“Here is where I get opportunities to meet,
interact, and learn from
so many others.”
From tots to teens, you've found the place for everything kid-related. Check back often for new ideas, program announcements, and more!

Visit our Summer Reading web page for all your summer resources, links and information! Our online manual, clip art, program ideas and more will be included.
Now that summer is over, you don't have to stop using your online reading program! Did you know that you have access to it, year-round, for three years? Our ReadsinMA.org web page will still be there, too.
Here are some innovative ways libraries are using the software:
Don't forget, it's not just for kids! Get your Adult Services staff and show them how this software would be a huge hit with adult patrons too.
If you're not using the software, and would like a demo or to get set up to use it, contact Maureen at CMRLS.
We have a lot of great resources to help you with youth services programming in your library. Check out some of these:
Youth Services Notes blog - comments and postings welcomed and encouraged! (external link)
Massachusetts Statewide Performers' Directory (external link)
Central Massachusetts Year of the Teen: upcoming programs and previous handouts
Year of the Teen blog - comments and postings also welcomed and encouraged! (external link)
Did you know that we have multiple copy sets of books that you can borrow for storytimes, readalouds, or other programs? Check out the list! Just contact the owning library to request them.
CMRLS owns the regular-size and extra-large Ellison Die Cut Machines. We have a huge assortment of dies - and two alpahabets - available. Come in anytime we are open to cut shapes for bulletin boards, crafts, or other projects. Check out the full list of dies! (pdf, 2 pages)
Membership Eligibility Requirements
Massachusetts School Library Association (external link)
School Library Media Center Long Range Planning Guide (external link, Word document, 85 pages) - Print copies of this document are available from CMRLS. Contact Maureen Ambrosino for a copy.
Standards for 21st Century Learning (external link)
NEASC Standards for Accreditation (external link)
National Center for Education Statistics (external link)
AASL Standards for the 21st Century Learner
(external link)

There's something for everyone in our winter/spring lineup. We're saving you a seat!
Sign up now or check out the Continuing Education Catalog!

BiblioTemps is your staffing solution!
We're looking for a few good people - catalogers, circ staff, children's librarians, reference librarians and more. Apply now!