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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://climatechangeconversationsinlibraries.umasscreate.net/climate-prep-week-2019/">Climate Change Conversations in Libraries (C3L)</a> is an emerging network of libraries of all times bringing their communities together to
vision and manifest a resilient, just future. <a href="https://climatechangeconversationsinlibraries.umasscreate.net/climate-prep-week-2019/">
Climate Prep Week 2019</a> is planed for September 24-30<sup>th</sup>. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://centerforchildhoodcreativity.org/resource/reimagining-school-readiness-toolkit/">Reimagining School Readiness Toolkit</a> – researched-backed resources were created for librarians to help families prepare children ages
0 to 8 for success in school and in life. Brought to you by the California State Library & Center for Childhood Creativity at the Bay Area Discovery Museum and supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2Fevent.jsp%3Fevent%3D229&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C3094be91dd4341f55db808d70c541714%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C636991427613454431&sdata=eUei35KdYf8MEIdRsrAp3ohe9kO2Pb3b5QKZlHliNFc%3D&reserved=0">Creating
a Tween Collection</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Thursday, September 12<sup>th</sup>, 2:00 PM EDT<br>
Thinking of creating a collection just for tweens? Curious why such a collection is important? Join Karen M. Smith, a Michigan librarian and author of "Creating a Tween Collection: A Practical guide for Librarians," as she shares tips on tween literature, carving
out a space, budgeting, and more. <b>Webinar attendees will receive a free copy of the book</b>; space is limited! If unable to attend live, the webinar will be recorded for registrants. This program is brought to you in part by the Institute of Museum and
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>Save the Date</i> for 2020’s “Imagine Your Story” and Virtual Reality Workshop!:
</b><i><span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow"><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2Fevent.jsp%3Fevent%3D230&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C3094be91dd4341f55db808d70c541714%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C636991427613464439&sdata=CX2wGcHmrwsobD9qvJXEnevatZ32GotNVYOyNCtBkOA%3D&reserved=0">Registration
will open August 5th</a></span></i><span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">,</span> but for now save the following dates on your 2019 Fall calendars: Monday, November 18 (Bloomfield Township Public Library, Bloomfield Twp), Tuesday, November 19
(Portage District Library, Portage), and Thursday, November 21 (Otsego County Library, Gaylord).
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<p class="MsoNormal">Nationally known storyteller <a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.willstuck.com%2F&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C3094be91dd4341f55db808d70c541714%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C636991427613464439&sdata=noBdJxtPdum0uAI4zUbanDTQjGjZ%2B9ZB5tRWOd%2BIRRs%3D&reserved=0">
Will Stuck</a> will present on the 2020 Collaborative Summer Library Program’s “Imagine Your Story.” From passive programming to decorating to age-specific ideas, Stuck will help refresh your summer reading programs. Later in the day we will take the theme
a step further and dive into the world of Virtual Reality with Kevin McDonough, Reference Librarian at Northern Michigan University, learning about different VR equipment, experiencing a virtual reality for yourself, and resources to support programming in
your library with VR. This program is brought to you in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.<i><o:p></o:p></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.literacyworldwide.org/docs/default-source/where-we-stand/ila-meeting-challenges-early-literacy-phonics-instruction.pdf">Meeting the Challenges of Early Literacy Phonics Instruction</a> – International Literacy Association,
2019. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.literacyworldwide.org/docs/default-source/resource-documents/ila-childrens-rights-to-read-advocacy-manual.pdf">Advocating for Children’s Rights to Read: A manual for enacting the rights in classrooms, communities, and
the world</a> – International Literacy Association, 2019<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://nilppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/NILPPA_Phase-1-white-paper.pdf">National Impact of Library Public Programs Assessment</a>: A White Paper on the Dimensions of Library Programs and the Skills and Training for Library
Program Professionals, June 2019. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Phase 1 Blog: <a href="https://nilppa.org/phase-1/">https://nilppa.org/phase-1/</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:5.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#2E74B5">Cathy Lancaster</span></b><span style="color:#2E74B5"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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