[Michlib-l] Looking to expand your STEM programming or build inclusive storytimes? Only a few days left to register...

[Lancaster, Catherine (MDE)]

>From building catapults to lighting up pumpkins, with littleBits<http://littlebits.cc/challenges?sort=recent&page=1&per_page=9> you can do it all!  Just a few days left to sign-up for our STEM Programming & Inclusive Storytimes Workshop, being offered at 4 locations across Michigan.
There are a few seats left, so please go to: http://www.solutionwhere.com/lom/cw/showcourse.asp?82

Each of the one-day workshop offers 3 sessions for public library youth & teen staff members:

In the morning session, all participants will have the opportunity to learn how to use & implement programming on MaKey MaKey and littleBits.  Each participant will be given one MaKey MaKey and one littleBits kit to take back to their library for programming use and/or circulation to the public ($200 value!).

The afternoon will offer two breakout sessions.  The first being for children's staff: an interactive Inclusive storytime session with hands-on activities and implementation ideas with Bloomfield Township Public Library's Jen Taggart and Michigan Braille & Talking Book Library's Stephanie Wambaugh (Bridgid Turner from LARA will be speaking on behalf of Stephanie at our Marquette workshop). The second afternoon breakout is for staff working with Teens & Tweens: a Portable MakerSpace Kit session, where ideas and tips for fun, easy-to-do, "on the go" STEM programming will be shared and hands-on demos of various equipment.

$25 registration, lunch provided.
The deadline to register and also to cancel with a full refund is 5 pm on Friday, September 2, 2016. If you register and do not attend the event or cancel your registration by September 2nd, you will be billed for the full registration amount.


*         Thursday, September 15th - Houghton Lake Public Library, 4431 W Houghton Lake Dr, Houghton Lake, MI 48629  (If able, please bring a laptop or chrome book)

*         Friday, September 16th - Peter White Public Library, 217 N Front St, Marquette, MI 49855 (If able, please bring a laptop or chrome book)

*         Thursday, September 22nd - Pontiac Public Library, 60 E Pike St, Pontiac, MI 48342 (computers provided)

*         Friday, September 23rd - Kalamazoo Public Library, 315 S Rose St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 (laptops provided)

Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the meeting should contact Mary Anne Smith, at 517-373-1580 (voice) or 517-373-1592 (TDD) no less than 10 days in advance to request mobility, visual, hearing, or other assistance.

Thank you,

Cathy Lancaster

Youth Services Coordinator
Library of Michigan
517-335-8129
517-373-5700 f
LancasterC5 at michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5 at michigan.gov>




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