[Michlib-l] Youth & Teen Services Updates

[Lancaster, Cathy (MDE)]

Programming:

Climate Change Conversations in Libraries (C3L)<https://climatechangeconversationsinlibraries.umasscreate.net/climate-prep-week-2019/> is an emerging network of libraries of all times bringing their communities together to vision and manifest a resilient, just future. Climate Prep Week 2019<https://climatechangeconversationsinlibraries.umasscreate.net/climate-prep-week-2019/> is planed for September 24-30th.

Reimagining School Readiness Toolkit<https://centerforchildhoodcreativity.org/resource/reimagining-school-readiness-toolkit/> - researched-backed resources were created for librarians to help families prepare children ages 0 to 8 for success in school and in life. Brought to you by the California State Library & Center for Childhood Creativity at the Bay Area Discovery Museum and supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Creating a Tween Collection<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2Fevent.jsp%3Fevent%3D229&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C3094be91dd4341f55db808d70c541714%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C636991427613454431&sdata=eUei35KdYf8MEIdRsrAp3ohe9kO2Pb3b5QKZlHliNFc%3D&reserved=0>
Thursday, September 12th, 2:00 PM EDT
Thinking of creating a collection just for tweens? Curious why such a collection is important? Join Karen M. Smith, a Michigan librarian and author of "Creating a Tween Collection: A Practical guide for Librarians," as she shares tips on tween literature, carving out a space, budgeting, and more. Webinar attendees will receive a free copy of the book; space is limited!  If unable to attend live, the webinar will be recorded for registrants. This program is brought to you in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Save the Date for 2020's "Imagine Your Story" and Virtual Reality Workshop!: Registration will open August 5th<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2Fevent.jsp%3Fevent%3D230&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C3094be91dd4341f55db808d70c541714%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C636991427613464439&sdata=CX2wGcHmrwsobD9qvJXEnevatZ32GotNVYOyNCtBkOA%3D&reserved=0>, but for now save the following dates on your 2019 Fall calendars: Monday, November 18 (Bloomfield Township Public Library, Bloomfield Twp), Tuesday, November 19 (Portage District Library, Portage), and Thursday, November 21 (Otsego County Library, Gaylord).
Nationally known storyteller Will Stuck<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.willstuck.com%2F&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C3094be91dd4341f55db808d70c541714%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C636991427613464439&sdata=noBdJxtPdum0uAI4zUbanDTQjGjZ%2B9ZB5tRWOd%2BIRRs%3D&reserved=0> will present on the 2020 Collaborative Summer Library Program's "Imagine Your Story."  From passive programming to decorating to age-specific ideas, Stuck will help refresh your summer reading programs.  Later in the day we will take the theme a step further and dive into the world of Virtual Reality with Kevin McDonough, Reference Librarian at Northern Michigan University, learning about different VR equipment, experiencing a virtual reality for yourself, and resources to support programming in your library with VR.  This program is brought to you in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

In the News:

Meeting the Challenges of Early Literacy Phonics Instruction<https://www.literacyworldwide.org/docs/default-source/where-we-stand/ila-meeting-challenges-early-literacy-phonics-instruction.pdf> - International Literacy Association, 2019.

Advocating for Children's Rights to Read: A manual for enacting the rights in classrooms, communities, and the world<https://www.literacyworldwide.org/docs/default-source/resource-documents/ila-childrens-rights-to-read-advocacy-manual.pdf> - International Literacy Association, 2019

National Impact of Library Public Programs Assessment<https://nilppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/NILPPA_Phase-1-white-paper.pdf>: A White Paper on the Dimensions of Library Programs and the Skills and Training for Library Program Professionals, June 2019.
Phase 1 Blog: https://nilppa.org/phase-1/


Cathy Lancaster
Youth Services Coordinator
Library of Michigan
702 W. Kalamazoo St.
Lansing, MI 48915
LancasterC5 at michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5 at michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan>
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