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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">READsquared<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The 2023 CSLP summer reading program is available for import into your READsquared site. For each age group the import includes the following, and you can add/remove as needed:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">1 Banner<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">1 Completion Certificate<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">1 Board Game with 10 levels<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">11 Badges (Registration, Level 1-9, Completion)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">1 Mission<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">1 Book List<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">New Mini Games<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>How to import the full programs:</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In the administrative control room site (yoursitename.readsquared/controlroom) go to <b>Programs > Program Theme > Import Programs.
</b>Instructions are also available in your <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwtye-zgpm.maillist-manage.com%2Fclick.zc%3Fm%3D1%26mrd%3D127503db20203b3d%26od%3D3z6f0db921704a64795836366ee6f3e276d466ea247e1a2c16786fd1c50c46c518%26linkDgs%3D127503db201ce2f8%26repDgs%3D127503db20203e50&data=05%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C0c329a8a9cec4b77069308daf95dc0f4%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C638096478325867927%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2BARItK9ONlmdWPc4zR0GtwYRadys4IH3JW1GD8K3yRA%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">knowledge
base</a>. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<h1>Resources<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Children’s Book Week<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In 2023, <a href="https://everychildareader.net/cbw/">Children’s Book Week</a> will enjoy two dedicated weeks of celebration! Join us <b>May 1-7</b> and <b>November 6-12. </b>2023 resources and activities will be available beginning in
February. Stayed tuned for more fun announcements and <a href="https://everychildareader.net/cbw/_wp_link_placeholder"><b>sign up for our newsletter</b></a>!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>ConnectedLibFEST <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Registration is now open for ConnectedLibFEST, the first ever connected learning event specifically focused on small and rural libraries. This virtual experience takes place on Wednesday and Thursday, March 15 and 16, from 1 PM to 5 PM
Eastern. Each day brings together library staff, researchers, and community members to learn from and with each other about bringing Connected Learning to small and rural library settings. Small and rural libraries are already using the principles of connected
learning in their work. They do this by building relationships with youth, community members, and stakeholders; fostering interests of teens through library services; and creating opportunities for academic and life success.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Learn more and register at <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.cvent.com%2Fevent%2Fb127a1d4-3295-4867-94f1-25fc4e791362%2Fsummary&data=05%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7Cbaeab22d3d1742ca7db508daf7354f41%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C638094105608541918%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=2bx4RyqljzNvB9GWP7iM14%2F0%2F7EkbZ3YiUac3fB3VaE%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">https://web.cvent.com/event/b127a1d4-3295-4867-94f1-25fc4e791362/summary</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>WebJunction - </b><b><a href="https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/learning-together-the-supercharged-way.html" title="Learning Together the Supercharged Way">Learning Together the Supercharged Way</a></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Supercharged Storytimes is a self-paced course that offers training in how to intentionally apply research-based practices to boost early literacy in young children attending library storytime. WebJunction’s Supercharged Storytimes Facilitator
Guide is a great resource to help jump start peer learning at your library. The Facilitator Guide includes Tactics and Tips for Success, Logistics and Checklists, and Module Discussion Guides that contain supplemental discussion questions and activities for
each module of the Supercharged Storytimes self-paced course suitable for a group learning setting.
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<h1>In the News…<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://blogs.loc.gov/loc/2023/01/meet-meg-medina-the-librarys-new-ambassador-for-young-peoples-literature/?loclr=ealocb">Meet Meg Medina, the Library’s New Ambassador for Young People’s Literature</a> – Library of Congress, 1/18/23<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://wapo.st/3D7Omww">Students want new books. Thanks to restrictions, librarians can’t buy them</a>. – The Washington Post, 1/22/23<o:p></o:p></p>
<h1>Still time to Register… <span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2Fevent.jsp%3Fevent%3D2605&data=05%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C03d3bd4eafbd48b3bf0608daf58497f2%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C638092247095228660%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=BCHeUrwxnqJQxTQoLhBHAcHb0AuoYFVL1bzNOzChZMU%3D&reserved=0">Summer
Library Program 2023 Round Table #2</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Thursday, February 2, 2023<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">10:30 am – Noon ET <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Attend <i>either</i> date above and bring your summer program ideas, no matter the age group to share at our virtual round tables. Participants are encouraged to bring at least one program idea to share with
the group. Program ideas may or may not be related to the CSLP theme "All Together Now," and can be geared for any age, including teens & adults. We want to hear what your library is up to and what you're excited about! We will also have the opportunity to
discover all of the exciting ways the <b>Michigan Learning Channel</b> (MLC) and
<b>PBS Kids</b> can support engagement and learning in your community this summer. See a sampling of the MLC summer program resources, including specific All Together Now themed activities and resources, on-demand videos and hands-on activities from a variety
of local, regional, and national educational partners, and ideas for in-person events and programming provided by the MLC engagement team.
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Attendees of this round table will walk away with ideas and contacts to customize the summer program for your community. These virtual round tables will
<i>not </i>be recorded. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2Fevent.jsp%3Fevent%3D2959%26&data=05%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C03d3bd4eafbd48b3bf0608daf58497f2%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C638092247095228660%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=WtgTSN2895xypbwP9QlTgWwCx33fuDwCi9qgtwh2Sqs%3D&reserved=0">“All
Together Now!” With the Detroit Zoo</a><br>
Tuesday, February 9, 2023<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">2:00 – 3:00 PM EST <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The Detroit Zoological Society is excited to partner with libraries again on another summer of reading! During this workshop, you'll receive activity outlines that give an animal twist to the "All Together
Now" theme. From exploring animal group names to thinking about the global efforts of conservation, each activity is designed to help learners think about how we all are part of one biosphere.<br>
<b>Presenter</b>: Zahraa Aljebori, Senior Education Specialist, Detroit Zoological Society<br>
<b>Register</b>: <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2Fevent.jsp%3Fevent%3D2959%26&data=05%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C03d3bd4eafbd48b3bf0608daf58497f2%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C638092247095228660%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=WtgTSN2895xypbwP9QlTgWwCx33fuDwCi9qgtwh2Sqs%3D&reserved=0">
https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=2959&</a>
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The webinar link will be emailed to registrants the day before the webinar begins. Please register if you cannot attend live, a recording will be emailed.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">These projects are 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" 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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