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<h1>2 Solar Eclipses are coming!<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Two solar eclipses are coming to North America – an Annular Eclipse in October 2023 and a Total Solar Eclipse in April 2024 – and it’s time for public library staff to get ready! Thanks to a grant from the
 Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation and a supplement to the <i>NASA@My Library </i>
Project, the Space Science Institute‘s <i>STAR Net </i>team is providing 5 million solar viewing glasses. To learn more about the project, including how to register your library for free solar eclipse glasses, visit:
<a href="http://www.starnetlibraries.org/about/our-projects/solar-eclipse-activities-libraries-seal/">
www.starnetlibraries.org/about/our-projects/solar-eclipse-activities-libraries-seal/</a>.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">S</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">olar
<b>E</b>clipse <b>A</b>ctivities for <b>L</b>ibraries (SEAL) from our friends at STAR Net are now offering the following
<b>Virtual Trainings and Resources</b>: <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Getting started with SEAL recorded webinar:
<a href="https://youtu.be/ImO9WzHj1sU">https://youtu.be/ImO9WzHj1sU</a><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Register for monthly Getting Started with SEAL webinars (May, June, July, and August dates open now):
<a href="https://community.starnetlibraries.org/learn-all-about-solar-eclipse-activities-for-libraries-at-our-virtual-trainings/">
https://community.starnetlibraries.org/learn-all-about-solar-eclipse-activities-for-libraries-at-our-virtual-trainings/</a><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Register for our spring SEAL Virtual Training series on Citizen Science and Eclipse Programming:
<a href="https://community.starnetlibraries.org/seal-citizen-science-registration/">
https://community.starnetlibraries.org/seal-citizen-science-registration/</a><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Getting started with SEAL blog post (contains all sorts of links and goodies):
<a href="https://community.starnetlibraries.org/get-started-with-seal/">https://community.starnetlibraries.org/get-started-with-seal/</a><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Using the Sunspotter:
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXi-EpT11zA">SEAL Virtual Training Series: Sunspotter Telescope</a><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Heading1Char"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">READsquared</span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><br>
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></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Onboarding Webinar</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> - No registration required<b>*</b>  
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<b>May 2, Tuesday, 10:30 am EST</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">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.</span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><br>
<b>*</b>You can choose from any of the above sessions and use this link to join:  <a href="https://join.me/READsquaredTraining">https://join.me/READsquaredTraining</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">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></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Recorded Trainings:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">If you cannot attend any of the sessions, you can always access a pre-recorded training in the knowledgebase:
</span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><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.
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<h1>Resources<o:p></o:p></h1>
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<b>CSLP 2023 PSAs - </b>Hot off the cutting room floor! CSLP PSAs are ready for libraries.<br>
Feel free to share with your community: <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLe3krHkVt7MayX7TCyEeopmhEPBPqQO53">https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLe3krHkVt7MayX7TCyEeopmhEPBPqQO53</a><br>
You can also access additional, shorter clips, audio, and more through the link provided in the “PSA” Tab in the 2023 Online Manual, which public libraries can access using your library code (email Cathy at
<a href="mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov">LancasterC5@michigan.gov</a> if you need your code) at <a href="https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405&id=9771bee14a&e=c18caf2bb6" title="Original URL:
http://www.cslpreads.org/

Click to follow link.">www.cslpreads.org</a>.<br>
<i>This program is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.</i><b><br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Libraries and Summer Food<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">If you want to become an SFSP site, the
<a href="https://www.cslpreads.org/libraries-and-summer-food/">Collaborative Summer Library Program's Libraries & Summer Food how-to guide</a> is a thorough, clear step-by-step guide for determining whether your library is eligible, getting started, and exploring
 other ways to support food distribution and address basic needs. Whether or not your library is an SFSP site, there are many ways to raise awareness about summer meals. To get going as a site in Michigan, you can head to the
<a href="https://www.michigan.gov/mde/services/food/summer">MDE SFSP site</a> for instructions and training resources.
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</span><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The </span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">MDE
</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">SFSP team </span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">will</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> host office hour</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">s</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">
 on Thursday</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">, May 4,</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> from 2:00-3:00pm</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">. This is a great opportunity to get your Coordinated Application questions answered. Hope
 to see you there! </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Join LIVE: </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMzAzMzAuNzQyNzMzMzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3VzMDZ3ZWIuem9vbS51cy9qLzg1OTYzNjA2NjE5In0.hoKHzVhb0Ia8JQFrn4XJ17cC1vKZZ47dib1LhnqFLe8/s/953563977/br/157106800093-l" target="_blank">https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85963606619</a>.
 Applications to be a site close May 9<sup>th</sup>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://www.nicheacademy.com/library-services-to-homeschoolers">Library Services to Homeschoolers – Niche Academy</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">May 3<sup>rd</sup>, 2pm ET<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Are all learners welcome in your library? There are at-home learners in your community, and the library is the single most important resource to DIY educators. Join Christina Giovannelli Caputo, author of <a href="https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781538146811/Library-Services-to-Homeschoolers-A-Guide" target="_blank">Library
 Services to Homeschoolers: A Guide</a> to learn how to engage homeschoolers in your community and welcome all learners to your library. Christina will dive into the history, methods and growing diversity of home education and will explore outreach opportunities
 and program inspirations to put into practice in your library. If you're interested but not able to attend the live webinar, go ahead and
<a href="https://www.nicheacademy.com/library-services-to-homeschoolers">register</a>. We'll send a recording to all registrants after the fact.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h1>In the News…<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://michiganadvance.com/blog/all-house-republicans-vote-against-resolution-recognizing-librarians/">All House Republicans vote against resolution recognizing librarians</a> – Michigan Advance,
 4/26/23. (You can find the full <a href="http://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2023-2024/resolutionadopted/House/pdf/2023-HAR-0081.pdf">
House Resolution No 81 online</a>.)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://www.ala.org/news/state-americas-libraries-report-2023">State of American’s Libraries Report 2023</a> – ALA, April 2023<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2023/04/national-library-week-kicks-highly-anticipated-annual-list-top-10-most">National Library Week kicks off with the highly anticipated annual list of Top
 10 Most Challenged Books and State of America's Libraries Report</a> – ALA, 4/24/23 (Top 10 artwork is available for download at: <a href="https://bit.ly/ALA-Top10" target="_blank" title="https://bit.ly/ala-top10">https://bit.ly/ALA-Top10</a>)
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Have a great weekend,<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>
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