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<h1>Resources<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>ALSC<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Virtual Programming and Patron Privacy: <a href="https://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2020/04/virtual-programming-and-patron-privacy/">
https://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2020/04/virtual-programming-and-patron-privacy/</a>.
<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>YALSA</b><br>
Missed last week's webinar, <a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Db9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691%26id%3De2c60ea687%26e%3D55dff2545f&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C6388d8f8cf114a674bc808d7fce79b7a%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637255943991861675&sdata=P%2B2CyLG5linsiVsCwgFi%2FQhq02rjKq4Fp6MSGJ9GJiM%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">
Building a Strong Teen Nonfiction Collection</a>?<b> </b>View the <a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Db9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691%26id%3D51746c310d%26e%3D55dff2545f&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C6388d8f8cf114a674bc808d7fce79b7a%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637255943991861675&sdata=2R1XKDHiY5Uk1EVmTqGeJ9AmAmYX50FB6ZrPK6nLgG0%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">
recording</a> and <a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Db9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691%26id%3D887a994998%26e%3D55dff2545f&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C6388d8f8cf114a674bc808d7fce79b7a%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637255943991871633&sdata=iQMgkHsYhXsNApoVp2l32fQRKNmyg33qJbsrUUQghCE%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">
slides</a> and listen to Nonfiction Award Committee members discuss their decision making process and how that plays into a substantial collection that is equitable, diverse, inclusive, as well as appealing.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">So you've created an Instagram or Facebook account and now you need programming ideas? Check out the Programming HQ for
<a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Db9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691%26id%3De740842ef7%26e%3D55dff2545f&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C6388d8f8cf114a674bc808d7fce79b7a%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637255943991881594&sdata=7kwv33IUGFDz8XTeRdChunATrNDsUB5WHQ2UjfJMwvQ%3D&reserved=0">
ideas</a> on how to engage teens though the Instagram poll and question feature in Insta-stories. If you don't have a teen services Instagram account, check out this
<a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Db9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691%26id%3Deb8fb3263b%26e%3D55dff2545f&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C6388d8f8cf114a674bc808d7fce79b7a%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637255943991881594&sdata=sLDm4NzgrrXbV72aiOW6LaytxFX%2BpDrWCC2EBlyBlLA%3D&reserved=0">
post</a> for tips on how to create one. Do you have any Instagram programs that you'd like to
<a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Db9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691%26id%3D95d67ac90b%26e%3D55dff2545f&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C6388d8f8cf114a674bc808d7fce79b7a%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637255943991891545&sdata=BPyQQaI23rst49wQNwL059JLmFPubQEMtwpgJbvS0BM%3D&reserved=0">
share</a> with your fellow colleagues? <a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Db9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691%26id%3D996fbb911d%26e%3D55dff2545f&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C6388d8f8cf114a674bc808d7fce79b7a%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637255943991891545&sdata=UBJPi6PPi8x7W%2BxUtFzTHUhZH1J%2BOPWzdmAe9Wgh%2FRE%3D&reserved=0">
Submit</a> your program today.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>OCLC, IMLS, and Battelle COVID-19 Research Partnership: REALM Project
</b><br>
<a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Db9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691%26id%3D3968b7dd8b%26e%3D55dff2545f&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C6388d8f8cf114a674bc808d7fce79b7a%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637255943991931374&sdata=ibzp1ZmnCFYMmDROdF%2F0cFX9WuWEvW5a3BWFr5PwoJg%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">REopening
Archives, Libraries and Museums (REALM)</a> is a research partnership between OCLC, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and Battelle to create and distribute science-based information and recommended practices designed to reduce the risk of transmission
of COVID-19 to staff and visitors who are engaging in the delivery or use of museum, library, and archival services. Visit
<a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Db9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691%26id%3Dc8b985005b%26e%3D55dff2545f&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C6388d8f8cf114a674bc808d7fce79b7a%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637255943991931374&sdata=KzKNf4V%2BuTNBJkEmWAS2O5sT2mC%2Bq73jQ5j2qvBLu1w%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">
oc.lc/realm-project</a><b> </b>for more information on the project. <a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Db9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691%26id%3D0f6c857eba%26e%3D55dff2545f&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C6388d8f8cf114a674bc808d7fce79b7a%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637255943991941325&sdata=aSP6nizvPpPt1jBRwqmZa4r%2F4E1%2FsihyZoCL7VmH5vQ%3D&reserved=0">
Sign up</a> to receive project updates by email.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Make Way for Books App</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We created the Make Way for Books App to ensure families with young children (ages birth to 5) have access to free, effective, and bilingual early literacy engagement that they can access anytime, anywhere.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Make Way for Books App is a free resource we've been sharing with children and families we serve for the past five years, and we hope now that it can be a resource you can share with families in your community as well. <a href="https://bit.ly/2wWUs3U" target="_blank">Click
here to take a quick look at the Make Way for Books App in action</a>. Additionally, the Make Way for Books App is available free for Android (<a href="https://bit.ly/33DhMQb?fbclid=IwAR0kenMzW3slH-_N08Qn8cUend3bzNijTGWKi-_C1HnO1Om22W6HsqF99WQ" target="_blank">bit.ly/33DhMQb</a>)
and Apple (<a href="http://apple.co/2UrFivc?fbclid=IwAR02XHMpOcesX44t3VFqEd8SCzRbZn9RI159DZFWevANSKDZ-hHboeNwpMM" target="_blank">apple.co/2UrFivc</a>).<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Make Way for Books Online Storytime<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Further, Make Way for Books provides proven early literacy programs for thousands of children and families each year. Right now, as we cannot gather in person for our programming at this time, we have launched a free bilingual online storytime
livestream for young children and families. Every day we are sharing books, songs, movement, and tips for young children and families. We'll be sharing some of our favorite books, including some from the Make Way for Books App. Families can download the app
ahead of time to follow along and then continue learning afterwards. Families, children, and early childhood educators can join our Make Way for Books Online Storytime group here:<a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/makewayforbooks" target="_blank"> www.facebook.com/groups/makewayforbooks</a>.
<a href="https://bit.ly/2yukPP6" target="_blank"><b>Click here for resources, images, and language about the Make Way for Books App that you can share with the communities you serve</b></a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="https://www.ftrf.org/page/Krug_BBW">Judith Krug Fund Banned Books Week Event Grants</a></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Each year FTRF distributes grants to non-profit organizations to support activities which raise awareness of intellectual freedom and censorship issues during the annual Banned Books Week celebration (September 27 - October 3, 2020). Libraries,
schools and universities are encouraged to apply. Grants are awarded at two levels, $1,000 and $2,500. To be eligible for a grant, organizations must not have been a recipient of an Freedom to Read Foundation grant within the past five years. Grantees are
encouraged to share their events on social media and local press. A follow-up report detailing expenditures, numbers of participants, links to press coverage, and a narrative of the event is due within six weeks of the Banned Books Week celebration.
<b>The 2020 Banned Books Week celebration is September 27 - October 3, 2020). <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdeED-Q5Vgn5YuBG0bvQMlYKzqjDAjNM4FQ1AokJUeWRYrIrg/viewform?usp=sf_link">Click here to apply</a></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<h1>In the news…<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.slj.com/?detailStory=librarians-adjust-try-plan-despite-largely-unknown-future-slj-youth-services-COVID-19-response-coronavirus&utm_source=Marketing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=may19ExtraHelping">Public Librarians
Are Working, Making Plans, While Facing an Unknown Future</a> – SLJ 5.18.20<o:p></o:p></p>
<h1>Webinars & Meetings<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>MiYouth Meetings</b> are <i>weekly</i>, at <b>10am on Wednesdays</b>; they are not recorded.
<br>
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: <a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmichigan-host.zoom.us%2Fj%2F506813991&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cc9d83533202245bea67108d7fcff944d%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637256046941356683&sdata=cEqTpuMonC9I7xB5XiJDgstR%2FphFZkyeUgrEMmUqg14%3D&reserved=0">
https://michigan-host.zoom.us/j/506813991</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Password: <b>454345 </b> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Or Telephone:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> Dial:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> USA 215 446 3657<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> USA 8883634735 (US Toll Free)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> Conference code: 519921<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">If you’ve missed past weeks you can find all the notes/chatboxes here:
<a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FMiYouthMeetings&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cc9d83533202245bea67108d7fcff944d%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637256046941366638&sdata=AzFLGerrYmd68HwSeX7qSIf6q4PX%2BZpkWyNXuj1qlu8%3D&reserved=0">
https://bit.ly/MiYouthMeetings</a>. <br>
For a list of various Virtual Resources, including links to publishers, eBooks, trainings, etc:
<a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FMiYouthVirtual&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cc9d83533202245bea67108d7fcff944d%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637256046941366638&sdata=%2FH4eiQTr2zW5Bn9xKU9UFxpjzP%2FSWR8bT1h0utoHSqU%3D&reserved=0">
http://bit.ly/MiYouthVirtual</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
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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%3D322%26&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cf2b4e55bd647481c54b808d7fdb809d2%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637256839190032613&sdata=FtG1pR%2Fhwcd6pORg0rjbvUFAsgMD1PX5nHHJeMbVMPk%3D&reserved=0">Eat
Up @ Your Library! Summer Food Service for 2020</a><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Friday, May 29, 2020<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>10:30 AM ET<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">"Meet Up & Eat Up," the Michigan Department of Education’s SFSP is going to look a little different this summer, but the need is even greater than ever before. Join this webinar to learn how libraries can play a role in feeding the youth
in your community. The Michigan Department of Education aims to feed the whole child the whole year. The Meet Up and Eat Up Summer Food Service Program Staff will share how to expand the SFSP to your area. The webinar will cover Michigan SFSP basics, requirements
for sponsors who operate the SFSP, sites who provide healthy meals to children, and site activity options for Summer 2020. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fusda-fns.webex.com%2Fusda-fns%2Fonstage%2Fg.php%3FMTID%3Dec550bb0e7098abb855f188ebdd635060&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cf2b4e55bd647481c54b808d7fdb809d2%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637256839190042613&sdata=geXEThi0gr3mgWb9p4E86pIcgXlTxUAF60uecqZFx5Q%3D&reserved=0">Feeding
Your Community: Summer Meals at Libraries in 2020</a><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Thursday, May 28, 1:00 ET</b> / Noon CT / 11:00 MT / 10:00 PT<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Many libraries around the USA participate in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), a USDA-funded program that provides free meals and snacks to children ages 0-18 in communities with high levels of need. Libraries and SFSP are a great
fit! Libraries are free and open to all. Libraries are accessible. Children and teens are always welcome. The library is a stigma-free community center where community members traditionally get things for free. Libraries also gain a lot from participating
as SFSP sites. They directly support vulnerable community members and directly address food insecurity. They attract new user groups and increase their visibility and importance as a stakeholder in community well-being.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Summer meals will look quite different this year as USDA has made temporary changes so that meals may be taken home, and parents or guardians may pick up meals for their children if the state allows.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Join Penny Weaver and Maged Hanafi from the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service to learn the basics of SFSP, what will be different in 2020, and how your library can support child and community well-being by being a new or returning SFSP
site, or by supporting other SFSP sites in your community.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Speakers:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Penny Weaver, Public Affairs Specialist, USDA Food and Nutrition Service<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Maged Hanafi, Team Lead, Community Nutrition, Midwest, USDA Food and Nutrition Service<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Luke Kralik, Organizational Coordinator, Collaborative Summer Library Program<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal">Register for the May 28 webinar here:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fusda-fns.webex.com%2Fusda-fns%2Fonstage%2Fg.php%3FMTID%3Dec550bb0e7098abb855f188ebdd635060&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cf2b4e55bd647481c54b808d7fdb809d2%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637256839190042613&sdata=geXEThi0gr3mgWb9p4E86pIcgXlTxUAF60uecqZFx5Q%3D&reserved=0">https://usda-fns.webex.com/usda-fns/onstage/g.php?MTID=ec550bb0e7098abb855f188ebdd635060</a>
and click on the “Register” link<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Resources:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">The SFSP is a federally-funded, state-administered program. The SFSP reimburses providers who serve free healthy meals to children and teens in low-income areas during the summer months when school is not
in session. Check out our video to learn more: <a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FU_93W0U3E8U&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cf2b4e55bd647481c54b808d7fdb809d2%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637256839190052604&sdata=9IY4WKqBr1Leqp7XMu8CT7%2Bl5g1nisNbGRFfvb%2BtCs4%3D&reserved=0">
https://youtu.be/U_93W0U3E8U</a> <o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">Contact your State agency to talk about how you can get involved:
<a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fns.usda.gov%2Fsfsp%2Fsfsp-contacts&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cf2b4e55bd647481c54b808d7fdb809d2%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637256839190052604&sdata=uX0pF%2FSDaQ2dSR%2Fo02Urfn5pUt8cL64XkRhRNmL4wLM%3D&reserved=0">
www.fns.usda.gov/sfsp/sfsp-contacts</a> <o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">Check out the Summer Food Service Program website:
<a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.summerfood.usda.gov%2F&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cf2b4e55bd647481c54b808d7fdb809d2%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637256839190062602&sdata=IahtpfHbof5gbUizuwFYvw4jcRumSOs4f9Lwxy7yHq0%3D&reserved=0">
www.summerfood.usda.gov</a> <o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">Explore how libraries can participate and support summer meals directly as food service sites, or through outreach, publicity, and collaboration:
<a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpreads.org%2Flibraries-and-summer-food&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cf2b4e55bd647481c54b808d7fdb809d2%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637256839190062602&sdata=8cQ42EU9OmBlJKXEx1Nffe1JeqQsStA2sIMSg63avv4%3D&reserved=0">
www.cslpreads.org/libraries-and-summer-food</a> <o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">Learn why organizations throughout the country serve Summer Meals:
<a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FU_93W0U3E8U&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cf2b4e55bd647481c54b808d7fdb809d2%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637256839190072599&sdata=uF2EcLbzpcVAbm1OEeH5uW%2BeWyYiKPhl6tUGlEtFXiY%3D&reserved=0">
https://youtu.be/U_93W0U3E8U</a> <o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">Find Summer Meals sites close to you:
<a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fns.usda.gov%2Fsummerfoodrocks&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cf2b4e55bd647481c54b808d7fdb809d2%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637256839190072599&sdata=uz2E2eusGeWGAQFLGWeE%2F%2FMrnPNRQ3oKANf7F3CdvpA%3D&reserved=0">
www.fns.usda.gov/summerfoodrocks</a> <o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">Since the outset of the coronavirus outbreak, USDA has provided states with broad flexibilities to ensure the continuation of meal service during COVID-19 related school closures. USDA is committed to using
all the options available to us to help people get the food they need. To learn more about the USDA Food and Nutrition service and our response to COVID-19, visit
<a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fns.usda.gov%2Fcoronavirus&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cf2b4e55bd647481c54b808d7fdb809d2%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637256839190082593&sdata=YAXFaJnJJSqKLxNsyGUlxnyuerI2cIvp49CBRNsVP54%3D&reserved=0">
www.fns.usda.gov/coronavirus</a> and follow us on Twitter at <a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FUSDANutrition&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cf2b4e55bd647481c54b808d7fdb809d2%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637256839190082593&sdata=3ACxdyAWfafFM3DPpAF%2Fzc61KWPYHgfS8BgSm7eCtdY%3D&reserved=0">
@USDANutrition</a>.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<h1>Finally, don’t forget:<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Fdocuments%2Flibraryofmichigan%2FLM_2020_SFSP_Read_Up_Guide_689895_7.pdf&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cf2b4e55bd647481c54b808d7fdb809d2%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637256839190092582&sdata=9H66o8FFgCWqhqBQ84K9oxs2FsnY2TIjsWLUYN3W39I%3D&reserved=0">Read
Up!</a> is a literacy-based activity guide from the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP)
</b>for libraries to engage directly with <b>Summer Food Service Program sites</b>, it includes basic summer reading support information and enrichment activities. You can download & edit the PDF to include your library’s programming information on the 2<sup>nd</sup>
page and your logo on the back cover, or just leave them blank, to send directly to program sites near you. This guide was created with support from the Library of Michigan and the Institute of Museum and Library Services. <o:p></o:p></p>
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CSLP also has a “Summer 2020 Reimagined” packet of activities to share directly with patrons at
<a href="http://www.cslpreads.org">www.cslpreads.org</a>. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Be well,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="color:black">Youth Services Coordinator</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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