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Register today at the early-bird price for 2019 Michigan History Conference in Ludington, September 27-29, 2019
by Historical Society of Michigan 17 Jul '19

17 Jul '19

Take advantage of early-bird pricing for the 145th Annual Meeting and Michigan History Conference! Friday, Saturday, and Sunday September 27-29, 2019 Ludington, Michigan <https://hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Michigan-History-Conferen ce-online.pdf> See the booklet for more information and session descriptions. <http://hsmichigan.org/conferences/annual-state-history-conference/mhc-onlin e-registration/> Go to online registration. <http://hsmichigan.org/conferences/annual-state-history-conference/> Go to our website for more information. Early-Bird Registration Ends: July 31, 2019. Conference hotel rate is guaranteed until September 5, 2019. This year's Michigan History Conference offers. . Four keynotes. o Preserving the Legacy: The Port of Ludington Maritime Museum with Valerie van Heest, Lafferty van Heest and Associates o Thank God for Michigan! Our Boys in Blue with Mark Hoffman, Author o Ludington: Becoming A Cultural Destination with William Anderson, Historical Society of Michigan and Michigan State University Extension Advisory Council o Dessert Cruise on the SS Badger with SS Badger Lake Michigan Carferry . 4 workshops, 5 tours, and 12-plus sessions . President's Reception, State History Awards Banquet, and Closing Banquet . Exhibitors/Vendors for attendees to visit . Networking opportunities The 145th Annual Meeting and Michigan History Conference will be held in Ludington, September 27-29, 2019. The main sessions of the conference will take place at West Shore Community College, and other events will be held at exciting venues throughout the city. This conference celebrates all aspects of Michigan's history and offers a close-up look at the heritage of the host area. The State History Awards will also be presented during the conference. _____ _____ The Historical Society of Michigan is our state's oldest cultural organization, founded in 1828 by territorial governor Lewis Cass and explorer Henry Schoolcraft. A nongovernmental nonprofit, the Society focuses on publications, conferences, education, awards and recognition programming, and support for local history organizations to preserve and promote Michigan's rich history. _____ For more information on the Historical Society of Michigan, please visit <http://www.hsmichigan.org/> www.hsmichigan.org or e-mail us at <mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org> hsm(a)hsmichigan.org. _____ The Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. . Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 324-1828 . FAX: (517) 324-4370 <https://hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Michigan-History-Conferen ce-online.pdf> See the booklet for more information and session descriptions. <http://hsmichigan.org/conferences/annual-state-history-conference/mhc-onlin e-registration/> Go to online registration. Come to hear these great sessions and more! Michigan and the Moon: 50 Years Since Apollo Idlewild: A Respite From Racism On the Hook: Lake Michigan Fishing Industry Timber! The Lumber Industry in Manistee and Mason Counties Built Michigan Tough: Ludington State Park When Evil Strikes: The Good Hart Murders Blossoming in Michigan: The Story of Betty Bloomer Ford Pere Marquette: The Man, The Mission, The Memorial Sentinel on the Shore: The Big Sable Point Lighthouse Time for a Road Trip: The West Michigan Pike This e-mail is sent to our members and friends to keep you updated on historical activities and opportunities to learn more about our state's history. To opt-out, please respond to this e-mail with "remove" in the subject line. If you received this e-mail as part of your participation in the Michlib-l mailing list (listserv), please follow their removal process.

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Compilation: Library as "Cooling Center"
by Stanczak, Cindy 17 Jul '19

17 Jul '19

Hello all! Thank you to everyone who responded! Here is the compilation of the feedback I received on libraries serving as community cooling centers, offering what services/programs, and under what circumstances. For reference, our community is slated to hit mid-90s of base temperature with heat indexes approaching or exceeding 100 degrees over the course of the next several days. We've decided to open from 3-8pm on Friday, offer "Captain Marvel" on our projection screen in meeting room from our movie license, and ice water from a large insulated beverage cooler with cups, lids, and straws donated by local chain restaurants (we have McDonald's, Arby's, KFC, and Taco Bell). Our city hall and local senior center are also serving as cooling centers, and our local Tractor Supply Company will clear a center seating area and offer bowls of cool water to anyone who wants to visit a leased pet. Here is the original post: In the last several years, I've been slowly developing procedures related > to the library serving as warming center and also cooling center. I'm > happy to share what I've developed, but I'd love to see what you might have > in place? > > - When do you offer ice water or other cooling refreshment? > - When do you add programming and for who (kids only or > multi-generational)? > - When do you extend hours? > - When do you open on regularly closed days? > - When do you okay overtime (if ever)? > > Because there will hopefully be responses and/or discussion from multiple > states, so that we have some idea for comparison, please include: > > - your official service population and/or number of staff, AND > - whether you are consider urban, suburban, rural, or super rural/tiny > library. > > Note: For those of you in very warm climates, please note that we are in > Michigan, so our definition of "hot" and "very hot" is relative. Daily > high temperatures in July are around 82°F, rarely falling below 73°F or > exceeding 91°F. We also regularly have upwards of 70% humidity, even > without rain that day, which makes it all so much worse. > *Cynthia Stanczak* Library Director Albion District Library 501 S. Superior St. Albion, MI 49224 (517) 629-3993 Albion District Library: Transforming Minds, Changing Lives. Proudly serving our community since 1919. Online at www.albionlibrary.org, or find us on Facebook! _____________________ We are an urban library in Central Texas, with 4 branches. HOT means over 100 degrees F, and cold is anything under about 40 degrees F. We are NOT a warming/cooling designated center. We’ve never done anything particular for either type of threat, although we do tend to stay open until the weather gets pretty nasty. If there’s a disaster, such as another hurricane on the coast that drives many people inland, we would evaluate the idea of extra hours or staff time to help people in shelters, etc… Our Central Library is 2 levels (a ground floor and a basement), making it an excellent shelter during tornado weather. We would remain open until a tornado warning ended if it began while we were open. Other than that, we don’t do anything. Gillian Wiseman _____________________ My smallish library (staff of 6, serving a low-income rural population of 20,000 over 600 sq. mi.) is always listed as a warming/cooling center. There are few places in the county where someone could go just to stay warm or cool--we're very rural. We aren't expected to provide anything extra or stay open late--I've asked and the emergency manager was surprised I would think we needed to. Last winter we needed to close due to snowstorms during our very, very cold weather (wind chills of -45 degrees). I asked our emergency manager if we needed to post that one of her warming centers wasn't going to be available and was told "no" because we aren't an *official *station, just a place where people can go to get warm during regular hours. We didn't see any extra people during the weather, or else the snow kept them at home. There was an emergency shelter opened in town, but no one showed up. Maybe it'll be different for the summer heat. We've had some patrons enjoying a sack lunch in our reading room with their shoes off. Erin Foley Adams County Library 569 N Cedar St., Suite 1 Adams, WI 53910 608-339-4250, ext. 641 *efoley(a)adamscountylibrary.info* <http://efoley@adamscountylibrary.info/> _____________________ Hi! New Mexico library here. We are designated as a "cooling" station primarily because we're open during the day, 6 days a week. However, we don't do anything for the public beyond our regular programs. We don't offer food or beverages (other than water fountains) or special programming, just chairs, books and computers. We've always sort of functioned this way, due to where we are (apparently on the surface of the sun), but it's only been this year that the City has designated us officially as a cooling center. So far, we haven't had to extend hours since the hottest hours are usually about 1-7 when the sun goes down (we're open until 8). However, we close on Sundays in the summer and the City is considering having us open on Sundays if the heat stays over 3 digits for an extended period (which it will because, like I mentioned, surface of the sun). We would have to offer OT or extra hours for PT staff if we do open up on Sundays, because it's not currently on the schedule. Our service population is approximately 100,000 people (City and county). We are urban (but small), the next biggest city is about 45 minutes away and it's about 800,000 people (city and county). We are in the desert, so our average summer temps usually hover around 100 degrees. Today, I think we're at 104. July and August are, in theory, anyway, our "monsoon" months, so we sometimes get cloudy and humidity goes over 40% and the heat dips a bit, but not much. Usually, it's just scorching hot. And yes I have fried eggs on the sidewalk. My cousin once baked cookies in her parked car because she's extra like that. We have two branches, but they're located in senior centers, which are closed on the weekends, and if they do open up as cooling centers, it's not on us to staff the locations, senior programs does it. Hope this helps! Margaret M. Neill Library Administrator/Quality of Life/Thomas Branigan Memorial Library Direct: 575-528-4017, Main: 575-528-4000, mneill(a)las-cruces.org _____________________ See my answers below (purple). We aren’t an “official” cooling or warming center but we do get mentioned on the news as being a place people can go in extreme temperatures. When do you offer ice water or other cooling refreshment? No but some of our location offer vending or a café where people can purchase refreshments. All have water fountains and people are welcome to fill their own bottles. When do you add programming and for who (kids only or multi-generational)? We do not add additional programming. When do you extend hours? No. Most locations are open 7 days a week so this hasn’t been necessary. When do you open on regularly closed days? We do not open locations that are normally closed on Sundays. When do you okay overtime (if ever)? No Because there will hopefully be responses and/or discussion from multiple states, so that we have some idea for comparison, please include: - your official service population and/or number of staff, AND - whether you are consider urban, suburban, rural, or (my category) super rural/tiny library. We are a 3 county library system in the Kansas City Metropolitan area and have locations serving about 800,000 people in urban, suburban, and rural locations. Building sizes range from 52,000 sq ft to 3,000 sq ft so we have some small, medium and large buildings. Let me know if you have questions. Susan Wray, Assistant Director & COO Mid-Continent Public Library 15616 East US 24 Hwy Independence, MO 64055 816.836.5200 | 816.521.7216 swray(a)mymcpl.org www.mymcpl.org _____________________ We're not an officially designated cooling/warming center, but we somewhat function as one. We're considered "rural-ish" with about 15,000 people, but being next to Lake Mead and the Hoover Dam (Nevada), we get a lot of tourist. We're also right next to the bus stop. We don't do anything special, but are open 6 days a week (M-Th 9 AM until 8:30 PM, F 9AM to 5 PM, and S 11 AM to 4 PM) and keep our a/c at around 74. Cold isn't as much of an issue here in Nevada normally. We have lots of programs going on in the summer because of our SRP as it is and have water fountains, bathrooms, computers/wifi, board games, and books. Many people come in to get out of the heat. The building is slightly off the beaten path for the main part of the town, but we still get lots of visitors. We also have a max temperature we will allow the library building to get before we shut down. Our AC has gone out twice in August in the 8 years I have been here. Samantha Bigger Head of Information Services Boulder City Library 702-294-5991 _____________________ We are an official cooling center during the summer months and participate through Los Angeles County as a designated cooling center. We report statistics to the County when we have an official heat advisory. Because no additional funding is provided, we provide this service as a courtesy to our community and surrounding communities during regular operating hours. We are open 60 hours a week and have public drinking fountains. Please see below (purple): - When do you add programming and for who (kids only or multi-generational)? We don’t do anything additional. - When do you extend hours? We don’t extend hours beyond our regular operational hours. - When do you open on regularly closed days? We don’t. We don’t have a budget/staff to accommodate this additional service. - When do you okay overtime (if ever)? We don’t. We don’t have an overtime budget. Because there will hopefully be responses and/or discussion from multiple states, so that we have some idea for comparison, please include: - your official service population and/or number of staff, AND – approximately 60,000 people in an 11.2 square mile area located 20 miles east of Los Angeles. - whether you are consider urban, suburban, rural, or super rural/tiny library – suburban (next door to the east of Pasadena) Darlene Bradley Director of Library & Museum Services | City of Arcadia 20 W. Duarte Rd. | Arcadia, CA 91006 (626) 821-5570 | dbradley(a)arcadiaca.gov _____________________ I'm a late comer to this one. When the heat index reaches 95 degrees, DC city government activates the Heat Emergency Alert. If it's the Hyperthermia Alert, it means there's dangerous heat in the forecast. The DC Public Library system (all 26 branches) is among numerous sites designated as cooling centers in the city. Recreation and senior centers are on the list too. We don't do anything special for services or hours. Also, here's the DC Heat Emergency resource webpage: https://hsema.dc.gov/page/heat-emergency-information Elisa Babel, MLS Adult Librarian Juanita E. Thornton/Shepherd Park Library 7420 Georgia Ave., NW Washington, DC 20012 202-541-6100/6025

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padded envelopes gone
by Tanya Procknow 17 Jul '19

17 Jul '19

Tanya R. Procknow Mackinaw Area Public Library Youth Librarian (231)436-5451

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Job Opening
by Jeri Wonders 17 Jul '19

17 Jul '19

Muskegon Area District Library (MADL) is one of Muskegon County's leading library systems, with 10 branches throughout Muskegon County. Our team is dedicated to our mission of connecting a diverse community to resources and services that educate, inform, enrich and entertain. We have an exciting opportunity to join our team in a newly created position. The Emerging Technology Specialist, under the direction of the IT Manager, will serve as member of IT team in supporting the technology functions including: * Backing up the IT Manager and Technology Specialist * Assisting in identifying and promoting emerging and existing technologies, * Assisting patrons in the use of various personal electronic devices * Assisting in the learning and implementing of new library technologies and services to staff. We offer an excellent benefit package including: medical, dental, vision, life, STD/LTD, pension, EAP, PTO and 12 paid holidays. Bring your skills and enthusiasm to our team to make a positive impact on our communities. For full job description and application please visit www.madl.org<http://www.madl.org>. Jeri Wonders HR Manager 231-737-6248 | www.madl.org<http://www.madl.org> 4845 Airline Rd. | Muskegon, MI 49444 [cid:Facebook_4114b57e-72de-42e7-86da-c6cd8d1bd30b.png]<https://www.facebook.com/MuskegonAreaDistrictLibrary/?ref=br_rs> [cid:Youtube_b7788158-662e-4a21-abe7-e4993d46d76d.png] <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3p73nXZ_UJBCLvmNkns5gQ> [cid:Twitter_2919c137-b592-4291-9bd4-a27df7a25930.png] <https://twitter.com/madltweets> [cid:Pinterest_f16a13d1-38c2-4572-9f1a-20af69bd9e4b.png] <https://www.pinterest.com/MADLibrary/> [cid:LinkedIn_e8acde6a-34ef-4044-9ae8-3611c2d7fb9c.png] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/muskegon-area-district-library/> <https://plus.google.com/+MuskegonAreaDistrictLibraryAdministrationLBPH> [cid:NewMADLLogotiny_e82d282b-5ca6-48c9-8c53-46dd2a6380ad.png]

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Program recommendation: Flying Aces Frisbee Show
by Emily Dumas 17 Jul '19

17 Jul '19

Greetings, We recently hosted Flying Aces here at ROPL and it was such a fun program. The team first demonstrated different throwing techniques and talked about the history of disc throwing, all while keeping it engaging for the kids. They then did about fifteen minutes of a choreographed routine to music that was very impressive (you won't believe how athletic Frisbee throwing can be!). Finally they ended with a game for volunteers to see who could catch the most throws to each other. Some of the kids purchased Frisbees after the show and were trying all the stunts because they were so enamored. Brian, the co-founder, was extremely easy to work with and is very flexible about working with different types of space considerations. I highly recommend Flying Aces! http://www.flyingaces.com/ -- Emily M. Dumas Library Director Royal Oak Public Library 248.246.3710

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padded mailing envelopes
by Tanya Procknow 17 Jul '19

17 Jul '19

We have two boxes of padded mailing envelopes available. One is larger sizes 4 -6 and one is smaller size 0 - 3. Free to first who claims them. Send your zv# and we will send them out. Tanya R. Procknow Mackinaw Area Public Library Youth Librarian (231)436-5451

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Job Posting - Public Services Librarian/PT - Kettering University
by Dawn Winans 17 Jul '19

17 Jul '19

Our Mission - Kettering University prepares students for lives of extraordinary leadership and service by linking transformative experiential learning opportunities to rigorous academic programs in engineering, science, mathematics, and business. More about Kettering: https://www.kettering.edu/about Hours: 28 hours per week Salary: $20.00 per hour Apply: Email your resume and cover letter to Dr. Dina Mein, dmein(a)kettering.edu --Kettering is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to broadening the diversity of its workforce-- Duties & Qualifications: - Staff the Questions Desk, providing research assistance to faculty, students and staff. Participate in chat and email research services. - Provide instruction to faculty, students and staff on the use of all library resources in person and online in a friendly and responsive manner. Conduct information and digital literacy instruction and orientation to the library. - Demonstrates expertise with information technology, including research databases, LibGuides, discovery systems, integrated library systems, institutional repository systems, and learning management systems. - Occasionally working with Kettering University's historical collection, answering research requests and digitizing collection items. - Perform marketing and outreach programs that include collaboration with faculty, staff and students. - Serve on library committees. Participate in strategic planning. - Master’s Degree in Library Science or Information Science. -- *Dawn M. Winans* *Public & Research Services LibrarianLibrary* *Phone: 810-762-9842* *Fax: 810-762-9744* *1700 University Ave~Flint, MI, 48504 * *Kettering University* *"Believe and act as if it were impossible to fail." * *~ Charles Kettering*

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ILL Librarian Position
by Carol Williams 17 Jul '19

17 Jul '19

The Hammond Public Library, Hammond, IN has an open position in our Information Services Department. We are seeking an Interlibrary Loan Librarian to be responsible for our ILL operations. This is a full-time position with a starting salary of $37,872. You can find more details here: http://www.hammond.lib.in.us/assets/job-announcement-ill.pdf Those interested should send their resume and cover letter to Whitney Chapman, Administrative Services Manager, chapmw(a)hammond.lib.in.us<mailto:chapmw@hammond.lib.in.us> Carol L. Williams Assistant Director Hammond Public Library 564 State St, Hammond, IN 46320 www.hammond.lib.in.us 219-931-5100 ext. 345

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CSLP Newsletter: June 2019
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 17 Jul '19

17 Jul '19

I apologize for the delay in forwarding CSLP’s June Newsletter. Hope you are all having a fantastic SRP! #LibrariesLiftoff #MiSummerReading Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 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/> From: Statereps <statereps-bounces(a)cslpreads.org> On Behalf Of Luke Kralik Sent: Friday, June 28, 2019 6:45 PM To: statereps(a)cslpreads.org Subject: [Statereps] CSLP Newsletter: June 2019 View this email in your browser<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus13.camp…> [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/ed31fdf7-bdb…] Big Changes in Store for CSLP in 2020! CSLP was created by librarians to make it easier for any library to run a successful summer program. By working together, we have been able to share artwork, ideas, and resources. 2020 will bring several changes to the CSLP program. These changes are grounded in our tradition of collaboration, and will continue to "...empower libraries to foster community." Please keep an eye out for communications from your CSLP State Representatives, and this newsletter for more information. Some of the notable changes for 2020 are: * New look and structure for the Program Manual * One artist for all four age groups * New shopping site * Fully revised Rules of Use As always we look forward to hearing your feedback, and acting on your suggestions. If you ever have a question for these or any CSLP activity, please contact Luke Kralik at luke.kralik(a)cslpreads.org<mailto:luke.kralik@cslpreads.org> or Karen Day at karen.day(a)cslpreads.org<mailto:karen.day@cslpreads.org> Register your Summer Learning Week Event or Program (NSLA Summer Learning Week is July 8-13)<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.summe…> Be sure to check out this year’s webinars for help planning and running a successful 2019 program. Webinars can be found here: https://www.cslpreads.org/cslp-webinars/<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpr…> 2021 Tails and Tales - Ideas needed! CSLP encourages the collaboration of innovative and age appropriate ideas, resources, and programs through the production of its manuals. The manuals include program ideas, booklists, decorations and activities for age groups, from babies to adults. Since public librarians are our users of the manual, we want your ideas! You know what will work best in your libraries. Use the form below to submit your idea and any related materials (pictures, worksheets, etc.). The theme for 2021 is: Animals The slogan for 2020 is: "Tails and Tales" Submit your programming idea now! https://forms.gle/ebHUdBKUsJfu1VNbA<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle…> If your submission is chosen, you will have your name and library system listed in the manual! Questions? If you have a question about this, or any other CSLP related topic or issue, please send an email to luke.kralik(a)cslpreads.org<mailto:luke.kralik@cslpreads.org> or karen.day(a)cslpreads.org<mailto:karen.day@cslpreads.org>. We look forward to your questions! Summer Peeps! This outstanding library program was shared by Miki Wolfe, from the Sharon Public Library in Sharon, MA. The library does a Peeps Diorama contest in June (they selected June as they are a religiously and culturally diverse community, and this way there's no association with any religious holiday. Plus it makes the Peeps much cheaper to purchase when they are on the discount rack!) [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/7ba0f1bf-0e5…] Each patron who registered for the program was given a package of Peeps, and basic instructions for the contest. They had a week to design a Peeps diorama based on the CSLP summer reading theme of "A Universe of Stories." While this is a suggestion, they celebrate the creativity of all their patrons and however they choose to interpret the instructions. No diorama is rejected for not following the rules. The dioramas are displayed in the library's front lobby, and anyone who walks through the door can cast a ballot. Each ballot allows for two votes, as there were complaints last year about how difficult it was to choose only one favorite. Photos are also put in an album <https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.faceb…> and posted to the library's Facebook page<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.faceb…> to allow for online voting (every like or comment counts as a vote.) People in the community really enjoy seeing the creative efforts of their fellow citizens, and it generates a lot of conversation and library visits. [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/2539a943-5fd…] It's an easy program to do, as the patrons are really doing all the work! Our Friends group purchases the Peeps, and they supply gift cards to local businesses are prizes (the kids don't know it, but they have arranged for everyone who entered this year to get a $5 gift card to the local ice cream shop. Some final details from Miki: #9 won first place (the telescope Peeps.) In three days, we had 120 in-person votes, and over 380 online votes. Plus, we've gotten over 70 likes in one week on our Facebook page (our usual average is in the single digits.) For a fairly small-town library, this is huge! And it's so much fun to see our patrons get excited over an event A Universe of Stories in a Memorial Day Parade! What a great way to spend Memorial Day! Librarian Michelle Beaulieu shared these wonderful photos of the Highgate Library and Community Center's, Highgate, VT, participation in their city's Memorial Day Parade. [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/b5fabc6f-28b…] [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/a240ed03-40d…] She was joined by staff members Erica Benoit and Paloma Valenta, as well as a library board member, and library patrons and their children. Before the parade they held two costume making days, and it was all so much fun for everyone! Life-sized Space Game! Librarian Sue Prifogle, director of the Rushville Public Library, Rushville, IN, sent in this wonderful photo of a life-size space themed board game they created at their library. [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/1f7f1d12-7a5…] The rules are very simple: 1. Each player rolls one die each turn and moves that many spaces (and does what the space tells them). 2. As you near the end (the Space Station), you must roll the exact number that will land you on the space station. You can't go past.” Sue was generous enough to share the files for the game, and invites you to create it and run it at your own library. Files can be downloaded here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ng9p81cgtimcux2/AAD_L8hXa3rA8oaLSb1KuCWQa?dl=0<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dropb…> Did you have a program that brought a little music (or actual rocks) to the world this summer? Or, some out of this world plans for a space themed program? Please send your photos and any informative details to Luke Kralik at: luke.kralik(a)cslpreads.org<mailto:luke.kralik@cslpreads.org> I would love to share them in our newsletter. Looking for some ideas to use or share? https://www.pinterest.com/cslpreads/<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pinte…> Now available on the CSLP website: Libraries and Summer Food<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpr…> A how-to guide to help you connect kids and teens with healthy food when school is out Increasingly, public libraries are feeding hungry bodies as well as hungry minds during the summer – and throughout the year. The CSLP’s Child and Community Well-Being committee supports and encourages library participation in the USDA’s Summer Food Service Program and other initiatives to help kids and teens stay nourished, active, and healthy when school is out. The CCWB committee is pleased to offer the new Libraries and Summer Food Guide<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpr…> on the CSLP website and a series of articles showcasing the experiences of libraries around the country. Past articles are available on the Resource List section of the Libraries and Summer Food Guide. Summer Meals at the Library Anne McLaughlin, Head of Youth Services West Warwick Public Library, Rhode Island annemn(a)wwpl.org<mailto:annemn@wwpl.org> Lunch at the library? Imagine a children’s librarian jumping up and down in excitement at a meeting with other community agencies. That was the response of this children’s librarian reacting positively to the proposal that perhaps the public library would be interested in being a summer meal site for 2016. Our library was meeting with other community agencies concerned with the health and well-being of the town. Our connections in these Health Equity Zone meetings, including the Food Access committee, led us to connecting with the school department lunch company provider, Sodexo. They already offered summer meals at summer programs based at the school and were very willing to expand to providing summer meals at the public library. The 2016 CLSP summer reading theme “On Your Mark Get Set, Read” focus on health and fitness provided a perfect launching pad for offering summer meals at the library. A wonderful partnership was formed with the school department and Sodexo, and since 2016 our library has offered summer meals four days a week for six weeks, serving just under 600 meals the first summer to over 1000 the third summer. Lunches are delivered to the library and trained library staff(usually 2 of us) hand them out. Lunch is very much a social event with no stigma for children up through age 18. Families with children of all ages, including a sizeable group of teens, eat and socialize in our air-conditioned program room where we set up about 8 tables and 40 chairs with many preferring to sit on the floor picnic style. There are coloring pages, games to play, and a box of “free” books to take home. Summer learning programs are now structured around lunch and have included morning family music programs, playgroup and legos, free ballet class, storytime, a book discussion group, and field trips. Afternoon programs right after lunch have included science clubs, Wii gaming, chess and board games. Our youth staff includes two full-time librarians and two part-time support staff so teen staff – paid and unpaid - have been invaluable for room set up and clean up plus help with programs. Most programs are presented by staff, but we also have a volunteer who teaches ballet, a family music program at a nominal fee, and we have even had school librarians present programs. Teen volunteers play the piano and flute during lunch and play games with children after lunch. We have made the most of connections in the community with summer youth employment programs, the local community garden, and a local farm which supplies food for farmer’s markets. For three summers now we have hosted a farmer’s market, and had family field trips to the local farm, and the local community garden, all centered around lunch. Our library has never been busier in the summer and books fly off the shelves. What could be better than that? LGBTQIA+ Inclusion All Year Long by Julie Phoenix St. Louis County Library - Prairie Commons Growing up as a lesbian with no role models, no Internet, and no information (even at my public library – I looked!), was really difficult. As a youth librarian, I never want any of my library families, children, or teens to feel that sort of isolation. Some libraries are further than others in embracing the LGBTQIA+ community into their collections, programming, staff, and space. Regardless of where your library lands on the spectrum of inclusivity, there are simple ways you can make your programming, space, and speech more welcoming for all. Here are some tips I like to share with my allies at work. 1. Skip gendered language. Do you find yourself saying “boys & girls” or “ladies & gentlemen” during programs or when addressing patrons? Don’t! This can be very triggering for non-binary and/or transgender people. Try “friends” or “y’all” instead. It takes a minute, but you’ll get the hang of it. 2. Don’t assume gender. This is just good practice all the way around. If someone hasn’t told you their gender or pronouns, use they/them pronouns to be safe. The “singular” rule on this pronoun is antiquated. 3. Don’t be afraid to change it up. I change the pronouns in books and songs all the times. I also rarely read picture books with a mom & dad in them. Whether you realize it or not, if you only read books with “mom and dad” families – you are telling everyone in the room that there is a social norm that is preferred. If I really love a book that does feature a mom and a dad – I will change the language to make it more inclusive. It is ok to go off script! 4. Don’t assume family dynamics. Do you ask for a child’s “mom or dad” or “parents” when questioning them? Don’t! Simply say “Where is your grown-up?” or “Who did you come with?” There are so many types of families – and so many reasons to change your language here. 5. Make inclusive displays. Make sure your displays include LQBTQIA+ books and authors all year long (not just Pride month). This does take intentional planning and learning about LGBTQIA+ authors. Maurice Sendak, Becky Birtha, Todd Parr, Jacqueline Woodson, Arnold Lobel, Margaret Wise Brown, and Tomie dePaola would all be great picturebook choices. *Shout out to those that knew those authors are part of the LGBTQIA+ community!* 6. Host LGBTQIA+ programming. I host a monthly Pride Coalition for middle school and high school as well as a quarterly Rainbow Story Time. If your administration won’t let you host Queer specific programming, try adding some Queer books to your programming. I feature Queer artists in my Art Club throughout the year, Queer history in my informative programming, and Queer scientists in my STEM programming. 7. Wear flair. If you are allowed to wear buttons or pins on your lanyard or name tag, add a small rainbow pin or ally button. I know many LGBTQIA+ folks who look for these little signs of safety to put them at ease. I have teens tell me they love my buttons regularly. Many times…those same teens are the ones who come out to me at some point. Don’t forget about email flair. I have my pronouns listed in my signature, do you? 8. Be in the know. Follow blogs, join groups, research! To start, check out the Rainbow List and Stonewall Book Award lists. ALA’s GLBT Round Table even has a toolkit open to all that will get you on the right track. http://www.ala.org/rt/glbtrt<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.or…> 9. Build that collection. Even if you aren’t in charge of acquisitions you can still make suggestions as you see materials pop up. Email your buying staff, reach out to patrons who can make requests, and ask other staff members to do the same! 10. Advocate for training. If this is all new for you, or if you have staff struggling with inclusivity, advocate for all staff diversity training. Look for an outside consultant – preferably Queer owned. If you can’t find anyone – reach out to a local Pride Center and see if they have suggestions or resources for you. Obviously, there are huge endeavors that also need to be addressed within public library spaces for the LGBTQIA+ community. However, I can assure you these small changes will not go unnoticed in the day to day interactions with your LGBTQIA+ patrons. It does take intentional work – but you’ll find it gets easier with time. Start with one or two changes and add more as you go and you’ll be on your way to making your space more welcoming. If you have any questions or need help with implementing these tips – feel free to send me an email! jphoenix(a)slcl.org<mailto:jphoenix@slcl.org>. What is on the horizon for CSLP? 2019: Theme/Space; Slogan/”A Universe of Stories” Artist/Leeza Hernandez 2020: Theme/Fairytales, Mythology, Fantasy; Slogan/”Imagine Your Story” Artist/LeUyen Pham 2021: Theme/Animals; Slogan/”Tails and Tales” Artist/Salina Yoon 2022: Theme/World-Social Justice-Unity-Kindness-Inclusion-Change-Diversity-Equity-Make a difference-Embrace different cultures; Slogan/”All Together Now” Artist/Sophie Blackall Was this forwarded to you? 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by Joann Crater 17 Jul '19

17 Jul '19

I have received a few emails from some of you who were shocked that we could send out 60 CD's in an instant.As you delete your audio books, toss the extra disc's in an oatmeal container and you will have them when you need them.My local restaurant donates all of their oatmeal containers to me, when I have enough I toss them in the recycle box for the garbage guys. They also do the large ketchup jugs for shakers. Go talk to your local people!!! Joann Crater Director Hudson Carnegie District Library (zv170) 205 S. Market St. Hudson MI 49247 517-448-3801 director(a)hudsoncdl.org

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