Below are the headlines from the June 4, 2021 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:

• What’s News
  • Changes to Claiming WI Unemployment Insurance
  • WLA Calls for Volunteers
  • WLA 2021 Conference Call for Program Proposals
• Grant & Scholarship Opportunities
  • Scholarships Available through WLA
  • $15 Million in IMLS American Rescue Plan Act Grants Available for Museum and Library Services
  • WHRAB Professional Development Scholarships
• Programming Resources
  • CSLP Newsletter
  • Summer Reading Activities with BadgerLink
• Webinars in June (Collected by NEWI)

The Kewaunee Public Library and Algoma Public Library are happy to announce that, effective June 1, 2021, overdue fines will not accrue on children and teen print materials – no matter what the age of the person checking out the materials. The libraries are excited to be following the practice of many libraries around the country and removing this potential barrier to library services.

This is their way of removing any reading barrier that they can to help increase childhood literacy and improve library access for the youth of Kewaunee County. Fines can potentially be an obstacle that disproportionately impact people without the means to pay.

Removing these fines (while still requiring the items to be returned) will allow more people to enjoy their materials for education, enrichment, and inspiration. Patrons will continue to be charged for lost or damaged items. The libraries still encourage that patrons bring back those children and teen print materials on time to make materials available to others who would like to borrow them.

Below are the headlines from the May 28, 2021 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:

• Door County Library: A Digital Readiness Case Study
• Apply Now: NASA@ My Library
• Wisconsin DNR Explorer Program
• Dismantling Racism in Collaborative Collections
• Digital Readiness Fairs
• Build a Better Library Website Boot Camp

The Door County Libraries will not require masks starting May 24, 2021, per the County lifting its masking advisory due to CDC guidance. The Library Board met Monday, May 17, and agreed with the change in masking practice.

Library Director Tina Kakuske said the safety of library users continues to be a priority so the cleaning protocol will remain, social distancing is encouraged, masks are available for those who wish one, and hand sanitizer is still available.

The masking change comes before the expansion of the library’s hours. As of June 1, libraries will be open with regular summer hours, with the exception of Sturgeon Bay, which will continue to close at 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, at 5 p.m. on Friday, and will be open until 5 p.m. on Saturday.

The library will hold most summer events virtually with library book clubs having the option to meet in person or as a hybrid event utilizing Zoom. Popular craft bags will continue to be available at all branches as a take home activity. Also, pickup service will continue to be offered, even beyond the end of the pandemic.

Keep updated with the latest developments at DoorCountyLibrary.org or on the library’s social media.

Below are the headlines from the May 7, 2021 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:

• 2021 Rural Libraries Summit: May 25-26
• Submit PLA Webinar Proposals through May 31
• ADANN 30th Anniversary Spotlight on ADA Resource Portals
• Grant Opportunities
  • WiLS 2021 Ideas to Action Fund Application Period Is Open
  • ARSL Conference Scholarship Applications Now Accepted
• Programming Resources
  • ARSL Program-Palooza Round Table: May 20th
  • CSLP Newsletter: April 2021
  • Stealing Away: Stories (by Wisconsin author Kevin Revolinski)
• The “Marketing Funnel” Approach to Customer Engagement
• Don’t Forget: Encourage Your Library Patrons to Share their Stories

Below are the headlines from the April 2, 2021 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:

• WLA Support Staff and Circulation Services Paralibrarian of the Year Award
• Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) Newsletter
• Tails and Tales Summer Reading Program with David HB Drake
• WAAL Annual Conference 2021
• WAPL 2021 Annual Conference Registration is Open
• Read Africa: Books for Wisconsin Libraries
• ALSC New Membership Funding for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)

Below are the headlines from the March 12, 2021 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:

• CCBC Choices 2021: Two Tools to Choose New Books for Children & Teens
• Need to Know Legislative Newsletter for Library Leaders
• Participate in WiLS’ Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Survey
• Managing Digital Content Over Time: An Introduction to Digital Preservation - Scholarships Available
• ABC Circus with Sharon Page and the Circus Dogs

Below are the headlines from the February 12, 2021 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:

• Kewaunee Public Library Receives ALA Community Engagement Grant
• Embracing Special Needs, Building Inclusive Communities: A Program offered by Miss Wisconsin 2020-2021
• Apply for the ARSL Outstanding in Their Field Leadership Institute

​Below are the headlines from the February 5, 2021 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:

• Shawano County Library is Hiring
• Submit your Program Proposal for WAPL 2021
• WiLS Annual Membership Meeting
• Programming Resources
  • Japanese Folktales with Origami and Magic Tricks
  • Lalo's Lunchbox: Live and Interactive Virtual Performances
• Continuing Education Highlights
  • Building Community Resiliency: How your Library can Help Prepare your Community Before a Disaster or Crisis Hits
  • Wild Wisconsin Conference Recap
  • Remember to visit the NEWI website for the latest CE opportunities.

Below are the headlines from the January 8, 2021 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:

• Registration Open for Library Legislative Day
• Tools in Action Micro-grant Program
• CSLP Newsletter: December 2020

Below are the headlines from the December 4, 2020 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:

• Ryan Dowd Training Renewed for 2021
• WLA Legislative Newsletter
• Unemployment Insurance Extended Benefits Deployed
• Beanstack: 5 Steps to a Successful Winter Reading Challenge
• November 2020 CSLP Newsletter
• Wild Wisconsin Winter Web Conference Registration

Below are the headlines from the November 20, 2020 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:

• ALA Midwinter Virtual: Registration Open
• SIJO: A Ready-to-Go, Virtual Library Program and Contest for People of All Ages
• WiLS Helps Small Libraries Develop Strategic Plans - Together!
• Apply for Compassion Resilience Facilitator Training
• Annual Grant: American Dream Literacy Initiative
• Promote Digital Resources Using OverDrive's Resource Center
• On-Line Music Programs for Your Library Community

Below are the headlines from the November 13, 2020 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:

• Fill Up Your Fuel Tank With Compassion Resilience
• Free Unique and Fun Tools to Help Keep You Sane
• Brown County Library Receives $1,000 Grant
• Colossal Fossils 2021 Summer Reading Program: Whale of a Tale
• BadgerLink Updates:
  • Britannica School Webinars Highlight New Look
  • TeachingBooks' Webinar Spotlights for Winter 2020-2021

Below are the headlines from the October 30, 2020 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:

• What’s News
  • New and Upgraded EBSCO Resources in BadgerLink
  • RB Digital Audiobooks Move to Libby/OverDrive
  • Government Information Day Goes Virtual
  • Virtual Trivia Fundraiser by WLA
• Grant Opportunity
  • Science Kits for Public Libraries Grant Opportunity
• Library Programming & Resources:
  • Magic Village Shows: Magician & Ventriloquist

Below are the headlines from the October 16, 2020 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:

• Recommended Materials Quarantine Time Reduced
• Impact of Emergency Order 3 on Wisconsin Public Libraries
• Accepting Applications for Project READY Learning Cohorts
• DLT Seeks LSTA Advisory Council Members for 2021-2024
• Topics from the October Libraries Transform Newsletter
• Pint Size Polkas: Summer 2021 & Discounted Virtual Programs for Off-Season

Below are the headlines from the October 9, 2020 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:

• New and Upgraded EBSCO Resources in BadgerLink
• Bright Idea? Share It with Your Peers: Submit a PLA Webinar Proposal
• CSLP Newsletter: September 2020
• Family COVID Survey - University of Wisconsin
• Beanstack News
  • Epic! Integration Now Available in Beanstack
  • Register for Beanstack Webinar Focusing on Non-summer Reading Challenges for all Ages
• October Webinars from NEWI

​Below are the headlines from the September 4, 2020 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:

• September Webinars Listing from NEWI
• September 17 Drive Thru Job Fair Locations
• New CCBC Website with Enhanced Search Features
• Nominations Now Open for IMLS National Medal for Museum and Library Service
• Collaborative Summer Library Program Newsletter
• How to Ignore Email Conversations in Microsoft Outlook
• Wildlife In Need Center: Connecting Communities through Wildlife Education
• Circulation Assistant - Egg Harbor Library

Below are the headlines from the 7/10/2020 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:

• Annual Report Summer Programming Update
• Opportunity Out of Adversity: Digital Access in Rural and Small Libraries
• Professional Development: Digital Bytes in the Time of COVID-19
• Tips for Leading Productive Meetings with Microsoft Teams
• Resilient Communities: Libraries Respond to Climate Change
• Mini-grant Opportunity: Support Health Insurance Enrollment in Your Community
• IMLS Opens Library Grants for National Leadership, Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Programs
• Simple Animations in Canva for Social Media Posts

Below are the headlines from the 06/05/2020 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:

• Public Libraries Reopening Guide
• Compassionate Accountability: Dealing with Problem Behaviors in the Library
• CARL Training Registration
• NEWI Update: Webinars in June
• Customer Service Online Training, via Ryan Dowd
• Crossroads: REALM Project Updates, Phase 1
• Youth Services Programming Palooza Recording

Below are the headlines from the 05/29/2020 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:

• Wisconsin Youth Services Program Palooza Webinar
• NFLS Sponsoring Pulitzer Prize Nominee Nigel Poor at WLA Fall Conference
• Census 2020 Activities Resume
• Beanstack Tips
• Compassionate Accountability: Dealing with Problem Behaviors in the Library
• Free Recorded Webinars from Information School, UW-Madison
• Unemployment Insurance Basics: Assisting Library Patrons (Webinar)
• Upcoming WebJunction Webinars
• REMINDER: WiLS Ideas to Action Fund Applications are Due Monday, June 1st

Below are the headlines from the 05/22/2020 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:

• Palaces for the People: Part 4
• IMLS CARES Act Grant Reminder
• Register for Trustee Training Week
• Virtual Training: BadgerLink's TeachingBooks & Book Connections
• Record-setting Learning on WebJunction
• June is Rainbow Book Month
• Color the Great Lakes

Below are the headlines from the 05/08/2020 - 📢 Nic News Weekly:

• Welcome, Kim Meyers!
• Grant Opportunities
• Crossroads: Libraries and COVID-19
• In Times of Crisis: Managing Key Relationships
• Latest Youth Services Blog Posts on Youth Services During COVID-19 (WLA)
• Modified CSLP Summer Library Program Materials
• Miss Wisconsin Summer Library Program
• Ben's Bubble Show

CSLP put together a set of modified summer library program materials for service during the time of COVID-19.
 
Below you will find instructions for how to access the additional resources (PDF download from CSLP, or editable docs using CSLP login). Beneath the instructions, you will also find a letter from CSLP about these materials.

How to Access: Online access will be made available at https://www.cslpreads.org/. A PDF version will be located on the front page of the website for easy printing and download capabilities (a red rectangular button—the large PDF downloads as soon as you click it). For a more editable version CSLP members are encouraged to sign into their CSLP account and access content from the online manuals.

Once logged into the Online Manual:

1. Scroll down to the “Artwork and Program Files” section of the manual
2. On the righthand sidebar locate the “Summer 2020 Reimagined” category
   
3. Click on the checkbox to the immediate right of “Summer 2020 Reimagined” to bring up a list of all the files, or
4. Click on the “+” icon to the right to bring up the age group categories.