Youth Services Forum 2026
2026 Youth Services Forum
Monroe Township Library
4 Municipal Plaza, Monroe Township, NJ 08831
The 2026 Youth Services Forum returns on Friday, December 11, this year taking flight as we venture beyond books! Join our tour guides for sessions and discussions to broaden your youth services horizons.
Do NOT miss your boarding call! The deadline to register is December 2, there will be no day-of registrations permitted at the check-in desk.
Flight Crew
- Katie Salerno (she/her), Youth Services Librarian, Somerset County Library
- Mia Reiser (she/her), Youth Services and Outreach Librarian, Monroe Township Public Library
- Karen Bilton, Young Adult & Reference Librarian, Franklin Township Library
- Melissa Johnson, Event Planner, New Jersey Library Association
- Stephanie Middleton, Children’s Librarian, Margaret E. Heggan Free Public Library
- Mandy Richards, Teen Librarian, Clark Public Library
- Dana Vocht, Youth Services Librarian, East Brunswick Public Library
- Isabelle Graves (she/her), Youth Services Librarian II, Manchester Library
- Jayde Valosin (she/they), Teen Librarian, Old Bridge Public Library
- Natalie Peitsinovski (she/her), Children’s Librarian, Roselle Memorial Library
- Melaina Squicciarini (they/them/Mx.), Teen Librarian, Highland Park Public Library
Moderators Wanted
YS Forum is looking for moderators for topics of discussion. If interested, please fill out the form by October 15.
Cancellation Policy
Registration reflects a commitment to pay regardless of attendance and we hope that everyone who registers will make every effort to attend. However, we understand unforeseen circumstances do occur and full refunds will be permitted if registration is canceled by Dec 3rd. Registrants canceling on or after that date will not receive a refund. To cancel your registration send an email to office@njla.org.
Registration Options
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Registration Options
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Price |
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2026 Youth Services Forum
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$45.00 |
Agenda
| December 11 | |
| 8:45 AM - 9:30 AM |
Complimentary Continental Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast, coffee, and networking with your youth services colleagues. |
| 9:30 AM - 9:45 AM |
Arrival
Opening remarks from NJLA Conference Committee; YASS President Melaina Squicciarini; and CSS President Sara Figueroa |
| 9:45 AM - 10:00 AM |
Check In
State Library Initiatives with Sharon Rawlins! |
| 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM |
Meet Your Tour Group
Move and mingle during this short break! |
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM |
Excursions! Destination TBD
TBD |
| 11:20 AM - 12:05 PM |
Excursions! Destination TBD
TBD |
| 12:10 PM - 12:55 PM |
Excursions! Destination TBD
TBD |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Room Service
Grab your lunch and network with your fellow tourists! |
| 2:05 PM - 2:40 PM | Speaker: TBD |
| 2:45 PM - 3:05 PM |
Souvenir Signing: LibraryLinkNJ and MentorNJ + Book Signing
Raffle to follow! |
| 3:10 PM - 3:15 PM |
Bon Voyage
Closing remarks |