026 edition:

Hello All,

Check out these youth services weekly resources and reminders!

CSLP Building Community Based Summers Spring Cohort application

The Collaborative Summer Library Program is excited to launch a third national cohort of Building Community-Based Summers (BCBS) in Spring 2026!

BCBS is designed to help member libraries identify the “whys” behind their summer services, build strategies to engage community voices, and create and provide inclusive summer services for all members of their communities. The spring 2026 cohort will gather for online learning sessions once weekly for 6 consecutive weeks in March-April 2026.

BCBS is open to applicants from CSLP member libraries. There is no charge to participate. Applications will be open from Monday, January 5 through Monday, January 26. https://forms.gle/zJf4QJ3zmDZ4PxYu6

CSLP Newsletter

Check out the latest Collaborative Summer Library Program newsletter full of great information about resources from the Summer Symposium, the Slogan and Theme survey, CSLP shipping timeline, and Manual Highlights.

BadgerLink Bulletin

Britannica Escolar Update on January 8 – View the Story

Teaching Books Ideas, Graphic Organizer, and Flyers – View the Story

Reflections on a Defining Year for Libraries

A letter from Wisconsin’s State Librarian, Ben Miller, recalling the 2025 work of libraries and the joy to come in 2026.

View Libraries Reflection Story

Jeni Schomber
Public Library Consultant

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Contact: jeni.schomber@dpi.wi.gov