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Reminder: Library of Michigan - Grants Office Hour - January "Technology Needs and Grants"
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 05 Jan '26

05 Jan '26

Resending with the correct subject heading. Sorry about that. >>> The next Library of Michigan Grants Office hour will be Tuesday, January 13th at 3:00 PM. The topic will be Technology Needs and Grants. Feel free to send me questions to address at the Office Hour. Register for the Grants Office Hour at https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even… See you on the 13th! Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 / www.mi.gov/lsta<http://www.mi.gov/lsta> [Michigan's Top 10 Strategic Education Plan]<https://www.michigan.gov/mde/resources/michigans-top-10-strategic-education…> [Michigan.gov/Vote logo Description automatically generated]<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/> Get personalized voter information on early voting and other topics at Michigan.gov/Vote<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/>.

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Reminder: Library of Michigan - Grants Office Hour - December Q & A / Grants Management Procedures
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 05 Jan '26

05 Jan '26

The next Library of Michigan Grants Office hour will be Tuesday, January 13th at 3:00 PM. The topic will be Technology Needs and Grants. Feel free to send me questions to address at the Office Hour. Register for the Grants Office Hour at https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even… See you on the 13th! Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 / www.mi.gov/lsta<http://www.mi.gov/lsta> [Michigan's Top 10 Strategic Education Plan]<https://www.michigan.gov/mde/resources/michigans-top-10-strategic-education…> [Michigan.gov/Vote logo Description automatically generated]<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/> Get personalized voter information on early voting and other topics at Michigan.gov/Vote<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/>.

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Youth & Teen Services Updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 02 Jan '26

02 Jan '26

Resources El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day) - April 30, 2026 Is 2026 your year to host a Día event and connect children and families in your community with diverse stories and languages? We would be delighted to see your library among those hosting Día-inspired activities for 2026. ALSC offers various resources to support libraries in promoting literacy for all. National Día Program Registry 2026<https://www.ala.org/alsc/initiatives/dia/national-dia-program-registry-form>. Share your programs and get inspired! The Día Program Registry allows you to showcase your diversity programming and discover new ideas from library colleagues nationwide. By adding your events to the database, you will contribute to growing the 2026 Día program map and data table. Complete the program submission form. Social media graphics<https://www.ala.org/alsc/initiatives/dia/free-resources-0>. Download free eye-catching graphics to promote your Día events on social media. Recommended reading lists<https://www.ala.org/alsc/initiatives/dia/free-resources-0>. Stay tuned. The 2026 Día reading lists, highlighting engaging stories that feature diverse cultures, will be available in February! Talk Story 2026 Grant: Apply Now<https://www.apalaweb.org/talkstorytogether/grant/>! This grant supports library and community organizations in their efforts to highlight Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander (AANHPI) and American Indian and Alaskan Native (AIAN) stories through programs, services, and collection materials. The aim is to support family literacy, intergenerational programming and service, cultural literacy, and representation of AANHPI and AIAN identities and communities. The grant details are available below, in the attached flyer, and on the APALA Talk Story Grant<https://www.apalaweb.org/talkstorytogether/grant/> webpage. Please feel free to share this opportunity widely with your networks! Upcoming LM Youth Services Trainings MiYouth Tuesday, January 13th 2:00 pm ET Public library staff that work with youth are invited to join LM’s Youth Services Advisory Council (YSAC) for networking and guided discussion. MiYouth meets quarterly (months vary) on the 2nd Tuesday at 2pm. Looking forward to seeing you at the next “MiYouth TWOsday!” No need to register, just join us at 2pm ET! (This meeting is not recorded, but shared notes will be sent out) Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/506813991?pwd=Z2NBMTFES1BlRlNVc2lhbzV1eTJ0QT09 Password: 454345 Ready to Read Michigan Presents: Foundations of the Science of Reading for Public Library Professionals<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> (a two-part webinar series) Tuesday, January 27, 2026 and Tuesday, February 3, 2026 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET The Reading League advances the awareness, understanding, and use of evidence-aligned reading instruction. This two-part webinar series* will be taking a deeper dive into the "Science of Reading" and how libraries can help support best practices for early literacy development. The Science of Reading embodies over 40 years of research findings from multiple fields of study that shine a light on key fundamental principles of reading instruction. In the Foundations of the Science of Reading session, participants will learn about three "anchors" that have emerged from this research. These include: * The Simple View of Reading (Gough & Tunmer, 1986) * Scarborough's Reading Rope (Scarborough, 2001) * Four-Part Processing Model for Word Recognition (Seidenberg & McClelland, 1989) *This webinar will be recorded for registrants<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…>, but live attendance is encouraged for an engaging conversation. When you register for part 1 you will automatically be enrolled in part 2! This project is 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. Gather 'Round the Table with Teens - a food literacy workshop (rescheduled) In-person workshops, 10:00 am ET - 5:00 pm ET for the following dates/locations: * Monday, April 20, 2026 - Register for this session<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> at Jackson District Library's Meijer Branch, 4699 Airport Road, Jackson, 49202. * Wednesday, April 22, 2026 - Register for this session<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> at Traverse Area District Library's Woodmere Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., Traverse City 49686. * Friday, April 24, 2026 - Register for this session<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> at Gloria Coles Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St., Flint, 48503. Food literacy is essential for teens to understand and learn about food in a positive way, including food skills and best food practices. Young Adult library library staff will benefit from this workshop designed to guide libraries to in turn support teens as they explore the impact of food on so many levels of their lives. This project is 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. Happy 2026! Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 My Pronouns: She/Her/Hers - See www.mypronouns.org<http://www.mypronouns.org/> to learn more. 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/> [Michigan's Top 10 Strategic Education Plan] [Michigan.gov/Vote logo Description automatically generated]<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/> Get personalized voter information on early voting and other topics at Michigan.gov/Vote<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/>.

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Re: Digital Conversion Center/Memory Lab
by Dennis Jameson 02 Jan '26

02 Jan '26

Nicole/Jill-- The Dearborn Public Library has had a Digitization Lab since 2018. I am the staff member that coordinated setting up our D-Lab and choosing equipment to order, software to use, etc. While originally envisioned as a self-service lab with a technician available to show the patrons how to use our equipment for their digitization projects, over time it has become a drop off service. This happened shortly before/after COVID, as our main library (Henry Ford Centennial Library) was also undergoing a major HVAC renovation from May 2019 - August 2020. After reopening to the public in late 2020 or mid 2021, it became fully drop off. When we did have people coming in and working on their projects themselves, it was mostly using our flatbed Canon scanner to scan slides, photos, negatives after showing them how to use the software to change settings, scan multiple images, etc. Once they get a workflow going, if the patron is fairly tech savvy, it's easy enough for them to do a significant amount in a 1-3 hour session. Regarding conversion of video and audio formats, since the playback has to be done in real time, it's not conducive to have patrons waiting around 2 to 4 or 6 hours for a VHS tape to be recorded (depending on whether it was recorded in SP, LP, or SLP), or an hour or two for a camcorder tape to be recorded. That's why we (relatively) quickly went to a drop off only format. Our technician has 4 computers in the lab (1 iMac, 1 more powerful tower desktop Windows PC, and a couple regular staff/public desktop PCs), and he's usually running all 4 concurrently so that he can covert multiple tapes, audiocassettes, vinyl records, etc. We have several VHS/DVD combo units attached to these computers, using an ElGato capture device to connect to the VCRs via composite (Yellow, White, Red) cables. The ElGato capture software is simple and easy to use. Once the recording is completed, there is a slider bar that lets you adjust the end of the recording so that the file stops near where the actual video recording stopped. This file can then either be copied to a patrons USB flash drive or external hard drive, or for those who prefer, burnt to DVD-R so that patrons can play it back in their DVD players. We use Roxio (Windows) and Toast (Mac) for disc burning. For audio recording, we use Audacity (Windows & Mac, open source) to record, and have a dual cassette deck and a vinyl turntable that both have L/R RCA outputs. Using a RCA to 1/8" headphone cable, these are plugged into the Line In on the PC. After recording a side of the tape/record, the technician pauses Audacity, flips the tape/record, and unpauses and continues recording. After recording is done, he uses a feature in Audacity to mark the beginning of each track so that it can be split in multiple tracks for the folder that album will be copied to. After an initial consultation with the new patron, our technician will usually have them drop off 5-10 VHS/camcorder tapes or cassettes or vinyl records for conversion, then email them in a week or two when the job is complete so they can pick up their original materials and the converted project files/discs. At that point, they can drop off their next small batch. He usually has a small-medium handful of patrons' batches/jobs that he's working on at any given time. If you need any more detailed information, feel free to contact me and I'll attempt to answer your questions. Here's the page on our library's website giving some details about our D-Lab: https://dearbornlibrary.org/digitization-lab/ City of Dearborn Dennis Jameson Library System Administrator Automation Henry Ford Centennial Library 313-943-2846 djameson(a)dearborn.gov From: Jill Rauh via Michlib-l <michlib-l(a)liblists.org> Date: Fri, Dec 19, 2025, 2:38 PM Subject: [Michlib-l] Re: Digital Conversion Center/Memory Lab To: michlib-l(a)liblists.org <michlib-l(a)liblists.org>, Nicole Johnson < njohnson(a)ishpeminglibrary.info> I would also be interested in what other libraries have done. Jill Rauh, Public Services Librarian Benton Harbor Public Library 213 E. Wall St. Benton Harbor, MI 49022 <https://www.google.com/maps/search/213+E.+Wall+St.%0D%0A+Benton+Harbor,+MI+…> 269-926-6139 www.bentonharborlibrary.com The information and views presented do not necessarily represent those of the Benton Harbor Public Library. On Friday, December 19, 2025 at 02:24:12 PM EST, Nicole Johnson via Michlib-l <michlib-l(a)liblists.org> wrote: Hello! Our library is looking into the possibility of purchasing equipment to create a digital conversion center within our library for people to come in and digitize old photos, slides, tapes, etc. For libraries that already have this setup in place, what equipment do you recommend that works well and is easy to use? Open to any suggestions and tips for creating a space like this! Enjoy the holiday season! Thanks, Nicole Nicole Johnson Librarian Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library 906-486-4381

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Rubber Bands Needed
by JC Wheeler Public Library 02 Jan '26

02 Jan '26

Hi! If you find that you have a surplus of rubber bands, zv219 could use some. Thanks in advance! Abbie LaFountaine JC Wheeler Library PO Box 226 1576 S. Main Martin, MI 49070 269-672-7875 “This week I've been reading a lot and doing little work. That's the way things ought to be. That's surely the road to success.” ― Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl<https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/3532896>

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Podcasting
by Terri Hebert 31 Dec '25

31 Dec '25

Hello. I am the new Director with the Bridgman Public Library. We will be celebrating our 60th birthday next year and are already brainstorming ways to get our patrons involved in the event. One suggestion was setting up a space for them to come in and share stories about the library with us...maybe how they came in as children and now as adults, or how they participated in the gardening group and learned much about growing veggies, etc. We were thinking a podcasting space might be useful for this - and for other opportunities, too. Does anyone have a space like this in their library, and if so, what helpful hints and ideas might you share? Thank you, Terri

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Funds available for new library dementia services
by Meghan Mott 29 Dec '25

29 Dec '25

Applications are now being accepted for the fifth round of the Stephen T. Riedner Grant for Life Enhancing Library Programs for People Living with Dementia<https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.ala.org%2frusa%2fst…>. Two $2,500 grants will be awarded to libraries for planning new services/programs for their patrons living with dementia. Fill out the simple application form<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffHXRPNfa9qcYa48yq5yJN2dB9vZGA_w5…> and submit it by Jan. 20, 2026. You don't need to be a member of the American Library Association or the RUSA subdivision to apply. Meghan Mott & Mary Beth Riedner Library Services for Dementia/Alzheimer's/ODLOS/ALA

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Renaming ceremony postponed
by Jill Rauh 29 Dec '25

29 Dec '25

Due to the inclement weather, we’ll be postponing the dedication ceremony. We’ll announce a new day and time as soon as possible. Everyone stay safe and warm! Jill Rauh, Public Services Librarian Benton Harbor Public Library 213 E. Wall St. Benton Harbor, MI 49022 269-926-6139 www.bentonharborlibrary.com The information and views presented do not necessarily represent those of the Benton Harbor Public Library.

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CSLP Newsletter: Dec 2025
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 29 Dec '25

29 Dec '25

You can also view this newsletter in your browser: https://mailchi.mp/cslpreads/cslp-newsletter-december2025-6750273?e=c18caf2… Wrapping up the year with lots of info to share! Happy Holidays! View this email in your browser<https://mailchi.mp/cslpreads/cslp-newsletter-december2025-6750273?e=c18caf2…> [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/ed31fdf7-bdb…] [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/5c062764-5ce4-fb…] [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/0463948d-7afd-73…] We had a successful 2025 Summer Symposium, filled with inspiring stories, programming, and idea sharing! Thanks to our sponsor, Midwest Tape/hoopla<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd…>, we were once again able to provide high-quality and engaging content to public libraries to kick off our planning for Summer 2026's Unearth a Story™! [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/e34364c0-03bd-54…] Dan Santat<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd…>, our 2026 Summer Reading Champion<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd…>, shared stories of his path from childhood to Caldecott Award-Winning, New York Times Best-Selling Author and Illustrator, and the role libraries and librarians played in his life. Thanks to everyone who contributed questions for our chat and to Dan Santat for a great start to our Summer Symposium! View keynote video here<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd…> View the keynote chat transcript<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd…> Additional Session Recordings and Resources Unearth A Story™ 2026 Manual Highlights with Amanda Raiche View highlights video<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd…> View the highlights slides<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd…> Unearthing Science with the Detroit Zoo with Zahraa Aljebori and Shelby Lane-Clark Detroit Zoo Google Drive Resources<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd…> View the Detroit Zoo video<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd…> View the Zoo slides<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd…> Connect, Create, and Celebrate: A Collaborative Strategy for Summer Reading Decorations with Monica Williams, Venus Chavez, Erin Schaarschmidt, Kimberly Manise View the decorating tips video here<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd…> View the decorating slides<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd…> Whether you participated in the live Summer Symposium or are viewing the recordings, please fill out the Summer Symposium Evaluation<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd…>. [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/6065d17e-4a70-25…]<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd…> CSLP Shipping Timeline January starts heavy ordering season here at CSLP. October through December, if all items are available in our Warehouse, your order ships within a week’s time. However, once January hits, this is the schedule for shipping: [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/8e8b812f-35e6-96… by/Receive by * Jan 1, 2026 / Mar 1, 2026 * Feb 1, 2026 / Apr 1, 2026 * Mar 1, 2026 / May 1, 2026 * Apr 1, 2026 / June 1, 2026 * May 1, 2026 / June 15, 2026 PLEASE open your boxes when they arrive! Do a damage and quality check. Try on any apparel to make sure it fits. We’re a seasonal store, so please make sure you view our Returns/Exchange policies here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WAK797pE63ZuyuqOZ4wiMkV4HO9mzzsGt8ZC_2M…<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd…> Libraries have 30 days from the date of order to request a return/exchange. We cannot accept returns of 2026 Unearth a Story™ themed items after May 1st. Libraries Are Life™ merchandise can be sold year-round, so the May 1st deadline does not apply to that line of merchandise. Please send questions to custserv(a)cslpreads.org<mailto:custserv@cslpreads.org>. Thanks so much for your business! [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/736c5ec3-8849-47…] Board Member Updates[https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/f06b1b75… [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/58bd923c-c420-a2… thank Kate Greene Smith for her Presidency. She assumes the role of Past President and will continue to serve and mentor our incoming Board members. A new strategic plan, great enthusiasm, a keen sense of humor, and a dedication to the mission of CSLP have marked Kate’s presidency (to name a few highlights!). [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/e3f1468f-0812-3c… also thank Donna Throckmorton for her year as Past President. She moves off the Board and is due to retire from the Arizona State Library in early 2026. Not only has she served in executive leadership roles, but she has also been an excellent Arizona State Representative. Donna has mentored everyone on our Executive Committee and will go down in Board history as one of the most organized people we’ve ever had the privilege of working with. [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/_compresseds/05c55e61-8…] Katie Perkey, Board Member at Large, completed her term on the Board despite relocating to Maine and subsequently changing jobs. Through all that, she remained with CSLP to see out her term. She’s provided invaluable feedback as a frontline librarian, and we cannot thank her enough. Matt McLain, with Salt Lake County Library, was elected to our Treasurer position after completing the term of a former state representative. He will continue as Treasurer for a full term, bringing many years of administrative experience in public libraries, as well as extensive experience with CSLP. Fun fact: this is his second time serving as Treasurer, and he’s also a Past President. Anna Foote and Jean Jansen stepped up as Co-Chairs of the Vendor Committee in May 2025, succeeding the former Chair, Jasmine Rockwell (now Jasmine Boogaart). The Vendor Committee plays a vital role in Board discussions about our product offerings, so we appreciate their willingness to jump in. We welcome Sara White, Youth Services Consultant at the Washington State Library, as the new Chair of the Vendor Committee to the Board. Evan Michael Bush, Board Member at-Large, was elected to another term on the CSLP Board. We couldn’t be happier to benefit from his rich experience as the State Rep for the Georgia Public Library Service. Evan has the most brilliant ideas, and he keeps us at our best at meetings with his songs and dances! Angela Germany, of the West Baton Rouge Parish Library, has served as the Manual Chair Board Liaison for the past 2 years, providing a positive line of communication between the manual committees and the CSLP Board. While her term as Board Liaison has come to an end, she will continue in her position as Early Literacy Manual Chair in the coming year. We are excited to announce Lindsey Trammell, with Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Public Library in FL, as the new 2026 Manual Chair Board Liaison. [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/ae35280e-a7be-93…] Welcome to the Board Jennifer Redford, State Rep for the Idaho Commission for Libraries, will be our President-Elect. She will be learning the ins and outs of the role from our 2026 President, Abby Chumin of the Indiana State Library, Talking Book and Braille Library. What a dream team they will make for CSLP! Former State Rep of South Carolina, Leigh Ramey, will become a Board Member at-Large. Not only will she bring her experience as a State Rep, but she’s now a frontline User Experience Librarian at Beaufort County. We’re looking forward to working with her in this new capacity! Committee Chairs Committees<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd…> keep the work of CSLP moving forward. Without the leadership of our Committee Chairs, we would be hard-pressed to accomplish as much as we do as a national nonprofit organization with only 3.5 staff members. Of course, they are also the key to making CSLP as collaborative as possible. Member input is our super fuel, and we want to thank these outgoing Chairs for their time and commitment: [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/45b048f5-c71c-b1…] * Vendor Committee Co-Chairs, Anna Foote and Jean Jansen * Children’s Manual Chair, Christina Jane Stuck * Teen Manual Chair, Lindsey Trammel (staying on for another term) * Outreach Committee, Jennifer Redford * Social Media Committee, Cari Hillman * Theme & Slogan Committee, Sara White and Rachel Milburn. Rachel will continue with a new Co-Chair. Welcome New Chairs * Outreach Committee Co-Chairs, Trisha Hutcherson & Tammy Kruger * Social Media Chair, Katie Rothley * Children’s Manual Chair, Danielle Welsh * Theme & Slogan Co-Chairs, Rachel Milburn & Jeni Schomber There’s so much great work to be done to keep our summer reading programs strong, and we can’t thank all of these volunteers enough! [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/ae95c419-eae8-25…] The Collaborative Summer Library Program is excited to launch a third national cohort of Building Community-Based Summers<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd…> (BCBS) in Spring 2026! BCBS is designed to help member libraries identify the “whys” behind their summer services, build strategies to engage community voices, and create and provide inclusive summer services for all members of their communities. The spring 2026 cohort will gather for online learning sessions once weekly for 6 consecutive weeks in March-April 2026. BCBS is open to applicants from CSLP member libraries. There is no charge to participate. Applications will be open from Monday, January 5 through Monday, January 26. [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/b4ff28e1-ea60-d1…] Blooming Poems Chapter 2 "Fresh Dirt" Page 86 [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/b2243ed5-a542-4e… a Story™ is full of program ideas for dinosaurs and beyond! Chapter 2, titled "Fresh Dirt," has an origami program that integrates poetry. The program, "Blooming Poems," on page 86, uses the classic origami paper fortune teller to create a poetic flower! After creating the fortune teller to serve as the bloom of the flower, add words and phrases on the petals and a green pipe cleaner as the stem. The flowers make a fun display that can also be used to create a poem, using the classic fortune teller game to determine what words from the petals to use. Adaptation for adults: Omit the poetry and, instead, provide instructions to create a variety of origami flowers to create an origami bouquet. 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Sturdy toy suggestions
by Amanda Pfister (Roseville Public Library) 29 Dec '25

29 Dec '25

Hello, We are looking to buy some new sturdy toys for the youth area in our newly renovated library. I was wondering if anyone has ever purchased anything from Community Playthings and if so, how was your experience with delivery and quality? Here's an example of what we are looking at: https://www.communityplaythings.com/products/play/dramatic-play/play-kitchen I'm also open to suggestions if you have a favorite place to buy play furniture, etc. or if you have suggestions for popular sturdy toys at your library. Thanks, Amanda Pfister Youth Services Coordinator Roseville Public Library (586) 447-4553 Rosevillelibrary.org<http://rosevillelibrary.org/>

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