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<h1>Offering Storytime Virtually?<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal">Library of Michigan’s Library Law Consultant Clare Membiela has compiled helpful information & resources if you’re thinking of performing copywritten work virtually as a
<a href="https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9327,7-381-88855_89735_89755-521583--,00.html">
Streaming Storytime</a>. <o:p></o:p></p>
<h1>Summer Library Programming<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal">Now that you have your manuals downloaded, what’s next? Check out the new CSLP user-created resources in the online manual! So far, these include reading logs, game boards, raffle tickets, a puppet play script, and more. Save time and effort
by using resources designed by your peers at other libraries! And, if you have created a useful, shareable item using CSLP artwork/content, consider contributing it to the online manual. Load your creations yourself or email Luke Kralik at
<a href="mailto:luke.kralik@cslpreads.org">luke.kralik@cslpreads.org</a> with your submissions.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The CSLP online shop has run out of some items, but they’re adding new so check it out at:
<a href="https://www.cslpreads.org/cslp-store/">https://www.cslpreads.org/cslp-store/</a>. Access the posters online:
<a href="http://bit.ly/LM2020CSLP">http://bit.ly/LM2020CSLP</a>. PSA’s are available at:
<a href="https://www.cslpreads.org/2019-psas/">https://www.cslpreads.org/2019-psas/</a>, and the 2020 Summer Reading Champion announcement will be coming soon!
<o:p></o:p></p>
<h1>Digital Learning Day<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2TznNsj&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cce32a42c0e3c43a4efbc08d7bff1dbb3%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637188917801792080&sdata=6YZ12LwWJFhN4pgXpxbut%2Bt4zQAUKLkIrJbiuaaDFow%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank"><b>Libraries
Ready to Code awards microfunding on Digital Learning Day</b></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The American Library Association’s (ALA) Libraries Ready to Code initiative, sponsored by Google, awarded more than 100 academic, school and public libraries with $700 mini-grants to encourage digital skills education in honor of Digital
Learning Day, Feb. 27, 2020. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Digital Learning Day is an annual event to promote effective use of technology tools and rich learning opportunities for learners of all ages. Microfunding awardees will use their grants to implement video-based lessons from Google’s Applied
Digital Skills program to prepare learners for the future of work. Libraries are expected to carry out four sessions of digital skills programming by May 31, 2020. <a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F2TznNsj&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cce32a42c0e3c43a4efbc08d7bff1dbb3%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637188917801792080&sdata=6YZ12LwWJFhN4pgXpxbut%2Bt4zQAUKLkIrJbiuaaDFow%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">Read
more</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<h1>Week of the Young Child<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal">WOYC is April 11-17<sup>th</sup>! Encourage families to celebrate together with these
<a href="https://www.naeyc.org/events/woyc/plan-your-event">activity resources</a>. Share social media posts & ideas using #WOYC20. This year’s themes are:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:2.4pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Music Monday<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:2.4pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Tasty Tuesday<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:2.4pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Work Together Wednesday<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:2.4pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Artsy Thursday<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:2.4pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Family Friday<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<h1>In the News…<o:p></o:p></h1>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/rodberger/2019/10/04/developing-student-storytelling-skills-to-set-up-future-career-success/#5c525f667120">Developing Student Storytelling Skills
to Set Up Future Career Success</a>: Forbes, accessed 3/10/2020.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">Centers for Disease Control & Prevention:
<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/checklist.html">
Checklist for Teachers and Parents</a>.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">National Association of School Psychologists -
<a href="https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/talking-to-children-about-covid-19-(coronavirus)-a-parent-resource?fbclid=IwAR0J9hrHCx9n91vg_fajtXr823mUMKjyVUR4Qor3zf24Km7cdi33qrt2RSw">
Talking to Children About COVID-19: A Parent Resource</a>.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">Association of Library Services for Children:
<a href="https://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2017/04/best-practices-cleaning-play-learn-spaces/">
Best Practices for Cleaning Play and Learn Spaces</a> (April 2017).<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">School Nutrition Programs: Nutrition Gateway: The Michigan Department of Education
<a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDAzMTMuMTg2ODc4MzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL21kb2Uuc3RhdGUubWkudXMvZ2F0ZXdheS9BdXRoZW50aWNhdGlvbi9Mb2dpbiJ9.z7-ZlE3r-pFh_g5747KENc9OaRJNEQOnf0G0bEfp84Q%2Fbr%2F76078426237-l&data=02%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C188982492c2b4bf2680d08d7c7602d6f%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637197088198732851&sdata=rcqwTe%2BOuZ3VfPmtEtb9agF4RC6smLdomnT1ijXqI7c%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Nutrition Gateway">
Nutrition Gateway</a> provides Child Nutrition Program (CNP) agencies a singular system to access annual CNP applications (MEGSplus), monthly claims (MIND) and periodic administrative reviews (GEMS/MARS) through an integrated dashboard and portal.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoListParagraph">If you or someone you know is interested in receiving the School Nutrition News and Updates and SNP Bulletins, visit
<a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDAzMTMuMTg2ODc4MzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3B1YmxpYy5nb3ZkZWxpdmVyeS5jb20vYWNjb3VudHMvTUlNREUvc3Vic2NyaWJlci9uZXc_dG9waWNfaWQ9TUlNREVfMjI5In0.s4t95_ZwygDO0Zo5Gjg5iIz0ZYx4jXyhaYm-LzcxgVg%2Fbr%2F76078426237-l&data=02%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C188982492c2b4bf2680d08d7c7602d6f%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637197088198742799&sdata=ZoJOS4%2FnC8j8Xl8az2GClZ3apfo7RCl3dFMv2LRhBms%3D&reserved=0">
School Nutrition News and Updates Subscription</a>. <o:p></o:p></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">Michigan 2-1-1:
<a href="https://www.mi211.org/get-help/crisis-services">Crisis Services</a> from mental health to child abuse to suicide prevention, this hotline offers free, confidential help.
<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<h1>Best Storytelling Practices Webinar Series<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2FeventRegistration.jsp%3Fevent%3D265%26&data=02%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7Cbc641392032b49bd350c08d7c1daf07d%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637191018395881965&sdata=4M8aEHRpa6vJgHUWMAd8%2BpYCrAi4BPgkXUOiK%2BcvSwk%3D&reserved=0">Beyond
Storytime: The Care and Feeding of Teens at Your Library with Jenifer Strauss</a><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Tuesday, March 24, 2020<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">2:00 PM ET<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“If you feed them, they might come”, but food alone will not keep teens coming back to your library for more! A sense of place, belonging and strong programming will.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Don your hard hats and take a journey inside the teenage brain with former sixth grade teacher, Institute on Media and the Family speaker and Storyteller, Jenifer Strauss. Find out “why they act that way” and what it takes to really connect
with tweens and teens at your library.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In this webinar you will: <o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">Understand the workings of the teenage brain<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">Learn new programming ideas that will entice teens<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">Find out how to create a Teen Advocacy Group & attract teen volunteers<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">Discover ways to funnel teen creativity into programs that focus on contribution<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">Learn how to collaborate with community partners that offer what teens need<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>This webinar is recorded for participants that cannot attend live and is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.</i><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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