YAACS BC
@YAACSBC
Followers
260
Following
285
Media
298
Statuses
1K
YAACS (Young Adults and Children’s Services) is a section of the BCLA. We support library staff working with children, youth, and families in BC.
British Columbia, Canada
Joined September 2015
The Summer 2025 issue of YAACING is out! Download your copy here: #ProfessionalDevelopment #Libraries #Storytimes
0
0
0
Join us at our next YAACS meeting on Wed, Aug 27th at noon. This month we'll be sharing songs and rhymes!. For the Zoom link, check the YAACS discussion board or email yaacsbc^a^gmail. #ProfessionalDevelopment #Libraries #RhymeShare
0
0
0
Reminder: There is no YAACS meeting this month. We look forward to next seeing you on Aug 27th for a songs and rhymes share!
0
0
0
Registration is open for the Children and Teen Services Conference! Register here: CATS 2025, organized by ORL and TNRL, is Oct 15. This free Youth Services pro-d opportunity is a great time to meet and scheme with CATS staff throughout BC!
0
0
0
Share your knowledge and insights with colleagues across the province! YAACING is looking for submissions to the summer issue. Deadline is August 1st. Submission guidelines here: #SharingIsCaring #ProfessionalDevelopment #Libraries #GetYourWriteOn
0
0
0
SRC chat! Join us on Wed, June 25th at noon to talk about all things Summer Reading Club. Special guest Georgia Franklin (the BC SRC coordinator) will be there, sharing helpful tips and information. As always, check the YAACS discussion forum or email yaacsbc for the Zoom link.
0
0
0
If you’re looking for inspiration and ideas for your library’s SRC or just love BCSRC joy, sign up for this newsletter! It will run monthly, from June till September. Psst. A little birdie told us that there will be contests and prizes!.
0
0
0
Join us on Wed, May 28th at noon for our monthly lunchtime meet-up. This month's meeting welcomes a guest speaker from QWILL. Learn tips and tricks for booking an author or illustrator at your library. For the Zoom link, keep an eye on the YAACS discussion forum or email us.
0
0
0
Our spring issue of YAACING is out! Read about sensory kits, the Red Cedar Awards, Summer Reading Club 2025, passive programming for teens, and so much more!. #ProfessionalDevelopment #LibrariesMatter
0
0
0
The YAACS Executive and Award Committee wish to congratulate the winner of this year's award: Chris Miller of Coquitlam Public Library. Please read the Summer issue of YAACING to learn about Chris' work. Congratulations, Chris!
0
0
0
Check out YAACS' new Terms of Reference document at It is simplified and *much* shorter.
0
0
0
Join us for YAACS' annual meeting on Wed, April 30 at 12pm! Learn what we've been up to and help plan for the coming year. The Zoom link is on our BCLA discussion board. Alternatively, email yaacsbc at our Gmail for the Zoom link. #LibrariesTransform #ProfessionalDevelopment
0
0
0
There's still time to submit content for the next issue of YAACING. but not much!. For more information, head to . #Libraries #ProfessionalDevelopment #SharingIsCaring #BritishColumbia #YouthServicesLibrarians #ChildrensServicesLibrarians
0
0
0
Our next lunchtime meet-up is on Wed, March 26th at noon. Meet with colleagues from across the province to chat, brainstorm, and share. Keep an eye on the YAACS BCLA discussion forum or send a message to our Gmail at yaacsbc for the Zoom link.
0
0
0
Share your experience, insights, and learnings with your library colleages! The submission deadline for YAACING is April 1st. Submission guidelines: Read the guidelines to get topic ideas and to learn about preferred article length and formatting.
0
0
0
Nominations can be submitted through the online form: The nomination deadline is February 23rd, so don't wait!. Individual nominees or institutions are required to be BCLA members.
0
0
0
Nominations are open for the 2025 YAACS Award!.Nominations can be submitted through this online form: More info: Deadline is Feb 23. Nominees must be BCLA members.
0
0
0
The latest edition of YAACING is out now!.To read up on awesome online resources and the importance of cli-fi (climate fiction), download your copy here: A huge THANK YOU to Dawn Lo for creating our beautiful covers for the last 7 years!
0
0
0
Don't forget about our lunchtime meet-up tomorrow, Oct 30th at noon!. It's a great opportunity to check in with colleagues across the province and brainstorm. For the Zoom link, take a look at our discussion board or email yaacsbc at gmail.
0
1
1
Our next lunchtime meet-up will be on Wed, Oct 30th! . Network with colleagues and share ideas and tips. Check out our discussion board on Oct 29th or email yaacsbc (at) gmail for the Zoom link.
0
0
0