For those looking to start or expand early literacy programs, see the post below from the Institute of Museum and Library Services about a Wisconsin public library initiative. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk@michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> From: IMLS News [mailto:imlsnews@imls.gov] Sent: Friday, December 06, 2013 11:06 AM To: Reish, Karren (MDE) Subject: New IMLS Blog Post: Growing an Early Literacy Initiative in Wisconsin To view this message in a browser, please click here<http://www.idevmail.net/message.aspx?d=73&m=1830&e=reishk@michigan.gov&r=899736>. [IMLS logo] December 6, 2013 -- New Blog Post from UpNext: The IMLS Blog<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=1&d=73&mid=363882&m=1830> Growing an Early Literacy Initiative in Wisconsin A new public library initiative in Wisconsin aims to support caregivers of young children with information about early literacy. Read full post online at http://blog.imls.gov/?p=4443<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=2&d=73&mid=363882&m=1830>. About the Institute of Museum and Library Services The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. Our mission is to inspire libraries and museums to advance innovation, lifelong learning, and cultural and civic engagement. Our grant making, policy development, and research help libraries and museums deliver valuable services that make it possible for communities and individuals to thrive. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=3&d=73&mid=363882&m=1830> and follow us on Facebook<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=4&d=73&mid=363882&m=1830> and Twitter<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=5&d=73&mid=363882&m=1830>. You are subscribed as: reishk@michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov>. To unsubscribe this email address, please click here<http://www.idevmail.net/unsubscribe.aspx?d=73&m=1830&e=reishk@michigan.gov>. To forward this to a friend, please click here<http://www.idevmail.net/forward.aspx?d=73&m=1830&e=reishk@michigan.gov>.