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<p class="MsoNormal">Apologies but the link below to the 2028 Slogan/2029 Theme suggestion form was incorrect. Here’s the correct link to provide your suggestions to the CSLP Theme/Slogan Committee:
<a href="https://forms.gle/wL3Bmyc1Bg4dxuuY7">https://forms.gle/wL3Bmyc1Bg4dxuuY7</a>.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:5.0pt"><b><span style="font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#2E74B5">Cathy Lancaster</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;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" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arabic Typesetting";color:#0B769F;letter-spacing:-.4pt;background:white">“The thing I remember best about successful people I’ve met all through the years
is their obvious delight in what they’re doing … and it seems to have very little to do with worldly success. They just love what they’re doing, and they love it in front of others.</span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arabic Typesetting";color:#0B769F">”
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<b>Sent:</b> Friday, November 22, 2024 12:49 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> miyouth@mail3.mcls.org; michlib-l@mail.mcls.org<br>
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<h1>Planning Summer Library Programming <o:p></o:p></h1>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>CSLP’s <i>Color Our World™ </i>Summer Symposium<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Thursday, December 5, 2025<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>11:00 am – 4:30 pm EST<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Register <i>or</i> sign-up for the recording here: <a href="https://www.cslpreads.org/summer-symposium/">
https://www.cslpreads.org/summer-symposium/</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Keynote: <i>You Belong in Libraries with Mychal Threets</i> -- Libraries are for everyone. There’s something for everyone at all libraries. We all have a library story to tell, we all have a library story that deserves to be told. Amongst
negativity, libraries shine bright with positivity. Your library voice is bellowing and that’s okay! Mychal’s program aims to remind you of your book joy, of your library joy. Be reinvigorated by the power of libraries, they are for everyone. And while he’s
not a mental health expert, he seeks to remind you that no one is alone in their mental health struggles.<br>
Also on the Symposium agenda is Summer Marketing, Creative Programming, Sustainability, and more!
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=7407&">Color Our World: Animal Prints and Patterns with the Detroit Zoo</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Wednesday, March 12, 2025<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>2:00 - 3:00 pm EST <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Our friends at the Detroit Zoo are back to bring us engaging STEM programming using colorful animal patterns.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Spots, stripes, and more! Animal patterns are all around us, so this is a great opportunity to learn how to engage youth in your community with science activities created just for libraries by the Detroit Zoo.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>CSLP collecting suggestions for the 2028 Slogan/2029 Theme
</b><span style="color:red">(Yes, I know! <i>Already</i>!!!)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Have you ever thought about where summer library themes and slogans come from? Who thinks them up? How we select each year’s slogan? Well, the answer is YOU!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Each year CSLP seeks feedback from Michigan library staff for future summer slogan and theme suggestions. Libraries from across the nation also contribute, and together, we come to consensus. Now is your time to be heard! Please complete
this brief survey <a href="https://forms.gle/ertcz2EMkqtvcVC49">https://forms.gle/ertcz2EMkqtvcVC49</a> to suggest a slogan for the 2028 slogan of Mythical Creatures and a fresh, new theme for 2029.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">Some tips for developing themes and slogans:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">--Adaptable for all ages<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">--Translatable into Spanish<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">--Culturally sensitive and thoughtful<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">--Avoid puns and wordplay<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">--Catchy, memorable, concise<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">--Inclusive, accessible, applicable across settings<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For a list of previous themes and slogans go to:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.cslpreads.org/themes-and-slogans/">https://www.cslpreads.org/themes-and-slogans/</a>. Please share your suggestions by Sunday, February 2nd, 2025.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i>This program is provided by the Library of Michigan with support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<h1>Ready to Read Michigan Presents:<span style="font-size:11.0pt;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=6249">Engaging Bigs & Littles During Storytime</a><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Thursday, January 23, 2025<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>1:30 – 3:00 pm EST (90 mins) <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Looking for new ways to engage families and expand your storytime skills?</i> Join us for this all new 90 minute Ready to Read Michigan webinar! Libraries are community hubs for healthy child and family development. Intentional family
engagement begins at birth and Storytime is the place for Youth Librarians to start building strong and lasting relationships with families. Join Narrative Coach, Jen Strauss for this webinar dedicated to family engagement during Storytime, birth to preschool
and beyond. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>This webinar is provided by the Library of Michigan with support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<h1>Resources<o:p></o:p></h1>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Brain-Building Through Play: Activities for Infants, Toddlers, and Children – Center on the Developing Child, Harvard University<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">From infancy on, play is an important part of a child’s life. For babies and toddlers, simple, playful interactions with adults help develop sturdy <a href="https://developingchild.harvard.edu/science/key-concepts/brain-architecture/" target="_blank">brain<b>
</b>architecture</a>, the <a href="https://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/inbrief-the-foundations-of-lifelong-health-video/" target="_blank">foundations<b>
</b>of<b> </b>lifelong<b> </b>health</a>, and the building blocks of <a href="https://developingchild.harvard.edu/science/key-concepts/resilience/" target="_blank">resilience</a>. Through games and playful activities, children can practice and strengthen important <a href="https://developingchild.harvard.edu/guide/a-guide-to-executive-function/" target="_blank">executive<b>
</b>function</a> skills that will help them throughout their lives, including learning to focus their attention, strengthening their working memory, and developing basic self-control. The handout series, developed with support from the LEGO Foundation, provides
suggestions games and play-based activities based on a child’s age. <a href="https://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/brainbuildingthroughplay/">
Access the pdfs with activities and games to play with babies, toddlers, and children.</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Recruitment for a Survey on Social Services in Public Libraries<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Are you a public librarian with responsibilities in <b>administration, adult services</b>, or
<b>youth services? </b>You are invited to participate in an online survey aimed at U.S. public librarians. The purpose of the survey is to examine the disposition of public librarians on changes to their professional scope of practice in the face of the expanding
trend of placing social workers in public libraries to support community social services information needs, perform outreach, and engage in other activities that have previously fallen to public librarians as part of their job.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The research is being conducted by Dr. Melissa Gross and Dr. Don Latham from Florida State University.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The survey will take approximately 20 to 30 minutes to complete and can be accessed using this link:
<u><a href="https://fsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5onsSsZahhI3zcG" title="https://fsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5onsSsZahhI3zcG">fsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5onsSsZahhI3zcG</a></u> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The survey is voluntary. You have the right to not participate in this study. By beginning the survey, you are consenting to participation. You may stop participating at any point simply by not completing the survey. The survey does not
collect identifying information, so survey respondents are anonymous. The survey data will be handled in compliance with standard ethical principles.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The study is funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and has been approved by the Florida State University Institutional Review Board. The data will be used to write research papers and make conference presentations. Survey
data will be stored in the FSU DigiNole Research Repository after the project ends.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The survey will close in February 2025. If you have any questions about this study, now or in the future, please contact:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Dr. Melissa Gross<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">School of Information<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Florida State University<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">850-644-5775<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><a href="mailto:mgross@fsu.edu" title="mailto:mgross@fsu.edu">mgross@fsu.edu</a></u><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">You can also contact the Florida State University Human Subjects Office at 850-644-7900 or at
<a href="mailto:humansubjects@fsu.edu">humansubjects@fsu.edu</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Mental Health Apps, ChatBots, and Digital Therapy for Kids: What You Need to Know<br>
Children & Screens<br>
December 11, 2024<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Noon EST <br>
</b>Registration:<b> <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7917315322802/WN_dszSfUZyRIisbLacM_Mgdw#/registration">
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7917315322802/WN_dszSfUZyRIisbLacM_Mgdw#/registration</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The escalating adolescent mental health crisis has been met with a new array of options for direct youth access to mental health care online via apps, virtual visits with health professionals, and other digital therapies. What do youth
think about these resources and how do they engage with them? How can youth, parents, and caregivers identify apps that are effective and appropriate? An expert panel of psychologists, researchers, and behavioral health experts will share the current landscape
of online mental health care for youth. Explore how these resources are being accessed by diverse youth from both privileged and underserved communities, how they reflect traditional models, what new possibilities are emerging, and the benefits and potential
risks for youth seeking support online.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Grant Supports School Gaming Days<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) in California was the <a href="https://www.ala.org/news/2024/08/gamerts-2024-game-grant-awarded-los-angeles-unified-school-district-california">recipient of the 2024 Game On! Grant</a>. Administered
by ALA’s Games & Gaming Round Table (GameRT), the Game On! grant program provides libraries with funds to develop gaming programs or collections for their community.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">According to their grant proposal, LAUSD plans to provide exciting gaming days throughout the school year in collaboration with their teaching departments at El Sereno Middle School. Each event will be sponsored by a different department
with a game that ties to their content area and will take place over the course of a week.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">LeeAnn McNabb, chair of the 2024 Game On! Grant Jury said, “The Game On! Grant committee was very excited to be able to award our first $1,000 level grant this year! We chose the Los Angeles Unified School District’s grant proposal for
El Sereno Middle School because of its unique use of games to teach core curriculum in collaboration with their school librarian. We hope the school library and the teaching departments are successful with their programs!”<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Are you interested in upping the stakes in games and gaming in your library and community? Find out more about the <a href="https://www.ala.org/gamert">Games and Gaming Round Table</a> and the
<a href="https://games.ala.org/game-on-grant/">Game on! Grant on ALA’s website</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<h1>In the News…<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://heavymedal.slj.com/2024/11/11/november-nomination-results-forty-five-potential-mock-newbery-titles">November Nomination Results: Forty five potential Mock Newbery titles</a> – SLJ, 11/11/24<br>
<a href="https://www.childrenandscreens.org/newsroom/news/the-quality-question-why-childrens-media-must-aim-high/">The Quality Question: Why Children’s Media Must Aim High</a> – Children and Screens, 11/2024<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">In gratitude of your work, <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:5.0pt"><b><span style="font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#2E74B5">Cathy Lancaster</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;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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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Arabic Typesetting";color:#0B769F;letter-spacing:-.4pt;background:white">“The thing I remember best about successful people I’ve met all through the years
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