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<p class="MsoNormal">Apologies, the link for the theme/slogan form below was incorrect. Here’s the correct one:
<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScQgXwsNJ4NzWcn5atpYy2zjHWSAdR8NBSC72IJPihA6bljZQ/viewform">
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScQgXwsNJ4NzWcn5atpYy2zjHWSAdR8NBSC72IJPihA6bljZQ/viewform</a>
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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>
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 <b><span style="color:black;background:white"><a href="https://lists.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/miyouth"><span style="color:#0563C1">MiYouth</span></a></span></b>
<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">”
~ Fred Rogers</span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;color:#0B769F"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"> Miyouth <miyouth-bounces@mcls.org>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) via Miyouth<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, December 6, 2024 11:01 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> miyouth@mail3.mcls.org; michlib-l@mail.mcls.org<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Miyouth] Youth & Teen Services Updates<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<h1>Resources<o:p></o:p></h1>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Share Your Día Plans!</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The 2025 National Día Program Registry is now open, and ALSC invites libraries, schools, and community organizations to register their upcoming programs. By using the national registry, program planners help build a searchable database
that showcases all types and sizes of programs that celebrate <b><a href="https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTc5MDM2MSZwPTEmdT0xMTE5NzY3NzM1JmxpPTExMjg5NTg2NA/index.html" target="_blank">El día de los niños/El día de los libros</a></b>
(Children’s Day/Book Day) and Diversity In Action.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Día Program Registry provides a space where planners can share diversity programming ideas and practices with colleagues around the country.
<b><a href="https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTc5MDM2MSZwPTEmdT0xMTE5NzY3NzM1JmxpPTExMjg5NTg2NQ/index.html" target="_blank">Send us your program information!</a><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>ALSC’s <i><a href="https://www.ala.org/alsc/babiesneedwords">Babies Need Words Every Day</a><o:p></o:p></i></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">An updated booklist is now available from ALSC: <a href="https://www.ala.org/sites/default/files/2024-12/241118-ALSC-babies-need-words.pdf">
https://www.ala.org/sites/default/files/2024-12/241118-ALSC-babies-need-words.pdf</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Call for Submissions</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">JRLYA, The Journal of Research on Libraries and Young Adults. has issued a Call for Papers for two upcoming issues:
<i>The Current State of Teen Services and a Special Themed Issue: Culturally Relevant Pedagogy and Cultural Responsiveness in Library Service to Teens.
</i>The preliminary deadline for submissions is <b>Sunday, December 15, 2024</b>. Librarians, researchers, graduate students and others who conduct research related to teens (ages 12 – 18) and libraries are invited to submit manuscripts! Additional information
regarding author guidelines and the submission process can be found <b><a href="https://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTc5ODc2MiZwPTEmdT0xMDA3NDQ5NTMxJmxpPTExMjk5ODUyNA/index.html" target="_blank">here</a></b>.<br>
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<b>YALSA Member Jury Awards - Short-Term Volunteer Opportunity</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Interested YALSA members complete the <a href="https://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTc5ODc2MiZwPTEmdT0xMDA3NDQ5NTMxJmxpPTExMjk5ODUyOA/index.html" target="_blank">
Committee Volunteer Form</a>, Please check the "<a href="https://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTc5ODc2MiZwPTEmdT0xMDA3NDQ5NTMxJmxpPTExMjk5ODUzMA/index.html" target="_blank">How to fill out YALSA'S Volunteer Form</a>" blog post for more helpful hints.
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><i>The Joann Sweetland Lum Memorial Grant Jury<o:p></o:p></i></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">The Joann Sweetland Lum Memorial Grant aims to recognize a librarian who has a creative, innovative project that promotes literacy. Established in 2020, this annual $1,000 award is funded by friends and family of
Joann Sweetland Lum. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3"><i>The Regina U. Minudri Young Adult Scholarship Jury<o:p></o:p></i></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">The scholarship is to be given once a year to a Masters degree candidate in Library Science who intends to work professionally with young adults in public libraries. The purpose is to provide financial assistance
and encouragement to developing young adult librarians.<o:p></o:p></p>
<h1>Summer Library Programming <o:p></o:p></h1>
<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>
<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>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><o:p> </o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Color Our World™ Programming Manuals and more!<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The 2025 <i>Color Our World™</i> online programming manual code was sent to all public library directors
<i>on 10/14/24.</i> Directors, please be sure to forward that on to staff implementing summer library programs. Not a library director but still in need of that code? Complete this form
<a href="https://bit.ly/CSLP2025manual">https://bit.ly/CSLP2025manual</a> with your official public library email. The CSLP Store for 2025’s
<i>Color Our World™</i> summer reading theme is <a href="https://shop.cslpreads.org/">
now open</a>. There is also a <a href="https://shop.cslpreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/CSLP_2025_ProductCatalog_FIN.pdf">
virtual 2025 catalog</a>. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>CSLP collecting suggestions for the 2028 Slogan/2029 Theme<o:p></o:p></b></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 theme of Mythical Creatures and a fresh, new theme for 2029.
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<p class="MsoNormal">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="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">The Collaborative Summer Library Program's Inclusion Committee and presenter Stephanie Haines from the Indiana Arts Commission recently presented
<b>Artful Connections</b>, a webinar on arts and inclusion. Their focus on accessibility through arts-related tools and resources ensures all participants feel welcome and can fully participate. The webinar emphasizes the role of libraries in promoting equity
by enhancing program reach, particularly in summer reading programs. The webinar recording is now available for on-demand viewing:
<a href="https://www.cslpreads.org/inclusion-resources/">https://www.cslpreads.org/inclusion-resources/</a>.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Yesterday was the <b><i>Color Our World™ </i>Summer Symposium</b>! Recordings, chats, and slides will be available
<i>as soon as possible</i> on the <a href="https://www.cslpreads.org/summer-symposium/">
CSLP Symposium website</a>. Be sure to check it out for support on summer programming, marketing, and more.<br>
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<i>CSLP Membership for public libraries across Michigan is provided by the Library of Michigan with support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.</i><o:p></o:p></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>
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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>
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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">”
~ Fred Rogers</span><span style="font-size:16.0pt;color:#0B769F"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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