Greetings! I know many of you are often on the hunt for new tools and ideas to develop programming for your community, especially now that we're exploring the new world of virtual programming. Did you know that you can find programming ideas and activities in the MeL eResources? Take a look at MeL's two new programming guides that make connections between MeL content and library programming ideas. Here are a few examples of what you'll find... * Hosting a virtual author visit? Investigate NoveList's robust collection of recommendations, genre guides, and author interviews. * Planning a storytime and want to include learning games or activities? Explore World Book Early Learning. * Supporting job seekers in your community? Try the Resume Builder in LearningExpress Library. Programming Guides MeL Connections for Youth Programming<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmel.org%2Fld.php%3Fcontent_id%3D57031801&data=02%7C01%7CBreedL%40michigan.gov%7C35f60e767808403fe56108d8692c3c30%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637374985987285473&sdata=QRlWUM0liDFySC0q7Im6yOLlYgxTnyCp%2BKNmr5%2FsAf8%3D&reserved=0> 1. Program ideas are tagged with age categories... Early Childhood, School Age, Tweens, and Teens 2. Topics include author visits and book clubs, storytime, STEAM programs, summer reading, and career prep/test prep 3. There are suggestions for both virtual and in-person programs. Most, if not all, of the in-person ideas can be transitioned to a virtual environment. 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The resources in this toolkit support the marketing you do directly to your communities. The toolkit is a robust collection of templates, graphics, and copy so you don't have to write your own, if you don't want to. You can use these materials just as they are, or if you are inspired by the ideas in toolkit you can create your own assets, either by modifying what's in the toolkit, or by creating something from scratch. Graphics templates can be edited in Photoshop or Canva. 1. Guide to MeL Promotions Toolkit<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmel.org%2Fld.php%3Fcontent_id%3D57782064&data=02%7C01%7CBreedL%40michigan.gov%7C35f60e767808403fe56108d8692c3c30%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637374985987295434&sdata=RA7IFuYSJ4O%2FfDgQY58wQD6oTKJkvlncu%2BOtQ%2FOzHzI%3D&reserved=0> 2. Visit MeL's Library Staff webpage<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmel.org%2Fstaff&data=02%7C01%7CBreedL%40michigan.gov%7C35f60e767808403fe56108d8692c3c30%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637374985987295434&sdata=WBcVHGpvRjX9qq0XpL0TgeAFp8L2UsECuDVoOoCAJoo%3D&reserved=0> for access to: * print assets supporting general MeL marketing. This includes MS Word templates for full page flyers, half page flyers, bookmarks, and a quarter-sheet notepad. Adobe InDesign files are also available. * digital assets supporting LearningExpress Library and MeLCat marketing. They include Facebook and Instagram post graphics and copy. * communication templates supporting MeL connections for information literacy, back-to-school, summer fun, and career transitions. You will find email newsletter, blog post, and press release templates for each of these content areas. Samples Now for the fun shiny part! Here are samples of some of the social media graphics to give you an idea of what is available. [cid:image004.jpg@01D69BCA.ECE44410] [cid:image006.jpg@01D69BCA.ECE44410] [cid:image007.jpg@01D69BCA.ECE44410] If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out! 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