[Michlib-l] Youth & Teen Services Updates

[Lancaster, Cathy (MDE)]

MiYouth
Tuesday, June 14th
2:00 PM ET
Join LM's Youth Services Advisory Council (YSAC) for discussion and idea sharing around programs that will entice school-aged kids back into your library this year. Please note that MiYouth has transitioned to quarterly meetings on the 2nd Tuesday at 2pm. Looking forward to seeing you at the next "MiYouth TWOsday!"
MiYouth meetings are open to all public library staff who work with youth in Michigan.
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/506813991?pwd=Z2NBMTFES1BlRlNVc2lhbzV1eTJ0QT09
    Password: 454345
Resources

Niche Academy - Staff Skills
Self-paced professional development courses and PCI webinar recordings are available on LM's Niche Academy site to all Michigan library staff. Head to https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills to begin! This is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

LM Webinar Archives
Didn't have the chance to catch an LM webinar? Don't forget we offer the recordings here: https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce/intro/library-of-michigan-webinar-archives.

Pronouns Matter
Using someone's correct personal pronouns is a way to respect them and create an inclusive environment, just as using a person's name can be a way to respect them. Learn more about using pronouns and how to properly share your own at: https://pronouns.org/.

In the News...
As youth mental health crisis rages, Michigan schools work to bolster students' sense of connection<https://www.bridgemi.com/talent-education/youth-mental-health-crisis-rages-michigan-schools-work-bolster-students-sense> - Bridge, 6.8.22
Diverse books remind readers that their stories matter. Why are schools trying to ban so many of them?<https://detroit.chalkbeat.org/2022/6/9/23160542/diverse-book-bans-elena-reads-new-kid-front-desk> - Chalkbeat Detroit, 6.9.22

Hope to see folks Tuesday at MiYouth!
Cathy Lancaster
Youth Services Coordinator
Library of Michigan
702 W. Kalamazoo St.
Lansing, MI 48915
My Pronouns: She/Her/Hers - See www.mypronouns.org<http://www.mypronouns.org/> to learn more.
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Join the MiYouth<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmail2.mcls.org%2Fmailman%2Flistinfo%2Fmiyouth&data=02%7C01%7CNorrisS2%40michigan.gov%7Caf51448f1e92415533aa08d6f4b53328%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636965456410852648&sdata=nModcBWFyzGoDGK%2FtwsSeAXV%2F85AQKEtzzQQj%2FV%2B5fM%3D&reserved=0> Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services.

Nourishing Michigan's Future during the summer!  Find a Summer Food Service Program site nearest you and encourage Michigan's children to Meet Up and Eat Up!    www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Fmeetupeatup&data=05%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C229be3d5c395412479f308da43410928%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637896243866000963%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=TAVqUQZWI4Olj0Ke5WHRCblgPhdB9f%2BTuFOf8qdGT1A%3D&reserved=0>

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