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<h1>Resources<o:p></o:p></h1>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">CBC Free Speech Kit<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The Children’s Book Council has gathered a variety of materials for librarians, teachers, and booksellers in support of the right to free speech and against censorship and book bans.
<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6G7BBepvTQ788UoKhpix2RsBlwxIJS6dX2nRM1RhExLGgMg/viewform">
Request your free kit</a> and if you have any questions contact <a href="mailto:cbc.info@cbcbooks.org">
cbc.info@cbcbooks.org</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span><b>Get Caught Reading: Eight New Posters</b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Managed by Every Child a Reader, an award-winning literacy charity,
<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001qfeBB1tsCeHa4pVYDBkSkcusF_mP4yV0cksPy-qEbtfRAVegDu8Ci92Q66gauJeMo4nizc97IQUkP8RTc0ZGT5g5AQf9k9W8j3lo2Upp-bqFJfd603evosTzDdcf2usGdW3jNhxmdQD6IjFZNLBrUA==&c=EsktcrBox_29iOrfHc1lOZC2LwyAz0z17tGNRJq6XMfpKH1k-I5rrQ==&ch=sWWyMygOmhB-7oMLcO4eWZZEvxlNT4HJ2tNSlQZoyTxyLzTCyhQQnw==" target="_blank">
Get<b> </b>Caught<b> </b>Reading</a> provides teachers, librarians, and booksellers free bulletin-board-sized posters of inspiring community leaders, authors, artists, athletes, and beloved book characters reading a favorite book. Their 8 new posters include
 Joon Lee, Angela Medina, Erin Napier, Jessamyn Stanley, Duncan Tonatiuh, Nathan Chen, Noah Van Sciver, and the Curlfriends.  <a href="https://getcaughtreading.org/order-posters/">Order posters here</a>.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/helping-libraries-be-autism-ready.html">Helping Libraries to be Autism-Ready</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Imagine a child standing in front of a brightly lit room at their local public library. Lively music is playing, and bubbles are bouncing all around. Children and adults fill the room, talking loudly and playing
 with toys. Off in the distance is a colorful rug with letters on it where everyone will gather for storytime. Does the child go right in, look for friends, and find a spot on the rug? Or do they stop, cover their ears, close their eyes, and take a deep breath?
 And what do the parents decide is best for their child, perhaps remembering a previous negative experience? These questions are important to consider when creating autism-inclusive programming and learn more about how the
<a href="https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/helping-libraries-be-autism-ready.html">
University of Washington’s new Autism-Ready Libraries Toolkit</a> can help. #IMLSgrant
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h1>Summer Library Programming Survey<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">CSLP has created a survey so they can better assess the usefulness of the materials offered by the program on a national level to better serve you, the CSLP membership! The survey can be found here:
<a href="https://forms.gle/5N2agGJmmeqWodJh6">https://forms.gle/5N2agGJmmeqWodJh6</a>.  Your library did not have to use the theme to submit your programming numbers. Your responses help the Library of Michigan and the Collaborative Summer Library Program know
 what trends are happening across Michigan and the country. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h1>Fall Youth Services Workshops from the Library of Michigan<o:p></o:p></h1>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Ready to Read Michigan Presents: <br>
Growing Early Literacy Skills for Parents, Caregivers, and Early Childhood Educators</b><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">10:00 am – 4:00 pm ET<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=3053">Tuesday, October 3, 2023 – at Plymouth District Library</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=3058">Thursday, October 5, 20223 – at KDL’s Kentwood Branch</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The Library of Michigan invites you to join "Mother Goose on the Loose," Betsy Diamant-Cohen, as we explore the
<b>Ready to Read Michigan Parent & Early Childhood Educator Toolkit</b>. The programs in the toolkit are designed for library staff to host throughout the community, engaging and modeling early literacy practices to parents, caregivers, and early childhood
 educators. Betsy will equip library staff with the information, skills, and ready-to-use tools to promote early literacy through your library.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">This RTRM training will start with an introduction/refresher on the how, what and why's of early literacy skills and best storytelling practices. Then we will transition to cover the workshops in the Ready
 to Read Michigan Toolkit, which are designed specifically for library staff to easily facilitate with parents and caregivers with children ages 5 and under. Lastly, participants will address the important role played by Early Childhood Educators in the development
 of children from birth to age five, using familiar tips and tools on how to conduct a two-part workshop for them at your library, supported by the materials produced by
<a href="https://www.readytoreadmi.org/home">Ready to Read Michigan</a>. <a href="https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/eventList.jsp">
Registration</a> is limited, lunch will be provided. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Leap into Science</b><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">10:00 am – 1:00 pm ET<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=3051">Thursday, November 2, 2023 – at the Library of Michigan</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The Detroit Zoological Society and the Library of Michigan are excited to announce the return of
<b>Leap into Science</b> training for public libraries. Participating public libraries will receive information and training on what you need to run the Leap "Light & Shadow," "Wind," and "Balance" based STEM programs.<br>
Leap into Science is a nationwide program developed by The Franklin Institute Science Museum that integrates open-ended science activities with children's books, designed for children ages 3-10 and their families. The program empowers educators to offer workshops
 in community settings like libraries, museums, and out-of-school time programs to engage underserved audiences in accessible and familiar settings. Attending this training would make you a Partner Organization in our on-going Michigan Cohort.
<a href="https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/eventList.jsp">
Registration</a> is limited.  <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Transforming Teen Services</b><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">9:00 am – 4:00 pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=3052">Monday, November 20, 2023 – at the Library of Michigan</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Join the growing LM cohort of Transforming Teen Services as we explore YALSA’s core concepts of “Connected Learning” and “Computational Thinking,” discuss how public libraries are already using it, and how
 to implement it in library communities.  Discussion will center on the use of these practices to support equity in youth programming.  Breakout sessions will further best practices regarding trending topics related to teen services. Participants are encouraged
 to bring examples of their work with teens and discussion questions! <a href="https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/eventList.jsp">
Registration</a> is limited, lunch will be provided. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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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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<h1>Detroit Zoo Coupons for Summer Reading Now Available!<span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Last Chance! 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. <u>Tickets must be purchased between June 1-August 31<sup>st</sup>,</u> however those tickets can be scheduled for a Zoo visit through December 31, 2023.
<br>
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!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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