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Barcode Scanner Recommendations
by Ryan Tackabury 15 Nov '25

15 Nov '25

Hello, Do you love your barcode scanner that your library uses so much that people are tired of hearing you talk about it? I'm not tired of hearing you talk about it! Send me your recommendations, and tell me what you love about your barcode scanner. -- Ryan Tackabury Director Ruth Hughes Memorial District Library 211 North Almont Avenue Imlay City, MI 48444 (810) 724-8043 ext. 205 www.ruthhughes.org

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Youth & Teen Services Updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 14 Nov '25

14 Nov '25

Save the Date(s)! Ready to Read Michigan will be hosting The Reading League<https://www.thereadingleague.org/> for a 2-part webinar series on the Foundations of the Science of Reading for MI libraries on Tuesday, January 27th and Tuesday, February 3rd. Both webinars will be at 2pm ET, and registration will open soon, so mark your calendars now. Collaborative Summer Library Program Unearth A Story(™): Connect & Collaborate Thursday, December 4, 2025 10:00 am - 4:30 pm ET Library of Michigan - 2nd Floor Lake Erie Room (New update: lunch will be provided!) The dinosaurs are coming in 2026! Join us as we gather to view the Collaborative Summer Library Program's annual virtual Summer Symposium all about Unearth a Story(™). We will start the day with a conversation around summer library programming best practices, before tuning into the opening Keynote with Dan Santat. Between sessions we will "unearth" ideas on programming, so feel free to bring craft supplies, materials, or stories to share. This event will be limited to 50 participants, so be sure to register now<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…>. Can't make it in-person but still want to watch the Summer Symposium? You can register with CSLP<https://www.cslpreads.org/professional-development/> to watch it live or request the recordings for a later date. Keynote speaker will be Dan Santat<https://sites.google.com/g.risd.org/dansantat/home>, plus Michigan's own Detroit Zoo will be presenting a panel with great STEM ideas! This program is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Resources Big impact, small budget: After-school ideas that cost next to nothing November 18th - 3:00 pm ET Discover how one librarian launched a thriving after-school program from the ground up with less than $100 a year. Learn how to tap into community partnerships, think outside the box, and turn your library into the go-to after-school hub for enrichment, creativity, and connection. Register to attend this WebJunction webinar, or check the website later for the recording: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/bigimpactsmallbudget.html Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy (CLEA) is seeking new leadership 2026 Steering Committee Applications Are Open! This is an exciting opportunity to connect with early literacy leaders statewide, empower fellow professionals and affect great change. Members of the Steering Committee serve a minimum two-year term and are divided into specific subcommittees: Steering; Communications; Advocacy and Fundraising; Training; Membership; and Conference. All committees need new leaders next year! Interested candidates should complete this Google Form with all the required information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScbvvyC009_upmvhitEBeb-vx_XJZOmC9F… Submissions must be received by Friday, November 14, 2025. Please note that leadership positions are open to the entire CLEL membership, with a maximum of four positions available from people residing outside the state of Colorado. Steering Committee members attend bi-monthly, virtual meetings in addition to meetings with their specific subcommittees. CLEL members across the country are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be chosen by a majority vote of the CLEL membership. Informal, virtual interviews will be conducted with all prospective members prior to voting. If you have further questions, please email Mary Lanni at mlanni(a)dclibraries.org<mailto:mlanni@dclibraries.org> 2026 Smart Money Kids Read Order your free copies now to join participating libraries in providing money-themed children's programming during Financial Literacy Month, April 1-30, 2026. The book How Do You Spend? is supplemented by fun, age-appropriate programming. Librarians are so creative! Most libraries do in-person story time events, using our chosen book, along with coloring sheets, finger puppet plays, songs, rhymes, crafts, and more! Consider partnering with a local credit union on these events as well! Michigan credit unions not only provide funding for the Smart Money Kids Read program, but also enjoy participating in, and helping to provide program support, for such youth events. This year's book is Cinders McLeod's How Do YOU Spend? If your library has already submitted your request for free books for kids, please do not submit another as it makes things very confusing! Here's the google form link<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSckQos0T42sam6VPo-9rcAPMyDyNetTOwX…> where requests may be made. Questions can be directed to Kelly Masters, MiFinancialWellness(a)gmail.com. Girls Who Code Club with free resources Start a free Girls Who Code Club<https://girlswhocode.com/assets/downloads/craft-prod/downloads/2025-26-Club…> and help students build confidence, problem-solving skills, and a sense of belonging through coding. Clubs meet just one to two hours per week and can fit into your existing schedule—after school, during lunch, or online. When you start a Club, you’ll receive free access to curriculum for grades 3–12, plus training and resources to support facilitators every step of the way. Ready to get started? Complete the Clubs Application at girlswhocode.com/clubsapply<https://clubs-hq.girlswhocode.com/login?showTab=signup&redirect=/gwc-club-a…> <https://clubs-hq.girlswhocode.com/login?showTab=signup&redirect=/gwc-club-a…> . PBS Learning Media is offering a full slate of resources for educators associated with the new Ken Burns documentary, "The American Revolution." Among these opportunities is a Special Event with Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt<https://wkar.pbslearningmedia.org/pbsteach250/>, the team of filmmakers who created the latest documentary. Tap into these free resources and events<https://wkar.pbslearningmedia.org/pbsteach250/> <https://wkar.pbslearningmedia.org/pbsteach250/> to support your America250 programming. Celebrate Children’s Book Week with Dog Man and Friends this fall! Join in the Fun November 3-9 with Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man and Friends Epic Activity Guide Anyone can celebrate using the brand new Dog Man & Friends Epic Activity Guide<https://everychildareader.net/cbw/davpilkey2025/>. The guide has activities perfect for kids ages five and older. This guide also includes an exclusive coloring page which is sure to spark creativity! Kids (and adults) can create their own version of the poster and share with us and Dav using #ChildrensBookWeek and the tags listed on the CBW website. In the News... Hand in Hand: Schools’ Embrace of AI Connected to Increased Risks to Students<https://cdt.org/insights/hand-in-hand-schools-embrace-of-ai-connected-to-in…> - Center for Democracy & Technology, 10/8/25 How Parents Manage Screen Time for Kids<https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2025/10/08/how-parents-manage-screen-t…> - Pew Research Center, 10/8/25 Thank you for reading my emails! 🙂 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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Source for books in Hindi
by Alice Cruz 14 Nov '25

14 Nov '25

Good morning, We are looking to purchase a few books in Hindi to add to our World Languages collection. Can anyone recommend a vendor as well as your process for selecting which books to purchase? Thank you, Alice Cruz [cid:01d358a4-f10d-4b28-9110-d84188a5e220] Alice Cruz Outreach Coordinator Orion Township Public Library  825 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, MI 48362  Phone: (248) 693-3000 x. 411 acruz(a)orionlibrary.org 

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Level-Reader Collections
by Zac Larson 13 Nov '25

13 Nov '25

I received a lot of feedback about what you all do with your level-readers. Just wanted to reach out and thank everyone! If you were interested in the replies, email me, and I will forward you everything I received. Again, thank you so much everyone! Zac Larson Pronouns: He/Him Administration Collection Development Librarian Staffing and Scheduling Devereaux Memorial Library 201 Plum Street[http://www.crawfordco.lib.mi.us/dnn/portals/0/devsm.jpg] Grayling, Michigan 49738 Phone: 989-348-9214 Ext. 203 Fax: 989-348-9294 [cid:521f952f-6a74-487e-807c-820178b8dd8e]

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Youth Program Recommendation
by Stephanie Lawson 13 Nov '25

13 Nov '25

Greetings! This past Monday, Mel Hatch Douglas of MellyPop Productions ( https://www.mellypopproductions.com/) performed a Three Little Pigs puppet show for the 0 - 5 crowd here in White Lake. She did a fantastic job of reading the room and putting the littlest of patrons at ease all while making the adults laugh, too! My favorite part was the audience participation. She wrapped it up with a photo opportunity with their favorite puppets. One of the tots even wanted a picture with the "Silly" Big Bad Wolf! She has a wide range of programs available for kids of all ages and was a joy to work with! Best, Stephanie -- [image: Stephanie Lawson, Youth Services Librarian at White Lake Township Library. Includes the library's 50th Anniversary logo with a gold open book design. Contact details: Office phone - 248-698-4942 ext. 3, Address - 11005 Elizabeth Lake Road, White Lake, MI 48386. Website - whitelakelibrary.org. The library's tagline, 'Inspiration through Information,' is featured at the bottom.] <https://whitelakelibrary.org/>

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ALA Health Literacy Grant
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 13 Nov '25

13 Nov '25

For those interested in health literacy programming, please see below for information on the ALA Digital Pathways for Online Health Literacy. _____________ ALA Digital Pathways Grants for Online Health Literacy Programs<https://api.follow.it/trackstatistics/v2/9jQD634mppP0Cyjni4K2M8AAYGUp0IZ8XX…> Deadline: January 7, 2026 The American Library Association (ALA), in partnership with UnitedHealthcare, is offering a pilot program to help libraries expand online health literacy for adults. Twelve public, medical, or tribal libraries will be selected to receive a resource package, hands-on support, and an $8,000 stipend to implement programming over nine months. Selected libraries will use the program guide to host at least three health literacy programs and participate in reporting and evaluation. The guide includes programming ideas, examples of successful and innovative library programs, and strategies to improve digital and eHealth literacy, telehealth access, and inclusive outreach. Grant funds can cover staff time, facilitators, tech devices, program materials, and publicity, but cannot be used for indirect administrative costs. View the grant guidelines for full details and application information: https://www.ala.org/tools/programming/digitalpathways/guidelines<https://api.follow.it/trackstatistics/v2/9jQD634mppP0Cyjni4K2M8AAYGUp0IZ8XX…> ___________ 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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Edmund Fitzgerald webinar recording
by Steven K. Bowers 13 Nov '25

13 Nov '25

If anyone missed the Edmund Fitzgerald webinar, wants to see it again, or wanted to post the recording in social media or elsewhere online, please direct them to this TLN webpage: [ https://tln.org/news/714485/ | https://tln.org/news/714485/ ] Thanks for all the interest. I think we had about 250 viewers on the live webinar. The in-person event is this weekend in the UP, and registration is still up at: [ https://tln.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1976962 | https://tln.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1976962 ] Steven K. Bowers Executive Director The Library Network (248) 536-3100 x107 [ mailto:sbowers@tln.lib.mi.us | sbowers(a)tln.org ] [ https://www.tln.org/ | TLN.org ] (he/him/his)

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Summer Reading Participants
by Christina Markowski 13 Nov '25

13 Nov '25

Good morning, Library friends, we are in the beginning stages of booking performers and preparing for Summer Reading 2026. We are working to revamp our summer reading and I would love some feedback. What do you do for prizes? Do you have community prizes? Is participation decreasing, the same, or increasing? What are some ideas for summer reading program that have worked for your library? I've found that since Covid, our participation has decreased even after opening up the age group to all ages. Thank you all for your input! Tina Markowski (she/her) Director Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library (989) 356-6188 X16 *Bookworm? Please, I'm a Book Dragon. *

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Program recommendationn
by Susan Wess 12 Nov '25

12 Nov '25

We had this program Wednesday night& I was very happy with the presentation. Hosting for the holidays doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Led by Stephanie Foley of Clearly Manageable Decluttering and Organizing, you'll get practical tips, quick wins, and easy strategies. It was an excellent program on decluttering for the holidays & any other time. Contact:stephanie@clearlymanageable.com Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef>

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Mittens @ the Howe
by Howe Memorial 12 Nov '25

12 Nov '25

Mittens was at the Howe today and met "Joe Cool", played with Legos, and was seen at other spots in the library. *Sunday Ostrander* *Library Director* Howe Memorial Library 128 E. Saginaw St. Breckenridge, Mi. 48615 989-842-3202

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