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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks to all who joined today’s meeting! We had a great <a href="https://bit.ly/MeLDemoNow">
preview of DemographicsNow</a> from Liz Breed, MeL Coordinator. Don’t forget that Theresa Runyan, MeL’s Engagement Specialist for Public Libraries, is available for staff trainings and there are training videos; all available at:
<a href="https://mel.org/staff">https://mel.org/staff</a>. Following DemoNow, we recapped last week’s question on what is our “why” for summer reading, how that might change this summer, and how best to meet our communities’ needs.
<a href="https://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-66254_34491---,00.html">Summer Food Service Program</a> information was shared and I encourage your library to see if you’re eligible to become a sponsor site. Finally, we did some crowdsourcing of summer library
planning: <a href="https://bit.ly/MiYouth4_22_20">https://bit.ly/MiYouth4_22_20</a>. <span style="font-family:Wingdings">ß</span> Links to slides, the chatbox and more are included on this shared doc, so feel free to add to it, save it, & refer to it as you
make your plans for summer 2020. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>MiYouth meetings are weekly and open to any public library staff in Michigan.
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Wednesdays, 10:00 AM</b> – the link & password are always the same.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: <a href="https://michigan-host.zoom.us/j/506813991">
https://michigan-host.zoom.us/j/506813991</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Password: 454345 <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Or Telephone:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"> Dial:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"> USA 215 446 3657<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"> USA 8883634735 (US Toll Free)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"> Conference code: 519921<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Together, we’ve got this!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<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="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%;color:black">Youth Services Coordinator</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%;color:black">Library of Michigan<br>
</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%"><a href="mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov"><span style="color:#0563C1">LancasterC5@michigan.gov</span></a><span style="color:#1F497D">
</span><b><span style="color:black">|</span></b><span style="color:black"> 517-335-8129
<b>|</b> </span><a href="http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan"><span style="color:blue">www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan</span></a><span style="color:#1F497D">
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham HTF",serif;color:black">Upcoming Webinar Trainings!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The Library of Michigan knows that schedules are ever-changing at this point, but we wanted to offer some engaging professional development for Youth Services staff over the coming weeks…
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All the training listed below will support in-library and/or virtual programming for youth and teen services.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">All MiYouth webinars listed below
</span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">will be recorded <i>and</i> sent to registrants<i>, so sign-up today.
</i><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2FeventList.jsp&data=02%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C283c42bf121049fded3b08d7e300514b%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637227462815529902&sdata=SbUDyViIMSC8k4rZhWrjE2B5y2IKR5vs7Jqx89EdEaY%3D&reserved=0">For
a full listing of LM events please see our registration site.</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2Fevent.jsp%3Fevent%3D309%26&data=02%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C283c42bf121049fded3b08d7e300514b%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637227462815529902&sdata=6Zw9YCCfIfji2BdI2oVhJsynO3AJ2%2BEpsYKEOd5tHis%3D&reserved=0">Singing
Our Way to Literacy!</a> </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">with Jenifer Strauss, Story Be Told<b><br>
Friday, April 24, 2020<br>
10:00 AM ET<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Singing with children is one of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to increase reading and writing readiness. It also serves as “Storytime Glue.” You don't have to sing well to share music with kids - you
just need give yourself permission! Join, Storyteller and Narrative Consultant, Jenifer Strauss for a webinar filled with rhythms, rhymes, songs and silliness. Learn to use simple rhythm instruments and props to move and groove with kids. Discover how singing
refines auditory discrimination and sequencing, improves listening skills, creates phonological awareness, print awareness, enriches vocabulary and uplifts our mood!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Webinar link will be emailed to registered attendees the day before the event. Registered attendees will get a link to the recording after the webinar.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">This project is made possible by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2Fevent.jsp%3Fevent%3D315%26&data=02%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C283c42bf121049fded3b08d7e300514b%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637227462815539857&sdata=Ss9tTmEXv903QgBsN6qIdUTx%2FrEaWVoqNmVE%2FHeBqEE%3D&reserved=0">Motion</a>!
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">with Longway Planetarium’s Laurie Bone<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Tuesday, April 28, 2020 <o:p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">10:00 AM ET<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">In this STEM training, Longway Planetarium’s Laurie Bone will provide background information about forces and motion, and share connections to the Next Generation Science Standards. Some easy, tried and true
activities that you can do virtually with your patrons using everyday household items will be demonstrated. Webinar participants will also receive links to information sheets that support each activity so that you can create a “Motion” STEM program, either
in the library or virtually, for your families. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Wandoo Reader Overview with DEMCO<br>
Tuesday, April 28, 2020<br>
2:00 PM ET</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><br>
Link will be sent to <u>account holders</u> from Demco, so make sure you look for
<b><span style="color:#4472C4"><a href="mailto:support@evancedsolutions.com"><span style="color:#4472C4;text-decoration:none">support@evancedsolutions.com</span></a></span></b> or check with your director.<span style="color:#4472C4">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Wandoo Reader Deep Dive with DEMCO<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Thursday, April 30, 2020<br>
2:00 PM ET <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Link will be sent to <u>account holders</u> from Demco, so make sure you look for
<b><span style="color:#4472C4"><a href="mailto:support@evancedsolutions.com"><span style="color:#4472C4;text-decoration:none">support@evancedsolutions.com</span></a>
</span></b>or check with your director.<b><span style="color:#4472C4"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2Fevent.jsp%3Fevent%3D312%26&data=02%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C283c42bf121049fded3b08d7e300514b%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637227462815539857&sdata=7SWpub7FclBP2EzoCE32jvNR%2BZ63vA1jrtCVQUyzHs0%3D&reserved=0">Childhood
Trauma in a Time of Crisis</a></span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> with Dr. Amelia Siders, Children’s Advocacy Centers of Michigan<br>
<b>Tuesday, May 5, 2020<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">2:00 PM ET</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><br>
For some children, home is not a safe place. Take a deeper look at what some children might be experiencing in this time of crisis, how it might affect learning, how to recognize the signs of abuse, and how public libraries might best serve these children.
Dr. Amelia Siders will be our presenter, she is the Director of Clinical Practice Development and Education, at the Children’s Advocacy Centers of Michigan.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs) partner with prosecutors, law enforcement, and protective services to coordinate the investigation of child maltreatment—often child sexual abuse. CACs also provide support
to child survivors of abuse so that those kids can get back to being kids.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:AR-SA"><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2Fevent.jsp%3Fevent%3D313%26&data=02%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C283c42bf121049fded3b08d7e300514b%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637227462815549808&sdata=qS90hBETZkTiS9BXlLkTNUJ7SeFGr9TJ2j0IeRSo90A%3D&reserved=0">DIY
Puppets and Props to Support Imagine Your Story</a> </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:AR-SA">with Jenifer Strauss, Story Be Told<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:AR-SA">Friday, May 8, 2020<br>
10:00 AM ET<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-fareast-language:AR-SA">“Story” is a part of a child’s first language and key to exploring and understanding their world. Imaginative play is essential to a healthy childhood and a more compassionate, fulfilling
adulthood. And so, providing children opportunities for open-ended narrative play with puppets and props will not only allow them to develop social skills like sharing and cooperation, it will also help use their imagination to grow in language and literacy!
In this webinar, facilitated by Storyteller and Narrative Consultant, Jenifer Strauss, learn how to provide children with simple puppets and props from every-day household items to provide “anytime, anywhere” opportunities for narrative play.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2Fevent.jsp%3Fevent%3D316%26&data=02%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C283c42bf121049fded3b08d7e300514b%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637227462815549808&sdata=n7GvMps4Wxjg%2FoLVT4d4Ak%2BpjC6Zq9i7Vp2qFN4arms%3D&reserved=0">STEM
in the Kitchen</a> with Longway Planetarium’s Laurie Bone<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Tuesday, May 12, 2020 <br>
10:00 AM</b> <b>ET</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In this STEM training Longway Planetarium’s Laurie Bone will introduce some basic chemistry concepts while demonstrating fun and easy-to-do chemistry activities straight from the kitchen. Activities that you can do virtually with your
patrons using everyday kitchen tools will be demonstrated. Webinar participants will also receive links to information sheets that support each activity so that you can create a “STEM in the Kitchen” program, either in the library or virtually, for your families.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2Fevent.jsp%3Fevent%3D314%26&data=02%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C283c42bf121049fded3b08d7e300514b%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637227462815549808&sdata=AakyeJwW%2BLTVx%2FFU8dhlDxwAXHObzhQj86ccTcbzui8%3D&reserved=0">Literacy
All Day, Every Day: How to Present Easy-to- Use Language and Literacy Tips to Parents and Caregivers</a></span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> with Jenifer Strauss, Story Be Told<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Tuesday, May 19, 2020<br>
10:00 AM ET<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Parents and caregivers know the value of the storytime programs; librarians not only provide valuable language experiences, they model good practices! But how do we help parents understand that language experience
is something they can provide for their children all-day, every day? Storyteller and Narrative Consultant, Jenifer Strauss will model a Ready-to-Use Parent Presentation that librarians can use to encourage parents to engage their children in quality language
experiences during the course of a regular day with their kids.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i>These programs are supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.<o:p></o:p></i></p>
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