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<h1>Resources<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Penguin Random House Young Readers Group Award<span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">This award, made possible by an annual gift from Penguin Young Readers Group and Random House Children’s Books, provides a <b>$1200</b> stipend for two children’s librarians
to attend their first ALA Annual Conference. Learn more and apply here: <a href="https://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2024/09/apply-for-the-penguin-random-house-young-readers-group-award-2/">
https://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2024/09/apply-for-the-penguin-random-house-young-readers-group-award-2/</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Take Your Child to the Library Day<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Just a reminder that #TakeYourChildToTheLibraryDay is
<b>Saturday, February 1<sup>st</sup></b>. Sign-up and find resources at <a href="https://takeyourchildtothelibrary.org/">
https://takeyourchildtothelibrary.org/</a> for this fun & engaging program. For the last MiYouth meeting LM’s MeL Team came up with some additional resources for TYCLD, so be sure to check out the MeL eResources:
<a href="https://bit.ly/September_2024_MiYouth">https://bit.ly/September_2024_MiYouth</a> which includes games, printables, hands-on activities.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Girls Who Code: Expand your programming for 3rd-12th graders with free computer science curriculums and resources
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Designed by Girls Who Code’s expert educators, Clubs are free computer science programs for all 3rd-12th graders to learn to code and change the world. Girls Who Code provides
a comprehensive suite of educational, financial, and community-building resources so that anyone can launch, lead, and grow their own 3rd-12th grade Club. When you
<a href="http://t.yesware.com/tt/1a890af7881afcf19e1f4615470884d9f3c4ccbf/50a6a8ec749a6963deee0420e8cf4528/e00b7b77804ae8fe620f108c23659680/girlswhocode.com/clubsapply">
start a Club</a>, you'll access girls-first computer science programming with guided curriculums that include step-by-step instructions, personalized live support, and immersive project and event opportunities. Unlock the Clubs Fund and swag benefits like t-shirts,
notebooks, and stickers for your Club once you have 3 or more members enrolled! So, sign up to create your account at
<a href="http://t.yesware.com/tt/1a890af7881afcf19e1f4615470884d9f3c4ccbf/50a6a8ec749a6963deee0420e8cf4528/e00b7b77804ae8fe620f108c23659680/girlswhocode.com/clubsapply">
girlswhocode.com/clubsapply</a> and get started with free Clubs today! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Join Girls Who Code this back-to-school season and discover how free 3rd-12th grade Clubs help young people build skills, community, and confidence! We're hosting a live webinar
on Wednesday, September 18, at 4 PM PT/7 PM ET, where you'll have the opportunity to connect with Girls Who Code team members, learn more about Clubs and win Girls Who Code swag.
<a href="https://t.yesware.com/tt/1a890af7881afcf19e1f4615470884d9f3c4ccbf/50a6a8ec749a6963deee0420e8cf4528/63b78a52bfe0c50d767534674ad83092/girlswhocode.zoom.us/webinar/register/3417243563191/WN_2bQ8lr0LR4eQ6nLu7h9pDw#/registration" target="_blank">
Register here</a><a href="https://t.yesware.com/tt/1a890af7881afcf19e1f4615470884d9f3c4ccbf/50a6a8ec749a6963deee0420e8cf4528/63b78a52bfe0c50d767534674ad83092/girlswhocode.zoom.us/webinar/register/3417243563191/WN_2bQ8lr0LR4eQ6nLu7h9pDw#/registration" target="_blank">!</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h1>LM Trainings <o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Our youth webinars such as “Ready to Read MI Storytime Tune-Up” or “Teen Clubs,” are on the
<a href="https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce/intro/library-of-michigan-webinar-archives">
Library of Michigan’s Webinar Archives</a>.<br>
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. To browse & register for any upcoming LM in-person workshops
<i>or</i> 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;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2024/08/takeaways-from-a-librarian-on-parental-leave/">Takeaways from a Librarian on Parental Leave</a> – ALSC Blog, 8/30/24<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.wxpr.org/michigan-news/2024-08-27/efforts-to-ban-controversial-books-continue-in-michigan-libraries">Efforts to ban controversial books continue in Michigan
libraries</a> – WXPR, 8/27/24<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Take care this 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="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;color:black">Youth Services Coordinator</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;color:black">Library of Michigan<br>
702 W. Kalamazoo St.<br>
Lansing, MI 48915</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%"><br>
</span><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;color:black;background:white">My Pronouns: She/Her/Hers - See
</span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%"><a href="http://www.mypronouns.org/"><i><span style="color:#0563C1;background:white">www.mypronouns.org</span></i></a></span><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;color:black;background:white">
to learn more<b>.</b></span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov"><span style="color:#0563C1">LancasterC5@michigan.gov</span></a><span style="color:#1F497D">
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<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"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">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></span></p>
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<a href="https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/"><span style="color:#0563C1">Michigan.gov/Vote</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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