[Michlib-l] CSLP Newsletter: February 2025

Tue Feb 25 08:38:41 EST 2025

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Join Us for an Exciting Summer Reading Kickoff Event!
Get ready to spark creativity in your community! Award-winning author Katherine Applegate will launch her exclusive writing contest for children—and the first 200 libraries to sign up will receive a free bookmark easel and bookmarks!
📅 Event Highlights:

  *   Interactive Webinar: Join us for an engaging, hour-long session featuring highlights from Chapter 6: Writing & Storytelling from the Color Our World™ program manual. Several Manual Committee Chairs will share practical tips for nurturing storytelling and creative writing in your community.
  *   Inspiring Young Writers: Katherine Applegate will take the stage to share her expert advice on motivating kids to express themselves through storytelling. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a celebrated author and help young voices shine!
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S.T.E.A.M your way to summer!
We've heard nothing but rave reviews on this webinar, so be sure and catch the recording and accompanying materials (including a link bank!) for more 2025 Color Our World (tm) programming inspiration, here<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405&id=52cb5a926f&e=c18caf2bb6>.

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In continued partnership with School Life, we're teaming up to bring our member libraries two exclusive sets of Brag Tags designed to celebrate our 2025 theme, Color Our World(tm)!  These bright, colorful, and versatile incentives are perfect for motivating readers of all ages. Here’s what’s new:

  *   Value Pack: Includes 10 unique designs featuring vibrant artwork by Mike Mullan<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405&id=78ce4a56ee&e=c18caf2bb6>, along with our inspiring 2025 slogan.
  *   Prize Pack: Features 10 motivational, creative sayings crafted by our Vendor Committee<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405&id=3a97828da5&e=c18caf2bb6>, paired with Mike Mullan's stunning designs.
When you purchase these Brag Tags, you’re supporting more than just a great program—proceeds directly help CSLP, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering libraries and readers everywhere.
Order yours today<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405&id=c780135932&e=c18caf2bb6> and let’s Color Our World (tm) together!

Member Library Alert!
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Do you adore wordsmithing all the words and phrases?  Do you love word play?
Staff from member libraries are welcome to join the Theme & Slogan Committee for a deep dive into developing the short list of slogan options for 2028's mythical creatures theme. We're offering two Zoom sessions to try and get input from as many libraries as possible:

  *   Register for the April 9, 2025 Session here<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405&id=4c53b1286c&e=c18caf2bb6>

  *   Register for the April 17, 2025 Session here<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405&id=9c8caf0b18&e=c18caf2bb6>
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