New York State has revised all pages related to Youth Services so that they are streamlined, housed together and are more accessible.
Visit the State Library's site to view information about Summer Reading, Early Literacy, Teen Services, recordings of professional development sessions and research to support the importance of library programming.
READsquared is an online reading program solution. This powerful application offers customization and configuration of CSLP-themed summer reading programs and other reading and learning programs, as well as readers’ advisory tools for all ages and all reading levels.
READsquared can help libraries of any size brand their reading programs and increase registration and participation of individuals, families, and groups through activities, book lists, challenges, and more. The product offers a variety of features to meet each library’s unique needs.
Have a question about READsquared?
Check out their knowledge base and find everything from trainings to reporting to information about the app.*
Demo Site
Test things out before you get started! A demo READsquared site is available if you would like to explore the application’s control panel before signing up. Enter NYAdminTest1 for both the username and password. You can also view the demo site’s user interface.
Recorded Trainings
*The READsquared app is provided at no cost to New York libraries by the New York State Library
DaybyDayNY is a website for young children and their families. It is part of the New York State Library early literacy initiative Ready to Read at New York Libraries.