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<h1>Resources<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Welcoming America <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Hello, Friends! I'm Your Neighbor Books-partnering with the nonprofits
<a href="https://welcomingamerica.org/" title="https://welcomingamerica.org/">Welcoming America</a> and
<a href="https://letsmovelibraries.org/" title="https://letsmovelibraries.org/">Let's Move in Libraries</a>-has just released a FREE StoryWalk® to promote immigrant welcoming and belonging.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Using the beloved bilingual picture book <a href="https://imyourneighborbooks.org/book/nieve-snow/" title="https://imyourneighborbooks.org/book/nieve-snow/">
Nieve en la jungla/Snow in the Jungle</a> (Child's Play Inc.), we are offering 16 free, downloadable signs to hang or stake in your community. Printed by you locally, the Spanish/English signs will invite your community to walk alongside the immigrant character
Nieve/Snow on her journey to belonging in a new place. Our friends at <a href="https://welcomingamerica.org/" title="https://welcomingamerica.org/">
Welcoming America</a> encourage you to place the signs in your community during <a href="https://welcomingamerica.org/initiatives/welcoming-week" title="https://welcomingamerica.org/initiatives/welcoming-week">
Welcoming Week</a> (September 8-17) and beyond. <a href="https://imyourneighborbooks.org/projects/storywalk/" title="https://imyourneighborbooks.org/projects/storywalk/">
Explore More & Sign-up for Free!</a> <i>The StoryWalk® Project was developed by Anne Ferguson in cooperation with the Kellogg Hubbard Library and the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition.<o:p></o:p></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Library Card Sign-up Month<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">September is <a href="https://www.ala.org/conferencesevents/celebrationweeks/card" target="_blank">
Library Card Sign-up Month</a>, a time when the American Library Association (ALA) joins libraries nationwide to remind everyone about the valuable resources available with a library card. A library card is your patrons' most important school supply—it's elemental,
really—and everyone should have one! <a href="https://www.ala.org/conferencesevents/celebrationweeks/card" target="_blank">
Check out ALA's free toolkit</a> designed to help you celebrate, including press release templates and shareable graphics featuring characters from Disney and Pixar's "Elemental"!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h1>LM Training – at Your Own Pace<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Our youth webinars such as “Ready to Read MI Storytime Tune-Up” or “Teen Clubs,” are on the Library of Michigan’s Webinar Archives page:
<a href="https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce/intro/library-of-michigan-webinar-archives">
https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce/intro/library-of-michigan-webinar-archives</a>.
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Additional training can be found in our <i>Niche Academy Staff Skills</i>, such as
<b>Youth Services Basics or Transforming Teen Services</b>, go to <a href="https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills">
https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills</a> to take a self-paced course. <br>
To browse & register for any upcoming LM workshops or webinars, please go to the <a href="https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/eventList.jsp">
Library of Michigan Events Registration</a> page. <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://www.slj.com/story/Book-Challenges-Are-Having-a-Chilling-Effect-on-School-Librarians-Nationwide-SLJ-Survey">Book Challenges Are Having a Chilling Effect on School Librarians Nationwide | SLJ
Survey</a> – School Library Journal, 8/24/23<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) will host our 3<sup>rd</sup> annual CSLP Summer Symposium. This half day virtual offering is for public library staff to connect,
learn, and collaborate as we plan for summer library programming around the upcoming theme of <b>Adventure Begins at your Library.</b> Scheduled for 11:00 AM ET – 4:30 PM ET, Thursday, December 7, 2023, speakers and topics will be announced soon.<br>
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<h1>MiYouth<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Tuesday, September 12, 2023<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">2:00 – 3:00 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 networking and guided discussion on
<i>Banned Books Week</i> and <i>Video Game Collections</i>. Please note that MiYouth has transitioned to quarterly meetings (months vary) on the 2<sup>nd</sup> Tuesday at 2pm. MiYouth meetings are open to all public library staff who work with youth in Michigan.
Looking forward to seeing you at the next “MiYouth TWOsday!”<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">No need to register, just join us at 2pm ET!</span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> (This meeting is
<i>not </i>recorded)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><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" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> Password: 454345<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<h1>Upcoming LM Youth Services Workshops<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Ready to Read Michigan Presents:
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Growing Early Literacy Skills for Parents, Caregivers, and Early Childhood Educators<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><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Leap into Science<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><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Transforming Teen Services<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>
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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 workshops 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>
<h1>And don’t forget to complete the summer programming survey…<b><o:p></o:p></b></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Collaborative Summer Library Program
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<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.
<b>We still invite you to fill out the survey even if you did not use “All Together Now” as your theme.</b>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">After the survey closes, we will randomly select 5 MI libraries to win logoed MeL playing cards!
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The survey can be found here: <a href="https://forms.gle/5N2agGJmmeqWodJh6">https://forms.gle/5N2agGJmmeqWodJh6</a> </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">If you would like to view the survey in PDF form, you can find that here:
<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C_QDDsfEuTaHEE2pcuw3WV77RcTpmGQK/view?usp=sharing">
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C_QDDsfEuTaHEE2pcuw3WV77RcTpmGQK/view?usp=sharing</a><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Have a good Labor Day 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;mso-ligatures:none"><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>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov"><span style="color:#0563C1">LancasterC5@michigan.gov</span></a><span style="color:#1F497D">
</span><b><span style="color:black">|</span></b><span style="color:black"> 517-335-8129
<b>|</b> </span><a href="http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan"><span style="color:#0563C1">www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan</span></a><span style="color:#1F497D">
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<p class="MsoNormal">Join the <a href="http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/miyouth">
<b><span style="color:#006EB6;background:white;text-decoration:none">MiYouth</span></b></a>
<span style="color:black;background:white">Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">The Michigan School Meals program allows for all public school students, grades Pre-K to 12, to eat breakfast and lunch for free. Learn
<a href="https://www.michigan.gov/mde/services/food/michigan-school-meals"><span style="color:#0563C1">more</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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