Those of us in youth services have a deep desire to reach as many children and their families as possible. We know the real impact this can make, so we increase our programs, volunteer to serve as the YS representative on a larger committee, and add staff to work our reference desks to provide better service. This willingness to go the extra mile is laudable, but it’s not just a nicety but also a necessity that we give ourselves a break after our busy summer reading club. This allows us to evaluate our work, think of some creative program plans, and prevents the legitimate issue of staff burn-out. How can we ensure we have this time before the school bell rings to begin another academic year? For some of us, this could mean a well-deserved vacation. For the rest of us not able to take time off this month, we can make…