[Michlib-l] Youth & Teen Services Updates

[Lancaster, Cathy (MDE)]

Color Our World(tm) & additional summer library programming updates

2028 Slogan/2029 Theme Survey
Have you ever thought about where summer library themes and slogans come from? Who thinks them up? How we select each year's slogan? Well, the answer is YOU! Each year CSLP seeks feedback from [your state] library staff for future summer slogan and theme suggestions. Libraries from across the nation also contribute, and together, we come to consensus. Now is your time to be heard!
Please complete this brief survey (https://forms.gle/wL3Bmyc1Bg4dxuuY7) to suggest a slogan for the 2028 theme of Mythical Creatures and a fresh, new theme for 2029.
Some tips for developing themes and slogans:
--Adaptable for all ages
--Translatable into Spanish
--Culturally sensitive and thoughtful
--Avoid puns and wordplay
--Catchy, memorable, concise
--Inclusive, accessible, applicable across settings
For a list of previous themes and slogans go to: https://www.cslpreads.org/themes-and-slogans/. Please share your suggestions by Sunday, February 2nd, 2025.

Color Our World with Citizen Science: From Space to Sea
February 4, 2025
3:00 pm EST/Noon PST
Join SciStarter, STAR Net, and the Collaborative Summer Reading Program for an engaging webinar that explores how libraries can bring the 2024 Summer Reading Theme, Color Our World, to life through Citizen Science<https://scistarter.org/library-resources>. Discover hands-on STEM activities for all ages, from exploring the wonders of space to uncovering the mysteries of the deep sea. Learn how these activities align with the theme and provide opportunities for library users to contribute to real-world scientific research. Gain valuable resources and ideas to integrate citizen science into your library's programming, inspiring curiosity and creativity in your community!
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wPiPm5K1Qcm8_Bl-_lNcfg#/registration

Color Our World: Animal Prints and Patterns with the Detroit Zoo
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
2:00 - 3:00 pm EST
Our friends at the Detroit Zoo are back to bring us engaging STEM programming using colorful animal patterns.
Spots, stripes, and more! Animal patterns are all around us, so this is a great opportunity to learn how to engage youth in your community with science activities created just for libraries by the Detroit Zoo.
Register: https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=7407
This webinar is provided by the Library of Michigan with support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Additionally, some great programming ideas were brainstormed and resources shared at the MiYouth call Tuesday for summer library program planning. All links, ideas, and the chatbox are available in our shared notes document<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jROxai9_wkaLZeH2aafHkjpvH3rprdNixav5py2mJY0/edit?usp=sharing>.
Resources

2025 National Day of Racial Healing
The National Day of Racial Healing<https://dayofracialhealing.org/about-ndorh/> (NDORH) is an opportunity for people, organizations, and communities to call for racial healing, bring people together in their shared humanity and take action together to create a more just and equitable world. The 2025 website<https://dayofracialhealing.org/about-ndorh/> features new ideas and resources to help plan your event or find ways to participate. Also be sure to check out this article<https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/national-day-of-racial-healing-2023.html> from WebJunction for more ideas, resources, and examples from other libraries!

Anna Dewdney Award Nominations Are Open
It's time to nominate up to five beloved read-together picture book favorites, published in the last five years for the 9th Annual Anna Dewdney Read-Together Award. Nominate with this form today<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexcAiISBrtF5RFdAX6dRaJyBKfn9u2nf6tajVQS0TAeorPsQ/viewform>.

Talk Story Grant
Talk Story grant funding supports library and community organization opportunities to highlight AANHPI and AIAN stories through programs, services, and collection materials. Children and families can connect to rich cultural activities through Talk Story in their homes, libraries, and communities while challenging mainstream Anglocentric literacy practices. We welcome libraries and community organizations to develop their own Talk Story: Sharing Stories, Sharing Culture project to serve family literacy needs. Learn more at: https://www.apalaweb.org/talkstorytogether/grant/. Applications must be received by March 15, 2025.

New White Paper just published on Public Librarianship and Food Justice: https://go.uncg.edu/food-justice-and-libraries. Public Librarianship & Food Justice: Exploring the Intersections explores and examines some of the intersections between public librarianship and food justice, a topic many working in public libraries wish to understand and put into action. Many struggle to do so in a way that is sustainable for the institution of the public library. These findings emerged from focus groups with public library workers conducted from November 2023 to March 2024.
ReadSquared
Available to all MI Public Libraries through the Library of Michigan<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/youth/addtl> thanks to support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services
The 2025 CSLP summer reading program is available to import into your ReadSquared site! You can import all four age-specific programs
(Pre-K, Children, Teen, and Adult), or each one individually. Each program includes:

  *   1 Banner
  *   1 Completion Certificate
  *   1 Board Game with 10 levels
  *   12 Badges (Registration, Level 1-10, Completion)
  *   1 Mission
  *   1 Book List
  *   1 Bingo Card
  *   New Mini Games
How to import the full programs: In the administrative control room site (yoursitename.readsquared/controlroom) go to Programs > Add Program. Select Learn More next to the program you would like to add and select Import on the next screen. You will then find the program in your list of editable programs.
Email support at r2stg.zohosupport.com<mailto:support at r2stg.zohosupport.com?subject=Question> if you need assistance with program imports or wrap up.

ReadSquared Training Dates:
You and your staff can attend training sessions at your convenience. Onboarding covers all the basics of setting up your ReadSquared site and is designed for those new to ReadSquared.
Onboarding schedule:
 -  March 6, Thursday, 10 a.m. EST
 -  April 8, Tuesday, 2 p.m. EST
 -  May 14, Wednesday, 11 a.m. EST

Refresher training is best for those who have used ReadSquared in the past and want to prepare for upcoming summer programs and possibly add more features to their site. These sessions will cover the new theme, site updates, optional features, and promotion.
Refresher schedule:
 -  March 25, Tuesday, 10 a.m. EST
 -  April 17, Thursday, 2 p.m. EST
 -  May 7, Wednesday, 11 a.m. EST
No registration is required, and all training is free. You can choose from any of the above sessions and use this link to join: https://join.me/ReadSquaredTraining<https://wtye-zgpm.maillist-manage.com/click/127503db2093dc08/127503db20920813>
*Last chance to register for Ready to Read Michigan Presents:
Engaging Bigs & Littles During Storytime
Thursday, January 23, 2025
1:30 - 3:00 pm EST (90 mins)
Looking for new ways to engage families and expand your storytime skills? Join us for this all new 90 minute Ready to Read Michigan webinar! Libraries are community hubs for healthy child and family development. Intentional family engagement begins at birth and Storytime is the place for Youth Librarians to start building strong and lasting relationships with families. Join Narrative Coach, Jen Strauss for this webinar dedicated to family engagement during Storytime, birth to preschool and beyond.
Register: https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=6249
This webinar is provided by the Library of Michigan with support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Stay warm,
Cathy Lancaster
Youth Services Coordinator
Library of Michigan
702 W. Kalamazoo St.
Lansing, MI 48915
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"The thing I remember best about successful people I've met all through the years is their obvious delight in what they're doing ... and it seems to have very little to do with worldly success. They just love what they're doing, and they love it in front of others." ~ Fred Rogers

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