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<h1>Ready to Read Michigan Update<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal">Access the 2020 Programming Guide on our new website for library staff:
<a href="https://www.readytoreadmi.org/home">https://www.readytoreadmi.org/home</a>.  Coming SOON: A Parade of Elephants recording by the one and only Kevin Henkes!!!  I’ll share it asap and you’ll be able to reshare to your families.
<br>
Also, we’re aware that you might not have been able to conduct programming around RTRM 2020 – yet. I’m working on a new timeline for the survey but feel free to use the resources and story throughout the year.  <o:p></o:p></p>
<h1>ALSC<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal">As a member driven organization, ALSC relies on the time, expertise, and dedication of our 4,000 members to create content and move association work forward. During this time, we know librarians and other practitioners working in children's
 services are focusing on their families, their own work, and how to best serve those they care about and their communities. To support the library community,
<b>ALSC has opened up some of our most recent member-driven content</b>. We hope this helps keep your professional development and work moving forward in this time of social distancing and remote work. <a href="http://www.ala.org/alsc/alsc-open-resources">Find
 a list of ALSC member resources that have been changed to open access for all through April 20, 2020, online</a>.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2020/03/self-care-during-closure/">Self Care During Closure</a> from the ALSC Blog.
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<h1>YALSA<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>YALSA Archived Webinars</b><br>
Looking for virtual professional development? Consider visiting our <a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Db9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691%26id%3D131199c673%26e%3D55dff2545f&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cc4381abcb3704f8c5b8008d7d0ea7c9d%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637207577839195769&sdata=SiNrOJpPg4c8HBBI4jiH8MwTYI%2BLH3ef9ANMI5BhBjE%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">
YeLL! (YALSA e-Learning Library)</a>, and check out recordings of all past webinars. You will need to log into your ALA account to access the page. Alternatively, you can view the playlist of our
<a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Db9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691%26id%3D79ea612990%26e%3D55dff2545f&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cc4381abcb3704f8c5b8008d7d0ea7c9d%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637207577839195769&sdata=hWZc5%2F4EHh2qgCedc1Ip8rCgQfg0XQXL%2FC7HsT6WL9Y%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">
2020</a> and <a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Db9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691%26id%3D7b48b6fa12%26e%3D55dff2545f&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cc4381abcb3704f8c5b8008d7d0ea7c9d%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637207577839205725&sdata=wJVpNw0ARXu1T9LZbMS%2F0c1wEanhaB4PzU5uGbKO%2BR0%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">
2019</a> webinars directly. Please note that these are unlisted links and should not be shared publicly.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#202020">New Teen Intern Program Toolkit</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#202020"><br>
Created by past grant winners of our Teen Intern Program Grant, the <a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Db9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691%26id%3Dce4c69e6aa%26e%3D55dff2545f&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cc4381abcb3704f8c5b8008d7d0ea7c9d%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637207577839235597&sdata=PSZ6RoCoY7PxOoQ44v%2FNBUnaFJJQKpqM2wez0HLwTSM%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">
<span style="color:#1264CF">Teen Intern Program Toolkit</span></a> will teach you how to successfully plan, promote, implement, and evaluate your own teen intern program. You will also read personal anecdotes shared by our contributors about the experiences
 and challenges they faced implementing their own teen intern program, while reflecting on questions such as "What worked?," "What didn't?," and "What would I do differently next time?"
<a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Db9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691%26id%3De43b331432%26e%3D55dff2545f&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cc4381abcb3704f8c5b8008d7d0ea7c9d%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637207577839235597&sdata=06IdfFdkgleKj0QUEfJTrCVDUFyGuyZZktoMsq6CD3c%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">
<span style="color:#1264CF">Read</span></a> the toolkit now. A huge thank you again to all the contributors!</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<h1>State of Michigan Resources<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDAzMjYuMTkzNjExMjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5taWNoaWdhbi5nb3YvZG9jdW1lbnRzL2Nvcm9uYXZpcnVzL1RhbGtpbmdfd2l0aF9raWRzX2Fib3V0X0NPVklEX0ZJTkFMXzY4NDY0OV83LnBkZiJ9.iJAFdwJYOPUiq0ljQxtli8QJOJ9UZsHaNnRIRAMfbjY%2Fbr%2F76681455551-l&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7Cbcda18d6f7c34750794408d7d1cd6547%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637208552414720796&sdata=xwv3hTUk4nIdh4lnsGVgnwuoWMROiUXhsh4jkJhtI7s%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">Communicating
 with Children During the COVID-19 Outbreak</a><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">A kit has been created for caregivers and families to help alleviate some of the anxiety and stress parents/guardians are feeling as they strive to comfort frightened children during this time.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDAzMjYuMTkzNjExMjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5taWNoaWdhbi5nb3YvZG9jdW1lbnRzL21kaGhzLzIwMTktbkNvVl9XZWJfRkFRX0ZpbmFsXzAyLjA3LjIwXzY4MDY5M183LnBkZiJ9.iQTAz2jKPzhPES0Pk8syYJzWlC7kXY_s-F1eN9TdwN4%2Fbr%2F76681455551-l&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7Cbcda18d6f7c34750794408d7d1cd6547%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637208552414725775&sdata=gxH%2FKXbkjnwAF5xyvWWWpA21uiRsSC%2FQgcS3KUb%2Fb3Q%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="COVID-19 FAQs">Frequently
 Asked Questions (FAQs)</a><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">MDHHS has put together frequently asked questions about the coronavirus disease that will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDksInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDAzMjYuMTkzNjExMjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5taWNoaWdhbi5nb3YvY29yb25hdmlydXMvMCw5NzUzLDctNDA2LTk4MTc4Xzk4NzM3LS0tLDAwLmh0bWwifQ.n7w9L2Hnk0ms6mR-ARYLKOzhsyjYYjj0uX4Bvln8yzs%2Fbr%2F76681455551-l&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7Cbcda18d6f7c34750794408d7d1cd6547%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637208552414725775&sdata=5PUQfY4MpcVgJhETzKcTL0kn85ugjsiuokW9%2BRALodo%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">Guidance
 for Business</a><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Additional information about if workers can leave home for work.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDAzMjYuMTkzNjExMjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5taWNoaWdhbi5nb3YvY29yb25hdmlydXMvMCw5NzUzLDctNDA2LTk4NDE0LS0tLDAwLmh0bWwifQ.NXgVTSvpxLDxeGQd-R485EzDiNt3OaIoHxsODboTToM%2Fbr%2F76681455551-l&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7Cbcda18d6f7c34750794408d7d1cd6547%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637208552414730751&sdata=roF%2FXE7fKcTOd%2B1B0TGnGqjkp6OXRyJ%2BCPwWa0AUiBs%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">Video
 Updates</a><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">View any video updates about the coronavirus outbreak.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDAzMjYuMTkzNjExMjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5taWNoaWdhbi5nb3YvY29yb25hdmlydXMvMCw5NzUzLDctNDA2LTk4MTc4Xzk4NDU1LS0tLDAwLmh0bWwifQ.XX3kjco-WSx3Fr70znpCfWSttEbl5NX0-4AEarCqH7Q%2Fbr%2F76681455551-l&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7Cbcda18d6f7c34750794408d7d1cd6547%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637208552414735730&sdata=xhAkpbw1pPSYnD0cLmF993FW8vzqHn4mT%2F8nNTrWMpg%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">Executive
 Orders & Directives</a><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">An updated list of the COVID-19 Executive Orders and Directives.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDAzMjYuMTkzNjExMjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5taWNoaWdhbi5nb3YvZG9jdW1lbnRzL3doaXRtZXIvRG9uYXRpb25zXzY4NDU1OF83LnBkZiJ9.WSjxW5rdyawssH9mLTg_kU4YsnfnVCVhrzL1to1wXgk%2Fbr%2F76681455551-l&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7Cbcda18d6f7c34750794408d7d1cd6547%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637208552414705863&sdata=eizjg7n6jSlzGSy%2BcDpsF%2B%2B3ujVbOw6LqW5EQjylPbY%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">Donations</a><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The State of Michigan is collecting and managing financial, material and in-kind donations to be used to meet the most pressing needs of Michigan residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Donations can be directed to the Michigan Community
 Service Commission at <a href="mailto:COVID19donations@michigan.gov" target="_blank">
COVID19Donations@michigan.gov</a> or 517-335-4295.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDAzMjYuMTkzNjExMjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5taWNoaWdhbi5nb3YvY29yb25hdmlydXMvMCw5NzUzLDctNDA2LTk4MTU5LTUyMjY0OS0tLDAwLmh0bWwifQ.7c1qHDLA0khPR-oOB2fkt_QmHKLFKYhdHMnOIac3-ZU%2Fbr%2F76681455551-l&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7Cbcda18d6f7c34750794408d7d1cd6547%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637208552414710838&sdata=5ekjsqmbkGNGzmyvjvLKdefAEIXAXzqnS4ISs9zEg0U%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">Stay
 Home. Stay Safe. Save Lives.</a><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For at least the next three weeks, Michiganders must stay in their homes unless they're performing tasks necessary to the health and safety of themselves or their family. Learn more about what you can and can't do.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDAzMjYuMTkzNjExMjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5taWNoaWdhbi5nb3YvZG9jdW1lbnRzL2Nvcm9uYXZpcnVzL1BlcnNvbl9FeHBvc3VyZV9GaW5hbF8zLTI1LTIwMjBfNjg0ODMyXzcucGRmIn0.doqazZliTerDM4ctvByGa-JQ0FG1phpomwIkiHyN8qI%2Fbr%2F76681455551-l&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7Cbcda18d6f7c34750794408d7d1cd6547%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637208552414715818&sdata=Jo4w4LQx%2FwH71puc6pymvM7KM0cmJi%2FgTnuI68TmkYU%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">I
 think I have been exposed to COVID-19, what should I do?</a><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">MDHHS has created a helpful guide for what to do if you think you've been exposed to COVID-19.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Be well,<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>
702 W. Kalamazoo St.<br>
Lansing, MI 48915</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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