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<h1>Collaborative Summer Library Program’s 2026 Slogan, 2027 Theme <span style="mso-ligatures:none">
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<p class="MsoPlainText">This week at the Collaborative Summer Library Program’s Annual Meeting our CSLP state reps voted their states' choices for 2026 program slogan and 2027 program theme. The winners are:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoPlainText" style="margin-left:.5in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><i>Slogan</i> for the 2026 dinosaur theme will be “<b>Unearth a Story.</b>”<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoPlainText" style="margin-left:.5in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><i>Theme</i> for the 2027 program will be
<b>Mystery / Detective / Suspense.</b><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Thank you for all for your feedback on the CSLP slogan/theme poll and giving me direction for Michigan’s vote at the CSLP annual meeting. BTW it was noted that the 2026 slogan, "Unearth a Story" is coincidentally a pretty good segway
for additional programs on the <a href="https://america250.org/">US Semiquincentennial</a> throughout 2026. CSLP plans to compile some resources for libraries on this topic for 2026, in addition to Dinosaurs.
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<p class="MsoPlainText">In the coming weeks, the <b>CSLP 2024 "Adventure Begins at Your Library"</b> program manual will be released (early October) and the CSLP storefront will open (early October), so look for an email sent directly to library directors from
me with manual codes in early October, or <a href="https://forms.gle/8x3TgMQZshgNYFYA6">
complete this form with your official work email to be notified directly</a>. Meanwhile, enjoy this
<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QMtDHHOrz1yWqJGy4mFxuyPt8DSOIWQ6/view?usp=sharing">
sneak peek</a> at the 2024 artwork! (not for sharing with your public yet!)<br>
<b>Thank you to all who <a href="https://www.cslpreads.org/join-a-cslp-committee/">
volunteer for CSLP committees</a> </b>(call for 2024 volunteers is open through Oct 3<sup>rd</sup>)<b> and those who take the time to respond to my inquiries and our surveys. Together we create some fabulous summer library programs!<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<h1>MiYouth Recap<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Ideas & resources</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> for Banned Books Week and Video Game collections from this past Monday’s MiYouth can be found in our
<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Irabz6Dx6M98F7TjrCLQh7B2q8Cl1L7v1888-1zx0s4/edit?usp=sharing">
shared notes</a>, including links to the MeL and TALK resources. Thanks to all who attended and shared out!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h1>Resources<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://www.zerotothree.org/resource/getting-started-with-mindfulness-a-toolkit-for-early-childhood-organizations">Getting Started with Mindfulness: A Toolkit for Early Childhood Organizations</a>
from <b>ZERO TO THREE</b>. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Meet STEM Picture Book Author and Founder of Let’s Engineer! Sheryl Haft
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">September 28, 2023 4:00 PM Pacific / 7:00 PM Eastern</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Are you looking for new girl-centered STEM picture books and activities? Join NGCP for an exciting meet-and-greet event with Sheryl Haft, Founder of Let’s Engineer! and the author of the new book <a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001MUghgc7QgAH0NcBJf5R3u6fLgxeAsvWfMOkq_a8NQ4sqjY7hGwwu4-TRrMI8b3XwP1Ay5dLYTbczhUkiqVqjQPiGYVLSoY7jG14YGv2CMCVRDQRsoOqHng3UDfyv8_-7ZHFI6gPYqJARDB6HnFOBpt6W8O4xR4TQ4a6KIG1cramU4EZMVFiJMqLnu95bflqPXfuolZdXblUeaeNY7H-yu-9-G6-lVCD72kDikbuW3ep_jZ1hnjtltDiyQkR0SjTXCSrqKSelkylZjbwhBN3BcjD5Sh5g0AgAzWfVwXBQkc7GUADm48RsXXDM03fYaP7LYZBM2UrBJvifKRtOiBx0S8FUZcAj84IEYQuPAJy4ulfHH0ziBqHw7BXZMVkpO5_vxdbcXR5Sa-rzmsUC0ksN5p7TxwYRoE7Mukotq1ixses=&c=Pnf1zXLARnTpJN8ExV_suVmiJ9g76IyHI8WcZ-tALW6dpSWmeoqTKA==&ch=wvBKhCu9TbEq8esWMGxi0n5bEOMMzKN4z3Kx1jBw9i4YJaLtM9ZwEw==" target="_blank">Mazie’s
Amazing Machines.</a> Leave this event with ideas for activities and discussion prompts to inspire girls – and all young children – in engineering!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<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>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<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
<u>The Ready to Read Michigan Parent & Early Childhood Educator Toolkit</u>. 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, copies of the toolkit will be provided.
<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.
<b>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.</b> 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
<b>how to conduct a two-part workshop for Early Childhood Educators at your library</b>, supported by the materials produced by
<a href="https://www.readytoreadmi.org/home">Ready to Read Michigan</a>. <br>
<a href="https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/eventList.jsp">Registration</a> is limited, lunch will be provided.
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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>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<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"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<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! <br>
<a href="https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/eventList.jsp">Registration</a> is limited, lunch will be provided.
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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>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Wishing you a sunny 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>
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<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
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