It'll be summer program planning time before we know it! Why not make it easier on yourself this year, and come to our Imagine Your Story workshop? You'll hear updates on all the changes with CSLP, grant opportunities, work with nationally known storyteller Will Stuck<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Ds8bkDpGgniw&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cb5603e1527b3455c4ab908d738630620%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637039870261712675&sdata=iR0BJPomXhVlkta%2Bruq9TZsllx92fHxZCIEC3pd0SOk%3D&reserved=0> on how to get the most from programming (youth & teens), decorating, and networking with your fellow librarians across the state. Later in the day you'll have the chance to experience virtually reality and learn from NMU Professor Kevin McDonough on your different VR options and brainstorm with others on how to offer programming and outreach around VR. Monday, November 18 at Bloomfield Township Public Library<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2Fevent.jsp%3Fevent%3D230&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cb5603e1527b3455c4ab908d738630620%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637039870261712675&sdata=H94MrlLOXqBsWfamdcmf9rqmqG47xtehUEcIE8mvXVU%3D&reserved=0> Tuesday, November 19 at Portage District Library<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2Fevent.jsp%3Fevent%3D231&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cb5603e1527b3455c4ab908d738630620%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637039870261722686&sdata=sIOm7Vpw09W%2B8B%2B21yojrJLBHXMiKl3jbmhtbNj%2FAPM%3D&reserved=0> Thursday, November 21 at Otsego County Library<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2Fevent.jsp%3Fevent%3D232&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cb5603e1527b3455c4ab908d738630620%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C637039870261732694&sdata=MpuJGp8l%2BUdwzYlfwE1m3%2Bd%2Bd8TdNI3RTPfQBkTpPmU%3D&reserved=0> Fee: $30 includes lunch Doors open at 9:00am; Workshop runs 9:30am-4:30pm Agenda 9:00 AM - Doors Open/Registration 9:30 AM - CSLP updates for "Imagine Your Story" and LSTA Grant Opportunities 10 AM - Will Stuck: How to Get the Most from the Theme, Passive Programming, Decorating, and PR. Noon - Lunch 12:30-2:00 PM - Will Stuck: PreK programming, Weekly Programs, Stand Alone Programs, Q&A + Idea Sharing 2:00-4:00 PM - Kevin McDonough: VR Presentation & Hands-On Experience 4:00 PM - Wrap-up & Evaluations This program is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Best Storytelling Practices and Summer Library Programming webinar dates/times coming later this fall... Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 LancasterC5@michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/>