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<h1>Programming<o:p></o:p></h1>
<h4>Imagine Your Story Workshop<o:p></o:p></h4>
<p class="MsoNormal">Plan your 2020 summer programs with nationally known <a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Ds8bkDpGgniw&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C4073c23697f247871c2708d74e787d8f%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637064151779661748&sdata=uiCoTb6yRVWRH%2FmzlqiVGfQStVhTbTaEwoF8zZcj7go%3D&reserved=0">
storyteller Will Stuck</a> & get the most from programming, decorating, and networking with your fellow librarians across the state. Later in the day you’ll have the chance to experience virtually reality and learn from NMU Professor Kevin McDonough on your
different VR options and brainstorm with others on how to offer programming and outreach around VR. (Programming for ALL AGES)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Space is limited, so register now:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><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%7C4073c23697f247871c2708d74e787d8f%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637064151779661748&sdata=2x%2Bvv%2BmNjWiR%2Ffhz%2FsTixCKc0UVI3ZFG4vDbyI5now4%3D&reserved=0">Monday,
November 18 at Bloomfield Township Public Library</a> (only open 4 seats left)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2Fevent.jsp%3Fevent%3D231&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C4073c23697f247871c2708d74e787d8f%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637064151779671746&sdata=cmuYHUzpOr2TgYJoAbM2TtHE5Oy37aCClfhC%2FKugdIc%3D&reserved=0">Tuesday,
November 19 at Portage District Library</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2Fevent.jsp%3Fevent%3D232&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C4073c23697f247871c2708d74e787d8f%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637064151779671746&sdata=UVXclkggkzy3TiM2R04JfvfAobjg6COtzXKQ6FpYQfw%3D&reserved=0">Thursday,
November 21 at Otsego County Library</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Fee: $30 includes lunch. Doors open at 9:00am; Workshop runs 9:30am-4:30pm<br>
<b>Agenda</b><br>
9:00 AM – Doors Open/Registration<br>
9:30 AM – CSLP updates for "Imagine Your Story" and LSTA Grant Opportunities<br>
10 AM – Will Stuck: How to Get the Most from the Theme, Passive Programming, Decorating, and PR.<br>
Noon – Lunch<br>
12:30-2:00 PM – Will Stuck: PreK programming, Weekly Programs, Stand Alone Programs, Q&A + Idea Sharing<br>
2:00-4:00 PM – Kevin McDonough: VR Presentation & Hands-On Experience<br>
4:00 PM – Wrap-up & Evaluations<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>This program is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
<o:p></o:p></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Heading4Char"><span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">Free Books</span></span><br>
<b><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDTcQI0e5AzIe16B_pcL5os4v_SyNZwWWUgQfgJgl9QWCBDQ/viewform">Money Smart Week 2020<span style="font-weight:normal"> (MSW)</span></a></b> will kick off
<b>National Financial Literacy Month</b>. Michigan’s <b>MSW</b> Campaign is once again offering
<i>Money Smart Kids Read</i> for interested public libraries to incorporate into story times,
<b>March 28-April 18, 2020</b>. <br>
2020 title: <u>Save It! A Moneybunny Book </u>by Cinders McLeod.<br>
<b><u>What to do?<o:p></o:p></u></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Plan your money-themed story time(s) NOW, to take place between
<b>March 28-April 18, 2020</b> – NOTICE THE 3-WEEK WINDOW TO HOST MONEY SMART WEEK PROGRAMS!<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Register as a Money Smart Week
<b>host partner</b>, <b>TODAY</b>; go to <b><a href="http://www.MoneySmartWeek.org">www.MoneySmartWeek.org</a></b> and click “GETINVOLVED”. You’ll receive notices about
<b>FREE resources</b>, like BOOKMARKS, POSTERS, and more.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2Fj7j3zDMW8DvDu9uR7&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C5d432212c62943c21d1908d74cfd0001%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637062521814916172&sdata=srOV5YesjEVNeijN8C66dS7JS4nZrQJ%2Fp2rwk4goLUk%3D&reserved=0">Complete
the questionnaire for FREE BOOKS</a> and, via RIDES/TLN, we’ll send you enough books for each attending family to keep a copy!
<o:p></o:p></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1">Many libraries also plan money-themed programs for TEENS and ADULTS during Money Smart Week.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><b>As soon as you have your story time event planned, before January 30<sup>th</sup>, enter your event(s) in the MoneySmartWeek.org online event calendar. Even if it’s a private event, you MUST enter it
in the system.<o:p></o:p></b></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><b>After your event takes place, it is imperative that you enter your attendance number!<o:p></o:p></b></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Stay in touch with the Michigan Money Smart Week Campaign! Go to – and
<b>LIKE</b> – our Facebook page: <b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/MoneySmartWeekMichigan">www.facebook.com/MoneySmartWeekMichigan</a></b>.
<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal">Special THANKS to our generous 7-year-running <i>Money Smart Kids Read</i> underwriting partner, Michigan Credit Unions. Thanks also to the Library of Michigan, Michigan Library Association, and The Library Network & RIDES for their support!
Questions may be directed to Michigan Money Smart Week Chair, Kelly Masters; <a href="mailto:MoneySmartMichigan@gmail.com">
MoneySmartMichigan@gmail.com</a>. <br>
<br>
<b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="https://schoollibraryconnection.com/Home/Display/?learningModuleId=2228341&topicCenterId=1955261&tab=1">How the Library Can Help Students Navigate Mental Health: from the School Library Connection</a>
</b>(October 2019).<b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<h4>Read by Grade Three<span style="font-size:16.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></h4>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Fdocuments%2Flibraryofmichigan%2FLM_2019_Read_by_Grade_Three_Trifold_final_accessible_667057_7.pdf&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cea954cc8a6a84b43aaf908d745c8f020%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637054601713019908&sdata=LP2MEs%2FODGR4ykf7VYv0zn54msFvR6Khq%2FPPGljCG%2Fw%3D&reserved=0" title=" The Libraries are encouraged to download and add their contact information to this public library Read by Grade Three Guide and print for patrons to take home. Additional resources and information can be found on the Read by Grade Three Law from the "><b><span style="color:#006EB6;background:white;text-decoration:none">Read
by Grade Three: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers from Your Library <img border="0" width="16" height="16" style="width:.1666in;height:.1666in" id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image001.gif@01D585C2.A35B58C0" alt="PDF icon"></span></b></a><br>
<span style="color:black;background:white">Libraries are encouraged to download (attached or at the link above), add your contact information, print & display for patrons to take home. Additional resources and information can be found on the <a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Fmde%2F0%2C4615%2C7-140-28753_74161-498394--%2C00.html&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cea954cc8a6a84b43aaf908d745c8f020%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637054601713029905&sdata=TeHxuy%2BeIOg21qqes75jMduKbRDoRQ02PX%2BmwSyNqQE%3D&reserved=0"><b><span style="color:#006EB6;text-decoration:none">Read
by Grade Three Law</span></b></a> site from the Michigan Department of Education. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>New to public services? Or you missed a past webinar?</b> Be sure to check out the
<a href="https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9327,7-381-88855_89737-301245--,00.html">
Library of Michigan Webinar</a> Archives for recording links.<o:p></o:p></p>
<h1>In the News…<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><br>
<a href="https://www.wired.co.uk/article/duolingo-literacy-abc-app">Duolingo’s next move? Teaching your kids how to read</a> from Wired (October 2019), the free app will be coming soon.<br>
<br>
<a href="https://www.slj.com/?detailStory=professional-shelf-go-to-guides-to-books-for-children-and-teens&utm_source=Marketing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=october15ExtraHelping">Go-To Guides to Books for Children and Teens</a> from School Library Journal
(October 2019).<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i>These projects are supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><o:p> </o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Hope you all had a good week & I’m glad I got to see so many at #MLA19AC!<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>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="color:black">Youth Services Coordinator</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="color:black">Library of Michigan<br>
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