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<h1>Virtual Teen Game Night<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">What is Virtual Teen Game Night?</span></u></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><br>
A casual, virtual hangout with online board and trivia type games for teens from all over Michigan. The event is hosted through Zoom and includes games on a variety of online platforms.
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<i>(VTGN defines “teens’ as grades 6-12, but is flexible based on individual library requirements.)</i><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">When is VTGN?</span></u></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><br>
Game Night is a bi-weekly(ish) program happening on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month from 6:30-7:30pm. We sometimes offer a bonus week if there’s a 5th Thursday and we have enough staff to co-host.<br>
<i>(We are open to different days/times)</i><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">How does my library participate?</span></u></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><br>
Libraries interested in participating should have a staff member who can occasionally help co-host. Staff are not expected to know how to play every game but are expected to have a basic familiarity with Zoom, BGA (Board Game Arena), and Jackbox Games as programs.
Other game platforms, such as STEAM may be offered based on availability and access.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">I’m In! Now what?</span></u></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><br>
Each game night includes at least 2 library staff members who host the zoom and facilitate games; participating libraries will coordinate with one another to schedule which library staff will host each date. You do not need to staff every VTGN to participate.<br>
The teens can then sign up with their respective libraries, or with our VTGN Google form; a meeting link for the zoom is then sent to those who sign up. Games are played either through the website Board Game Arena, or on Jackbox Games. Jackbox requires no sign
up, BGA does require an account but is free to join. A computer or laptop is recommended, but teens can participate with a smartphone or tablet.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt">I want to participate, but am not sure Virtual is the right option for me…</span></u></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><br>
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">No worries! If you want to host this program in person, you can! Simply schedule an in-house program and encourage your teens to bring a personal device for gameplay or provide computers for them to join. Then join
our zoom and project the meeting for your teens to listen and watch while they play! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">If you have any interest in participating, please fill out this short interest survey:
<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfB9DsMa87Yf3o_rNspkvlbkecFguev48mLkMCRLUqt3g1VuQ/viewform?usp=sf_link">
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfB9DsMa87Yf3o_rNspkvlbkecFguev48mLkMCRLUqt3g1VuQ/viewform?usp=sf_link<span style="color:#0563C1"><br>
</span></a><i>Still not sure if VTGN is right for your library or want to know more? Reach out! VTGN members will get in touch to help answer any questions you have!</i>
<a href="mailto:gamenightlibraries@gmail.com">gamenightlibraries@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h1>Detroit Zoo Coupons for Summer Reading <o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The Detroit Zoological Society is providing promo codes for a free children’s ticket (with the purchase of an adult ticket*) prize for completing summer reading goals. Tickets* must be purchased online using
the link provided on each regional flyer. Tickets must be purchased between June 1-August 31<sup>st</sup>; however those tickets can be scheduled for a Zoo visit through December 31, 2023.
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Due to the Zoo’s need for data, there are different codes for various regions and the easiest way for them to create those regions was based on the
<a href="https://i0.wp.com/micoops.info/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/mi_coop_map_2020-scaled.jpg?ssl=1">
Michigan Library Cooperatives map</a>. <br>
<b>Please print and distribute flyers to pass to patrons who have completed a reading goal according to the region in which your library is located.
</b>These links are <i>not</i> for sharing out publicly.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nM8-A9CFGhJxv-yr9gGE98Iu_EyFpMhj/view?usp=sharing">Detroit Library Cooperative</a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iyPK5Rsi1HnpMRh1i1SWcfyuMWhV5fG-/view?usp=sharing">Lakeland Library Cooperative</a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zPCwQl7Y4bIjgMP8I3s3ETzD9Qxyf2ex/view?usp=sharing">The Library Network</a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:#0563C1;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:windowtext"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eiOqVicnG9CvKOOZ3II0tFdkmVFaQ5Qq/view?usp=sharing">Mideastern Michigan Library Cooperative</a></span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MEQuatMXdRo07FWN6NCAcqNGM3y5to4m/view?usp=sharing">Mid-Michigan Library League</a></span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ylmBsaqxaz_BGfiB0P69RnJ5TN3ikhkA/view?usp=sharing">Northland Library Cooperative</a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HuSVVTG2TahkrwJbq3sgcVoD7hjSXg_t/view?usp=sharing">Superiorland Library Cooperative</a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pqWsZ9SIKuIKH3PjqvCpHDtywWibu5ub/view?usp=sharing">Southwest Michigan Library Cooperative</a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1blyAmXQ5Az14MWTGsfDPj7nJvBEQivoa/view?usp=sharing">Suburban Library Cooperative</a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wVn6r2e-Z8UF7iTu49BDsH1pMKoaudly/view?usp=sharing">White Pine Library Cooperative</a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QiHHBEZA-ezi3iezudmnc4eG5K82KB67/view?usp=sharing">Woodlands Library Cooperative</a><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">If none of these Cooperatives apply for your library, there is a
<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t2EAHymZgaIUhVHmGcFNQWlRHNiEARSz/view?usp=sharing">
General flyer</a> available in the <a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Yn9eGNo2E3GF9Y1xf8d53MGqFB2u83Jf?usp=sharing">
Zoo’s Flyer Folder</a>.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">A huge <b>“Thank you!”</b> to the DZS for supporting libraries and summer reading!<br>
*Coupons are 1 child per 1 adult, so encourage large families to bring friends/relatives!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">All the best to you for your summer kick-offs!<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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