[Michlib-l] Youth & Teen Services Updates

[Lancaster, Cathy (MDE)]

Ready to Read Michigan Workshops Rescheduled to May 2024
Growing Early Literacy Skills for Parents, Caregivers, and Early Childhood Educators
10:00 am - 4:00 pm ET
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - at KDL's Kentwood Branch<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=3058&>
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - at Plymouth District Library<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=3053&>

The Library of Michigan invites you to join Mother Goose on the Loose<https://mgol.net/>, 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, copies of the toolkit will be provided.
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 Early Childhood Educators 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.

If you were previously registered for the October workshops, you are still in our reservation system. If the May 2024 dates do not work for you, then please contact Becky Wartella WartellaB at Michigan.gov<mailto:WartellaB at Michigan.gov?subject=RTRM%20Workshop> to remove you from the workshop. If you were not previously registered, there are a few seats left at both locations, so be sure to register<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/eventList.jsp>!

Resources

FAFSA Toolkit
Getting your students to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can have a high return on investment when it comes to post-secondary attainment in your building. To help Principals and other educators promote FAFSA completion, Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP) has put together a toolkit of free resources<https://massp.com/fafsa_toolkit>. Use it, share it, and let's help Michigan students maximize their post-secondary opportunities!

PLA
Inclusive Internship Initiative Toolkit: A Practical Guide for Teen Internships<https://www.ala.org/pla/sites/ala.org.pla/files/content/initiatives/iii/III_Toolkit_web.pdf>
Summer internships can be a great way to reach new audiences, develop new connections, and provide leadership opportunities for staff. If you are planning on hosting a teen intern this summer, or are curious and don't know where to start, PLA's Internship Toolkit<http://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTM3NDQ5NSZwPTEmdT0xMTE5NzY3NzM1JmxpPTEwNjUzMTY3Nw/index.html> is a start-to-finish guide to implementing an internship program at the library. Based on PLA's Inclusive Internship Initiative (III), the free, downloadable toolkit includes templates, best practices, and case studies to make your program a success.

ReadSquared has an updated administrative interface!
To create a more user friendly ReadSquared control room, we made some enhancements to the menus and page layouts. These design changes will simplify program setup and management for you and your staff, with all the same functionality you had in our previous versions. Look for your site updates the week of February 5, 2024. We do not anticipate any downtime during this update. Email support if you have any questions at support at r2stg.zohosupport.com<mailto:support at r2stg.zohosupport.com?subject=>. Spring training<https://wtye-zgph.maillist-manage.net/click/127503db2060a116/127503db20600f7b> will be offered online, and is free to attend at your convenience, no need to sign up. We will also post recorded sessions if you are unable to attend any of our scheduled trainings.
In the News...
Sophie Blackall Named 2024 Children's Book Week Poster Artist, Inaugural Spokesperson<https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/94073-sophie-blackall-named-2024-children-s-book-week-poster-artist-inaugural-spokesperson.html?oly_enc_id=3469H1072834H6X> - Publishers Weekly, 1/11/24


Ready to Read Michigan Presents:
Little Books, Big Feelings with The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art

Tuesday, January 23, 2024
2:00-3:30pm ET  (90 minutes)
Join us LIVE - Limited registration<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=3936> only for those who can attend LIVE, this will not be recorded.

What stories do we tell to create safe and supportive learning spaces? This workshop will explore how to use picture books to help young people identify and manage emotions, navigate relationships, and cope with difficult situations. #ReadyToReadMi

Summer Programming Webinars from LM

Zoo Adventures Begin at Your Library!

Thursday, February 1, 2024
2:00-3:00pm ET
Registration<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=3939>, this webinar will be recorded.
Join the Detroit Zoo for a one-hour webinar to discover hands-on science activities that will inspire animal exploration all summer long.
Incorporate zoo adventures into your summer reading! Join the Detroit Zoo for a one-hour webinar to discover hands-on science activities that will inspire animal exploration all summer long. From activities on tigers to penguins, receive the outlines and book recommendations you need for wildly fun learning at your library.

Let the Adventures Begin! Summer Library Programming Round Table

Thursday, February 22, 2024
2:00-3:30pm ET  (90 mins)

Join us LIVE - Limited registration<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=3938> only for those who  can attend LIVE, this will not be recorded.

Join the conversation on summer library programming with your peers. Bring your ideas, materials, and plans to share with others across Michigan on all things Summer Library Programming for early childhood, school-age, and tweens & teens. We'll also hear from a few key partners that can help make your summer library programming a success.



Adventures in Summer Marketing!
Thursday, March 14, 2024
2:00-3:00pm ET
Registration<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=3937>, this webinar will be recorded.
Learn some tips and tricks to marketing your summer library programs, plus some special materials to use. All libraries and their communities are unique and while there is no "one-size-fits-all" solution to marketing, we are going to explore new ways that you can approach marketing your summer programming. We will explore marketing assets from the Collaborative Summer Library Program, provide resources, and inspire you to engage with your community this summer. All areas of library services including marketing are welcome!
These programs are supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Stay safe & warm this snowy Michigan weekend,
Cathy Lancaster
Youth Services Coordinator
Library of Michigan
702 W. Kalamazoo St.
Lansing, MI 48915
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