Colorado Statewide Summer Learning Program

Announcements

• The theme for the 2019 summer learning program is space, with the same slogan for all ages: A Universe of Stories.
• Check out these handy tutorials from CSLP on how to set up a CSLP account; access the online manual; quickly download the artwork; and set up a Spanish language summer program: https://www.cslpreads.org/2019-a-universe-of-stories-tutorials/
• Partnering with your local Summer Food Service Program is an excellent opportunity to provide your summer program to more kids this summer; learn more about the program and find partnering suggestions in this handout.
• Check out these recommendations for performers for summer and year round from your Colorado library colleagues.
• Interested in an online reading program system? The State Library is sponsoring a limited number of Colorado public libraries to use of ReadingRecord for free or a discounted rate. Find out more here.
• Read about the benefits to kids of reading over the summer, best practices for summer reading programs, and research needs in CSLP's (Collaborative Summer Library Program) Summer Reading White Paper.
• CSLP has great allies! Visit the the CSLP Allies webpage to learn more about the allies and how your library can benefit!
• Thinking ahead?
  • The theme for 2020 is fairy tales/mythology/fantasy, with the slogan Imagine Your Story
  • The theme for 2021 is animals, with the slogan Tails and Tales
  • The theme for 2022 is social justice/kindness/unity, with the slogan All Together Now
• Be sure to join the Colorado youth services email list (CYS-Lib) to keep informed about all things summer learning related!
• ...and join STAR Net, a great partner in the 2019 summer learning program, to join a national conversation about STEM in libraries, and all things space; it's free! 

Space-related programming resources for the 2019 program

• STAR Net's Summer of Space website
• Learn how to connect with your local astronomy club to learn more about the night sky through the Night Sky Network
• Learn how to connect with a Solar System Ambassador volunteer to aid in your space science program
• 80+ astronomy activities from STAR Net
• STAR Net's series of archived webinars featuring programs geared for A Universe of Stories
• Reports and tools about STEM in libraries from STAR Net
• Archive of State Library's December 3, 2018 webinar on space-related programming
• Slides from State Library's Fall Youth Services Workshop on space-related programming
• Handout of resources from Fall Youth Services Workshop
• Crowd-sourced ideas compiled from in-person and online Fall Youth Services workshops
• CSLP Pinterest boards for 2019 programming ideas:
  • 2019 Children's CSLP Universe of Stories
  • 2019 Teen CSLP Universe of Stories
  • 2019 Adult CSLP Universe of Stories
  • 2019 Book Suggestions

About Summer Learning in Colorado Libraries

Colorado is a member of the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP), a grassroots consortium of states working together to provide high-quality summer reading program materials for children at the lowest cost possible for their public libraries. By combining resources and working with a commercial vendor to produce materials designed exclusively for CSLP members, public libraries in participating states or systems can purchase posters, reading logs, bookmarks, certificates and a variety of reading incentives at significant savings.The participating systems and states develop a unified and high-quality promotional and programming product. Participants have access to the same artwork, incentives and publicity, in addition to an extensive manual of programming and promotional ideas.

Especially for Educators

• Resources about Summer Slide and the Importance of Reading over the Summer (PDF): Includes research on summer slide, how to connect with your local public library's summer reading program, tips and talking points about summer slide for students and parents, infographics, and more
• Summer Reading Makes a Difference for Colorado Families: LRS Fast Facts on the impact of public library Summer Reading Programs

Especially for Parents, Grandparents, and Caregivers

• Summer Learning in Public Libraries: Outlines why and how to engage your family in reading, learning, and enjoying your local public library this summer
• Summer Reading Parent Tips (PDF): Simple activities for your family this summer to help keep your kids and teens reading--and having fun while doing so!

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