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<h1>Tails & Tales: Summer Library Programming <o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal">Did you know you can take a <b>virtual tour of the Detroit Zoo</b>? Could be a fun virtual share or a #TailsandTales program this summer:
<a href="https://www.thinglink.com/mediacard/1402095879061504001">https://www.thinglink.com/mediacard/1402095879061504001</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Teen Video Challenge 2021 will be back!</b> Details up <i>
soon</i> on the <a href="https://www.cslpreads.org/">CSLP website</a>.<br>
The Teen Video Challenge is an annual video contest and is open to all teens (librarian and teacher support is encouraged). The challenge is for teens to create a public services announcement-type video that shows their unique interpretation of the 2021 CSLP
slogan “Tails and Tales.” Videos are to be no longer than 60 seconds and should promote libraries and reading. Stay tuned…<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Eat Up & Meet Up & Read Up!</b> <br>
This week, the USDA announced that its temporary COVID-19 waivers for child nutrition programs are extended through September 30. During the public health emergency, the USDA has temporarily suspended certain rules through a series of waivers intended to facilitate
food distribution within public health and safety guidelines. These waivers allow for non-congregate feeding (meals may be picked up "grab & go" style), flexibility in meal times, parent/guardian pick-up of meals, and - importantly - flexibility in area eligibility.
These waivers are currently in place through September 30, 2021. See the <a href="https://www.fns.usda.gov/programs/fns-disaster-assistance/fns-responds-covid-19/child-nutrition-covid-19-waivers">
USDA website for details</a>. MDE’s website has <a href="https://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-66254_34491---,00.html">
additional information for Michigan</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">What this means for us is that libraries that serve as Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) sites - or are interested in doing so - can to distribute meals to-go in ways that are convenient for families and that meet public safety guidelines.
It also means that the usual site eligibility guidelines continue to be relaxed, so many more communities and libraries are eligible to be SFSP sites in 2021 than before 2020. According to the Children's Hunger Alliance, if your service area includes a school
that is participates in the National School Lunch Program, you are likely eligible to be an SFSP site under the current waivers.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For detailed information on the SFSP and how to become a site, or to support other sites in your community with library resources, see the Collaborative Summer Library Program's "Libraries and Summer Food" guide:
<a href="https://www.cslpreads.org/libraries-and-summer-food/">https://www.cslpreads.org/libraries-and-summer-food/</a>.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Finally, <b>the <a href="https://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/LM_2020_SFSP_Read_Up_Guide_689895_7.pdf">
Read Up!</a> guide</b> was created by CSLP as <a href="https://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/LM_2020_SFSP_Read_Up_Guide_689895_7.pdf">
<b>a guide for Summer Food Service Program sites</b></a> with enrichment activities that support summer reading.
<span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">Your library can download it, add your information, print & share with sites in your region.</span>
<br>
<i>Supported in part by the Library of Michigan and the Institute of Museum and Library Services.</i> <br>
You can watch last Spring’s webinar on the Summer Food Service for more information on starting a program at your library:
<a href="https://youtu.be/MDAdc2Yxtv0">Eat Up @ Your Library! Summer Food Service for 2020</a>.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<h1>ALSC<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal">Please submit any suggestions you have for the <b>2022 Children's Literature Legacy Award</b> by April 15th.<br>
Here is a link to the ALSC's Children's Literature Legacy Award Terms and Criteria page:<br>
<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.org%2Falsc%2Fawardsgrants%2Fbookmedia%2Fclla%2Ftermscriteria&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C11479655b31c40bc58dd08d8e35ff9e2%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637509348644056962%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=FO3hneV4XN7C2KKqC95%2FjDalU8H28BNtOG0ljDpMHN0%3D&reserved=0" title="http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/clla/termscriteria">Children's
Literature Legacy Award terms and criteria</a><br>
And here is the link to the ALSC Member Award Suggestions Form. Please use this form when submitting suggestions:<br>
<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fairtable.com%2FshrhAgQqRLM1tlOpp&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C11479655b31c40bc58dd08d8e35ff9e2%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637509348644066925%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=fu%2FqG3mQuh0xIKtZHMdGgfcnfL9eFg6c5mNH76pcJf8%3D&reserved=0" title="https://airtable.com/shrhAgQqRLM1tlOpp">Call
for Book and Media Suggestions - ALSC Member Award Suggestion Form</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Heading1Char"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">YALSA</span></span><br>
Join YALSA on <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fyalsa&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cda933b8602fa495e844b08d8e4f3076f%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637511079744314387%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=2yAdhs%2F7X1DYHAC2M%2FR6q4DkVjq3mElZ3DGhWqXTniw%3D&reserved=0" title="https://twitter.com/yalsa">
Twitter</a> for a Tweet Chat on <b>Wednesday, March 24 from 1 – 2pm EST</b> and share your thoughts on YALSA and its role in the youth services field. Every few minutes, we'll tweet out a question for you to reply to. Be sure to also include
<b>#YALSAchat </b>in your reply. What is a Tweet Chat and how does it work? View this
<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FcRwBZHkz8bc&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cda933b8602fa495e844b08d8e4f3076f%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637511079744314387%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=s3Z6h0co%2BQYNPD1lBTlqrnMf9Quw7cZy%2FKeRSOwH85Y%3D&reserved=0" title="https://youtu.be/cRwBZHkz8bc">
short video</a> to learn more.<br>
<br>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>YALSA Non-Member Strategic Planning Survey<br>
</b>As a member of the young adult library services community, YALSA would like to invite you to participate in an
<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/92H9XYS" target="_blank">online survey</a><u>.</u> Results from this survey will provide important input for our 2022-2024 strategic planning process and help YALSA continue to serve our shared community. Your unique
perspectives about your work, your needs and the trends impacting teen library services are invaluable in helping us to build programs and services that serve your needs and advance teen libraries across the country. Please
<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/92H9XYS">share your input</a> <b>no later than</b>
<b><i>Monday, March 15</i></b>. Thank you.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Read YALSA's Research Journal, <i>JRLYA</i></b><br>
Did you know that YALSA has an open-access research journal called the <a href="http://www.yalsa.ala.org/jrlya/" title="The Journal of Research on Libraries and Young Adults">
<i>Journal of Research on Libraries and Young Adults</i></a>? <a href="http://www.yalsa.ala.org/jrlya/" target="_blank">
Read</a> the latest articles now or <a href="http://www.yalsa.ala.org/jrlya/author-guidelines/" target="_blank">
learn</a> about the submission process.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><br>
<b>Article Proposals Sought for <i>YALS</i> Journal</b><br>
<a href="https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/311Lf8uXZ09mfRqEf5I004dN2">Article proposals</a> are currently being sought for the Summer 2021 issue of YALSA's journal,
<a href="http://yalsa.ala.org/blog/yals/">YALS</a>. The theme of the issue is <b>
Adulting 101: Building Life Skills for Teen Futures.<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This issue is open for articles that provide broad and specific discussions that address questions such as:<o:p></o:p></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">What does it mean to be "ready" for adulthood in 2021? How do adulting skills vary for teens from different backgrounds? (Consider interviewing a teen!)<b><o:p></o:p></b></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">How can we best prepare our teens for what comes after high school, whether work or school or some other path?
<b><o:p></o:p></b></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">What "Adulting 101" programs or resources have you provided for teens?<b><o:p></o:p></b></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Can you offer any best practices or guidelines for those planning life skills workshops?<b><o:p></o:p></b></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">How can the library work with community partners to support our teens’ transition to adulthood?<b><o:p></o:p></b></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/311Lf8uXZ09mfRqEf5I004dN2" target="_blank">Learn</a> more and
<a href="https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/311Lf8uXZ09mfRqEf5I004dN2" target="_blank">
submit</a> by <b>April 6</b>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<h1>BIPOC<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>New Membership Funding for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In alignment with ALSC’s strategic objective of increasing the intentional recruitment and retention of a diverse membership while reducing barriers to participation, ALSC is funding memberships for 10 BIPOC library
<b>students </b>and 10<b> paraprofessionals/library support staff members</b> (current position or position held within the last year) who want to become more involved within the organization and children's services. These 20 recipients will receive one year
ALA and ALSC memberships, along with opportunities for meaningful engagement including: regular virtual meetings with other recipients, activities and discussions, mentorship, shadowing committees, and more. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.informz.net%2Fz%2FcjUucD9taT05OTA1NjE4JnA9MSZ1PTEwMDc0NDk1MzEmbGk9ODQ4NTI3MTk%2Findex.html&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7Ccea6ceb9dd294a8672ff08d8e3e6d64c%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637509927866402750%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=dMWcqiits3zz2hCT5j3MpnxXIpVmxQ1taoOnglMZvcA%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">Learn
more</a> about this new membership opportunity by visiting the ALSC website. Applications will be due April 12.<o:p></o:p></p>
<h1>Resources<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Today, LM rolls out three new, high-demand Staff Skills Pathways:<o:p></o:p></p>
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Customer Service Skills </a><u><o:p></o:p></u></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1"><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmy.nicheacademy.com%2Fstaffskills%2Fpathway%2F26828&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C9744d4ab96d24a2f736008d8e55d69b3%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637511536657095554%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=zav80sTYGvL8cmHs2fC2ODvQV%2BWNw7NVBOvKuenrKnw%3D&reserved=0">Grant
Writing</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1"><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmy.nicheacademy.com%2Fstaffskills%2Fpathway%2F26837&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C9744d4ab96d24a2f736008d8e55d69b3%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637511536657105511%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=ro6lvAAj4lvhJRNaIQ2EAb1wZL3VvxANVscT78U98uI%3D&reserved=0">Public
Library Work Primer</a><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal">All materials conveniently found in the <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmy.nicheacademy.com%2Fstaffskills&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C9744d4ab96d24a2f736008d8e55d69b3%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637511536657105511%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=GiyNDx0Z0UNHdk9NA%2FePkTp%2Btyqtbwef7xC9zkuStu4%3D&reserved=0">
Niche Staff Skills Academy</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>The EJK Award Selection Committee </b>has named the <b><a href="https://www.ezra-jack-keats.org/award-35th-anniversary/">2021 winners and honorees </a></b>of the 35th Ezra Jack Keats Award!!! Congratulations to the inspiring early career
authors and illustrators named below for their remarkable achievements. Their first public appearance will be at the<b> 2021 Virtual Award Ceremony </b>during the <b>Kaigler Children’s Book Festival. </b>Register to get a link to the ceremony and more activities
/ events during the festival<b> (April 12-16.)</b> Find details below for the festival and more below.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The 35th anniversary campaign is produced in partnership with the<b> </b><a href="https://www.degrummond.org/"><b>de Grummond Children’s Literature Collection</b></a><b>.</b> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>MDE Early Literacy Update<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">Whether students will be retained under the Read by Grade Three Law this year remains up in the air, as legislators consider a bill that would waive the retention component of the
Law for2020-21. <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><a href="https://www.mlive.com/news/2021/03/high-poverty-michigan-school-districts-awarded-3m-to-help-improve-reading-writing-skills.html">Five districts across the state are being
awarded $3 million</a><b> </b>each in federally funded grants over five years to advance literacy skills for children from birth through 12th grade. The districts are Benton Harbor Area Schools, Detroit Public Schools Community District, Flint Community Schools,
Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System, and Pontiac School District.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Heading1Char"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">Training Opportunities</span></span><br>
<b><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2Fevent.jsp%3Fevent%3D353%26&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C736b830e8ff54a45db1608d8dfe48e42%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637505520030824726%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=G4c1%2Fmzbni5IjwO518uRp%2BVFEE8ikVh1dAgFs68VH5o%3D&reserved=0">Helping
Children Build a Bigger Vocabulary</a> - </b><i>LM’s Best Storytelling Practices with Jenifer Strauss
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March 23, 2021<br>
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Intentional and diverse language experiences are the key to helping children build a bigger vocabulary and establish reading readiness. Storytelling and Narrative Coach, Jenifer Strauss will use the five practices of early literacy featured
in <i>Ready to Read Michigan </i>to present activities designed to intentionally provide young patrons with a plethora of interactive vocabulary building opportunities. Handouts provided.
<i>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.</i><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#232333">What’s Essential When Serving Youth and Families in Crisis Times?</span></b><span style="color:#232333">
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</span><b>March 23, 2021 (Tuesday) at 12 pm ET</b>/ 11 am CT/ 9 am PT.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Speakers: Dr. Mega Subramaniam (University of Maryland) & Linda W. Braun (LEO Online)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In the summer of 2020, 137 library staff from across the U.S. participated in a co-design process focused on how public libraries can serve non-dominant youth and families during times of crisis. This work led to the publication of a
<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyxlab.ischool.umd.edu%2Fprojects%2Freimagining-youth-services-during-crises%2F&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C736b830e8ff54a45db1608d8dfe48e42%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637505520030824726%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=zfZpcxZqk0NTr7eIm9LiAfDLs3q24%2FDEzgo0B4yo%2BxU%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">
Field Guide</a> designed to help public library staff prepare for crises by carrying out four essential tasks: learning about community, co-creating with community, assessing and iterating with community, and designing structures for community. In this webinar,
the facilitators of the co-design work, Dr. Mega Subramaniam and Linda W. Braun, will discuss what they learned about how libraries have been responding to current and past crises. They will explain the essential tasks library staff must engage in order to
serve their communities successfully during times of crisis and prepare for crises that may occur in the future. Attendees will have the chance to ask questions about the Field Guide and the steps libraries should take to successfully serve their communities
before, during, and after emergencies arise.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Registration Link: <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fumd.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN_oALf9HULTTGoWtHCNLozuA&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C736b830e8ff54a45db1608d8dfe48e42%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637505520030834677%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=Fq%2BENJgkGcGVTW0Z8UrhSEBekMeCObr%2Ftem6yowXwCY%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">https://umd.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oALf9HULTTGoWtHCNLozuA</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2Fevent.jsp%3Fevent%3D362&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C736b830e8ff54a45db1608d8dfe48e42%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637505520030834677%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=1U%2FVIUliFtmd1oyLbrMDTsM2kvZAJKxNnWqts2g41gg%3D&reserved=0">Creating
a Culture of Caring: Practical Approaches to Support Young Adult Wellbeing & Mental Health</a> –
<i>LM/PCI Webinar</i><br>
<b>3/24/2021 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM ET</b><br>
Student mental health is a growing concern among high schools, colleges and universities, particularly in light of the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Students across the country are seeking connection and help from a variety of sources, and community members are
uniquely positioned to identify and support struggling young adults. Register: <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fregister.gotowebinar.com%2Fregister%2F4528015792985681936%3Fsource%3DMichigan&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C736b830e8ff54a45db1608d8dfe48e42%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637505520030844638%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=Qp%2FFZLo0Us3uOmPKglSnxK5BBtous5SL3M%2F7otdi86Y%3D&reserved=0">
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4528015792985681936?source=Michigan</a>
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<i>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.</i><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2Fevent.jsp%3Fevent%3D354%26&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C736b830e8ff54a45db1608d8dfe48e42%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637505520030844638%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=Dxkasc5GUqLQl4GhdkGFAOCOLuO2eLvxFCUgrrpMwow%3D&reserved=0">The
Power of Pre-writing and Writing Activities with Kids</a> – </b><i>LM’s Best Storytelling Practices with Jenifer Strauss</i><b><br>
April 20, 2021<br>
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We know that there is a strong literacy connection between speaking, reading and writing. Every storytime should include pre-writing or writing activities to support language and literacy skills in our young patrons but, it is often the
hardest element to include. Storytelling and Literacy Coach, Jenifer Strauss will share a process for providing engaging writing activities in your storytime plans to enrich your programs and provide parents with ways to extend the language experience when
they get home. <i>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.</i><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2Fevent.jsp%3Fevent%3D380%26&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C736b830e8ff54a45db1608d8dfe48e42%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637505520030854589%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=ZlnoQxGoRKCA%2Fx8bF6VJ21tL%2BTRMR7TD5qhksS1SG6I%3D&reserved=0">Collaborate
with Positivity: Improv Superpowers to Improve Team Communication & Resilience</a></b> –
<i>Library of Michigan webinar</i><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>04/29/2021 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">!Back by popular demand!</span> Two-Hour Remote Interactive Presentation with Pam Victor, President, Happier Valley Comedy.
<b>We ask you attend live!<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Shhhhh! Don't tell anyone this secret: In this remote interactive presentation, professional improviser Pam Victor shares the exclusive collaboration superpower that allows improvisers to create comedy out of thin air, so you can use these
trade secrets for building stronger collaboration, communication, and resilience at work. This presentation provides easily applicable techniques for quieting the inner critic to build more confidence and adaptability. You'll receive fun, hands-on experience
with why we overuse "no" to restrict progress, and how we can get to a "yes" mindset in order to move forward together with more positivity and creativity. Through humorous stories and impactful exercises, you learn how to use improv superpowers to improve
brainstorming, flexibility with change, team empowerment, and creative problem solving. Participants also receive links to instructional demonstrations of improv games to play online or in-person with young patrons, families, and friends.<br>
<b>Register with your co-workers!</b> <i>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.</i><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Don’t forget to SPRING Forward this weekend!<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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