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Oakland County Parks Now Live With MAP!
by Jim Flury 01 Apr '24

01 Apr '24

Good Morning, I am pleased to announce that beginning today, Monday, April 1st Michigan Activity Pass patrons can receive FREE ADMISSION to EIGHT Oakland County Parks venues! [ https://www.oakgov.com/community/oakland-county-parks | https://www.oakgov.com/community/oakland-county-parks ] Via reserving a pass at [ https://miactivitypass.org/ | https://miactivitypass.org/ ] MAP patrons will have access to a free day of fun at one of the below eight Oakland County Parks destinations of their choosing: Addison Oaks County Park Catalpa Oaks County Park Groveland Oaks County Park Highland Oaks County Park Independence Oaks County Park Lyon Oaks County Park Orion Oaks County Park Rose Oaks County Park Thank you to Tiffany Mason at Oakland County Parks for her hard work to make this new partnership possible. And thank you to Michigan's public libraries for your continued support and promotion of the Michigan Activity Pass program. Sincerely, Jim Flury Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100, ext 133 Note New Fax Number: 248-716-5584 Note New Email Address:jflury@tln.org

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FW: Special Collections Update - March 29, 2024
by Oster, Adam (MDE) 29 Mar '24

29 Mar '24

13 On Your Side Segment, April Virtual Program, 2024 Michigan Notable Author Tour, Night for Notables, and 2024 Barbara J. Brown Seminar [Library of Michigan logo] Special Collections Update - March 29, 2024 13 On Your Side Segment, April Virtual Program, 2024 Michigan Notable Author Tour, Night for Notables, and 2024 Barbara J. Brown Family History Seminar [13 On Your Side Carl The Tree]<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVy…> Carl The Tree at the Michigan Library and Historical Center. 13 On Your Side Segment Features Library of Michigan The Library of Michigan and Carl The Tree were recently featured in a news segment by WZZM 13 On Your Side<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVy…>, the ABC affiliate based in Grand Rapids. Community Engagement Librarian Adam Oster talked about many of the unique items that visitors can find at the Library of Michigan as well as highlighted the story of Carl The Tree, the large white pine tree located at the center of the Michigan Library and Historical Center: * News Story/Video Segment: https://www.wzzm13.com/article/life/something-special/tree-growing-library-…<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVy…> * Video Segment on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vBLm1kGg2Y<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVy…> Special thanks to 13 On Your Side journalist Riley Mack<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVy…> for the story. ________________________________ [Library of Michigan Programs for the Public]April Virtual Program: Digitizing My Family Tree - Formats, Software, and Techniques Thursday, April 4, 2024 6:30PM - 7:30PM, Zoom Register for This Program<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVy…> Explore the digital options for saving your family history research. Explore the variety of desktop and web-based applications researchers can use for organizing their data. Review best practices for both using these applications and uploading digital scans of records to the software. Find a complete schedule of 2024 Virtual Programs with descriptions and registration information at Michigan.gov/LMPublicPrograms<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDYsInVy…>. ________________________________ 2024 Michigan Notable Books Author Tour The 2024 Michigan Notable Books Author Tour Dates and Locations<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDcsInVy…> are now listed on the Library of Michigan website! 50 locations across Michigan are hosting Michigan Notable Books authors throughout April, May, and June. Visit the Michigan Notable Books page to see the full list of tour stops and the authors that are participating: Michigan.gov/NotableBooks<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDgsInVy…>. The Michigan Notable Books Author Tour is sponsored by the Library of Michigan Foundation<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDksInVy…>, Michigan Humanities<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTAsInVy…>, and other generous sponsors. [2024 Michigan Notable Books Author Tour]<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTEsInVy…> Connect with a Michigan Notable Books author! ________________________________ Save the Date: Library of Michigan Night for Notables Celebration on April 20,2024 Come help celebrate the 2024 Michigan Notable Books and authors on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at the annual Night for Notables Celebration. The event featuring 2-time Michigan Notable Books author Stephen Mack Jones<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTIsInVy…> as the keynote speaker. To support this one-of-a-kind unique literary event, to register to attend<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTMsInVy…>, and to view event details<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTQsInVy…>, visit the Library of Michigan Foundation<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTUsInVy…> website. Thank you for helping to celebrate the 2024 Michigan Notable Books! [Stephen Mack Jones Night for Notables] Keynote speaker Stephen Mack Jones and the Library of Michigan atrium during Night for Notables. ________________________________ 2024 Barbara J. Brown Family History Seminar The Library of Michigan is collaborating with the Archives of Michigan<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTYsInVy…> and Michigan Genealogical Council<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTcsInVy…> on the 2024 Barbara J. Brown Family History Seminar on May 10-11, 2024. The two-day event features keynote speaker Ari Wilkins, several session options, and a Friday evening research lock-in at the Archives of Michigan and Library of Michigan. Visit the seminar's page for registration and schedule information: www.michigan.gov/mhc/archives/family-history-seminar<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTgsInVy…> [Library of Michigan lock-in] Lock-in at the Library of Michigan. ________________________________ [Library Card 2023]Library of Michigan Library Card Harness the resources of your state library with a Library of Michigan Library Card. 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Youth & Teen Services Updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 29 Mar '24

29 Mar '24

Adventure Begins at Your Library – Updates: * CSLP Shipping<https://shop.cslpreads.org/shipping-information/> - Orders are shipped in the order they are received, while they are doing their best to ship orders as quickly as possible, usually within a few weeks after they are placed, please keep in mind that there is a large que of orders currently and the full schedule is available on the website. * CSLP PSA – Due out by mid-April! Meanwhile, be sure to check the online manual for added & updated materials to support marketing and programming. * The CSLP Social Media Toolkit is also now available, and a link placed in the online manual in the right column. CSLP also added a couple more Canva templates in the manual’s right column, one for a very cute Toddler Log. * 2024 Reading Champion – Smokey Bear is our Reading Champion for this year, and we look forward to working with the US Forest Service and their Ad Council on some fun social media over the coming months. This program is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services Wonder Media The Library of Michigan is proud to announce, in partnership with Western Michigan University, the new Wonder Media<https://www.wondermedialibrary.com/> website for News and Media Literacy! The website is a digital version of the successful two-year run of the Wonder Media: Ask the Questions! interactive exhibition at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum (KVM) in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The exhibition was a joint project of Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo Valley Community College. The website is brought to you by a generous grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Western Michigan University, and the Library of Michigan. Our project team has worked with public library staff from a variety of districts to create a usable, accessible and interesting toolkit<https://www.wondermedialibrary.com/home#toolkit> on media literacy and news media literacy. The materials are aimed at middle school users, ages 11-14, but many of the online games, videos and program ideas are suitable for ages 10 and older. In this media and news literacy toolkit, you’ll find ready-made worksheets, programming ideas, do-it-yourself escape kits and extension activities. See the Resources <https://www.wondermedialibrary.com/resources/> page for ready-made worksheets, programming ideas, do-it-yourself escape kits and extension activities. This site is continually updating its resources to better serve you, our users! You’ll find activities that accompany contents on the Wonder Media Library website, as well as detailed lesson plans. Suggestions of books, articles, other websites and online materials to assist you in growing your media literacy and news media literacy are also included. But that’s not all! YOU, too, can help to shape Wonder Media resources! Feel free to make use of the toolkit<https://www.wondermedialibrary.com/home#toolkit> and resources<https://www.wondermedialibrary.com/resources/> and then provide librarian feedback<https://wmich.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8wZMeu2OiPMuCzk> to our Wonder Media partners. If you use the site with students/patrons, feel free to ask them to fill out this survey for users<https://wmich.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_74bw6pkkyDsgk4K>, as we’d love their feedback, too. Stay tuned for trainings and more resources from the Library of Michigan on Wonder Media<https://www.wondermedialibrary.com/>. This program is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Resources NAEYC’s toolkit<https://www.naeyc.org/events/woyc/plan-your-event> for celebrating The Week of the Young Child - if early April isn’t a good time for you, feel free to have a different week to focus on the young ones in your community! #WOYC24 National Climate Action Strategy: Strategy Implementation Survey The American Library Association (ALA) and Sustainable Libraries Initiative (SLI) have partnered to create a National Climate Action Strategy for U.S. Libraries. In order to inform this strategy and expedite the implementation of the strategy in libraries, ALA and SLI are seeking feedback from the field. The results will inform the implementation section of the strategy document which is scheduled to be released in June 2024 at the ALA Annual Conference in San Diego, CA. This survey<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NCASWG24> is intended for library leaders. The Working Group identifies library leaders as all library workers and trustees given each person's sphere of influence to make a difference on the topic of climate action. The survey should take 8-10 minutes to complete. It will remain open until Friday, April 5, 2024. Instructions are provided at the end of the survey on how to enter the drawing for one of two National Parks Annual Passes provided by the ALA Sustainability Round Table. [LeVar Burton]Lexia's Science of Reading Week Presents An Interview with LeVar Burton: Literacy is a Civil Right In response to overwhelming interest, we are pleased to announce a live rebroadcast of this inspiring keynote. REGISTER HERE<https://qg84h4cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001nLHMDdv2gk-iJxgZujNIFCsdseA-EBu5Vb…> Monday, Apr. 1 @ 12-1 pm ET The recording is available for you to view any time through April 8th. VIEW THE RECORDING<https://qg84h4cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001nLHMDdv2gk-iJxgZujNIFCsdseA-EBu5Vb…> In the News… A billboard campaign in southwest Michigan claims the Epoch Times is “#1 trusted news.” Is it?<https://nowkalamazoo.org/2024/03/a-billboard-campaign-in-southwest-michigan…> – NowKalamazoo, 3/29/24 The ‘Devil Comet’ Will Be a Heavenly Co-Star During the Eclipse. Here’s What to Know<https://time.com/6958713/devil-comet-solar-eclipse-2024/> – Time, 3/21/24 Have a great weekend and hope to see many of you at PLA next week in Columbus, OH! 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/> Join the MiYouth<http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/miyouth> Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services. [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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Wonder Media is LIVE! A News/Media Literacy website for libraries and educators
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 29 Mar '24

29 Mar '24

Wonder Media<https://www.wondermedialibrary.com/> The Library of Michigan is proud to announce, in partnership with Western Michigan University, the new Wonder Media<https://www.wondermedialibrary.com/> website for News and Media Literacy! The website is a digital version of the successful two-year run of the Wonder Media: Ask the Questions! interactive exhibition at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum (KVM) in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The exhibition was a joint project of Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo Valley Community College. The website is brought to you by a generous grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Western Michigan University, and the Library of Michigan. Our project team has worked with public library staff from a variety of districts to create a usable, accessible and interesting toolkit<https://www.wondermedialibrary.com/home#toolkit> on media literacy and news media literacy. The materials are aimed at middle school users, ages 11-14, but many of the online games, videos and program ideas are suitable for ages 10 and older. In this media and news literacy toolkit, you'll find ready-made worksheets, programming ideas, do-it-yourself escape kits and extension activities. See the Resources <https://www.wondermedialibrary.com/resources/> page for ready-made worksheets, programming ideas, do-it-yourself escape kits and extension activities. This site is continually updating its resources to better serve you, our users! You'll find activities that accompany contents on the Wonder Media Library website, as well as detailed lesson plans. Suggestions of books, articles, other websites and online materials to assist you in growing your media literacy and news media literacy are also included. We would like to thank specifically the following libraries for being such an important part of the cohort. They spent time touring the original exhibit at KVM, brainstorming how to transition it into interactive, hands-on library programming, and drafting and finalizing said programs for the website. This cohort is now taking the time and energy to enact these programs and their feedback will continue to shape the resources: Bay County Library System Grand Rapids Public Library Kalamazoo Public Library Petoskey District Library Rochester Hills Public Library Traverse Area Public Schools' Library Ypsilanti Public Library And the Maryland State Library Agency But that's not all! YOU, too, can help to shape Wonder Media resources! Feel free to make use of the toolkit<https://www.wondermedialibrary.com/home#toolkit> and resources<https://www.wondermedialibrary.com/resources/> and then provide librarian feedback<https://wmich.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8wZMeu2OiPMuCzk> to our Wonder Media partners. If you use the site with students/patrons, feel free to ask them to fill out this survey for users<https://wmich.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_74bw6pkkyDsgk4K>, as we'd love their feedback, too. Stay tuned for trainings and more resources from the Library of Michigan on Wonder Media<https://www.wondermedialibrary.com/>. This program is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Thank you, 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/>

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Investigating Indian Language Vendors for Juvenile Collections
by Cherie Edmonds 28 Mar '24

28 Mar '24

Hello, I'm doing an investigation to see if there are better options for Indian language vendors (specifically looking for juvenile collections) other than DK Agencies. If you work with someone other than DK for Indian language materials can you tell me: * What is their pricing like? * What is the ordering process like? * How is the customer service experience? * Do the books come with catalog records, or do you use another method for cataloging? * If the books don't come with catalog records, can you provide details and pricing for how you handle cataloging those materials? [vsmCPLlogo] Cherie Edmonds Librarian - Information Services Canton Public Library www.cantonpl.org<http://www.cantonpl.org/> [cid:image002.png@01CA7F16.F78F4450]<http://twitter.com/CantonLibrary> [cid:image003.png@01CA7F16.F78F4450] <http://www.facebook.com/CantonLibrary> 1200 S. Canton Center Rd., Canton, MI 48188 734-397-0999

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Teen Job Descriptions
by Amber Alexander 28 Mar '24

28 Mar '24

Looking for examples for Teen Job Descriptions. Amber Alexander Library Director, MLIS Presque Isle District Library 181 E. Erie Street Rogers City, MI 49779 989.734.2477, 101 www.pidl.org <http://www.pidl.org/>

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free toner -brother TN437C
by Stacy Pasche 28 Mar '24

28 Mar '24

Free cyan toner for anyone that can use it. Send me your rides info -- Stacy Pasche, MLS she/her/hers Library Director *Benzie Shores District Library* *630 Main St.* *Frankfort, MI 49635* *ph: (231) 352-4671* *"Sometimes it's fun to do the impossible." - Walt Disney*

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Director opening: Saranac Clarksville District Library
by Carol Dawe 27 Mar '24

27 Mar '24

The Saranac Clarksville District Library serves approximately 11,000 residents at two locations in Ionia County and is only 30 miles from Grand Rapids and 40 miles from Lansing. The Library Board is searching for a new director. Under the direction of the library board, the library director plans, coordinates, and manages the operations of the library, including but not limited to all human resource functions, facilities maintenance and care, fiscal management, budgeting, and oversight, and representing the Saranac Clarksville District Library as the “public face” of the library. The director works closely with staff and board to support the library’s core values. The director will be an effective leader, advocate and collaborative partner with all stakeholders and bring innovative ideas and creative solutions to fulfill the library’s mission: The Saranac Clarksville District Library exists to foster life long learning by providing resources and technology to enhance our communities. For more information please see the complete job description which is attached. The deadline to apply is April 24th. Thank you in advance. Carol Dawe (she/her) Cooperative Director 616-559-5253 x2001 630-207-1205 (cell-preferred number) [ http://www.llcoop.org/ | www.llcoop.org ]

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WebJunction content and upcoming webinars
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 27 Mar '24

27 Mar '24

WebJunction content and upcoming webinars – March 27, 2024 Highlighted Content Reading in the balance: Exploring the role of public library in the ‘science of reading’<https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/reading-in-the-balance.html>: Learning to read is neither an innate nor simple process, and recently there has been increased scrutiny on whether schools are effectively preparing children to learn to read. Colloquially referred to as “the reading wars,” this scrutiny has led to the development of a reading-instruction approach based on some research-based theories and principles that are collectively referred to as the ‘science of reading.’ This curricular approach, already implemented in 37 states, has resulted in a remapping of reading instruction and teacher training. So, what does this mean for public libraries and your efforts to support the families in your communities? Solar eclipse resources and activities for libraries<https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/free-resources-starnet.html>: It’s eclipse time again! Libraries all over are gearing up to offer activities and resources for community members, and your library is probably no exception. But if you’re still looking for ideas, we’ve got you covered. From interactive workshops to hands-on activities, this article offers resources and ideas to help libraries inspire curiosity and foster learning about the solar system. Advancing IDEAs: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, 19 March<https://hangingtogether.org/advancing-ideas-inclusion-diversity-equity-acce…> 2024: This is the latest Hanging Together blog post, part of a regular series<https://hangingtogether.org/tag/IDEA/> on issues of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility, compiled by a team of OCLC contributors. WebJunction Webinars These upcoming webinars are open for registration. If you can’t attend a live session, all WebJunction webinars are recorded and available for free in the Course Catalog<https://learn.webjunction.org/>. Navigating the library director hiring process: A guide for trustees and boards Wednesday, April 16, 2024 ◆ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ◆ 60 minutes Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/library-director-hiring-proc… Hiring a new library director is the single most important decision of the library board. Finding and retaining a good library director is vital to creating excellent library service for your community. This presentation will provide you with step-by-step instructions for this significant hiring process. From forming a committee to board approval, we'll navigate each crucial step together. Gain invaluable insights on job descriptions, reviewing applications, and conducting interviews. You will learn how avoid common pitfalls and ensure a seamless transition to a new director. Empower your board to make informed decisions and secure the visionary leadership your library deserves. Leadership strategies for building connection and diffusing difficult situations Tuesday, April 30, 2024 ◆ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ◆ 60 minutes Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/leadership-strategies.html As library staff, our collective morale and goodwill are often eroded by a tidal wave of factors including book challenges, budget constraints, staffing shortages, toxic online discourse, and an increasingly divided culture. In times like these, searching for common ground might sound naïve or idealistic, but intentionally cultivating these mindsets can have a profound effect on your organizational culture, communication, problem-solving, and mental health. This webinar introduces skills grounded in the “Good Inside” approach, and will cover practical strategies to develop empathetic, curiosity-led leadership that assumes good intent in moments of conflict and stress, along with actionable communication skills for connection and cooperation. Data storytelling 101 Tuesday, June 18, 2024 ◆ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ◆ 60 minutes Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/data-storytelling-101.html Storytelling is a vital strategy for communicating impact and justifying future investments. Powerful and effective stories allow us to create a roadmap that weaves together information and emotion. This webinar will provide an orientation to storytelling that centers cultural humility while leveraging storytelling dynamics, including how to practice and refine an impactful story with a live audience. Participants will learn the techniques of story construction based on three classic narrative structures, with roots in folklore and narratology, and explore examples of data stories told by and about libraries. This is an opportunity to build confidence in the ability to recognize and craft a meaningful and memorable story. This program is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Thank you, 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/> Join the MiYouth<http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/miyouth> Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services.

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GONE Japanese Adult Manga
by Shannon O'Leary 27 Mar '24

27 Mar '24

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