Programming

Imagine Your Story Workshop

Plan your 2020 summer programs with nationally known storyteller Will Stuck & get the most from programming, decorating, and networking with your fellow librarians across the state. Later in the day you’ll have the chance to experience virtually reality and learn from NMU Professor Kevin McDonough on your different VR options and brainstorm with others on how to offer programming and outreach around VR. (Programming for ALL AGES)

Space is limited, so register now:

Monday, November 18 at Bloomfield Township Public Library (only open 4 seats left)

Tuesday, November 19 at Portage District Library

Thursday, November 21 at Otsego County Library

Fee: $30 includes lunch. Doors open at 9:00am; Workshop runs 9:30am-4:30pm
Agenda
9:00 AM – Doors Open/Registration
9:30 AM – CSLP updates for "Imagine Your Story" and LSTA Grant Opportunities
10 AM – Will Stuck: How to Get the Most from the Theme, Passive Programming, Decorating, and PR.
Noon – Lunch
12:30-2:00 PM – Will Stuck: PreK programming, Weekly Programs, Stand Alone Programs, Q&A + Idea Sharing
2:00-4:00 PM – Kevin McDonough: VR Presentation & Hands-On Experience
4:00 PM – Wrap-up & Evaluations

This program is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Free Books
Money Smart Week 2020 (MSW) will kick off National Financial Literacy Month. Michigan’s MSW Campaign is once again offering Money Smart Kids Read for interested public libraries to incorporate into story times, March 28-April 18, 2020.
2020 title: Save It! A Moneybunny Book by Cinders McLeod.
What to do?

Plan your money-themed story time(s) NOW, to take place between March 28-April 18, 2020 – NOTICE THE 3-WEEK WINDOW TO HOST MONEY SMART WEEK PROGRAMS!
Register as a Money Smart Week host partner, TODAY; go to www.MoneySmartWeek.org and click “GETINVOLVED”. You’ll receive notices about FREE resources, like BOOKMARKS, POSTERS, and more.
Complete the questionnaire for FREE BOOKS and, via RIDES/TLN, we’ll send you enough books for each attending family to keep a copy!

Many libraries also plan money-themed programs for TEENS and ADULTS during Money Smart Week.

As soon as you have your story time event planned, before January 30^th, enter your event(s) in the MoneySmartWeek.org online event calendar. Even if it’s a private event, you MUST enter it in the system.
After your event takes place, it is imperative that you enter your attendance number!
Stay in touch with the Michigan Money Smart Week Campaign! Go to – and LIKE – our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/MoneySmartWeekMichigan.

Special THANKS to our generous 7-year-running Money Smart Kids Read underwriting partner, Michigan Credit Unions. Thanks also to the Library of Michigan, Michigan Library Association, and The Library Network & RIDES for their support! Questions may be directed to Michigan Money Smart Week Chair, Kelly Masters; MoneySmartMichigan@gmail.com.

How the Library Can Help Students Navigate Mental Health: from the School Library Connection (October 2019).

Read by Grade Three

Read by Grade Three: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers from Your Library
Libraries are encouraged to download (attached or at the link above), add your contact information, print & display for patrons to take home. Additional resources and information can be found on the Read by Grade Three Law site from the Michigan Department of Education.

New to public services? Or you missed a past webinar? Be sure to check out the Library of Michigan Webinar Archives for recording links.

In the News…

Duolingo’s next move? Teaching your kids how to read from Wired (October 2019), the free app will be coming soon.

Go-To Guides to Books for Children and Teens from School Library Journal (October 2019).

These projects are supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Hope you all had a good week & I’m glad I got to see so many at #MLA19AC!

Cathy Lancaster

Youth Services Coordinator

Library of Michigan
702 W. Kalamazoo St.
Lansing, MI 48915

LancasterC5@michigan.gov | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan