Virtual Ocean Programming from NOAA
NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries is the trustee of 15 national marine sanctuaries and two marine national monuments located throughout the United States. These ocean and Great Lakes treasures protect underwater parks and support the coastal communities with recreation, education, research, and more. National marine sanctuaries are living classrooms where learners of all ages can explore, engage and interact with our ocean and Great Lakes. However you don’t have to live near a national marine sanctuary to enjoy its amazing shipwrecks, habitats, and animals. Videos, virtual reality experiences and other activities can bring the ocean to you no matter where you are.
In celebration of this year’s Oceans of Possibilities the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries is excited to share ocean resources to get patrons excited about the ocean. Use their five Virtual Reality videos to further immerse patrons into their national marine sanctuaries. These 3-5 minute interactive videos can be viewed on a screen, computer, projector or tablet (or paired with a VR headset) and by scrolling, you can turn to see different viewpoints of the video creating a different experience each time. Use the fact sheets and drawing sheets that accompany each video to have additional fun facts to share with the audience. Or share one of our handouts on ocean animals such as coloring sheets and dot to dot activities paired with an ocean themed book. If you are interested in more free activities, videos, or photos visit their education web page, including the Ocean Guardian Activity Book. Continue exploring the “ocean of possibilities” through our diverse selection of other resources with lesson plans, activities, videos and more.
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Direct links to the worksheets used in the videos:
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What "Tales" did your library have to tell for 2021? What "Possibilities" do you see for your library in 2022? Please send your photos, ideas, and any informative details to Luke Kralik at: luke.kralik@cslpreads.org I would love to share them in our newsletter.
Looking for some ideas for 2022 to use or share? https://www.pinterest.com/cslpreads/
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Public libraries feed hungry bodies as well as hungry minds during the summer – and throughout the year. The CSLP’s Child and Community Well-Being committee encourages library involvement in activities that support wellness, from summer and afterschool meals, to well-being programming, to support for basic needs, all to help children, teens, and communities stay nourished, active, and healthy when school is out. Resources include the Libraries and Summer Food page on the CSLP website; a Facebook group for news, support, and resource-sharing; and an ongoing series of stories showcasing the experiences of libraries around the country.
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CSLP Announces the Child & Community Well-Being Video Series
By Janet Ingraham Dwyer, Library Consultant, State Library of Ohio & member of the CCWB
The CSLP’s Child and Community Well-Being Committee (CCWB) is excited to announce a new video series about library programming in support of youth mental and physical health. This series was developed to share successful well-being-focused programs and activities that can be replicated, scaled, or adapted to suit other libraries, communities, and situations.
The video series takes note of the crisis in youth mental health, exacerbated by disruptions caused by the pandemic, and points to ways that libraries can help – and are already making a difference. You’ll be introduced to libraries around the USA who have developed programs and services to address the mental and physical needs of the people they serve.
The inaugural videos in this series total 50 minutes. In that time, you’ll visit
- a youth-led program in Paducah, KY that gives young people ownership and voice and enhances healthy development through an intentional focus on relationships, support, knowledge, awareness, and resilience;
- a community-wide initiative in West Hartford, CT, inspired by the book and movie Wonder, that encourages neighbors to help neighbors through acts of kindness;
- and a summer meal program in La Cygne, KS, that is entirely funded by the library and local community to address food insecurity and promote well-being through programming, physical activity, mentorship, and relationship-building as well as food.
View the series playlist on CSLP’s YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLe3krHkVt7MbVDVBEfvNoMwTcQiwzux8g
We are seeking contributions to this new video series! Does your library offer an innovative, replicable or scalable (or simply inspirational!) program or service that supports youth mental health and well-being? Work with the CCWB to produce a 10-20 minute video about your program and add it to the Child & Community Well-Being Video Series! If you are interested, contact me at jdwyer@library.ohio.gov or CCWB Chair Linda Bartley at lbartley@mclib.net.
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