The Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) is a national nonprofit partnership that supports public libraries in delivering impactful summer reading initiatives for all ages. CSLP provides shared themes, professional artwork, and programming resources to help libraries build stronger communities through literacy and learning.
The Nevada State Library is a proud CSLP member. This partnership ensures that all public libraries in Nevada have access to program manuals, training, and professionally designed graphics to enhance their summer learning offereings. Libraries can use these resources to create fun and educational experiences for children, teens, and families.
Summer reading programs help prevent learning loss, support academic and social-emotional growth, and keep young minds active during out-of-school months. They also foster lifelong learning by engaging families and community members in discovery and creativity.
Committees are the lifeblood of CSLP. Volunteering for a CSLP Committee is a great opportunity to develop professionally while also contributing to the CSLP mission. Volunteers have a significant positive impact on the organization and programs. While the duties vary, committee obligations generally run for one calendar year. All committee work is done virtually, either through email, phone, or online meetings.
Summer reading projects are funded by a Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Statewide Youth Services grant, provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records.
Registration is OPEN! December 5, 2024
Materials and recordings from CSLP's December 2023 Summer Symposium
Materials and recordings from CSLP's December 2022 Summer Symposium
Other Summer Reading Materials and Resources
Resources about the Impact of Summer Reading/Learning
Programming To Infinity and Beyond
Ever find yourself in need of a ready-made programming solution? Maybe you're planning an event series that would be enhanced by a coordinated theme? Or, perhaps you have a new staff member who would benefit from a treasure trove of ideas and a bank of planning guides? Or possibly... you just need additional inspiration? Whatever the case, remember that through your affiliation with the Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records—a Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) member library—you can use the CSLP program manuals beyond summer.
In fact, CSLP encourages libraries to retain materials for future use. This includes incorporating past programming materials into winter reading programs, everyday storytimes, and library events. For more information, visit the Rules of Use page on the CSLP website.
The USDA Forest Service is inviting Nevada public libraries to partner on a free reading program, to celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th Birthday year in 2024. This challenge, available through the online Beanstack platform and a printable challenge paper log, will engage youth in reading about wildfire prevention, forests, and natural resource careers while they explore their local environment. The challenge is designed to complement the 2024 Summer Reading Program theme of “Adventure Begins at Your Library.”
Libraries are welcome to run the Smokey Bear reading challenge anytime from January 1st to November 28th, 2024 (Smokey’s birthdate is August 9, 2024) although incentive items will not be available until mid January.
A special thank you to the Georgia Public Library System for helping develop this program.
