2026 Performer Offerings
Note: This is a living guide that will be updated as more programs are offered
This guide includes offerings and ideas for libraries using CSLP’s Unearth a Story.
Disclaimer:
The mention of any performers or businesses in this context does not constitute an endorsement by the New Hampshire State Library. All information is provided for general informational purposes only and has not been vetted by the New Hampshire State Library..
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New Hampshire Libraries Get Ready for 2026 Summer Reading with iREAD!
Monday, October 20, at 1 pm CT
Registration is required, and the recording will be available afterward.
iREAD Webinar Agenda:
· Welcome & General introduction to the program
· Introduction to the 2026 theme & artists for Plant a Seed, Read
· 2026 Resource Guide - overview of how to redeem your code, download, and access the Resource Guide;
· Opportunity to contribute to the 2027 Resource Guide
· Presentation of the general theme concept and voting on taglines for 2028
· Details about the iREAD online store, online ordering process, deadlines, shipping, accounts, etc..
· Q&A
Thursday, December 4, 2025
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. CST
Online (Zoom)
Learn all about the 2026 iREAD theme: Plant A Seed, Read. Get inspired with ideas for decorations, programs, and more!
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
1:00 - 2:00 pm CST
Online (Zoom)
Join iREAD Content and Development Manager, Becca Boland, for a deep dive into the 2026 iREAD: Plant A Seed, Read Resource Guide. This session will focus on programming - crafts, maker ideas, large-scale, and passive programming. Becca will also highlight helpful and often overlooked sections of the Resource Guide and give you tips and tricks for planning for Plant A Seed, Read.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
1:00 - 2:00 pm CST
Online (Zoom)
Join iREAD Content and Development Manager, Becca Boland, for a deep dive into the 2026 iREAD: Plant A Seed, Read Resource Guide. This session will focus on getting your library ready for summer with decorations and displays. Becca will also highlight helpful and often overlooked sections of the Resource Guide and give you tips and tricks for planning for Plant A Seed, Read.
This will be updated up until next year. Please contribute new ideas!
Escape rooms are an innovative tool for fostering critical thinking and promoting literacy within our communities. In a library setting, these activities serve as both a fun and educational program—providing a reason for patrons to visit while engaging their minds in unique and creative ways. Library escape rooms encourage participants to read, solve puzzles, and explore new ideas, all while enjoying a collaborative and immersive experience.
This handout will focus on developing engaging escape room activities without the need for expensive, high-tech equipment. We will explore the design of puzzles, the flow of gameplay, and the strategies for creating a compelling narrative that transforms your library space into an interactive learning environment. By integrating these elements, librarians can create memorable programs that not only entertain but also educate and inspire lifelong learning.
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Bobbi Lee Slossar
Technology Resources Librarian
New Hampshire State Library
This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the New Hampshire State Library.