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<h1>Association Updates: <o:p></o:p></h1>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>YALSA Symposium Michigan Meet-up</b> – are you (or a co-worker) going to YALSA Symposium in Memphis? Let’s connect Friday, November 1<sup>st</sup> for dinner at a local Memphis restaurant. Please sign up:
<a href="https://forms.gle/iPmv4QAeXoqaC8Lr5">https://forms.gle/iPmv4QAeXoqaC8Lr5</a>.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2019/10/light-the-way-grant-2/">The ALSC/Candlewick Press “Light the Way: Outreach to the Underserved” Grant is now open!
</a> Applications for $3,000 grant are due by December 1, 2019. More details here:
<a href="http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/profawards/candlewicklighttheway">http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/profawards/candlewicklighttheway</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<h1>In the News…<o:p></o:p></h1>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Here's an early childhood development article by Dr. Dana Suskind, published in the Brookings Institute blog:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.brookings.edu/blog/brown-center-chalkboard/2019/09/26/what-cutting-edge-neuroscience-tells-us-about-early-childhood-development/" target="_blank">https://www.brookings.edu/blog/brown-center-chalkboard/2019/09/26/what-cutting-edge-neuroscience-tells-us-about-early-childhood-development/</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
<h1>Programming<o:p></o:p></h1>
<h4><b><span style="color:windowtext;font-style:normal">Imagine Your Story Workshop</span></b><b><span style="font-style:normal"><o:p></o:p></span></b></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%7C88bd0d92369846ad849d08d754026438%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637070241635587394&sdata=PrgKxaksk9cvTaOg%2B6unl75B8ek5JFXx3xgBD0BVJRg%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%7C88bd0d92369846ad849d08d754026438%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637070241635597354&sdata=GjtecnCbHD7jaTI6GDVt7gyLGrR%2FrjsfYamgX4zndh4%3D&reserved=0">Monday,
November 18 at Bloomfield Township Public Library</a> (waitlist only)<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%7C88bd0d92369846ad849d08d754026438%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637070241635597354&sdata=elHE4CraHHGV1jbr7WGBIYQjlZ4nQkAavbyS9Vru8vk%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%7C88bd0d92369846ad849d08d754026438%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637070241635607318&sdata=HKddGMauaYINlgJpDN4iQjpOQEfbI9gnE6ZLIKRbDWA%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>
<i>This program is supported in part by the Museum for Institute and Library Services.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Heading4Char"><b><span style="color:windowtext;font-style:normal">Free Books</span></b></span><br>
<b><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSeDTcQI0e5AzIe16B_pcL5os4v_SyNZwWWUgQfgJgl9QWCBDQ%2Fviewform&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C88bd0d92369846ad849d08d754026438%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637070241635607318&sdata=X1AQM%2B2KLgkFLU279SqEovlmrpau6ZLwV5o%2B%2FDeLdFw%3D&reserved=0">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>
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<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="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.MoneySmartWeek.org&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C88bd0d92369846ad849d08d754026438%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637070241635617270&sdata=ovrE82i%2BOsE%2Fz3GK0irrcGbV1CURmrgsXk7gszBvO%2Bs%3D&reserved=0">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%7C88bd0d92369846ad849d08d754026438%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637070241635617270&sdata=T%2BrmLbajCkgPYs9C3cgJICGC2m9q7D5NzdQK7mAmYOk%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="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FMoneySmartWeekMichigan&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C88bd0d92369846ad849d08d754026438%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637070241635627229&sdata=3bEXsfuwpIHwFDMcLNdcQnVrs9f84esPquhmYcXZBgM%3D&reserved=0">www.facebook.com/MoneySmartWeekMichigan</a></b>.
<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">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>.
<b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>NASA Kits</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Now that the summer rush is over, just a reminder that NASA @ My Library kits are still circulating. We have 8 copies for each of the 2 themes, so check them out for programming! Learn what’s in side and more at
<a href="http://www.Mi.gov/NaML">www.Mi.gov/NaML</a>. <br>
<i>This program is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
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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>
702 W. Kalamazoo St.<br>
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