The Library of Michigan shared the following materials were sent directly to public library directors on 10/2/20, as part of our
Ready to Read Michigan program. Due to limited quantities purchased I cannot share the links widely via this listserv, but if you did not receive a copy you can contact me for the links with an
official work email to download the materials and use as you see fit to engage your patrons/community:
In addition, this December LM offered training on the
Ready to Read Michigan Toolkit: Workshops for Parents and Early Childhood Educators with Dr. Betsy Diaman-Cohen, Mother Goose on the Loose, LLC. You can learn more about Ready to Read Michigan at
www.Mi.gov/ReadytoRead and be sure to check out our new website just for public library staff:
www.ReadytoReadMi.org!
This program is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The project described was also supported by the
Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five Initiative (PDG B-5), Grant Number 90TP0002, from the Office of Child Care, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Its contents are solely the responsibility
of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Office of Child Care, the Administration for Children and Families, or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
ALA and the Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF) have teamed up with Humble Bundle to offer an incredible collection of diverse books for a fraction of their $800+ sticker price. The “Be
The Change” bundle features dozens of ebooks and audiobooks, all showcasing authors, creators, and characters of color. Titles include fiction, non-fiction, and graphic novels for readers of all ages and interests. A portion of the proceeds will support
ALA and FTRF’s work promoting social justice, inclusivity, and intellectual freedom in librarians and schools. Check out this one-of-a-kind collection and learn more at the
Humble Bundle website.
YALSA has released three of its four 2021 selected book lists:
Social Responsibilities Round Table (SRRT): Free ALA Membership Offer
In an effort to show our commitment to EDI and to support library workers who would like to become ALA members and attend ALA midwinter 2021, SRRT is happy to sponsor
a limited number of ALA memberships for those who qualify for free registration for the upcoming conference. Anyone recently furloughed, laid off, or experiencing a reduction of paid work hours is invited to request a sponsored ALA membership.
If you'd like to have your ALA membership sponsored by SRRT, please fill out your part of this form and email it to both Julie Winkelstein (jwinkels@utk.edu) and Monica
Chapman (mlchapman@ala.org). And we apologize for the late notice on this, but we must receive the forms by Monday January 11, 2021 at noon Central time in order for them to be processed
in time for registration.
The link to the form is here:
http://www.ala.org/membership/sites/ala.org.membership/files/content/docsformembership/FY2021/200831-membership-give-the-gift-of-ala-membership-form-FOR-HOME-PRINTING.pdf
Virtual Events Calendar – School Library Journal
SLJ’s Roundup of Freebies and More
Virtual Events Calendar (VEC) is the spot where SLJ rounds up other new events daily, geared toward literacy and social change and occasionally just plain fun. Daily stops for you, your students, and your families. For inclusion, please
send details about your events to sljeventscalendar@mediasourceinc.com.
WCMU Public Media launched the
Michigan Learning Channel this week in collaboration with leading educators and community leaders to provide no-cost educational television content to schools, families, and caregivers. Content available in January includes "Read
with Me at Home," literacy lessons from the Colorado Department of Education created in response to COVID-19 distance learning.
Grand Rapids Public Library’s Jessica Anne Bratt wrote:
Help Little Ones Explore Emotions in an Unfair Time – SLJ, 12.21.20
Absent Live Events, Publishers Keep Creators and Librarians
Connected – SLJ, 12.23.20
Could Addressing Dyslexia Boost Literacy in Michigan? – Chalkbeat, 12.22.20
Michigan teachers tackle Wednesday’s insurrection: ‘I don’t want my students to be alone’
– Chalbeat, 1.7.21
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
1:00 PM ET
Public library youth services staff are invited to join Kristin Fontichiaro of UM and myself for open discussions on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. This meeting is not recorded.
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android:
https://michigan-host.zoom.us/j/506813991
Password: 454345
New Ideas for Virtual Library Programs for Young Children
This dynamic 1.5-hour virtual workshop is about:
Explore step-by-step new solutions for virtual storytime and grow your children’s librarians’ skills by designing virtual programs that address sensory learning, movement, and imagination combined with STEM and early literacy.
Join Tommaso Lana, Early Childhood Education Consultant at the Los Angeles Public Library and Allegheny County Library Association, through Eventbrite throughout January. The cost for this webinar is $16.90, at
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-ideas-for-childrens-librarians-virtual-programs-for-young-children-tickets-132431200285.
Collaborate
with Positivity: Improv Superpowers to Improve Team Communication & Resilience
Thursday, January 14, 2021
1:00 – 3:00 PM
This is a Two-Hour Remote Interactive Presentation with Pam Victor, President, Happier Valley Comedy.
We ask you attend live with access to video/microphone.
Shhhhh! Don't tell anyone this secret: In this remote interactive presentation, professional improviser Pam Victor shares the exclusive collaboration superpower that allows improvisers to create comedy out of thin air, so you can use these trade secrets for
building stronger collaboration, communication, and resilience at work. This presentation provides easily applicable techniques for quieting the inner critic to build more confidence and adaptability. You'll receive fun, hands-on experience with why we overuse
"no" to restrict progress, and how we can get to a "yes" mindset in order to move forward together with more positivity and creativity. Through humorous stories and impactful exercises, you learn how to use improv superpowers to improve brainstorming, flexibility
with change, team empowerment, and creative problem solving. Participants also receive links to instructional demonstrations of improv games to play online or in-person with young patrons, families, and friends.
Space is limited. To Register:
https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=341&
Tails
& Tales: A Summer Library Program Planning Workshop
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
2:00 – 3:30 PM ET
The Collaborative Summer Library Program's 2021 theme is Tails & Tales! From the jungle to the farm, the deep blue sea to the cold arctic; animals and stories from around the globe can be featured throughout your summer programming.
Join public library staff across Michigan as we brainstorm and share ideas for early literacy, children's and teen programming, explore the 2021 manual and CSLP support, and how we might adapt programming for the unique circumstances of
a pandemic. We will also have the opportunity to meet with CSLP Organizational Coordinator, Luke Kralik to learn more about how this mostly volunteer organization empowers libraries across the country to foster community through literacy. You are encouraged
to come with your free account set-up on www.CSLPreads.org and
have the online manual already downloaded. Please come with ideas to share!
If you need the manual access code, please contact Cathy Lancaster at the Library of Michigan (LancasterC5@Michigan.gov) before the workshop with an official work email account.
Register:
https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=349&
Grab-And-Go,
Tell-And-Do
February 23, 2021
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET
During the pandemic, Youth Librarians have had to provide alternative programming to serve their young patrons and families. Virtual Storytime and curbside pick-ups have become the norm. But, what if some of these pandemic practices can
remain and promote language and literacy at home? Join Storyteller and Narrative Coach, Jenifer Strauss to learn how to put together five new literacy-based language experience kits for families to GRAB at the library, take home and DO together. Instructions
and material lists will be provided.
Helping
Children Build a Bigger Vocabulary
March 23, 2021
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET
Intentional and diverse language experiences are the key to helping children build a bigger vocabulary and establish reading readiness. Storytelling and Narrative Coach, Jenifer Strauss will use the five practices of early literacy featured
in Ready to Read Michigan to present activities designed to intentionally provide young patrons with a plethora of interactive vocabulary building opportunities. Handouts provided.
The
Power of Pre-writing and Writing Activities with Kids
April 20, 2021
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET
We know that there is a strong literacy connection between speaking, reading and writing. Every storytime should include pre-writing or writing activities to support language and literacy skills in our young patrons but, it is often the
hardest element to include. Storytelling and Literacy Coach, Jenifer Strauss will share a process for providing engaging writing activities in your storytime plans to enrich your programs and provide parents with ways to extend the language experience when
they get home.
These programs are made possible by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan.
Have a good weekend,
Cathy Lancaster
Youth Services Coordinator
Library of Michigan
702 W. Kalamazoo St.
Lansing, MI 48915
My Pronouns: She/Her - See
www.mypronouns.org to learn more.
LancasterC5@michigan.gov
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