What is Youth Services?
From NY Department of Library Development – “Through Youth Services programs, libraries aim to provide quality, equitable service to all young people from birth through high school, and to create lifelong learners and library users. Youth Services programs respect children and young adults and treat them with the same courtesy and attention adult patrons receive. Additionally, they advocate for youth patrons by supplying developmentally appropriate materials and resources for their use.”
CCLS’s Youth Office supports member libraries through materials, training, information sharing, and youth program marketing. Our youth services cover library users between 0-18 and caregivers.
Reach out to LJ with any questions or ideas surrounding youth services. [email protected]
Resources for Member Libraries – click
Calling all Teens 13-18
Join the CCLS Discord Server. You’ll find trivia, games, discussions, art, and stay in the loop about in-person library programs! Click here to Join
Coming Soon:
- 1K Books Before KG
- Social Media Posts to Share
Summer Reading Resources
Click here to view different resources to support SRP planning
- NYS Performers Database – Browse entertainers and programs
- DLD Summer Reading Resources
- CSLP Manual and Resources – ask LJ for the password if needed