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Every Child Ready to Read in Michigan - July 2017
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 28 Jul '17

28 Jul '17

Wordless Picture Books [every child ready to read] Every Child Ready to Read in Michigan - July 2017 In This Issue: * Wordless Picture Books and Their Value for Young Children * Recommended Websites On Using Wordless Picture Books & Doing a Picture Walk * New Books of the Month * Reflections... This Month's Wisdom... "You might ask, how is a child learning to read while using a wordless book? Think about the skills children need to acquire when learning to read. One very important one is "book directionality." That is learning that in our English reading country, children need to learn to read from top to bottom and from left to right. While a child looks at the illustrations in a wordless book, they are turning pages from right to left, but their eyes are going to follow or "read" the illustrations from left to right." ~ Sue McCleaf Nespeca Wordless Picture Books and Their Value for Young Children [baby and dad]Though many parents reject checking out wordless books (See "Reflections" below), there is incredible value in using wordless books with young children in relation to early literacy practices. Considering the five practices, "Talk, Sing, Read, Write and Play," wordless books are particularly beneficial for the "Talking" and "Reading" practices. Let's look at the less obvious one first --- "Reading". You might ask, how is a child learning to read while using a wordless book? Think about the skills children need to acquire when learning to read. One very important one is "book directionality." That is learning that in our English reading country, children need to learn to read from top to bottom and from left to right. While a child looks at the illustrations in a wordless book, they are turning pages from right to left, but their eyes are going to follow or "read" the illustrations from left to right. So, they are acquiring skills of book directionality, and are "reading" the illustrations. "Talking" in relation to wordless books is much more obvious. When telling the story, young children are developing visual literacy skills by interpreting the images and creating a story structure. By using picture clues, they can comprehend what they are seeing. Wordless books help children develop characterization and add narration. Sequencing is important when learning to read, and wordless books can help with that concept. They have become a storyteller, using their imagination and creativity when developing their story. Also with retellings, the story can be changed or enhanced, which also allows for great creativity. Finally, by choosing wordless books by different illustrators, children are learning about different art styles, which might even serve as an inspiration for children to create their own art. What are some activities parents can do after sharing wordless picture books with their young children? They can dictate the text for the parent to write, creating their own personal telling for that book. Or, parents can record the child telling the story in his/her own words. If grandparents or adult friends are willing, children can share their tellings with others. And, by using wordless books and finding out how much fun they are to share, parents and children might want to create their own original wordless books. Here are some of my favorite wordless books for very young children: Becker, Aaron, Journey. Candlewick, 2013. Carle, Eric. Do You Want to Be My Friend? HarperCollins, 1971. Cole, Henry. Spot, the Cat. Little Simon, 2016. Colon, Raul. Draw! Simon & Schuster, 2014. Cooper, Elisha. Beaver is Lost. Schwartz & Wade, 2010. Day, Alexandra. Carl's Birthday. Farrar Straus Giroux, 1995. (Several others) Fleischman, Paul. Sidewalk Circus. Candlewick, 2004. Frazee, Marla. The Farmer and the Clown. Beach Lane, 2014. Idle, Molly. Flora and the Flamingo. Chronicle, 2013. Also, Flora and the Penguin, 2014. Lee, Suzy. Wave. Chronicle, 2008. Lehman, Barbara. Trainstop. Houghton Mifflin, 2008. (Several others) Mayer, Mercer. A Boy, A Dog, A Frog. Dial, 2003. McCully, Emily. Four Hungry Kittens. Dial, 2001. McPhail, David. Water Boy. Abrams, 2007. Miyares, Daniel. Float. Simon & Schuster, 2015. Raschka, Chris. A Ball for Daisy. Schwartz & Wade, 2011. Schories, Pat. Jack and the Missing Piece. Front Street, 2004. (Several others) Sullivan, Mary. Ball. HMH, 2013. (ONE WORD) Thomson, Bill. Chalk. Marshall Cavendish, 2010. Varon, Sara. Chicken and Cat Clean Up. Scholastic, 2008. Wiesner, David. Mr. Wuffles. Clarion, 2013. It is hard to talk about wordless books without mentioning the concept of "Going on a Picture Walk." This is a great way for a parent to have a conversation with their child about a book. It is called a "picture walk" because the parent and child "walk" through the pictures in the book without reading the words. Thus, books that are wordless lend themselves well to "Going on a Picture Walk." Here are tips for parents when conducting a picture walk with their child with a wordless book: * Hold the book so the child can see the cover. Read the title and author of the book aloud. * Describe the illustration on the cover and ask your child what he/she thinks the story is about. * Tell your child that this book just has pictures, and that you are going to look at the pictures and try to guess what's happening in the story. * Open to the first page of the story and ask the child to describe what is happening on the page, just as you did when you described the cover illustration. Ask the child about the characters and ask him/her to predict what might happen to them. Encourage her/him to speak in sentences and to give as many details as possible, referring to the characters, the setting (place), and the story events. * Continue in this manner, until there is only one page left in the book. * Have the child predict how the book will end. Advantages of a Picture Walk * Teaches a child to take turns in order to have a conversation. * Helps children become familiar with how books work and are organized. * Gives parents a chance to introduce new words and what they mean. * Provides opportunities to rephrase what the child says so he or she can learn more language. * Extends conversations to help children learn more about something. ________________________________ Recommended Websites On Using Wordless Picture Books & Doing a Picture Walk [boy with mom]Here are two sites that highlight the benefits of using wordless books with preschoolers, and two that highlight the benefits of doing a picture book walk. 1. Reading Rockets<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> I have shared articles from Reading Rockets previously as they are a great site on topics related to early literacy and reading. This article is told from a parent's perspective and describes steps the parent can take to share a wordless book with his/her child. One of my favorite tips is "Recognize that there is no 'right' or 'wrong' way to read a wordless book." 2.Playful Learning<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> The author of this article states that she feels wordless books are even more difficult to read than other picture books. She lists positives to sharing wordless books and also a list of her favorite wordless books. 3. Reading To Kids<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> Tips for conducting a picture walk are given with the approach of asking 5 "w's" and 1 "h." "What is going on here?" "Who is this?" "Why does the character look so excited?" "When is this story taking place?" "Where did the character just come from?" "How do you think the story is going to end?" 4. Teach Preschool<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> This offers a step-by-step guide on how to do a picture walk with preschoolers and includes photos of a child actually doing a picture walk. This would make a nice handout if you need one on picture walks. ________________________________ New Books of the Month [Goats]The Three Billy Goats Gruff. Jerry Pinkney. Little Brown, 2017. ISBN: 978-0-316-34157-8. $17.99. Caldecott Medalist Jerry Pinkney never misses with his lushly illustrated retellings of well-known folk tales. This particular tale many families do not share, for they feel it is too violent. Pinkney removes some of the violence at the end without sanitizing the story. In fact, if you study the end papers at the beginning of the book, and compare them to the end papers at the back of the book, you will see that the troll actually gains some empathy and changes riverbanks with the goats so that they can inhabit the grassy hillsides. Also, a large fish almost gives the troll his comeuppance, but decides the troll was too sour and green to make a tasty meal. Otherwise, it is the original tale through and through with lots of room for child participation with the standard "Trip, traps," and the repeated phrase "I'm gonna gobble you up!" Some librarians will not like the one fold-out page but hey--- he is the biggest billy goat so Pinkney needed room to illustrate him! [Dogs] Found Dogs. Erica Sirotich. Dial, 2017. ISBN: 978-0-399-18641-7. $16.99. Here is a counting book with a message, but a good one, on how great it is to adopt dogs from a pound. One thing I l always look for in counting books is - how easily can you count the objects? Nothing frustrates me more than a counting book for young children where it is difficult to find the objects or to count them. That is just plain confusing to a child learning to count. What raises this book a step above other counting books is that it is a "count up to" and "countdown to" book (to the number 10) and it is done in rhyme (great for phonological awareness). The illustrations are bright and colorful and very child friendly. And how can you not feel good after every dog has found its own family? If only it would be that way in the real world. I Saw Anaconda. Jane Clarke & Emma Dodd. Nosy Crow, 2017. ISBN: 978-0-7636-9336-7. $14.99. Here is a book you will definitely want for storytime, but alas, it will not circulate well in a library collection. So, order a copy and keep for your storytelling shelf! The cumulative rhyme follows the pattern of "I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly" with its rhyme being "I saw Anaconda swallow a tick... It made her tummy hop and kick! Will she be sick?" To see each unfortunate creature who is swallowed, you must lift a flap OR flaps, or open a two-page foldout section. In addition, there are two pop-up pages, with the last being very dramatic! Rhyming words and phonological awareness opportunities are in abundance, and the text can even be sung to the familiar tune. The Amazon rain forest adds to the setting and provides some unique characters --- a gator, stork, piranha, frog, skink, and of course, that tick. This will be one that after sharing in story time, kids will say, "Read it again!" [Anaconda] ________________________________ Reflections... [storytime]I remember one library I worked at where the children's services desk was right next to the picture book section. I cannot tell you how many times I saw parents, who were choosing books along with their preschool children say, "Put that book back. It doesn't have any words in it," when their child picked out a wordless book. Never did I hear a parent say "Oh - a wordless book - great!" I guess parents have no idea all the ways they can use a wordless book with their preschooler, nor the value of that experience. So, I guess that is our role. How can we help parents realize how they can share wordless books, and in what way (that is not didactic) can we explain the importance of this experience? Can we do this within a story time program? Have you ever shared a wordless book in storytime, and how do you do that, since being able to see the illustrations close up is rather crucial? Definitely some questions to ponder! ________________________________ About Sue [Sue McCleaf Nespeca]Sue McCleaf Nespeca is an early literacy & children's literature specialist heading Kit Lit Plus Consulting. She is a trainer for the Every Child Ready to Read Project and The Very Ready Reading Program. In addition to her M.L.S., she has an M.Ed in Early Childhood with a specialty in early literacy. Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-335-8129 517-373-5700 f LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> To subscribe: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MILOM/subscriber/new<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>

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CSLP Committee volunteers posted
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 28 Jul '17

28 Jul '17

Thanks to all from MI who responded to the CSLP survey for committee call and congratulations to those selected to serve! You can find the list of committees & those serving when you login to www.cslpreads.org<http://www.cslpreads.org>: Members, Allies, & Resources > State & Territory Representatives > Committees So happy that Michigan library staff will be a large part of shaping 2019 summer reading. Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Statewide Library Services Library of Michigan 517-335-8129 517-373-5700 f LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Nourishing Michigan's Future...during school and during the summer! Find a Summer Food Service Program site nearest you and encourage Michigan's children to Meet Up and Eat Up! www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup<http://www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup> [cid:image002.png@01D2CD53.CCC38130]

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FREE DESKS
by Shauna Quick 28 Jul '17

28 Jul '17

Two free desks available for pickup only here at Brandon Township Public Library! We don't have the space to keep them so they must be picked up by Tuesday, August 1. Please reply off-list to squick(a)brandonlibrary.org. Desks have overhead compartments with attached lights. Please see attached pictures. The tops are already separated from the bottom for easy transport. Thank you, *Shauna Quick* Interim Support Services Manager Brandon Township Public Library 304 South St. Ortonville, MI 48642 (248)627-1472 squick(a)brandonlibrary.org

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Library Director-Grand Rapids Public Library (MI) Reposting with a new salary range!
by Jobeth Bradbury 28 Jul '17

28 Jul '17

Library Director Position Open-Grand Rapids Public Library (MI) New Higher Salary Range! Lead the Grand Rapids Public Library in its efforts to connect people to the transforming power of knowledge. The Grand Rapids Public Library<http://www.grpl.org/> seeks a successful responsible Library Director to provide innovation and inspiration for the Library and the City of Grand Rapids. Working with a seven-member Board of Library Commissioners, the successful candidate will have a strong background in developing collaborative external partnerships and continue to move the Library forward as a vital civic institution. The Library is uniquely positioned through its inherent neutrality and belief in equitable access and envisions a Grand Rapids community that is resilient and thriving. Impact priorities include young learners preparing to be successful, growing cultural communities actively accessing and using information, maximizing partnerships, and identifying and developing collections of information and thinking for different groups using the foundation of its successful Local History model. The Grand Rapids Public Library serves 193,000 residents with eight locations and a $9.4 million annual budget. In 2016, the Library staff (98FTE) hosted 723,751 visits and circulated 1,598,076 items. The Grand Rapids Public Library Foundation provided significant support for additional library programming including Music in the Stacks, One Book One Read for Kids (presented through the award winning DigiBridge partnership with the Grand Rapids Public Schools), Día de los Muertos, and Taste of Soul Sunday, an African American Heritage program. Grand Rapids<http://grcity.us/Pages/default.aspx>, the second largest city in Michigan and ranked as #19 in Best Places to Live in the U.S.<http://realestate.usnews.com/places/rankings/best-places-to-live>, shares big-city excitement without big-city hassle and Midwest friendliness with small-town warmth. The City, with its low cost of living, is a great place to live, work, and play with its emphasis on the arts, sustainability, and neighborhood living. It is a city of active, vibrant neighborhoods-the Heritage Hill neighborhood is one of the largest urban historic districts in the country representing more than sixty architectural styles including Frank Lloyd Wright's Meyer May House. Grand Rapids is a desirable, affordable location for families- offering a variety of housing options from a downtown lifestyle to suburban living. In 2012, the Grand Rapids Public School System embarked on transforming education and is seeing significant success resulting in increased graduation rates and enrollment. Also, long known as a historic furniture-manufacturing center, Grand Rapids is now home to health care, technology, and automotive industries. In addition to economic development initiatives, the City also has a significant focus on the arts-home of the first piece of public art in the United States funded by the National Endowment for the Arts. In 2009, Grand Rapids hosted the first ArtPrize<http://www.artprize.org/>-the world's largest art competition determined by public voting. Grand Rapids is also known as "Beer City USA" highlighting its prominent breweries. For more details about Grand Rapids, the Library, and the many attractions of both, see Grand Rapids Links<http://www.bradburymiller.com/GRLinks.htm>. Responsibilities. The Library Director is responsible for the efficient overall administration and operation of the library system which includes, but is not limited to, strategic planning; human resources and labor relations issues; public and support services; budget and finance; maintaining effective relationships with local government and legislative bodies, the Board of Library Commissioners, staff, state and national library associations, and the community at large; and compliance with all pertinent federal, state, and local laws, regulations and ordinances as well as library policies and procedures. Qualifications. The ideal candidate will have a Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program and ten years of executive experience in institutional library leadership, four of which must include experience in a library or similar setting; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work required, including: millage and/or election experience; knowledge of current trends and best practices in executive leadership, public administration, finance, fundraising, and development; ability to develop and sustain significant collaborative partnerships with community stakeholders and local elected officials; and proven success in project management. The successful applicant must possess or be eligible to acquire a Librarian's Permanent Professional Certificate issued by the Library of Michigan. Prior experience in a public library, experience reporting to a governing board and prior work in a union environment are preferred qualifications. To review the full position description, visit Director Position Description<http://www.bradburymiller.com/GRdirectorjobdesc.pdf>. Compensation. The position offers a hiring salary range of $106,927 - $136,469 (with placement dependent upon experience and qualifications) and an attractive benefits package. For more information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates<http://www.bradburymiller.com/contactus.html>. To start the application process, send a meaningful cover letter and résumé as Word or pdf attachments to Dan Bradbury<mailto:danbradbury@bradburymiller.com> before the closing date of August 13, 2017. Jobeth Bradbury Bradbury Miller Associates<http://www.gossagesager.com/> 4545 Wornall Rd, Ste. 805 Kansas City, MO 64111 816-803-7087 (cell); 816-531-2468 (office) Sign up for our newsletter<http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=myy6mkoab&p=oi&m=111489311…> to get the latest updates!

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upcoming workshops from MCLS!
by Jan Davidson 28 Jul '17

28 Jul '17

Don't miss your chance - register<https://store.mcls.org/> today for these upcoming MCLS workshops! MeLCat reports<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/melcat-reports-160.html>, August 1, online Original cataloging of monographs using RDA<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/original-cataloging-of-monographs-using-rd…> (3 day class), August 8 - 10, online, 6 LEUs for IN staff! Lost in translation: Mapping, loading, and deleting data from DCB to MeLCat<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/lost-in-translation-mapping-loading-and-de…>, August 9, online FRBR: An introduction<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/frbr-an-introduction.html> (2 day class), August 10-11, online, 4 LEUs for IN staff! Copy cataloging of sound recordings using RDA<https://store.mcls.org/index.php/copy-cataloging-of-sound-recordings-using-…> (3 day class), August 15 - 17, online, 6 LEUs for IN staff! Register for these, and check out other upcoming workshops, here<https://store.mcls.org/>! Remember: MCLS Members save about 50% on workshop registrations! If your library is a member, take advantage of these fantastic discounts today! Michigan or Indiana library but not an MCLS member? Check out joining today and save big!<https://www.mcls.org/about-mcls/membership/> It only takes a workshop or two to make up the annual cost of membership, plus it opens you up to so many other great advantages! Questions? Email training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org>. ********************** Jan Davidson Administrative Assistant, Member Engagement Midwest Collaborative for Library Services Phone: 517-492-3811 / toll-free 800-530-9019 x111 davidsonj(a)mcls.org<mailto:davidsonj@mcls.org> www.mcls.org<http://www.mcls.org/> Check out the MCLS Training Calendar at: mcls.org/calendar<http://mcls.org/calendar> Like us on Facebook for the latest MCLS news: facebook.com/<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org>mcls.org<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> Follow us on Twitter: @mclsorg

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Third Thursday Twitter Chat 8-17-17
by Jan Davidson 28 Jul '17

28 Jul '17

MCLS Third Thursday Twitter Chat Open Educational Resources Join us on August 17 at 2pm Eastern (1pm Central) for our Third Thursday Twitter chat. This month, we'll be discussing Open Educational Resources (OER) with Jan Woodall, Director of Libraries at Ivy Tech Community College - Central Indiana. Use the hashtag #MCLSchat. New to Twitter? Here are instructions<https://mcls.org/training-events/twitter-chat-instructions/>. Hope you can join us! Did you miss our July chat on the Libraries Read: 1 Book selection, Hillbilly Elegy? We archived<https://storify.com/mclsorg/third-thurs-twitter-chat-july-2017-libraries-re…> it for you. ********************** Jan Davidson Administrative Assistant, Member Engagement Midwest Collaborative for Library Services Phone: 517-492-3811 / toll-free 800-530-9019 x111 davidsonj(a)mcls.org<mailto:davidsonj@mcls.org> www.mcls.org<http://www.mcls.org/> Check out the MCLS Training Calendar at: mcls.org/calendar<http://mcls.org/calendar> Like us on Facebook for the latest MCLS news: facebook.com/<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org>mcls.org<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> Follow us on Twitter: @mclsorg

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Digipalooza Attendees: A Road Construction Note
by Jim Flury 28 Jul '17

28 Jul '17

All, For those attending the OverDrive Digipalooza conference in Cleveland next week, I wanted to call your attention to a Toledo road construction issue that is confusing at best and, if you are not paying attention (to this message, that is) could be problematic, due to poor signage as well as the heavy volume of truck traffic. If your route is US-23 south to I-475 east to I-75 south to the Ohio Turnpike, there is construction in Toledo on both I-475 and I-75. That isn't an issue, just follow the signs. However, if your route is I-75 south to I-280 south to the Ohio Turnpike, HEADS UP. When you cross the state line into Ohio on I-75, get in and STAY IN the middle lane. There are three lanes, but not for long. The far right lane is closed about one mile into Ohio. Don't get caught there, as the huge number of trucks can make it difficult to get back to the middle lane. If you've run this route before, you will recall that the exit for southbound I-280 from southbound I-75 in Toledo has always been the LEFT lane. That is not currently the case. The left lane now continues to I-75. The right lane is closed. This means the MIDDLE lane is the place to be, to exit to I-280. And to add to the confusion, even if you are in correct, middle lane to exit to I-280, you still have to veer right to exit I-75 to I-280. The signage that explains all of this is poor, and in my mind anyway, only serves to make a confusing situation even more so. One electronic sign on the right shoulder flashes "Do not follow GPS." You will recall that when Michael and Dwight from Dunder Mifflin followed GPS, they drove into a pond. While you won't drive into a pond if you follow your GPS, you will end up continuing south on I-75 through Toledo to the Ohio Turnpike. No big deal, I guess, but doing so will take you about 5-10 miles out of your way to the west, when you really want to be headed east, towards Cleveland. Don't be Michael and Dwight! Jim Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100 x133 Fax 248-536-3098 jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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Libraries Read: 1 Book discussion in Michigan!
by Jan Davidson 28 Jul '17

28 Jul '17

This is the third year of the MCLS Libraries Read: 1 Book program. By reading one book together, across library types and state lines, we aim to create deeper connections among libraries that span geographic and other boundaries. We hope you’ll join us and add your voice to the conversation. Hillbilly Elegy, a memoir by J.D. Vance, was selected as the title for 2017, capturing 40% of the votes. MCLS encourages library staff to read the book throughout the summer, then join us for a discussion about the book. The Michigan discussion will be Tuesday, Aug 8, 5:30pm Eastern, Lansing Brewing Company, Lansing, MI. Discussion questions are available to libraries who would like to host their own discussions. Email Jan Davidson at davidsonj(a)mcls.org<mailto:davidsonj@mcls.org>. Register for an in-person book discussion using the online Libraries Read: 1 Book Registration form<https://goo.gl/forms/2sN35OyuBdrvKLFc2> on our website<mcls.org/engagement/libraries-read-1-book/>. For more information about this year’s book and the 1 Book program, visit our website<http://mcls.org/engagement/libraries-read-1-book/>. ********************** Jan Davidson Administrative Assistant, Member Engagement Midwest Collaborative for Library Services Phone: 517-492-3811 / toll-free 800-530-9019 x111 davidsonj(a)mcls.org<mailto:davidsonj@mcls.org> www.mcls.org<http://www.mcls.org/> Check out the MCLS Training Calendar at: mcls.org/calendar<http://mcls.org/calendar> Like us on Facebook for the latest MCLS news: facebook.com/<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org>mcls.org<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> Follow us on Twitter: @mclsorg

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August workshops on grantwriting, maker ideas, maker movement, refashioning, and Etsy selling - free!
by Kristin Fontichiaro 27 Jul '17

27 Jul '17

August is around the corner, and we’ve got so many free* maker, entrepreneurship, grantwriting, *and *creativity workshops *coming up in *Coopersville *(near Grand Rapids)*, Houghton Lake *(mid-Michigan), and *Benzonia *(near Traverse City)! These are the last workshops of the summer! All are free, with free SCECH credits for K-12 educators. Register and find details at http://makinginmichiganlibraries.eventbrite.com . *COOPERSVILLE (NEAR GRAND RAPIDS) – NEXT WEEK!* - * Introduction to the Maker Movement *(Tues 8/1, all day)* – *What is the "maker movement" and what role can it play in local communities, schools, and libraries? We'll talk about it and help you think about how to plan for a successful and sustainable maker program in your institution. - *Fashion Hacking / Upcycling / Refashioning *(Wed 8/2, all day) – Attract kids, teens, and/or adults to your library when you host activities to refashion t-shirts, button-downs, and more in your library. Thanks to fast fashion, secondhand clothing is cheap and abundant! - *Creating Design Challenges *(Thurs 8/3, morning) – tired of your students/patrons just puttering? How can you help move them to intentional design decisions? We’ll use a variety of maker tools to help you think about how to integrate this into your program. A recent attendee said a few weeks ago that this event helped her think more clearly about how to integrate science and engineering principles! - *Selling Handmade Goods Online *(Thurs 8/4, afternoon) – How can schools and libraries help students and patrons not just start online shops at sites like Etsy, Smashwords, Society6, Zazzle, Shapeways, Zazzy, and thrive? We’ll look at how creating a community of craft entrepreneurs in a library/school setting can help maximize success. *HOUGHTON LAKE (MID-MICHIGAN) – REGISTER NOW OR SOME WORKSHOPS MAY BE CANCELLED!* - *Introduction to the Maker Movement *(Tues 8/15, all day)- see description above - *Fashion Hacking / Upcycling / Refashioning *(Wed 8/16, all day) – see description above - *Creating Design Challenges *(Thurs 8/17, morning) – see description above - *Maker Idea Swap *(Thurs 8/17, afternoon – Come tinker and take apart stuff while trading ideas for maker programs. We’ll be the notetakers so you can enjoy the conversation. *BENZONIA (NEAR TRAVERSE CITY)* - *Introduction to the Maker Movement *(Tues 8/22) – see description above - *Selling Handmade Goods Online *(Wed 8/23, morning) – see description above - *Fashion Hacking / Upcycling / Refashioning* (Wed 8/23, afternoon) – see description above - *Grantwriting / Gathering Financial Support* (Thurs 8/24, morning) - Learn tips and strategies for writing better grants from someone who has reviewed grant proposals at the local and federal levels and secured over $800,000 in funding - *Maker Idea Swap *(Thurs 8/24, afternoon) – see description above If you’d like to learn more or register for these free workshops, please visit http://makinginmichiganlibraries.eventbrite.com or email contactmichiganmakers(a)umich.edu . Hope to see you soon! -- Kristin Fontichiaro University of Michigan School of Information 4427 North Quad 105 S. State St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1285 734.647.3593

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Manistee County Library - Director posting
by Sheryl Mase 27 Jul '17

27 Jul '17

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