InfoGuides: COVID-19: Information for Oregon Libraries: Youth Services Resources

Weekly Check-ins

This guide is no longer being actively updated, so some information in it may be outdated or unavailable.

If you have questions about current COVID-19 practices,
please contact Buzzy Nielsen at buzzy.nielsen@slo.oregon.gov or 971-375-3486.

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Greta hosts weekly meet-ups Tuesdays at 12 noon for any library staff to discuss responses to COVID-19 and any other topic participants wish to collaborate about.The link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88398149898 You don’t have to have video to call in, you can use your phone:

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You can view meeting notes from every week starting March 17th to the current week.

Summer Reading 2020

Summer Reading 2020 Meeting
April 14, 2020 Recording of Online Meeting & Presentation
Summer Reading 2020 Presentation Slides
April 14, 2020 Slides from Greta's Presentation
Summer Reading 2020 Presentation Notes
April 14, 2020 Notes from Greta's Presentation, Slide by Slide and Group Chat Transcript
Summer Reading for Small and Rural Libraries
April 21, 2020 Online Meeting for Small and Rural Libraries, facilitated by Susan Cackler from Banks Public Library.
Summer Reading for Small and Rural Libraries Notes
April 21, 2020 Notes from Online Meeting for Small and Rural Libraries, including photos of epic sidewalk chalk obstacle course

CSLP Summer 2020 Reimagined PDF
Resources for In-a-box Summer programming.

CSLP Summer Reading - Summer Reimagined Resource
Download new Summer 2020 Reimagined Resources here: Login to your CSLP account. Go to the Online Manual: “Artwork and Program Files." On the righthand sidebar locate “Summer 2020 Reimagined” category. Click on checkbox to immediate right to bring up list of all files, or click on the “+” icon to the right to bring up age group categories.
Summer Program Materials Not Requiring Internet Access
From Texas librarians, summer reading program materials that don't require computer or internet access. Folder with editable and PDF files usable under Creative Commons.
Virtual AND Offline Programming for Summer and Beyond Resources
From Wisconsin Library Association's Youth Services Shoutout Blog, roundup of best practices for virtual programming and to offline programs like activity kits.

Early Literacy Support During COVID-19

Whole Book Approach Storytime
You may have heard me share about the Whole Book Approach outlined by scholar and writer Megan Dowd Lambert in her book Reading Picture Books With Children. Megan did a webinar for Steps to Literacy about the Whole Book Approach in storytimes, and this would be a great introduction or refresher to support your growth as an early literacy expert.
Jbrary Storytime Online Resources
Jbrary's ongoing roundup of resources.
Oregon Early Learning Division Resources
Early Learning Division's COVID-19 Resource Page.
Social Media Posts for Families
In English and Spanish, from Newberg Public Library staff. Includes links to OLA Children's Services Division calendar and Ohio's for content you can use in your platforms.

Working with Kids and Families During COVID-19

The Healing Library's COVID-19 Family Healing Kit
The Healing Library is a series of kits designed to make a family's journey of healing following a trauma easier to navigate and personalize. They are designed for libraries to create and circulate and are built around children's books, conversations, community, and caring. They've created a special kit just about COVID-19. It has kid-friendly, approachable ways of discussing feelings and fears kids might have. These are free to print out and make available to caregivers in your community.
A Comic Exploring the Coronavirus
In English, Spanish, and Chinese. Based on work of reporter Cory Turner interviewing public health experts.
Grab and Go Activity Kit Ideas
From Wisconsin Library Association's Youth Services Shoutout Blog. Also check out other resources while you're here!
Helping Kids Cope with Change as a Result of COVID-19
In multiple languages from National Association of School Psychologists.
Oregon Historical Society Asks Oregon Families for Stories
Families can share their stories here.

Learning From Home

OSU Outdoor School
OSU Extension Service Outdoor School materials, updated every Friday.
University of Oregon Digital Arts and Culture
Links to U of O's unique collections and others.
Youth Sports During Coronavirus
From Aspen Institute's Project Play, includes resources for keeping kids physically active while at home.

Social-Emotional Resources

Art in Place: Social Distancing in the Studio
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art is hosting their very first online only exhibition. It was curated by none other than Mo Willems. This exhibition looks at how picture book artists have been creating while in isolation and while socially distancing. The artists and illustrators talk about their processes in creating art. It is a beautiful experience, and the Carle has so many great resources at their site.
Best Practices for Supporting Children's Emotional Health
From University of Massachusetts Child Trauma Training Center staff.
Compassion for All
From Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence staff, why prioritizing social-emotional learning is critical in this time.
Increasing Teen Resilience through Trauma Sensitive Approaches
Slides and handouts from YALSA Symposium 2020 presentation by Mid-Continent Public Library's Scott Radar and Michael Willis.
Sesame Steet Caring
Content for playful learning, comfort, and self-care.

Community Partners

Community Partners Recording
May 5th, 2020 Virtual Presentation with presenters from 6 Oregon libraries sharing how they're working with one community organization during this time.
Community Partners Slides
May 5th, 2020 Virtual Presentation Slides
Community Partners Chat Notes
May 5th, 2020 Virtual Presentation Chat Notes
Oregon School Lunch Sites
Many sites are also doing breakfast and/or dinner and ODE Nutrition Services anticipate summer food service at many of these locations. .

COVID-19: Information for Oregon Libraries: Youth Services Resources