[Michlib-l] Youth & Teen Services Updates

[Lancaster, Cathy (MDE)]

Resources
Welcoming America
Hello, Friends! I'm Your Neighbor Books-partnering with the nonprofits Welcoming America<https://welcomingamerica.org/> and Let's Move in Libraries<https://letsmovelibraries.org/>-has just released a FREE StoryWalk(r) to promote immigrant welcoming and belonging.
Using the beloved bilingual picture book Nieve en la jungla/Snow in the Jungle<https://imyourneighborbooks.org/book/nieve-snow/> (Child's Play Inc.), we are offering 16 free, downloadable signs to hang  or stake in your community. Printed by you locally, the Spanish/English signs will invite your community to walk alongside the immigrant character Nieve/Snow on her journey to belonging in a new place. Our friends at Welcoming America<https://welcomingamerica.org/> encourage you to place the signs in your community during Welcoming Week<https://welcomingamerica.org/initiatives/welcoming-week> (September 8-17) and beyond. Explore More & Sign-up for Free!<https://imyourneighborbooks.org/projects/storywalk/> The StoryWalk(r) Project was developed by Anne Ferguson in cooperation with the Kellogg Hubbard Library and the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition.

Library Card Sign-up Month
September is Library Card Sign-up Month<https://www.ala.org/conferencesevents/celebrationweeks/card>, a time when the American Library Association (ALA) joins libraries nationwide to remind everyone about the valuable resources available with a library card. A library card is your patrons' most important school supply-it's elemental, really-and everyone should have one! Check out ALA's free toolkit<https://www.ala.org/conferencesevents/celebrationweeks/card> designed to help you celebrate, including press release templates and shareable graphics featuring characters from Disney and Pixar's "Elemental"!
LM Training - at Your Own Pace
Our youth webinars such as "Ready to Read MI Storytime Tune-Up" or "Teen Clubs," are on the Library of Michigan's Webinar Archives page: https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce/intro/library-of-michigan-webinar-archives.
Additional training can be found in our Niche Academy Staff Skills, such as Youth Services Basics or Transforming Teen Services, go to https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills to take a self-paced course.
To browse & register for any upcoming LM workshops or webinars, please go to the Library of Michigan Events Registration<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/eventList.jsp> page.
In the News...
Book Challenges Are Having a Chilling Effect on School Librarians Nationwide | SLJ Survey<https://www.slj.com/story/Book-Challenges-Are-Having-a-Chilling-Effect-on-School-Librarians-Nationwide-SLJ-Survey> - School Library Journal, 8/24/23


[https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/3620c76c-72f7-5930-aae9-d1a068727cbc.png]CSLP Virtual Symposium
The Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) will host our 3rd annual CSLP Summer Symposium.  This half day virtual offering is for public library staff to connect, learn, and collaborate as we plan for summer library programming around the upcoming theme of Adventure Begins at your Library. Scheduled for 11:00 AM ET - 4:30 PM ET, Thursday, December 7, 2023, speakers and topics will be announced soon.


MiYouth
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
2:00 - 3:00 PM
Join LM's Youth Services Advisory Council (YSAC) for networking and guided discussion on Banned Books Week and Video Game Collections. Please note that MiYouth has transitioned to quarterly meetings (months vary) on the 2nd Tuesday at 2pm. MiYouth meetings are open to all public library staff who work with youth in Michigan. Looking forward to seeing you at the next "MiYouth TWOsday!"
No need to register, just join us at 2pm ET! (This meeting is not recorded)
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/506813991?pwd=Z2NBMTFES1BlRlNVc2lhbzV1eTJ0QT09
    Password: 454345

Upcoming LM Youth Services Workshops
Ready to Read Michigan Presents:
Growing Early Literacy Skills for Parents, Caregivers, and Early Childhood Educators
10:00 am - 4:00 pm ET
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - at Plymouth District Library<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=3053>
Thursday, October 5, 20223 - at KDL's Kentwood Branch<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=3058>

The Library of Michigan invites you to join "Mother Goose on the Loose," Betsy Diamant-Cohen, as we explore the Ready to Read Michigan Parent & Early Childhood Educator Toolkit. The programs in the toolkit are designed for library staff to host throughout the community, engaging and modeling early literacy practices to parents, caregivers, and early childhood educators. Betsy will equip library staff with the information, skills, and ready-to-use tools to promote early literacy through your library.
This RTRM training will start with an introduction/refresher on the how, what and why's of early literacy skills and best storytelling practices. Then we will transition to cover the workshops in the Ready to Read Michigan Toolkit, which are designed specifically for library staff to easily facilitate with parents and caregivers with children ages 5 and under. Lastly, participants will address the important role played by Early Childhood Educators in the development of children from birth to age five, using familiar tips and tools on how to conduct a two-part workshop for them at your library, supported by the materials produced by Ready to Read Michigan<https://www.readytoreadmi.org/home>. Registration<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/eventList.jsp> is limited, lunch will be provided.

Leap into Science
10:00 am - 1:00 pm ET
Thursday, November 2, 2023 - at the Library of Michigan<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=3051>

The Detroit Zoological Society and the Library of Michigan are excited to announce the return of Leap into Science training for public libraries. Participating public libraries will receive information and training on what you need to run the Leap "Light & Shadow," "Wind," and "Balance" based STEM programs.
Leap into Science is a nationwide program developed by The Franklin Institute Science Museum that integrates open-ended science activities with children's books, designed for children ages 3-10 and their families. The program empowers educators to offer workshops in community settings like libraries, museums, and out-of-school time programs to engage underserved audiences in accessible and familiar settings. Attending this training would make you a Partner Organization in our on-going Michigan Cohort. Registration<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/eventList.jsp> is limited.

Transforming Teen Services
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Monday, November 20, 2023 - at the Library of Michigan<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=3052>

Join the growing LM cohort of Transforming Teen Services as we explore YALSA's core concepts of "Connected Learning" and "Computational Thinking," discuss how public libraries are already using it, and how to implement it in library communities.  Discussion will center on the use of these practices to support equity in youth programming.  Breakout sessions will further best practices regarding trending topics related to teen services. Participants are encouraged to bring examples of their work with teens and discussion questions! Registration<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/eventList.jsp> is limited, lunch will be provided.

These workshops are 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.
And don't forget to complete the summer programming survey...
Collaborative Summer Library Program
CSLP has created a survey so they can better assess the usefulness of the materials offered by the program on a national level. We still invite you to fill out the survey even if you did not use "All Together Now" as your theme.
After the survey closes, we will randomly select 5 MI libraries to win logoed MeL playing cards!
The survey can be found here: https://forms.gle/5N2agGJmmeqWodJh6  If you would like to view the survey in PDF form, you can find that here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C_QDDsfEuTaHEE2pcuw3WV77RcTpmGQK/view?usp=sharing


Have a good Labor Day Weekend!
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<http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/miyouth> Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services.

The Michigan School Meals program allows for all public school students, grades Pre-K to 12, to eat breakfast and lunch for free. Learn more<https://www.michigan.gov/mde/services/food/michigan-school-meals>.
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