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<h1>Cloudy (and rainy) on Eclipse Day?<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The weather in Michigan is always a toss-up, so remember, if you’re planning an
<a href="https://www.starnetlibraries.org/about/our-projects/solar-eclipse-activities-libraries-seal/">
event</a> for tomorrow’s (10/14/23) <b>Annular Solar Eclipse</b> don’t cancel it! You can share a live feed from
<a href="https://www.nasa.gov/nasatv/">NASA TV</a> from their eclipse viewing locations, or via the
<a href="https://www.exploratorium.edu/eclipse">San Francisco Exploratorium</a>, and still hold your space science activities around it.
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<h1>CSLP’s 2024 Adventure Begins at Your Library!<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Public Library directors were send an email from me on Tuesday, 10/10/23, that included the manual code for
<a href="https://www.cslpreads.org/2024-adventure-begins-at-your-library/">CSLP’s 2024 “Adventure Begins at Your Library!”</a> (Subject: “2024 CSLP Manual Code for summer library programming”) If you are public library staff that needs access and has not seen
their code passed along yet, or you’re a director who didn’t receive it, please <a href="https://forms.gle/79fQ69vMSAfLAH4RA">
complete this form with your <b>official work email </b>to be notified directly</a>. I’ll send them out weekly to any requests from public library staff. Reminder: the
<a href="https://shop.cslpreads.org/">storefront</a> is also now open. Happy planning!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h1>ALSC<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">ALSC is excited to open the Call for Proposals for the 2024 National Institute! The 2024 National Institute will convene in Denver, Colorado, from September 19-21. The 2024 National Institute theme is "Standing
Up for Stories." Submit your proposals on new research, innovative ideas, and best practices regarding literacy, collection development, library advocacy in youth services, youth programming, and more! All presenters will receive a discounted registration
rate. Learn more and submit your program proposal on the ALSC website: <a href="https://www.ala.org/alsc/confevents/institute/ed-programs" target="_blank">https://www.ala.org/alsc/confevents/institute/ed-programs</a>. Program proposals are due on
<b>Tuesday, October 31, 2023 by 11:59pm CT.</b><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://bestpractices.nokidhungry.org/resource/implementation-universal-school-meals-during-covid-19-and-beyond-school-food-authority-and?mc_cid=8d89ceb24d&mc_eid=4bdeb6c050">Implementation of Universal
School Meals During COVID-19 and Beyond: School Food Authority and Parent Perspectives</a> – No Kid Hungry Center for Best Practices, 10/11/23<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<h1>Upcoming LM Youth Services Workshops<span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></h1>
<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! <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.</span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Have a good 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.</span><br>
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