[Michlib-l] Youth & Teen Services Updates

[Lancaster, Cathy (MDE)]

Teen Services module just added to the LM Niche Staff Skills Academy:

  *   Creating a Culture of Caring: Practical Approaches to Support Young Adult Wellbeing and Mental Health<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmy.nicheacademy.com%2Fstaffskills%2Fcourse%2F27459&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cf0ce316963234fa7ead708d8f832db64%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637532244609350686%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=brUTqqXKQUmwCFzK6B%2BNvgdOQsmplfbPEU3Zka5I4V0%3D&reserved=0>

REFORMA - the National Association to Promote Library & Information Services to Latinos & the Spanish Speaking, is a proud affiliate of the American Library Association and we need your help and partnership.
 Since 2014, the REFORMA Children in Crisis Project (CIC) has partnered with REFORMA chapters, non-profit organizations, community groups and individuals to get books and public library information into the hands of unaccompanied youth, arriving from Central America.  The support was generous and we are proud of the work accomplished.
 Since then, U.S. border policies have changed a number of times. As of today, we are inundated with a record number of appeals for help by shelters across the country requesting books for the youth and children currently seeking asylum. Our resources are exhausted and need to be restocked. Once they are restored, we are ready to distribute, sort and mail the books to the US/Mexico border and to shelters around the country.
 This is a Call to Action and here are some ways that you can help:
 *      Donate Spanish and Spanish/English bilingual books for teens and children
*      Donate funds to help purchase additional books
*      Ask vendors, distributors, authors and publishers you work with to donate books to us by contacting cic at reforma.org<mailto:cic at reforma.org>
*      Identify and connect with organizations in your area that work with asylum seekers
*      Highlight any libraries that are involved in assisting youth seeking asylum
Here is the link to the Children in Crisis donation button: refugeechildren.wixsite.com/refugee-children/donate<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Frefugeechildren.wixsite.com%2Frefugee-children%2Fdonate&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C8070b37c20594e5721d808d8faea9f7f%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637535232891803088%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=LeqzsKyX5qq0pQtoVXDl6M3beS%2BzIhIBrysdjJyJCls%3D&reserved=0>
The peak of the arrival of unaccompanied minors, according to sources, has not been reached so this is not a problem that will resolve itself soon. It is a situation that we need to address together and immediately.
If you have any questions about the CIC Project and/or are interested in assisting in any way please send an email to cic at reforma.org<mailto:cic at reforma.org>.
Thanks in advance for your generosity,
-Patrick Sullivan & Oralia Garza de Cortes
Co-Chairs of REFORMA's Children in Crisis Project
Click Youth Media Challenge
PBS Wisconsin Education and Play Make Learn invite students in grades K-12 to submit their media productions for the first ever Click Youth Media Challenge. Student-made media will be available to view during the 2021 Play Make Learn Conference. Prizes will be awarded at the conference for top entries. Students and media educators will be invited to participate in a panel with an audience of experts.
This year's contest will focus on the connection between sound and image. Students are encouraged to create videos or podcasts, paying close attention to the ways that audio and image influence storytelling.
Learn More<https://iw.t.hubspotemail.net/e2t/tc/VXgnks8yTC7YW7kG1Xf1cRh81W8ZpTlp4n6hG7N8JCsF13p_9rV1-WJV7CgZKzW9gT6Rc2c0hTMW2nV_M-7vMNRbW2hk4Pz23f6ftN6NvyNVMHkHZW6scJGc72_wCfW1MNsSY1h9bmXW1rkjc51G89-_W9dB6dM2TV5XMW1dMt785MnnkRW1nzmdN5CrxxNW40XS6f42gZ23W8GGN2M8WwrYyW4_SnKt1Gn2jmW7JqLZ038_tHbW2pl5wq8FS0MGW3WqJyK72B3p4VmyRQr9cr22HW8zwpTr15q_F6W769KTm3C7rwvN8s8Sp3J21q8W6fbtS64lMnhpN2hVXYdDDy1WW7y320M4jRp5DW8HJ_Xx4SQt1YW76y1wQ5xtQSvW5YpRdh2vbSH935h_1>

Earth Day 2021 - April 20-22
https://www.earthday.org/earth-day-2021/
Register an event on their site and plan an event using their Earth Day Action Toolkit<https://www.earthday.org/toolkit-earth-day-2021-restore-our-earth/>.

In the News...
Michigan school COVID outbreaks surge 47% in 2 weeks; some return to remote, Bridge<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bridgemi.com%2Fmichigan-health-watch%2Fmichigan-school-covid-outbreaks-surge-47-2-weeks-some-return-remote&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cca3f74d3a6a34e99dae608d8f8e6cb49%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637533017437126624%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=lS3EDPpT8%2BN5hagCeFLnKlMHAwxKJpOlK17uENn7Cso%3D&reserved=0>

Michigan to work on social, emotional needs of residents<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lenconnect.com%2Fstory%2Fnews%2Fstate%2F2021%2F04%2F06%2Fmichigan-and-five-other-states-work-social-emotional-needs-residents%2F7092622002%2F&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C4e03065b9f3c4e64a35b08d8f8f9935f%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637533098096637797%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=QoSQpY6%2FR%2BoL7jRx0zbarxnj2s3Q5RY2aGAonHD%2BRy4%3D&reserved=0> - Adrian Daily Telegram, 4.6.2021

When the Going Gets Tough: Alaskans Come Together to Tackle Food Insecurity in Sitka<http://sustainablesoutheast.net/when-the-going-gets-tough-alaskans-come-together-to-tackle-food-insecurity-in-sitka/> - Sustainable Southeast Partnership (Sitka Public Library's SFSP)

Breaking: Governor Whitmer at a 10am press conference called for 2 week voluntary pause of in-person high school, sports, indoor dining, etc.: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIEOG/bulletins/2cc1947?reqfrom=share

LM Webinars - full list available on LM's CE Registration Site<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2FeventList.jsp&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C8d8a9048b8a241d50a9008d8f5ef9ee8%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637529756807988856%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=7MTU08B056eb6Xl%2BqDsjpkVsvrBTThq9NvCiJMzlQy0%3D&reserved=0>.

Wandoo Reader Deep Dive with DEMCO<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2Fevent.jsp%3Fevent%3D386&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C8d8a9048b8a241d50a9008d8f5ef9ee8%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637529756807998813%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=HkA9s6OsUNktc9RLHbEg6ZMagsDvkSGUzmCSaXytnBk%3D&reserved=0>
Tuesday, April 20, 2020
11:00 AM ET
This live session should be attended by those users who will be using Wandoo Reader. We will take a deep dive into the Wandoo Reader functionality.
This project is made possible by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan

Mindfulness: Kind Mind<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2Fevent.jsp%3Fevent%3D378&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C8d8a9048b8a241d50a9008d8f5ef9ee8%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637529756808008768%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=MqOJPop3%2Btz3eVQmHz2c3diE9B%2FBmF5vb50J9mVtQdY%3D&reserved=0> - MSU Extension
Monday, April 12, 2021
1:30-3:30 p.m. ET
Mindfulness gives us the ability to observe our thoughts from an outside perspective. Develop your "detached observer" to put some distance between you and the drama in your mind. This lesson will focus on using mindfulness to help you learn to pay mindful attention to your thoughts, learn the importance of self-compassion, how to "de-fuse" harsh thinking and harness the power of acceptance and gratitude to relieve stress.
This project is made possible by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan.

The Power of Pre-writing and Writing Activities with Kids<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2Fevent.jsp%3Fevent%3D354%26&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C8d8a9048b8a241d50a9008d8f5ef9ee8%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637529756808008768%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=rBaPAdRRAc62XjSyBG9Ro82QKDCsJbW8KpCO%2BBWtIlo%3D&reserved=0> - LM's Best Storytelling Practices with Jenifer Strauss
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET
We know that there is a strong literacy connection between speaking, reading and writing. Every storytime should include pre-writing or writing activities to support language and literacy skills in our young patrons but, it is often the hardest element to include.  Storytelling and Literacy Coach, Jenifer Strauss will share a process for providing engaging writing activities in your storytime plans to enrich your programs and provide parents with ways to extend the language experience when they get home. This project is made possible by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan.

Collaborate with Positivity: Improv Superpowers to Improve Team Communication & Resilience<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2Fevent.jsp%3Fevent%3D380%26&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C8d8a9048b8a241d50a9008d8f5ef9ee8%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637529756808018725%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=Lnjxyz8SohCJC6n3bHcKF9ZG0eJ2jS70ALuwqwvXSdg%3D&reserved=0> - Library of Michigan webinar
Thursday, April 29, 2021
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET
Back by popular demand! Two-Hour Remote Interactive Presentation with Pam Victor, President, Happier Valley Comedy. We ask you attend live!
Shhhhh! Don't tell anyone this secret: In this remote interactive presentation, professional improviser Pam Victor shares the exclusive collaboration superpower that allows improvisers to create comedy out of thin air, so you can use these trade secrets for building stronger collaboration, communication, and resilience at work. This presentation provides easily applicable techniques for quieting the inner critic to build more confidence and adaptability. You'll receive fun, hands-on experience with why we overuse "no" to restrict progress, and how we can get to a "yes" mindset in order to move forward together with more positivity and creativity. Through humorous stories and impactful exercises, you learn how to use improv superpowers to improve brainstorming, flexibility with change, team empowerment, and creative problem solving. Participants also receive links to instructional demonstrations of improv games to play online or in-person with young patrons, families, and friends.
Register with your co-workers for improved collaboration and program development.
This project is made possible by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan.

Tips for Virtual, Outdoor, In-Person Programming During COVID-19 - Children, Youth, and Family<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2Fevent.jsp%3Fevent%3D375&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C8d8a9048b8a241d50a9008d8f5ef9ee8%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637529756808018725%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=%2BSYUNjX5CVgY4WppQQtOWWXTZQCvGhWGRwFrH%2B2M0Ps%3D&reserved=0>
PCI Webinars
May 26, 2021
2:00 - 3:30 PM ET
This interactive and informative 90-minute webinar will introduce emerging practices, fundamental methods, and knowledge to empower library staff to:

  *   incorporate children, youth, and family programming during the COVID-19 pandemic challenge,
  *   design, implement, and assess programs, including the use of take-home kits,
  *   reinvent their role with customers,
  *   strengthen collaborations among peers and community partners,
  *   help make the library a magnet drawing people into a realm to elevate an individual's capacity for learning, discovering excellence, and contributing to life no matter the challenge.
An emphasis will be placed on virtual programming, however, examples of all program types - virtual, outdoor, in-person, and hybrid (in-person and virtual) - will be used for all sizes of libraries, budgets, and ambition.
This project is made possible by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan.

Stay safe,
Cathy Lancaster
Youth Services Coordinator
Library of Michigan
702 W. Kalamazoo St.
Lansing, MI 48915
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