CSLP Summer Symposium
Unearth a Story at the Annual CSLP Summer Symposium! Come hear keynote speaker Dan Santat, and attend breakout sessions about the manual, learning to decorate a space, and dinosaur programming to use in your library.
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Presented by Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP)
Agenda
Thursday, December 4, 2025
11:00 am – 4:30 pm EST
All times are Eastern Standard Time
11:00 – 11:15 am Welcome/Intro – Dawn Krause, CSLP Executive Director
11:15 – 12:15 pm Keynote – Dan Santat, 2026 Summer Reading Champion
12:15 – 12:45 pm Break – 30 mins
12:45 – 1:45 pm Unearth A Story™ 2026 Manual Highlights – Amanda Raiche
Join Amanda Raiche, CSLP Content Editor, as we dig into some 2026 manual highlights and unearth some exciting programs, ideas, and adaptations for next summer!
1:45 – 2:00 pm Break – 15 mins
2:00 – 3:00 pm Unearthing Science with the Detroit Zoo- Zahraa Aljebori
Dig into discovery this summer with the Detroit Zoo! “Unearthing Science” is a one-hour webinar designed to help youth librarians bring hands-on science to their summer reading programs. Explore dinosaurs, archaeology, and paleontology through engaging, age-appropriate activities created by Zoo educators.
3:00 – 3:30 pm Break – 30 mins
3:30 – 4:25 pm Connect, Create, and Celebrate: A Collaborative Strategy for Summer Reading Decorations- Monica Williams, Venus Chavez, Erin Schaarschmidt, Kimberly Manise
Whether you’re a seasoned decorator or brand new to the task, this session will provide practical tips for developing an action plan, working within a budget, and maximizing impact with minimal resources. Learn how to turn your library into an inviting and exciting summer destination through teamwork and a shared vision.
4:25 – 4:30 pm Closing remarks – Abby Chumin