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<h2>Upcoming YS Webinars from LM<o:p></o:p></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2Fevent.jsp%3Fevent%3D67&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cacf87b765b4d4e7c5de808d65a3751b5%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636795590973296861&sdata=vYMVmBfHRRW%2BrKklT5nqkMbjBcaFCKZjgmgEbEmuf7A%3D&reserved=0">No
Place to Go: Homeless Youth and Libraries</a>*<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">Tuesday, January 8<sup>th</sup> (</span></b>*<b>Due to issues out of our control, we had to reschedule again – third time is the charm! Space is still available)</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>2:00 pm (ET)<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">There are nearly 40,000 identified homeless youth in Michigan public schools, from preschool to 12th grade, including over 5,000 students not living with a legal parent or guardian. Highlighting National Homeless Awareness Week, this webinar
will detail the different categories of homelessness, how to recognize a family or child struggling with homelessness, and will identify local resources and ways libraries can connect families to assistance. <em><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white">This
webinar will be recorded and link shared with registrants if you cannot attend in person. </span></em><strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white"> </span></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Presenter: Pam Kies-Lowe, State Coordinator for Homeless Education/Homeless Education Consultant; Michigan Department of Education Office of Educational Supports.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><a href="https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/eventList.jsp">Best Storytime Practices Webinar Series continues with Story Be Told’s Jenifer Strauss</a>
</i></b><b><<i>– </i></b>Register now, recordings will be sent to registered attendees! Details are as follows:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b>Storytime is Your Time to Shine! The Impact of Youth Librarians on Children and Families<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b>Tuesday, January 22, 2019<br>
2:00 pm (ET)<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">The healthy brain development of children 0-6 is experience dependent. Narrative Consultant Jenifer Strauss will explain why children need a variety of stimulating and diverse activities to grow and learn. Parenting
in a media-saturated society is a challenge. Youth Librarians are role models for healthy language experiences that build literacy skills in children and confidence in parents. Join Jen for this lively webinar and learn why #STORYTIMESMATTER!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"> In this webinar you will<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-left:1.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo9">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">•<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Understand the “Brain Power” in a well-orchestrated storytime<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:1.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo9">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">•<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Hear true stories of how librarians save lives!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">•<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Learn theme-based storytime basics for all season<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left:1.5in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.5in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo9">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">•<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Review and Use the Every Child Ready to Read Five Practices<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b>Touch the Brightest Star: Ready-To-Read Michigan’s 2019 Children’s Book<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Thursday, February 21, 2019<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">2:00 pm (ET)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">In 2019, the Library of Michigan Ready to Read Program will feature the book<i>, Touch the Brightest Star
</i>by Christie Matheson. This book is perfect for the 2019 Summer Reading Program theme;
<i>Space: A Universe of Stories </i>In this informative and interactive webinar, Storyteller and Narrative Consultant, Jenifer Strauss will feature
<i>Touch the Brightest Star </i>and then give a plethora of ideas for building a storytime for your youngest patrons using this book and the 2019 SRP theme.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-left:43.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> In this webinar you will<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:22.0pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:97.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Be introduced to the book<i>; Touch the Brightest Star
</i>by Christie Matheson with several examples for how to share with young<span style="letter-spacing:-.15pt">
</span>audiences.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:97.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:13.35pt;mso-line-height-rule:exactly;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Learn songs about The Sun, The Stars and The<span style="letter-spacing:-.75pt">
</span>Moon.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:97.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:13.4pt;mso-line-height-rule:exactly;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">See and Tell interactive stories that coincide with the<span style="letter-spacing:-.4pt">
</span>theme.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:97.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:13.4pt;mso-line-height-rule:exactly;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Lean how to add “Act it Out and Play Options” to the<span style="letter-spacing:-.75pt">
</span>theme.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left:97.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:13.45pt;mso-line-height-rule:exactly;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Watch demonstrations for two STEM Activities perfect for young<span style="letter-spacing:-.65pt">
</span>ones!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:3.75pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt">
<b>In A Galaxy Far, Far Away: Fact, Fiction & Folklore for SRP 2019 Family Programs<br>
Thursday, March 21, 2019<br>
2:00 pm (ET) <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:21.3pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt">
<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Combining her years as a science teacher and storyteller, Jenifer Strauss will help you build programs for families using the 2019 Summer Reading Theme; Space: A Universe of Stories. Jen will be sharing factual
and fictional stories and songs and then demonstrating cool STEM activities for families to engage in together including some rocket launching and moon rock making!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText" style="mso-margin-top-alt:.05pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt">
<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> In this webinar you will<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-margin-top-alt:.05pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:1.0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:13.45pt;mso-line-height-rule:exactly;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Learn the brain-powering reasons for sharing fiction before<span style="letter-spacing:-.5pt">
</span>fact<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:13.45pt;mso-line-height-rule:exactly;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Watch and participate in the telling of several factual and fictional stories about<span style="letter-spacing:-.85pt">
</span>SPACE<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-margin-top-alt:.1pt;margin-right:29.45pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:1.0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:97%;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Learn songs with call and response, sign language and movement that will have you orbiting the moon and spinning through the<span style="letter-spacing:-.5pt">
</span>stars.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-margin-top-alt:.2pt;margin-right:18.35pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:1.0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:97%;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">See demonstrations of really cool STEM activities that you can share with families<span style="letter-spacing:-1.6pt">
</span>next summer.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:.2pt;margin-right:18.35pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:97%">
<o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:10.25pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt">
<b>Act It Out and Play! Stories Just Made for Participation<br>
Tuesday, April 16, 2019<br>
2:00 pm (ET)<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:1.35pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt">
Every Child Ready to Read states, “P<span style="color:#333333">lay is one of the best ways for children to learn language and literacy skills. They learn about language through playing as the activities help them put thoughts into words and talk about what
they are doing”. In this highly active webinar, Storyteller and Narrative Consultant, Jenifer Strauss will be presenting books that lend themselves to PLAY!</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:43.0pt"><span style="color:#333333">In this webinar you will</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol;color:#333333"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">Learn fun facts from current research about the Power of<span style="letter-spacing:-.7pt">
</span>Play!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:16.85pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:97.0pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo6">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol;color:#333333"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">Be introduced to authors and books that lend themselves to creative expression and encourage silly<span style="letter-spacing:-.15pt">
</span>improvisation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">Learn four traditional and literary stories that are perfect for adaptation and group participation (titles, props and costume lists will be<span style="letter-spacing:-.15pt">
</span>provided)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<h2>CSLP’s A Universe of Stories - Summer Reading 2019<o:p></o:p></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal">Envelopes with the access directions to the 2019 Manuals and an incentive catalog have arrived at your library! Please contact Cathy directly if yours failed to land on your desk.
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Manuals are all available online, at <a href="http://www.cslpreads.org">www.cslpreads.org</a>, with a login. Simply follow
<a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpreads.org%2F2019-a-universe-of-stories-tutorials%2F&data=02%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7Ced25e3a33672425c8d6d08d6677d6344%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C636810185563919779&sdata=HxJFrEw72x7JIlDdCqVw6eyP0PR0g1Gt01s0YY4fQk0%3D&reserved=0">
this link</a> to learn how to:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo10">Create a CSLP Account<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo10">Access the Online Manual & Make New Friends in Reference<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo10">Quickly Download the Art Work<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo10">CSLP can help you get a Spanish Language Early Literacy Program Up & Running this summer<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal">#LibrariesLiftoff is CSLP’s social media hashtag for 2019. <o:p>
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<h2>YALSA<o:p></o:p></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal">If you’ve not checked it out yet, be sure to look at the Ex. Summary and Full Report from YALSA on “<a href="http://www.ala.org/yalsa/national-forum-transforming-teen-services-through-continuing-education">Transforming Library Services
For and With Teens.”</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">New issue of <i>YALS</i>, <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Db9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691%26id%3Da9bc2c2176%26e%3D55dff2545f&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cacf359c714fd451f1a5708d670ed0010%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636820560542793392&sdata=mbPNCEtD7ikFBocTsudDJjjRiQK7iu6Flee1dPLzWBc%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">
Vol. 17 N.1</a> is available. The theme is "Year-Round Teen Services in Public & School Libraries and features guest editor Tess Wilson.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<h2>Grants<o:p></o:p></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>New Grant Opportunities for Small and Rural Libraries</b><br>
The Institute of Museum and Library Services has launched a new <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Db9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691%26id%3D8f17eefecd%26e%3D55dff2545f&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cacf359c714fd451f1a5708d670ed0010%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636820560542949638&sdata=xhP%2BV9ElqryW4uk7DJx4hunaFInl6AUIvETEef1kFoQ%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">
initiative</a> focused on serving small and rural libraries and their communities,
<a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Db9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691%26id%3D59a3a9d2d6%26e%3D55dff2545f&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cacf359c714fd451f1a5708d670ed0010%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636820560542949638&sdata=9%2BqIFos0caMIwlSo3ck9caA9EJCeZti7w1s0pVpIuRs%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">
Accelerating Promising Practices for Small Libraries</a>. This new funding opportunity is designed specifically to strengthen the ability of small and rural libraries, archives, and related organizations to serve their communities, and awards sizes range from
$10,000 to $50,000. Learn more on the <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Db9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691%26id%3Da3dee4e790%26e%3D55dff2545f&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cacf359c714fd451f1a5708d670ed0010%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636820560542949638&sdata=SvpsipUGiJnYGT2KgcWC%2BvW3bYo%2BENlZuO9qjFaT5A8%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">
website</a> or via their <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Db9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691%26id%3D448090e49f%26e%3D55dff2545f&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cacf359c714fd451f1a5708d670ed0010%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636820560542949638&sdata=0KH3extEE0M7BZ9eSCB1p0KvXx3PzPCzE6m2sWY55LQ%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">
upcoming webinar</a> on <b>Jan. 9, at 2PM EST</b>. Apply by <b>Feb. 25</b>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Library of Michigan’s </b>announcements for the 2019 LSTA grant programs are coming up soon! In the meantime, you can sign up for informational webinars about the grants at
<a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Fceevents&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Ca2a008378a9e4ba135b508d670e1de5b%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636820512735721655&sdata=aMHPXS7Ejlr7Tl5IUvuyTpgvy7VVnsApEl3RIlvZsUY%3D&reserved=0">
www.michigan.gov/ceevents</a> in the View the List of Upcoming Events section. Good afternoon, the announcements for the Library of Michigan 2019 LSTA grant programs are coming up soon! In the meantime, you can sign up for informational webinars about the grants
at <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Fceevents&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Ca2a008378a9e4ba135b508d670e1de5b%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636820512735721655&sdata=aMHPXS7Ejlr7Tl5IUvuyTpgvy7VVnsApEl3RIlvZsUY%3D&reserved=0">
www.michigan.gov/ceevents</a> in the View the List of Upcoming Events section. FYI, a one-page Intent to File is
<b>required</b> for the Collaborative Library Services grant program. This is due no later than 5:00 PM on January 31<sup>st</sup>. The link to the form will be available on Friday, January 4<sup>th</sup> at
<a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flsta&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Ca2a008378a9e4ba135b508d670e1de5b%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636820512735731660&sdata=p8GtZ5gXNQ3gdLdTq6uZsIZhMLqHVYcjLWoPRKT%2FQOY%3D&reserved=0">
www.michigan.gov/lsta</a> in the Collaborative Library Services grant program section. Applications for all programs will be due later this spring.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Documentation for all programs, including the Collaborative Library Services grant and the Public Library Services grant will be posted in the next few weeks.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Upcoming LM LSTA Grant Program webinars:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l8 level1 lfo1">January 17<sup>th</sup> – LSTA Grants Overview – Intent to File form<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l8 level1 lfo1">March 26<sup>th</sup> & April 11<sup>th</sup> – LSTA Collaborative Library Services Grant Process & Application (2<sup>nd</sup> date is a repeat)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l8 level1 lfo1">March 26<sup>th</sup> & April 11<sup>th</sup> – TENTATIVE: LSTA Improving Access to Information Grant Process & Application (2<sup>nd</sup> date is a repeat)<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal">Please contact Karren Reish, Library Grants Coordinator, at 517-241-0021 or
<a href="mailto:reishk@michigan.gov">reishk@michigan.gov</a> with any grant questions.
<a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flsta&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Ca2a008378a9e4ba135b508d670e1de5b%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636820512735731660&sdata=sdQ5X9CYXGVrPBC%2BXRcOwPNzaXLnpyaga3ePXlxwRLY%3D&reserved=0">
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American Indians in Children’s Literature have put out their <a href="https://americanindiansinchildrensliterature.blogspot.com/2018/12/aicls-best-books-of-2018.html">
Best Books</a> list for 2018 – most are by Native writers. <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo11">
<i>This American Life </i>presented “<a href="https://www.thisamericanlife.org/664/the-room-of-requirement?fbclid=IwAR0nmcQSpHLD6QkGPtQm3UKQvQPf71NDhCkLTgInmSW9fOhzcjqRtQy5BT8">The Room of Requirement</a>” this weekend and it was fabulous! Listen for a sound
bite of Michigan librarian Annie Spence. <o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Happy New Year,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:5.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black">Cathy Lancaster</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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