MiYouth

MiYouth Meeting
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
2:00 – 3:00 PM

Join LM’s Youth Services Advisory Council (YSAC) for networking and guided discussion on current trends & topics in youth services. MiYouth meets quarterly (months vary) on the 2nd Tuesday at 2pm. MiYouth meetings are open to all public library staff who work with youth in Michigan. Looking forward to seeing you at the next “MiYouth TWOsday!”

No need to register, just join us at 2pm ET! (This meeting is not recorded)

Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/506813991?pwd=Z2NBMTFES1BlRlNVc2lhbzV1eTJ0QT09

    Password: 454345

 

LM Seeking YSAC Volunteers

The Library of Michigan’s Youth Services Advisory Council (YAC) is seeking volunteers to serve for a minimum of 2 years on the committee. YSAC is mainly responsible for planning and facilitating the quarterly MiYouth (virtual) meetings, with support from the LM Youth Services Coordinator. YSAC is also called upon to provide insights on youth services trends, topics, and resources. If you are currently working in youth services and interested in volunteering, please complete this volunteer form for consideration by January 6, 2025.

Resources

2025 YMA Mock Elections

As we approach the annual Youth Media Award (YMA) announcements to be held at the 2025 LibLearnX, libraries, schools, and book discussion groups around the globe offer Mock Election programs. They're are a wonderful opportunity for children’s literature aficionados to learn more about some of the great, recently published books for kids! If you're holding a mock election, submit your results here before the YMA press conference on January 27, and keep an eye on the ALSC blog for updates on mock election results.

 

The Talk Story 2025 Grant Application is Open!
Talk Story: Sharing Stories, Sharing Culture is a family literacy initiative that connects Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander (AANHPI), and American Indigenous or Alaskan Native (AIAN) communities across generations. The Talk Story micro-grant celebrates and explores AANHPI and AIAN stories through books, oral traditions, and cultural arts to provide interactive and enriching experiences for all ages. This grant provides financial support to libraries and community organizations who are motivated to promote intergenerational literacy through programming, services, and collections. Talk Story programs may be conducted in-person or virtually. 
The Grant Information and Application fields can be accessed on the APALA website: apalaweb.org/talkstorytogether/grant/ and the AILA website: ailanet.org. To submit your proposal, please use the online form: https://forms.gle/3vUy3EuCFUxBuiKZ9. If you need an alternative method for submitting your application, please do not hesitate to reach out to the program contact of the organization through which you intend to apply for a Talk Story grant.

Deadline: March 15, 2025

Awards Announced: May 1, 2025

Grant Amount: $500

Grants Offered: 4 total; 2 by each organization

Grant Period: May 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025

Program Contact: familylit@apalaweb.org, AILA.TalkStory@gmail.com
Eligibility: Libraries, archives, museums, and community organizations that serve AANHPI and/or AIAN children and their families are eligible to apply. With the exception of cross-border tribal organizations, all organizations must be based in the United States or U.S. territories.
Organizations who have previously been awarded two Talk Story grants are ineligible for additional awards.  

 

Short & sweet on the updates this week!
Wishing you all a safe & peaceful holiday season,

Cathy Lancaster

Youth Services Coordinator

Library of Michigan
702 W. Kalamazoo St.
Lansing, MI 48915
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