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Library Director-New Milford Public Library-Closes Feb. 21, 2021
by Jobeth Bradbury 11 Jan '21

11 Jan '21

Please note correction on closing date-thanks! LIBRARY DIRECTOR-NEW MILFORD, CT The Board of Trustees of the New Milford Public Library<https://www.newmilfordlibrary.org/> seeks its next Director-a leader who will enjoy and embrace the newly renovated Library (opening 2022), create and implement a new strategic plan, and work closely and collaboratively with the Board of Trustees, the Staff, the Town of New Milford, and elected officials. The successful candidate will continue to grow and expand new services and programs for its 26,000+ residents in a world that continues to change. Working collaboratively with a nine Board-member of Trustees, a committed staff (15.5FTE), and a $1 million annual operating budget, the Library's key opportunities include promoting library services throughout the New Milford community; creating a vision tied to strategic initiatives; and developing and implementing new outcomes-based services and programs exceeding community expectations. Working with the Board, staff, and Town officials as the Library's new leader is a vital component of the position. Our Community. New Milford<http://www.newmilford.org/?mobile_redirect=false>, located in picturesque Litchfield County in the Housatonic Valley, is the ideal community. Ninety miles from Manhattan, New Milford has an unsurpassed quality of life with its New England small-town friendliness and charm. New Milford residents enjoy boating, the August Jazz on the Green series, the historic Downtown, and an active Farmer's Market. It has highly rated schools and families rest, recharge, and reinvigorate with caring neighbors. New residents find a variety of housing choices ranging from family-friendly suburban neighborhoods to converted historic buildings to active adult communities. For more information on the Library and New Milford, visit New Milford Links<https://www.bradburymiller.com/newmilfordlinks.htm>. Responsibilities. Under the direction of the governing Board of Trustees, the Library Director is responsible for the planning, directing, managing, and overseeing all activities and operations of the library. This position reports to the Board of Trustees and works closely with the Board, the Library staff, community partners, and Town officials to ensure that the Library is serving the community through innovative programs and services. The Director is the "face" of the Library to the New Milford community and must maintain a positive attitude, an innovative mindset and open communication with all stakeholders. See the Position Description<http://www.bradburymiller.com/newmilfordjobdesc.pdf> for details. Qualifications. Minimum qualifications include a master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program and five (5) years of professional experience with demonstrated managerial expertise. Public library experience is preferred. Essential traits include, but are not limited to, strong emotional intelligence skills; excellent communication skills that inspire and motivate; ability to build relationships with key stakeholders; sound fiscal management; strong public speaking skills; and knowledge and support of library "best practices" and emerging technologies. Previous success working with a governing Board in a municipal unionized environment is highly desirable. Compensation. The hiring range is $95,000 - $110,000 with an attractive benefits package. For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates<http://www.bradburymiller.com/>. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and resume as Word or PDF attachments to Jobeth Bradbury<mailto:jobethbradbury@bradburymiller.com> on or before the closing date of February 21, 2021. Jobeth Bradbury Bradbury Miller Associates<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gossag…> 4545 Wornall Rd, Ste. 805 Kansas City, MO 64111 816-803-7087 (cell); 816-531-2468 (office) Sign up for our newsletter<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fvisitor.r2…> to get the latest updates!

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Library Director position open-New Milford Public Library (CT)
by Jobeth Bradbury 11 Jan '21

11 Jan '21

LIBRARY DIRECTOR-NEW MILFORD, CT The Board of Trustees of the New Milford Public Library<https://www.newmilfordlibrary.org/> seeks its next Director-a leader who will enjoy and embrace the newly renovated Library (opening 2022), create and implement a new strategic plan, and work closely and collaboratively with the Board of Trustees, the Staff, the Town of New Milford, and elected officials. The successful candidate will continue to grow and expand new services and programs for its 26,000+ residents in a world that continues to change. Working collaboratively with a nine Board-member of Trustees, a committed staff (15.5FTE), and a $1 million annual operating budget, the Library's key opportunities include promoting library services throughout the New Milford community; creating a vision tied to strategic initiatives; and developing and implementing new outcomes-based services and programs exceeding community expectations. Working with the Board, staff, and Town officials as the Library's new leader is a vital component of the position. Our Community. New Milford<http://www.newmilford.org/?mobile_redirect=false>, located in picturesque Litchfield County in the Housatonic Valley, is the ideal community. Ninety miles from Manhattan, New Milford has an unsurpassed quality of life with its New England small-town friendliness and charm. New Milford residents enjoy boating, the August Jazz on the Green series, the historic Downtown, and an active Farmer's Market. It has highly rated schools and families rest, recharge, and reinvigorate with caring neighbors. New residents find a variety of housing choices ranging from family-friendly suburban neighborhoods to converted historic buildings to active adult communities. For more information on the Library and New Milford, visit New Milford Links<https://www.bradburymiller.com/newmilfordlinks.htm>. Responsibilities. Under the direction of the governing Board of Trustees, the Library Director is responsible for the planning, directing, managing, and overseeing all activities and operations of the library. This position reports to the Board of Trustees and works closely with the Board, the Library staff, community partners, and Town officials to ensure that the Library is serving the community through innovative programs and services. The Director is the "face" of the Library to the New Milford community and must maintain a positive attitude, an innovative mindset and open communication with all stakeholders. See the Position Description<http://www.bradburymiller.com/newmilfordjobdesc.pdf> for details. Qualifications. Minimum qualifications include a master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program and five (5) years of professional experience with demonstrated managerial expertise. Public library experience is preferred. Essential traits include, but are not limited to, strong emotional intelligence skills; excellent communication skills that inspire and motivate; ability to build relationships with key stakeholders; sound fiscal management; strong public speaking skills; and knowledge and support of library "best practices" and emerging technologies. Previous success working with a governing Board in a municipal unionized environment is highly desirable. Compensation. The hiring range is $95,000 - $110,000 with an attractive benefits package. For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates<http://www.bradburymiller.com/>. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and resume as Word or PDF attachments to Jobeth Bradbury<mailto:jobethbradbury@bradburymiller.com> on or before the closing date of February 21, 2020. Jobeth Bradbury Bradbury Miller Associates<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gossag…> 4545 Wornall Rd, Ste. 805 Kansas City, MO 64111 816-803-7087 (cell); 816-531-2468 (office) Sign up for our newsletter<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fvisitor.r2…> to get the latest updates!

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January’s MCLS Virtual Dialogue – Come share and learn with each other!
by Jan Davidson 08 Jan '21

08 Jan '21

Please excuse the cross-posting. Join MCLS staff for the next Dialogue in our monthly conversation series about the environment we find ourselves working in right now and what opportunities might exist as we move forward. January’s topic is, “Keeping the best of pandemic virtual services.” Part support group, part visioning, the Dialogues are a positive, encouraging, participatory time for you to share and learn from and with other library staff all over Indiana and Michigan. We hope you can join us on Friday, January 15 at 11am – 12:30pm Eastern (10-11:30am Central) on Zoom.  Please login using this link for the Virtual Dialogue<https://zoom.us/j/172695113?pwd=dnpuUVBudFR5MHZaTHl4bTN6UjZWdz09>. You can view the recordings and chat logs from the previous dialogues anytime at https://www.mcls.org/training-events/presentation-slides/. We look forward to seeing you Friday! ********************** Jan Davidson Project Manager Engagement, Consulting, and Training Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) (517) 492-3811 / toll-free (800) 530-9019 x111 davidsonj(a)mcls.org<mailto:davidsonj@mcls.org> [facebook]<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.faceb…> [twitter] <https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.c…> [square-logo-1 (002)] <https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mcls.o…>

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MeL Minute: MeL Badge Contest Winner
by Breed, Liz (MDE) 08 Jan '21

08 Jan '21

In November, we announced the launch of the new MeL Expert Badge coming in 2021. At that time, we also announced a naming contest to give this new badge program a proper name. The entries have been reviewed and tabulated, and today, we're ready to announce the winner and the new name for the badge. We'd like to send a big thank you to the folks who passed along ideas. With over 40 clever and thoughtful suggestions, you made it difficult to choose! After much discussion, we finally settled on the name MeL Maven Badge. We had 4 people submit the MeL Maven idea but the first person was Heather Wood-Gramza, Director of the Howard Miller Public Library, which makes her our official winner. Congratulations, Heather! We're excited about the new MeL Maven Badge which will be available later this year. The MeL team is fully embracing "just-in-time, what’s in it for me” microlearning modules for adults. We’ll be delivering knowledge of how to use the eResources in everyday language, with real-life examples. We'll be showcasing the top MeL eResources in ways that allow Michigan library staff to take away concrete knowledge of how to use MeL. Learners will be able to dip in and out of these modules as they like, take them in any order, and at their own pace. When they complete the series, they will earn their MeL Maven Badge. Thanks again to all who shared ideas. Stay tuned for the new MeL Maven Badge coming to you later this year! Brought to you by the MeL Team. Supporting Michigan Libraries by Putting You First. Want more information on MeL?  Stay tuned for the next MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, visit http://mel.org<http://mel.org/>, or sign up for the MeL Minute and other Library of Michigan e-mail lists via GovDelivery<https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MILOM/subscriber/new>. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your colleagues and networks. MeL eResources are available to Michigan residents or for Michigan library or school access only. #IMLSGrant Liz Breed Michigan eLibrary Coordinator Library of Michigan | Michigan Department of Education 517-335-1497 | breedl(a)michigan.gov<mailto:breedl@michigan.gov> www.mel.org<http://www.mel.org/> | Follow MeL: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/mel.org/> and Twitter<https://twitter.com/meldotorg> [cid:image003.png@01D6E5D3.29EE1FA0]

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ed2go online training courses from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 08 Jan '21

08 Jan '21

MCLS has partnered with Cengage's ed2go to offer fundamental online training courses at discounted prices for MCLS members! Check these out if you don't already have options through your local library! Fundamentals of Supervision and Management<https://www.ed2go.com/mcls/online-courses/fundamentals-of-supervision-and-m…> Instructor-Led or Self-Paced Tutorial 24 course hours for only $99! Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2019/Office 365<https://www.ed2go.com/mcls/online-courses/intro-excel-microsoft-excel-2019-…> Instructor-Led or Self-Paced Tutorial 24 course hours for only $105! Accounting Fundamentals<https://www.ed2go.com/mcls/online-courses/accounting-fundamentals/> Instructor-Led or Self-Paced Tutorial 24 course hours for only $99! Check out the complete list of discounted ed2go courses for MCLS members here https://www.ed2go.com/mcls/ Check out the complete list of ed2go courses here http://www.ed2go.com/mclslap/ Important note: To register, you will need to create an online account and pay by credit card. Your MCLS login cannot be used to register for these courses. ************************************* Gwen Haviland, Training Department Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910 800-530-9019 ext 404 training(a)mcls.org

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A new class and past favorites from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 08 Jan '21

08 Jan '21

Register soon for these MCLS classes: Leveraging Disruption: Building INTRApreneurial Skills to Thrive in a Changing Environment<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/leveraging-disruption-building-intrapreneu…> NEW! 1-day class, January 20, 10am - 12pm Eastern (9am - 11am Central) Original Descriptive Cataloging of Monographs Using RDA<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/original-descriptive-cataloging-of-monogra…> 3-day class, January 19-21, 2pm - 4pm Eastern (1pm - 3pm Central) Licensing Electronic Resources: An Introduction<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/licensing-electronic-resources-an-introduc…> 2-day class, February 3-4, 2pm - 4pm Eastern (1pm - 3pm Central) For these and other great workshops please visit our Training Store here https://store.mcls.org To learn about our Soft Skills and Cataloging Certificate Programs click here https://www.mcls.org/training-events/certification/ ************************************* Gwen Haviland, Training Department Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910 800-530-9019 ext 404 training(a)mcls.org

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Troy Public Library Services Suspended Due to COVID Positive
by Phillip J Kwik 08 Jan '21

08 Jan '21

Due to a staff member testing positive for COVID, all public services at the Troy Public Library have been suspended until 10 am, Monday, January 11. All curbside appointments through Saturday, January 9, have been cancelled and should be rescheduled. All materials return boxes have been closed. The Library will not accept any returns until Monday, January 11. Please watch our website for more information. [cid:image001.png@01D4C381.B90420C0] <https://troypl.org/> Phillip Kwik | Interim Director, Library 510 W Big Beaver Troy, Michigan 48084 248.619.7577 [cid:image002.png@01D4C381.B90420C0] <https://www.facebook.com/troylib/> [cid:image003.png@01D4C381.B90420C0] <https://www.instagram.com/troylib/> [cid:image004.png@01D4C381.B90420C0] <https://twitter.com/troylib>

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zv056 Cass District Library - MelCat Overdue Notices
by Shiloh Pawelski 08 Jan '21

08 Jan '21

Hello all, I am having a hard time following up with overdue notices in MelCat. We have multiple branches in our library, and we quarantine our items for 72 hours. This means that when I run our daily overdue notices, the items could very well be in quarantine in the other branches. I end up calling/emailing patrons who have already returned their items. I thought a good way around that would be to wait 4 days to call the patrons, to see if the items had come out of quarantine. I am hesitant to do that, as we are only able to renew items six days after they've been overdue (book items; A/V is non-renewable), and the first notice occurs when the item has been three days overdue. I had thought that emailing the branches with a list of overdue notices and having them check the quarantine areas would be okay, but that idea is not the best. Does anyone have any experience with this? Any ideas? -- *Shiloh Pawelski* *Interloan Coordinator * *Cass District Library* 319 M 62 Cassopolis, MI 49031 *269. 357 -7822 ext. 102*

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reminder: Poetry Out Loud registration deadline
by Katie Wittenauer 08 Jan '21

08 Jan '21

Dear Michigan library community, Today, January 8, is our deadline for Michigan's Poetry Out Loud<https://www.michiganhumanities.org/poetry-out-loud/> partner registration for the 2021 program. That being said, we have some leeway with the deadline and partner organization this year, and I welcome all inquiries! If you work with high schools, homeschool groups, or other community organizations that partner with high school students, this program may be of interest, and I'm happy to talk with you or your local teachers about potential opportunities. Poetry Out Loud (POL) is a national poetry recitation competition for high school students. By encouraging youth to learn about great poetry through memorization and performance, students can master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about their literary heritage. The program and all materials are provided to each partner at no cost. Poetry Out Loud is a partnership of Michigan Humanities (MH), Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA), the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), the Poetry Foundation, and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Additional support is generously provided by Meijer and the Liesel Litzenburger Meijer Fund. Due to COVID-19 safety precautions, this year's State Finals will be virtual, as will the National Finals. Please let me know if you have any questions, and I look forward to talking with you soon! Best, Katie -------------------- Katie Wittenauer Director of Programs Michigan Humanities 2364 Woodlake Drive, Suite 100 Okemos, MI 48864 (517) 372-7770, ext. 294 #MIHumanities www.michiganhumanities.org<http://www.michiganhumanities.org/>

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Youth & Teen Services updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 08 Jan '21

08 Jan '21

Ready to Read Michigan The Library of Michigan shared the following materials were sent directly to public library directors on 10/2/20, as part of our Ready to Read Michigan<http://www.readytoreadmi.org/> program. Due to limited quantities purchased I cannot share the links widely via this listserv, but if you did not receive a copy you can contact me for the links with an official work email to download the materials and use as you see fit to engage your patrons/community: * PLA's 2021 Early Literacy Activities Calendar: Libraries can print and distribute it to patrons monthly, use it in e-Newsletters, or even post it on your library website! Here is an example of how Herrick District Library uses it on their web platform, to mix in additional early literacy tips, rhymes & videos: https://communitycollections.herrickdl.org/HDL/early-lit-calendars<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcommunity…>. * Every Child Ready to Read Toolkit for Serving Early Childhood Educators (2017): This toolkit comes with a guide to serving early childhood educators, pre-made slides, fillable agendas, and more! Please use this to engage early childhood educators in your community. *Spoiler alert* The Library of Michigan is working with Betsy Diamant-Cohen, a.ka. Mother Goose on the Loose, to create additional, interactive Ready to Read Michigan workshops for families, caregivers, and early childhood educators, coming later this year. In addition, this December LM offered training on the Ready to Read Michigan Toolkit: Workshops for Parents and Early Childhood Educators<https://readytoreadmi.org/ld.php?content_id=59167752> with Dr. Betsy Diaman-Cohen, Mother Goose on the Loose, LLC. You can learn more about Ready to Read Michigan at www.Mi.gov/ReadytoRead<http://www.Mi.gov/ReadytoRead> and be sure to check out our new website just for public library staff: www.ReadytoReadMi.org<http://www.ReadytoReadMi.org>! This program is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The project described was also supported by the Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five Initiative (PDG B-5), Grant Number 90TP0002, from the Office of Child Care, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Office of Child Care, the Administration for Children and Families, or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. ALA Resources ALA and the Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF) have teamed up with Humble Bundle to offer an incredible collection of diverse books for a fraction of their $800+ sticker price. The "Be The Change<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…>" bundle features dozens of ebooks and audiobooks, all showcasing authors, creators, and characters of color. Titles include fiction, non-fiction, and graphic novels for readers of all ages and interests. A portion of the proceeds will support ALA and FTRF's work promoting social justice, inclusivity, and intellectual freedom in librarians and schools. Check out this one-of-a-kind collection and learn more at the Humble Bundle website<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.inform…>. YALSA has released three of its four 2021 selected book lists: * Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.l…> * Great Graphic Novels for Teens<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.l…> * Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.l…> Social Responsibilities Round Table (SRRT): Free ALA Membership Offer In an effort to show our commitment to EDI and to support library workers who would like to become ALA members and attend ALA midwinter 2021, SRRT is happy to sponsor a limited number of ALA memberships for those who qualify for free registration for the upcoming conference. Anyone recently furloughed, laid off, or experiencing a reduction of paid work hours is invited to request a sponsored ALA membership. If you'd like to have your ALA membership sponsored by SRRT, please fill out your part of this form and email it to both Julie Winkelstein (jwinkels(a)utk.edu<mailto:jwinkels@utk.edu>) and Monica Chapman (mlchapman(a)ala.org<mailto:mlchapman@ala.org>). And we apologize for the late notice on this, but we must receive the forms by Monday January 11, 2021 at noon Central time in order for them to be processed in time for registration. The link to the form is here: http://www.ala.org/membership/sites/ala.org.membership/files/content/docsfo…<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.or…> Additional Resources Virtual Events Calendar - School Library Journal<https://www.slj.com/?detailStory=virtual-events-calendar-upcoming-kids-pare…> SLJ's Roundup of Freebies and More<https://www.slj.com/?detailStory=virtual-events-calendar-upcoming-kids-pare…> Virtual Events Calendar (VEC) is the spot where SLJ rounds up other new events daily, geared toward literacy and social change and occasionally just plain fun. Daily stops for you, your students, and your families. For inclusion, please send details about your events to sljeventscalendar(a)mediasourceinc.com<mailto:sljeventscalendar@mediasourceinc.com>. WCMU Public Media launched the Michigan Learning Channel<https://www.michiganlearning.org/> this week in collaboration with leading educators and community leaders to provide no-cost educational television content to schools, families, and caregivers. Content available in January includes "Read with Me at Home<https://www.rmpbs.org/education/colorado-classroom/>," literacy lessons from the Colorado Department of Education created in response to COVID-19 distance learning. In the News... Grand Rapids Public Library's Jessica Anne Bratt wrote: Help Little Ones Explore Emotions in an Unfair Time<https://www.slj.com/?detailStory=Help-little-ones-explore-emotions-in-an-un…> - SLJ, 12.21.20 Absent Live Events, Publishers Keep Creators and Librarians Connected<https://www.slj.com/?detailStory=Absent-live-events-publishers-keep-creator…> - SLJ, 12.23.20 Could Addressing Dyslexia Boost Literacy in Michigan?<https://detroit.chalkbeat.org/2020/12/22/22196179/dyslexia-policy-proposal-…> - Chalkbeat, 12.22.20 Michigan teachers tackle Wednesday's insurrection: 'I don't want my students to be alone'<https://detroit.chalkbeat.org/2021/1/7/22219676/michigan-teachers-tackle-we…> - Chalbeat, 1.7.21 MiYouth Wednesday, January 13, 2021 1:00 PM ET Public library youth services staff are invited to join Kristin Fontichiaro of UM and myself for open discussions on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. This meeting is not recorded. Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://michigan-host.zoom.us/j/506813991<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmichigan-…> Password: 454345 Continuing Education for YS New Ideas for Virtual Library Programs for Young Children This dynamic 1.5-hour virtual workshop is about: * Children's librarians' prepared environment - Technical aspects of education/pedagogical work on camera that impact the patrons' virtual experience: Laptop/tablet/phone; Lights and voice; Background; Pace; Live sessions; Recorded Programs. * Beyond reading books on video: Inventing a unique storytime that fits on screen - Making a story/program in less than 10 minutes using zero-budget materials that everybody has at home. * Virtual play: Fostering sensory and motor development through interactions between screens and enhancing tons of imagination. * "Partners in Learning" - Virtual support for parents and caregivers that focus on growing relationships and literacy among families. Explore step-by-step new solutions for virtual storytime and grow your children's librarians' skills by designing virtual programs that address sensory learning, movement, and imagination combined with STEM and early literacy. Join Tommaso Lana, Early Childhood Education Consultant at the Los Angeles Public Library and Allegheny County Library Association, through Eventbrite throughout January. The cost for this webinar is $16.90, at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-ideas-for-childrens-librarians-virtual-pro…<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.event…>. LM Youth Services Webinars Collaborate with Positivity: Improv Superpowers to Improve Team Communication & Resilience<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> Thursday, January 14, 2021 1:00 - 3:00 PM This is a Two-Hour Remote Interactive Presentation with Pam Victor, President, Happier Valley Comedy. We ask you attend live with access to video/microphone. Shhhhh! Don't tell anyone this secret: In this remote interactive presentation, professional improviser Pam Victor shares the exclusive collaboration superpower that allows improvisers to create comedy out of thin air, so you can use these trade secrets for building stronger collaboration, communication, and resilience at work. This presentation provides easily applicable techniques for quieting the inner critic to build more confidence and adaptability. You'll receive fun, hands-on experience with why we overuse "no" to restrict progress, and how we can get to a "yes" mindset in order to move forward together with more positivity and creativity. Through humorous stories and impactful exercises, you learn how to use improv superpowers to improve brainstorming, flexibility with change, team empowerment, and creative problem solving. Participants also receive links to instructional demonstrations of improv games to play online or in-person with young patrons, families, and friends. Space is limited. To Register: https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> Tails & Tales: A Summer Library Program Planning Workshop<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> Tuesday, February 2, 2021 2:00 - 3:30 PM ET The Collaborative Summer Library Program's 2021 theme is Tails & Tales! From the jungle to the farm, the deep blue sea to the cold arctic; animals and stories from around the globe can be featured throughout your summer programming. Join public library staff across Michigan as we brainstorm and share ideas for early literacy, children's and teen programming, explore the 2021 manual and CSLP support, and how we might adapt programming for the unique circumstances of a pandemic. We will also have the opportunity to meet with CSLP Organizational Coordinator, Luke Kralik to learn more about how this mostly volunteer organization empowers libraries across the country to foster community through literacy. You are encouraged to come with your free account set-up on www.CSLPreads.org<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpre…> and have the online manual already downloaded. Please come with ideas to share! If you need the manual access code, please contact Cathy Lancaster at the Library of Michigan (LancasterC5(a)Michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@Michigan.gov>) before the workshop with an official work email account. Register: https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.…<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> Best Storytime Practices series is back with Jenifer Strauss from Story Be Told! Grab-And-Go, Tell-And-Do<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> February 23, 2021 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET During the pandemic, Youth Librarians have had to provide alternative programming to serve their young patrons and families. Virtual Storytime and curbside pick-ups have become the norm. But, what if some of these pandemic practices can remain and promote language and literacy at home? Join Storyteller and Narrative Coach, Jenifer Strauss to learn how to put together five new literacy-based language experience kits for families to GRAB at the library, take home and DO together. Instructions and material lists will be provided. Helping Children Build a Bigger Vocabulary<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> March 23, 2021 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET Intentional and diverse language experiences are the key to helping children build a bigger vocabulary and establish reading readiness. Storytelling and Narrative Coach, Jenifer Strauss will use the five practices of early literacy featured in Ready to Read Michigan to present activities designed to intentionally provide young patrons with a plethora of interactive vocabulary building opportunities. Handouts provided. The Power of Pre-writing and Writing Activities with Kids<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryof…> April 20, 2021 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET We know that there is a strong literacy connection between speaking, reading and writing. Every storytime should include pre-writing or writing activities to support language and literacy skills in our young patrons but, it is often the hardest element to include. Storytelling and Literacy Coach, Jenifer Strauss will share a process for providing engaging writing activities in your storytime plans to enrich your programs and provide parents with ways to extend the language experience when they get home. These programs 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. Have a good weekend, Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 My Pronouns: She/Her - See www.mypronouns.org<http://www.mypronouns.org/> to learn more. LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/>

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