Resources

The Colorado State Library invites interested librarians everywhere to attend its upcoming interactive webinar on restorative justice and trauma-informed approaches in public libraries:

Talking Teen Services: Kids and Teens are Patrons, Too

Thursday, June 12, 1:00-2:30 pm EDT

How can public libraries be truly inclusive spaces for youth and teens, especially those from marginalized communities? In this session, we will explore how traditional patron codes of conduct often alienate young patrons and discuss the role of trauma-informed library services in building a more empathetic and equitable environment. Participants will leave with actionable strategies to adopt restorative justice practices and communicate rules in ways that foster trust, understanding, and inclusion. This will be an interactive learning opportunity. Please bring a copy of your library's patron code of conduct with you for a group exercise. Registration is required.

Libraries for All: Accessible Library Services for Children with Disabilities and their Families

Wednesday, June 18, 2:00 pm ET

This webinar shares ideas for programs, collections, and services that welcome and support kids with disabilities and their families. Attendees will also learn about ways you can make their existing library programs more inclusive for all. People Connect Institute (PCI) webinars now available to the Michigan library community. The Library of Michigan provides access to the PCI live webinars for all Michigan library staff. PCI Webinars uses the Zoom platform. 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.

In the News…

Championing Children and Teens – American Libraries, 5/1/25

Teen Advisory Boards and Social Media – The Hub, 5/23/25

Color Our World™ Updates

This Summer budding storytellers, ages 8-12, are invited to enter the Katherine Applegate Color Our World Writing Contest. Entries are open from June 1 – July 31, 2025. Public libraries are invited to sign-up for free promotional materials and information on the contest, and you can also find free discussion guides, resources, and more on the contest website.

CSLP’s Storefront is shipping materials on demand at this time, so if you need additional supplies or incentives, word is they’re making it to you in good time.

ICYMI, the CSLP May Newsletter can be found here. Be sure to take time to read it for information on author talks, programming ideas, a mural toolkit, and more!

Don’t forget, the Social Media Toolkit is available now, as are this year’s PSAs, via the online Manual.

Wishing you all the best as you kick-off summer reading!

Cathy Lancaster

Youth Services Coordinator

Library of Michigan
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Lansing, MI 48915
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Join the MiYouth Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services.

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