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Great Partners for 2022

Summer Reading at New York Libraries partnerships bring resources to all public libraries and families. Flyer of 2022 Partners!

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Talking Book and Braille Library

Find great Summer Reading titles in audio or braille format! TBBL Book Lists offer a variety of titles about summer, adventure, nature, and wildlife. Lists are separated by reading level and organized by title in alphabetical order. Each title summary indicates whether titles are available in braille or audio format.

Recording for the March 11 TBBL Lunch and Learn

New York State Senate


The New York State Senate is the upper house of the New York State Legislature. Its sixty-three members represent New York State and its more than 20 million residents. Throughout the summer, participating New York State Senators encourage students in their community to keep track of their reading progress at www.nyread.com.

New York State Assembly


The New York State Assembly is proudly known as the “People’s House.” Participating Assemblymembers sponsor a district-wide Summer Reading Challenge to inspire kids to read on a regular basis throughout the summer break and combat “summer slide.” Connect with your Assemblymember at www.nyassembly.gov.

Unbridled Thoroughbred Foundation

Unbridled Thoroughbred Foundation protects horses from exploitation, suffering, and slaughter. Through advocacy, education, direct care, and public policy it is our purpose to embolden a new ethical perspective towards horses to ensure that they are appreciated, respected, and valued on the basis of their inherent worth throughout their natural life span.

Through Read to The Rescues, Unbridled provides readers of all ages with the opportunity to spend time reading aloud or quietly to horses. Readers may bring their own books, or choose material from the Secret Forest Memorial Library. Horses are friendly, non-judgmental, and supportive reading partners.

Read To The Rescues complements the public library summer reading program and connects community members with needs of rescued horses. In 2022, in keeping with the Oceans of Possibilities theme of NYS Libraries, Unbridled will offer readers an array of resources to learn about SeaHorses!

Read to The Rescues is teacher-volunteer operated and offered free-of-charge each weekend from 11AM until 3PM May through the end of October. Unbridled is located at 11 Wood Lane, Norton Hill, NY 12083.

Readers must reserve a spot in advance on eventbrite: https://unbridlethejoyofreading.eventbrite.com


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NYS 4-H Youth Development is a community for all youth to thrive. NYS 4-H has projects and activities that complement the public library summer reading program. They were developed with 4-H’s non-formal, fun, and active approach to science and are designed for non-scientists to lead. Check out 4-H resources for this summer’s program and contact your local CCE 4-H office to learn how you might work together. For more information or assistance in developing partnerships, please contact Alexa Maille, NYS 4-H STEM Specialist.

View 4H’s March 31 Lunch and Learn session recording and slides.

NEW YORK STATE Museum

Looking for easy-to-access educational activities, videos, and resources for your kids, students, or even just for yourself? Visit this educational one-stop-shop webpage based on NYSM research and collections.

New York State Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs


The New York State Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs, Inc. has served approximately 158,000 youth at 124 club sites in 52 cities. Their mission is to enable all young people, especially those most in need to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. They help make sure all club members are on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, demonstrating good character and citizenship, and living a healthy lifestyle.
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National Library of Medicine

The National Library of Medicine (NLM) provides freely available resources on a variety of topics related to health and wellness for Public Libraries to use in their communities.  Resources include webinars, upcoming training opportunities, articles, and useful links.  Topics include K-12 health resources, teen health and wellness resources, and a consumer health toolkit for library staff. Some of the resources are available in both Spanish and English.

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New York Council for the Humanities

Through the Communities Conversations program, The New York Council for the Humanities provides libraries, public schools, and other tax-exempt organizations with the resources and training to bring together locals of all ages to engage in thoughtful dialogue over central themes in American life. “Do-it-yourself” toolkits, available for free when you apply on our website, contain everything necessary to lead a conversation including discussion questions and tips for building and sustaining inclusive communities.

NEW YORK STATE READING ASSOCIATION

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The New York State Reading Association (NYSRA) has a little more than 1,300 members that support public libraries in many ways, including promoting participation in Summer Reading at New York Libraries. The Board of the NYSRA encourages local councils to connect with their individual public libraries. NYSRA welcomes classroom teachers, librarians, reading specialists, parents, college educators, and researchers to join as members of our organization. To find out more information about visit the NYSRA web site.

 

Learn More about the Charlotte Award and Cast Your Vote!

What is the Charlotte Award?  It is an award made by the NYS Reading Association that was named for the main character in E. B. White’s Charlotte‘s Web. The purpose of the Charlotte Award is to encourage students to read outstanding literature and ultimately become lifelong readers. 
Click here for the New York State 2023 Charlotte Award Nominees. Don’t forget to vote !

 

New York State Library

Summer Reading at New York Libraries is funded in part through the Federal Library Services and Technology Act, with funds awarded to the New York State Library by the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services. The New York State Library is a program of the Office of Cultural Education in the New York State Education Department.