Webinars No Place to Go: Homeless Youth and Libraries<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2Fevent.jsp%3Fevent%3D67&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C46f6a63f50e9405f822108d64974024c%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636777159942479492&sdata=mX%2Bz%2BnJusQT1wDF0ZLdoa%2FrXloa3Kk4Pvk72WlHoWsE%3D&reserved=0>* Wednesday, December 10, 2018 (*Due to a connection issue out of our control, we had to reschedule this one, space is still available) 10:30-11:40 AM (ET) There are nearly 40,000 identified homeless youth in Michigan public schools, from preschool to 12th grade, including over 5,000 students not living with a legal parent or guardian. Highlighting National Homeless Awareness Week, this webinar will detail the different categories of homelessness, how to recognize a family or child struggling with homelessness, and will identify local resources and ways libraries can connect families to assistance. This webinar will be recorded and link shared with registrants if you cannot attend in person. Presenter: Pam Kies-Lowe, State Coordinator for Homeless Education/Homeless Education Consultant; Michigan Department of Education Office of Educational Supports. A Universe of Stories: 2019 Summer Reading Program Ideas for Youth & Teens<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2Fevent.jsp%3Fevent%3D86%26&data=02%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C06813f515e364df9a80108d64e67e323%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636782605428566420&sdata=EQhuW6xz%2B2OYvLLZKE1wots16JjsyUu46IafhBqyr6g%3D&reserved=0> Wednesday, December 19th, 2:00 PM (ET) 2019's Collaborative Summer Library Program theme is "A Universe of Stories." From space science fun with teens to early literacy tips, the Library of Michigan's Youth Services Advisory Council will present ideas for you to implement at your library to encourage summer reading. Get a jumpstart on summer reading programming! Webinar recording will be sent to registrants<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2Fevent.jsp%3Fevent%3D86%26&data=02%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C06813f515e364df9a80108d64e67e323%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636782605428566420&sdata=EQhuW6xz%2B2OYvLLZKE1wots16JjsyUu46IafhBqyr6g%3D&reserved=0>, even if you cannot attend live. Presenters: Kaelyn Christian of Georgetown Township Public Library; Anne Clark of the Bay County Library System; Liz Clauder of Bloomfield Township Library; Lindsay Fricke of the Novi Public Library; Dena Moscheck, Lapeer District Library; Monica Porter of the University of Michigan Library; Gillian Streeter of the Muskegon Area District Library; Eva Weihl, East Lansing Public Library; Stephanie Wambaugh of the Braille and Talking Book Library, and Cathy Lancaster, Library of Michigan. Support provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Grants YALSA Two grants are available awarding $1,000 to 25 libraries each. Applications are due January 1, 2019. The Summer Learning Grant<https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/29oj7Mla96URB> funds summer learning programs in libraries serving teens who speak English as a second language, teens in socio-economically challenged communities, and/or teens who are at risk of failing school. The Teen Summer Intern Program Grant<https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/wt5m2cEbzg4T4RFa10e> provides funds for hiring summer teen interns to assist with summer reading activities. If you have any questions regarding the grants, please email Taylor Crossley at tcrossley@ala.org<mailto:tcrossley@ala.org<mailto:tcrossley@ala.org%3cmailto:tcrossley@ala.org>>. The Library of Michigan, thanks to LSTA funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, offers Continuing Education Stipends<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_63014-359559--,00.html> quarterly and will be re-opening the Public Library Services<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_77699---,00.html> grant to support programming, literacy, and technology this coming winter, keep your eyes peeled for emails from Karren Reish on how/when to apply. Library Science Collection Looking for professional library science books & materials? Be sure to check out titles from LM's Library Science Collection<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_87056---,00.html>. Lots of youth & teen services topics! Select #3 "Library Science Collection" to browse: http://35.8.7.98/screens/lmftlist.html. This collection is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. In the News... Harpers Heart Heroes<https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/in-kalamazoo-michigan-kids-are-teaching-kids-what-to-do-in-medical-emergencies-through-harpers-heart-heroes-statewide-campaign-launched-300757444.html>: A Statewide Campaign - kids learning how to save a life, could make a neat library program! The Michigan Department of Education, along with its partner Michigan Virtual, recently received the international 2018 Telly Award for the educator training modules around our collective work on Prekindergarten and K-3 Early Literacy Essentials<https://literacyessentials.org/supporting-resources/>. The video that won the Telly Award is: https://youtu.be/Uxyg1NTfnUs<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FUxyg1NTfnUs&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C3218df05e1d54086d70908d65962d68e%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636794679371858131&sdata=WdOboGV1zzo%2BPp12CxMi4PGtUSCzJCx4%2F3JcyLyc9kc%3D&reserved=0>. 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