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Fw: Exploring the Islands of the Great Lakes with author Loreen Niewenhuis at the Warren Civic Center Library on July 9th
by Jennifer Lund 03 Jun '15

03 Jun '15

________________________________ From: Jennifer Lund Sent: Wednesday, June 3, 2015 4:47 PM To: michlib-1(a)mcls.org Subject: Exploring the Islands of the Great Lakes with author Loreen Niewenhuis at the Warren Civic Center Library on July 9th First Loreen Niewenhuis walked and kayaked 1,000 miles around Lake Michigan and wrote a book about it. Her next journey took her 1,000 miles along the shorelines of all five Great Lakes and she wrote about that. Her latest 1,000 mile trek took her on a journey from the beautiful and serene wilderness of Island Royale to the bustling metropolis of Montreal Island and many of the islands in between and, you guessed it, she wrote about that trip too! Loreen Niewenhuis will be with us on Thursday, July 9th. She will be telling of her adventures and showing spectacular photos and videos. Books will be available for purchase and signing. I am attaching our flyer for the event in case you'd like to print some for your patrons. Everyone is welcome. If you have any questions, please let me know. Thank you very much. Jennifer Lund Warren Public Library - Civic Center Branch One City Square, Suite 100 Warren, MI 48093-2396 (586) 751-0770

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Part-time Professional Position Available at the Shiawassee District Library
by Margaret Bentley 03 Jun '15

03 Jun '15

POSITION(S) OPEN Professional, Part Time (Adult Services) 50 weeks11 hours/weekProfessional (BA) $14.78 to $15.33 Parapro (Assoc) $12.91 to $13.31 Performs routine and complex professional Adult Services work including material selection for special collections, reader’s advisory services, research, other public service duties; performs limited administrative work; performs archival duties. Current hours are Mon 9:00 am – 1:00 pm, Tues 9:00 am- 12:00 pm, Wed 9:00 am- 1:00 pm. Must be able to work some evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays. Hours may change at the discretion of the employer. Position opens Jul 2, 2015.Application forms available at Shiawassee District Library, Owosso Branch, 502 W. Main St, Owosso.Application and resume due by Jul 18, 2015, NLT 5:00 pm to Margaret Bentley, Assistant Director or Steven Flayer, Director. Additional information, including a complete job description, may be found at http://www.sdl.lib.mi.us/employment.html -- Margaret Bentley Adult Services Librarian Shiawassee District Library--Owosso 502 W. Main Owosso, MI 48867 989-725-5134

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vinyl bags taken
by Stacy Pasche 03 Jun '15

03 Jun '15

The bags have been spoken for. Thanks! -- Stacy Pasche, Assistant Library Director

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Summer Reading resources at WebJunction
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 03 Jun '15

03 Jun '15

For those looking for additional Summer Reading resources for all age groups, WebJunction has a great Summer Reading site. http://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/supercharge-summer-reading-with… Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 517-373-5700 f reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices<http://www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices> www.michigan.gov/michiganreads<http://www.michigan.gov/michiganreads> www.michigan.gov/sl21<http://www.michigan.gov/sl21>

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Teen Program Ideas for Summer Reading
by Adrianne Schinkai 03 Jun '15

03 Jun '15

Hello everyone! I am currently looking for recommendations for activity and summer reading ideas for young adults and teens. While I have almost everything else set up for the program at the Wayne Public Library, we could use some fun party and hands on activities. Any ideas would be welcome! Thanks in advance everyone! -- *Adrianne M. Schinkai* - (248) 331-7834 - amschinkai(a)gmail.com - amschinkaieportfolio.wordpress.com ---------------------------- *"Information is not knowledge."* *-Albert Einstein*

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Summer Reading press release from MDE
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 03 Jun '15

03 Jun '15

FYI for those who can use the press release. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> From: Martin Ackley [mailto:MDE@govsubscriptions.michigan.gov] Sent: Wednesday, June 03, 2015 3:29 PM To: Reish, Karren (MDE) Subject: Michigan Department of Education Press Release [Michigan Dept of Ed header] News Release Contact: Martin Ackley, Director of Public and Governmental Affairs, (517) 241-4395 Bill DiSessa, Spokesperson, (517) 335-6649 Libraries Bringing Heroes to Children and Teens Through 2015 Summer Reading Program June 3, 2015 LANSING -Children across Michigan can curl up in a favorite spot with a good book about literary and real-life heroes during the 2015 Summer Reading Program. This year's program encourages Michigan's children and teens to focus on heroes of fiction and nonfiction, such as police, firefighters, soldiers, leaders and historical figures. "I urge all students to participate in this fun, free, voluntary program that promotes personal reading to help maintain their academic growth and learning," State Superintendent Mike Flanagan said. "The program is in full swing with summer-long activities, events and celebrations related to this year's Heroes theme. Michigan's public libraries are gearing up for the Summer Reading Program with promotional events. The Library of Michigan, through its national Collaborative Summer Library Program<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> partnership, is sharing materials, artwork and programming ideas with public libraries. The effort allows each public library in the state to focus on working with children and teens to improve their reading ability and enjoyment of books. The 2015 program includes slogans based on the Heroes theme for children, teens and adults. The slogans are: "Every Hero Has a Story" (children); "Unmask!" (teens); and "Escape the Ordinary" (adults). "Through these activities, Michigan's public libraries encourage the children and families of our communities to read together," said Randy Riley, the State Librarian. "This effort helps builds interests and helps children maintain reading skills over the summer break and enter school ready to succeed in the fall." To see what programs are offered in your community, contact your local public library. To find the public library in your area, use the Interactive Library Directory at www.michigan.gov/librarydirectory<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>. # # # The Library of Michigan - Michigan's official state library agency for more than 175 years - is part of the Michigan Department of Education. To learn more, visit www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…>. * 2015 Summer Reading Program Press Release.pdf<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> ________________________________ [Michigan Department of Education Logo] Questions? Contact Us<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> STAY CONNECTED: [Visit us on Facebook]<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> [Visit us on Twitter]<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> [Sign up for email updates]<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkP…> ________________________________ This email was sent to reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> using GovDelivery, on behalf of: Michigan Department of Education * 608 W. Allegan Street, P.O. Box 30008 * Lansing, MI 48909

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free vinyl bags
by Stacy Pasche 03 Jun '15

03 Jun '15

We have some never used hangUp brand kit bags free to a good home. They weren't stored so well, so they may need to have a few reference books on top of them for a few days to get the creases out. If you'd like, let me know and I'll box up an send via Rides. Many thanks! -- Stacy Pasche, Assistant Library Director

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Ann Arbor Mini Maker Faire this Saturday
by Jennifer Dye 03 Jun '15

03 Jun '15

The Ann Arbor Mini Maker Faire will be held this Saturday at Washtenaw Community College. Well worthwhile for family, friends, and patrons. I had to search for a printable poster, but it's under the supporters on the right side of the page. I'll gladly send a pdf to anyone who asks. (And I'll be helping with soldering in the afternoon.) https://a2makerfaire.wordpress.com/ Jennifer Jennifer Dye Assistant Manager Lincoln and Wilder branches Detroit Public Library jdye(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org 313-481-1781 (M-T) 313-481-1871 (W-F)

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free SAT test prep from Khan Academy
by Jennifer Dye 03 Jun '15

03 Jun '15

I heard this on Morning Edition today. Khan Academy is partnering with the College Board to provide free test prep resources for the SAT. Also in the story was a partnership with Boys and Girls Clubs to provide safe places with internet access for kids to use the tools. Public libraries should be part of this, whether as formal partners or not. http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2015/06/03/411488278/free-online-test-prep-f… Here's the information from Khan Academy's site: https://www.khanacademy.org/sat Regards Jennifer Jennifer Dye Assistant Manager Lincoln and Wilder branches Detroit Public Library jdye(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org 313-481-1781 (M-T) 313-481-1871 (W-F)

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Build strong reading fundamentals - Free MeL early literacy webinar!
by David Votta 03 Jun '15

03 Jun '15

Please join us on June 24, at 9:30 am (EST) for a brief, half-hour, free webinar on utilizing MeL databases early literacy resources. This class draws on the collective knowledge of experts in the field, Michigan practicing school and youth librarians, who specialize in early literacy resources and training in our state. Learn from them what resources they draw upon from MeL to get kids reading and how they instill a lifelong love of the written word in their pupils and patrons. Read more and register for the webinar. https://www.mcls.org/training-events/training-events-list/training-event/?r… Please share this opportunity. Thank you. David David Votta Community Engagement Librarian Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) Lansing, MI & Indianapolis, IN Phone: (800) 530-9019 ext 122 Phone: (517) 492-3822 Fax: (517) 492-3886 vottad(a)mcls.org

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