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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Cross-posted. Please excuse duplication.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The <b>2026 Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) manual and artwork</b> were released this week. The 2026 program features the all-ages theme of dinosaurs, paleontology, and archaeology and the slogan
<b>Unearth a Story™ </b><b><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">/ Desentierra una historia™</span></b><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">
</span>with artwork by Tom Bonson. The access code and details were sent to one or more summer library program point people at each Ohio public library on Wednesday. The
<a href="https://shop.cslpreads.org/">CSLP Shop</a> is also open.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The <a href="https://library.ohio.gov/libraries/library-programs-and-development/summer-library-program">
Ohio Summer Library Program webpage</a> has been updated for 2026. Additional resources and links will be added through the winter and spring.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tq-_ZRuEQbWQUfP9c5-69g#/registration">Registration is open!</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>CSLP Summer Symposium: Unearth a Story</b> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Thursday, December 4, 11:00 am – 4:30 pm ET.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">This coast-to-coast online learning event, featuring 2026 Summer Reading Champion Dan Santat, promises to get attendees prepared and excited for the 2026 "Unearth a Story" summer program theme.
<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/13PSGdixCjos_Mq2mKRDnN25V5tRgxv4jDreN9W8Jhv8/edit?tab=t.0">
Check out the event agenda</a> and make plans to attend! You may <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tq-_ZRuEQbWQUfP9c5-69g#/registration">
register for the live event</a> or <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8Vcp2Yq9UGNMd32GCmV8dfKxQ66_xiQx7pKyBueEOB0Etvw/viewform">
request a link to the recording</a> to watch at your convenience. This event is made possible at no charge to attendees.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">CSLP is also proud to announce its fall 2025 webinar:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Universal Design: Inclusive Approaches to Public Librarianship<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Thursday, November 13, 2:00 pm ET<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Presenter Rachel G. Hawkins will address the Universal Design for Learning framework, how to use it, and why it matters. Rachel will cover how to proactively utilize UDL principles when developing inclusive library programming.
<a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xY2TSUK4Rc-fVMwzTkACJg#/registration">
Register here for this webinar</a>, which is made possible at no cost to attendees. After the webinar, the recording will be added to the
<a href="https://www.cslpreads.org/professional-development/">CSLP Professional Development page</a> along with recordings of past CSLP webinars and Summer Symposium events.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0E3F75">Janet Ingraham Dwyer<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0E3F75">Youth Services Library Consultant<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0E3F75">Library Programs & Development</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#5A5A5A"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#5A5A5A">State Library of Ohio<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#5A5A5A">274 E. 1<sup>st</sup> Avenue<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#5A5A5A">Columbus, OH 43201<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#5A5A5A">614.644.6910<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:jdwyer@library.ohio.gov"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0563C1">jdwyer@library.ohio.gov</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#5A5A5A"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://library.ohio.gov/"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0563C1">library.ohio.gov</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:red"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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