Did you know that Michigan library staff have free access to all of WebJunction’s webinars and online courses?  Please check out the highlighted content and upcoming webinars below. For a full list of available continuing education, visit WebJunction.org.

Highlighted Content on WebJunction

• Supercharge Your Storytime with Parent and Caregiver Tips: Intentionally sharing tips with parents and caregivers at storytime can be a great way to expand learning from library to home. Storytime providers are well-positioned to make the connection between what we know about early literacy development and how adults can help boost that development during the rest of the day.
• Breaking Bread with Anything Libraries: Bread has been a major staple of the human diet for thousands of years - in fact, consumption of grains can be traced as far back as the Middle Stone Age. And while this simple combination of flour, water, salt and yeast can yield many different styles and types of the food, one thing is certain: bread has played in instrumental role in bringing people together. With this concept in mind, Maria Mayo, adult guide at Anythink Wright Farms, launched "Community Voices," an ongoing series that explores the ways in which strangers can explore and share the things that they have in common with one another.

Free WebJunction Webinars for You

These upcoming webinars are open for registration. If you can’t attend a live session, all WebJunction webinars are recorded and available for free in the Course Catalog.

Library Programming for Adults, From Start to Finish

Tuesday, December 18, 2018 ♦ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ♦ 60 minutes

Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/library-programming-for-adults.html

Adult programming at your library can bring the community together in meaningful ways, but finding the ideal program and attracting the right audience can be overwhelming. This webinar will teach you to plan events and programs from start to finish, including identifying potential partners, getting community input, and successful marketing. Learn how to deliver quality, budget-friendly programs that will bring in the crowds without reinventing the wheel. From choosing dates and times to selecting events that get results, you’ll hear practical tips on everything it takes to launch adult programs your community will love.

Health Literacy Begins at Your Library

Tuesday, January 8, 2019 ♦ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ♦ 60 minutes

Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/health-literacy-begins-at-your-library.html

Your library can play a central role in promoting the health and wellness of its community through fostering higher health literacy. This means increasing people’s capacity to obtain and understand basic health information that leads to appropriate health decisions and connection with services. Library programs directed toward children, teens, adults, and families deliver credible health information and activities that boost wellness. The Oklahoma Department of Libraries has fostered health literacy throughout the state, forging partnerships at state and local levels. Learn how one library in Miami, Oklahoma, made health literacy a central part of its operations, offering everything from diabetes prevention to yoga classes, as well healthy cooking demonstrations and even a community garden. Get ideas for simple (but powerful) health literacy programs you can offer at your library regardless of your size or budget.