Member Meetups are an informal way to network with other professionals around a topic relevant to youth librarianship. Everywhere we turn, libraries and supporting organizations are dealing with budget shortfalls. In this month’s meetup we will talk about how we are affected, what funding options may be available, and how to be creative with what …
On May 13, 2025, over 28 CLEL members from around the country came together to talk about managing program burnout (and burnout overall). As one of the most well-attended CLEL Meetups in recent memory, it is clear that this subject is top of mind for many people. After introductions, the conversation shifted to investigate where …
Children’s librarians are storytellers, and with that storytelling comes the natural propensity to add music and rhyme into our Storytimes. Most often, Nursery Rhymes become the addition of choice thanks to their universal accessibility, their influence across generations, and their overall support of the hallmarks of Early Literacy. But are all Nursery Rhymes built the …
