Hello! I have returned from the CSLP (Collaborative Summer Library Program) Annual Meeting, where we voted for the winning slogan for 2029 and theme for 2030! 2029 Slogan: "Curiosity Takes Root" (theme is Nature) really easy to add "at [Your Library]!" to take this slogan further. (On the poll I sent out this was the top slogan choice for Michigan with 35.6% of respondents.) 2030 Theme: Food and Cooking Food can be a challenging theme for some to grasp, but it has also been a popular theme suggestion for many, many years, and was the top vote-getter in Michigan this year (31.1% of poll responders), as well as at the national CSLP Listening Sessions. At the meeting, state reps and committee chairs had a lengthy discussion about the potential challenges with the "Food and Cooking" theme (the challenges for areas with food scarcity, prohibitions on food or cooking in some libraries, food allergies and food sensitivity concerns, etc.). After the discussion I have confidence that CSLP will be thoughtful and intentional about the slogan, artwork, and resource manuals while gathering library feedback about the best way to implement the theme. There will be many opportunities to provide feedback, and I am always happy to be a conduit for your thoughts and ideas to CSLP. I'd also like to take a moment to again encourage you all to get involved in CSLP if you'd like to have a say in the Collaborative Summer Library Program! You are all eligible to be on committees, and you can put your name in the hat for 2027 committees up until October 15th via this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehZdr1d7obLwwFbYF5w7n4ndpGwEkpdgRY... I am so thankful for all the Michiganders that have served on a CSLP committee this past year, your time and input is much appreciated. Other upcoming themes and slogans: 2027: Mysteries Await at Your Library (mystery/detective/suspense) ? Folks, this is going to be a good one! We'll have a reveal of the artwork on our Oct 13th MiYouth! 2028: Libraries are Legendary (mythical creatures) Watch for more "Mysteries Await!" planning opportunities for Summer 2027 coming soon! Thanks, 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<https://liblists.org/postorius/lists/miyouth.liblists.org/> Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services. [Michigan's Top 10 Strategic Education Plan] Michigan’s Top 10 Strategic Education Plan<https://www.michigan.gov/mde/resources/michigan-top-10-strategic-education-plan> provides focused direction to drive educational achievement in support of all learners. [Michigan.gov/Vote logo] Get personalized voter information on early voting and other topics at Michigan.gov/Vote<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/>.
