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<p class="MsoNormal">An Annular Eclipse in 2023 and a Total Solar Eclipse in 2024… and time is running out to register for training!<br>
<span class="Heading1Char"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">SEAL: Solar Eclipse Activities for Libraries with STAR Net – All Ages</span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">These SEAL workshops will prepare and empower public library staff to facilitate meaningful solar and space science programs for their patrons that build curiosity, knowledge and inspiration. Attendees will receive hands-on training on
operating solar telescopes and other methods for direct and indirect solar viewing, best practices for developing and facilitating STEM programs, and how to engage with community partners and library-specific digital resource networks.
<b>Attendees will also be able to sign up for free solar eclipse glasses to distribute to their communities in advance of both eclipses!</b>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Space is extremely limited, so register now for these FREE workshops with STAR Net:<br>
<a href="https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=2987&">Wednesday, April 19, 2023, from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm</a><span style="font-weight:normal"> at the Delta Township District Library, 5130 Davenport Dr., Lansing,
MI 48917<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=2992">Thursday, April 20, 2023, from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm</a><span style="font-weight:normal"> at the Charlevoix Public Library, 220 Clinton
St., Charlevoix Mi 49720 <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Lunch will be provided, however<i> due to limited space we will be offering a waitlist.
</i>If you register and cannot attend, please notify the Library of Michigan <u>at least 72 hours</u> in advance.<i><o:p></o:p></i></p>
<h1>Resources <o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>YALSA/ALSC: New Booklist Available!</b> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In celebration of its 50th Anniversary, the Chinese American Librarians Association partnered with the Young Adult Library Services Association and collaborated with ALSC’s Quicklists Consulting committee to create a reading list for youth
centering Chinese American voices. <b><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AJ5ZQnKg-h8GMJqrD6NNXQEHaBwd2cjA/view">Stories<span style="font-weight:normal">
</span>Beyond Borders: A Chinese American and Diasporic Reading List</a></b> features Chinese American and diasporic creators and stories for children, middle grade, and YA audiences. The booklist was designed by Allison Chi and includes illustrations from
the children's book <i>Let’s Do Everything and Nothing</i> by Julia Kuo. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p><b><span style="color:black">Breaking Stereotypes through Children's Books<br>
April 27, 2023, 11:00 AM Pacific / 2:00 PM Eastern<br>
</span></b><span style="color:black">Join NGCP during National Library Week to learn about the power of children’s books to break stereotypes and promote a sense of belonging in STEM. Guest speakers include Dr. Dieuwertje “DJ” Kast, Ed.D. from the University
of Southern California who will talk about her work <a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HgjZumQVIscmkWnLxbHNci41UfMFd9cJ0F45Mu2-iW_0jEJmV1RaIJ7gxnXBQ6P1pWFDgb9JJPdqyZjqDwt4eNB3FkzYLO23sxEQ-_7qPUdrU1k1rlX6dZcp9GEG67hlOK5Z_j4Xw8xGb28jn483CXAls2KdRRJ7&c=ZLOVmIScIL0amOrzJL5f6L4Mwx9H83IhnGIMQW3Bx0-UX7baaGK3SA==&ch=gr4nvq2Bc9c8UH1fNcSS8hCy7bX7cf3nyayM943V1WD9Crahy3Gzqw==" target="_blank">
diversifying STEAM picture books</a> and Katherine Locke, author of the picture book
<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001HgjZumQVIscmkWnLxbHNci41UfMFd9cJ0F45Mu2-iW_0jEJmV1RaIJ7gxnXBQ6P1EEeI-LrUQtgihMJ1bOeDcdEOn9mBGzF07OEM9Nj17Z9S0g7XY3CAlpqUwv0AjJTBiiRQYrgQYBoeitJfP97amnhckKXQBMizO9FSArHglJ8JyIeCspa92pKuccLNKOKEinMlCDc_LEJH_cBgLIZcqg==&c=ZLOVmIScIL0amOrzJL5f6L4Mwx9H83IhnGIMQW3Bx0-UX7baaGK3SA==&ch=gr4nvq2Bc9c8UH1fNcSS8hCy7bX7cf3nyayM943V1WD9Crahy3Gzqw==" target="_blank">
What Are Your Words?: A Book About Pronouns</a>. Participants will gain ideas for new books and resources to share with the young readers in their lives. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><b><span style="color:black">Submissions Sought for on Early Literacy<br>
</span></b><span style="color:black">CLELCON is the annual conference of the Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy (CLEL) that provides workshops, keynote speakers and networking to anyone who is involved or wants to be involved with early literacy. It is recognized
nationwide as a premier early literacy professional development opportunity. CLEL is seeking presenters for the 2023 Virtual Conference, scheduled for September 21 & 22, 11:00 am - 4:30 pm. The virtual conference offers two different opportunities to share
your knowledge and experience: Break Out Session Presenters and Discussion Facilitators. All presentations will be delivered live virtually via<a href="https://hopin.com/"> Hopin.</a> <b>Submit your proposal
</b><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxzbMiZThEZ54796PYAq6A8A0Ab1lLXjODbXjsXlLOhU5W2Q/viewform"><b>here</b></a><b> by June 10.
<br>
</b>Presentations and Discussions will be 50 minutes long. Examples of topics are in the
<a href="https://forms.gle/onHKDou8cdwQNvTJ7">proposal link</a>. Major areas include Early Literacy Foundations, Early Literacy Leadership and News in this field. Break Out Session Presenters will prepare and lead a virtual presentation related to the field
of early literacy. Discussion Facilitators will lead a casual sharing of knowledge, resources and help build connections.
<br>
CLEL Conference Chairs will be in touch to let you know if you are chosen to present by July 31st. Questions? Please email
<a href="mailto:conference@clel.org">conference@clel.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h1>In the News…<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.npr.org/2023/03/29/1166789948/how-to-show-up-for-teens-when-big-emotions-arise">How to show up for teens when big emotions arise</a> – NPR Life Kit, 3/30/23<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/04/05/book-bans-how-to-fight/">How to Fight Book Bans – and Win</a> – The Washington Post, 4/5/23<o:p></o:p></p>
<h1>MiYouth<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Tuesday, April 11<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">2:00 PM<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Join LM’s Youth Services Advisory Council (YSAC) for a discussion on youth & behavior in the library, as well as updates on
<i>TALK</i> and <i>MeL</i>. Please note that MiYouth has transitioned to <b>quarterly</b> meetings (months vary) on the 2<sup>nd</sup> Tuesday at 2pm. Looking forward to seeing you at the next “MiYouth TWOsday!” We’ll be sure to remind you to mark your calendars.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">MiYouth meetings are open to all public library staff who work with youth in Michigan.</span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><br>
No need to register, just join us at 2pm ET!<br>
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: <a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/j/506813991?pwd=Z2NBMTFES1BlRlNVc2lhbzV1eTJ0QT09">
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/506813991?pwd=Z2NBMTFES1BlRlNVc2lhbzV1eTJ0QT09</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Password: 454345<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h1>READsquared Trainings<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal">All MI public libraries are invited to subscribe to READsquared provided by the Library of Michigan and supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. If your library does not already have an account, go to:
<a href="https://mistate.readsquared.com/Signup.aspx?State=MI#!">https://mistate.readsquared.com/Signup.aspx?State=MI#!</a> to request one. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b>Onboarding Webinars - </b>No registration required*
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">Onboardings cover all the basics of setting up your READsquared site. These sessions are designed for new READsquared customers or new library staff using READsquared for the first time.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in"><b>May 2, Tuesday, 10:30 am EST<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b>Refresher Training Webinars - </b>
No registration required* <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">Refresher trainings are best for those who have used READsquared in the past and want to prepare for upcoming summer programs and possibly add more features to their site. These sessions will cover the new theme,
site updates, marketing, and advanced features. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in"><b>April 19, Wednesday, 1:00 pm EST<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">*You can choose from any of the above sessions and use this link to join: <a href="https://join.me/READsquaredTraining"><span style="color:windowtext">https://join.me/READsquaredTraining</span></a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For the best audio experience, we recommend dialing in by phone as well: New York, NY +1.646.307.1990 Conference ID: 518-509-521 #<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Recorded Trainings:<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>If you cannot attend any of the sessions, you can always access a pre-recorded training in the knowledgebase:
</i><a href="https://portal.readsquared.com/r2kb/Article.aspx?id=10008">https://portal.readsquared.com/r2kb/Article.aspx?id=10008</a>. Unlimited support is included in your subscription so please do not hesitate to email our support team (<a href="mailto:support@r2stg.zohosupport.com">support@r2stg.zohosupport.com</a>)
with any questions or if you need one-on-one training. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Take care,<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="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><br>
<i><span style="color:black;background:white">My Pronouns: She/Her/Hers - See </span>
</i><a href="http://www.mypronouns.org/"><i><span style="color:#0563C1;background:white">www.mypronouns.org</span></i></a><i><span style="color:black;background:white"> to learn more<b>.</b></span></i><o:p></o:p></p>
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