[Michlib-l] Youth & Teen Services Updates

[Lancaster, Cathy (MDE)]

Resources

Girls Who Code is now accepting applications to our  virtual Summer Programs <https://girlswhocode.com/assets/downloads/craft-prod/downloads/2025-SP_Flyer_vFinal-Domestic.pdf> ! High school girls and non-binary students can  apply here <https://girlswhocodesm.smapply.io/?utm_source=yesware&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=sp25_launch_domestic_adults&utm_content=text_link>  for two incredible program options: the Summer Immersion Program and Pathways. Both programs offer life-changing opportunities for students to gain skills, connections, and confidence-no coding experience required!


Celebrate spring Children's Book Week May 5-11, 2025.
Stay tuned for details<https://everychildareader.net/cbw/> on sign up, this year's poster artists, and more.

Collaborative Summer Library Program
The Collaborative Summer Library Program has opened a cohort that they are calling "Building Community-Based Summers," based on the Building Equity Based Summers format that MI is doing this spring (Michigan's cohort is full). Feel free to check it out and apply!
Building Community-Based Summers/BEBS video: https://youtu.be/yQOUlEIe6qo
Learn more and how to apply: https://www.cslpreads.org/building-community-based-summers/ (this will be a national cohort)

CSLP is Hiring!
CSLP is now hiring for a full-time, salaried position that is fully remote. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Content Editor to lead the development and delivery of high-quality, engaging content for our Summer Reading Programs. This role combines expertise in summer reading programs for public libraries with exceptional editorial and content creation skills. This opportunity is perfect for a candidate that has worked in libraries but is interested in a non-profit environment where creating compelling and relevant reading programs is their dream job! Details and full job description here: https://www.cslpreads.org/about/employment-opportunties/. This closes on January 31st.

Color Our World with Citizen Science: From Space to Sea
February 4, 2025
3:00 pm EST
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.
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>
In the News...
Librarians testify against proposed state library cuts affecting readers, rural libraries<https://www.argusleader.com/story/news/politics/2025/01/16/south-dakota-proposed-state-library-cuts-librarians-testify-kristi-noem/77748631007/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIA3dlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHSfybLkwlzlp-PowS20zEy69ArXpMkL_dIS533MeE0zWMJsBOdTNv1uWaQ_aem_DOgYOo_3Cm5U7Ndf0JJdwQ> - Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 1/16/25
The 2025 Texas Legislative Session: Criminalizing Librarians and Teachers<https://www.txftrp.org/criminalizing_librarians_and_teachers> - Texas Freedom to Read Project, 1/24/25

Stay warm,
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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"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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