If you are reading this than you survived the great Eclipse of 2024!!!! The images of activities and families at your libraries have been filing my social media feed and I'm loving it! Great work, all. I've heard a few libraries are collecting the glasses for reuse/recycling, so wanted to share the 3 resources I've learned of: * Eclipse Glasses USA Donation<https://eclipse23.com/pages/donate-eclipse-glasses?fbclid=IwAR3PY_M7F71Ha5d2gcyKYOUhwz9ONivomx7Xlydeo0I-bVhcV1m30Jrr2vc_aem_ATVMOjMB1gKDieM6OwtEfIBDmjCAW0YPGbnq2HielqfW4qc8JlPaNMF0PMEsT0rSX-FabmbvRucSIL-3rVkCDTiN> * Astronomers Without Borders<https://astronomerswithoutborders.org/programs/solar-glasses-distribution> * Or drop at any Warby Parker Store<https://www.warbyparker.com/retail> Storing them safely for the next Solar Eclipse in the USA (August 23, 2044) or regular recycling (with the eye protective film removed) are also options. Feel free to share if you know of another good cause libraries can send returned solar eclipse glasses to... Lastly, a big shout out to StarNet's S.E.A.L. team for getting so many eclipse glasses to MI Libraries<https://www.scigames.org/eclipse/map/> (zoom in for details, snap shot below) as well as the S.E.A.L. trainings in April '23 & kits they provided through partnership with the Library of Michigan. [cid:image003.jpg@01DA8B4D.E412A220] # of Libraries glasses were sent to in these regions. Best, 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@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.
