MiYouth

Tuesday, June 14th

2:00 PM ET

Join LM’s Youth Services Advisory Council (YSAC) for discussion and idea sharing around programs that will entice kids back into your library this year. Please note that MiYouth has transitioned to quarterly meetings on the 2nd Tuesday at 2pm. Looking forward to seeing you at the next “MiYouth TWOsday!”

MiYouth meetings are open to all public library staff who work with youth in Michigan.
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/506813991?pwd=Z2NBMTFES1BlRlNVc2lhbzV1eTJ0QT09

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CSLP

For the past few years the Library of Michigan has provided editable PDFs for Michigan public libraries to enter their programming and contact information on and use for promoting your summer library programs. I’m a little behind in this action this year, so here are the final files for the Summer Reading Logs for you directly: https://bit.ly/OceansLogs.

Again, each one has editable fields for you to edit/fill as you see fit, or you can print as-is. These files are available in the “Additional Materials” folder in the CSLP Online Manual, but feel free to access and download them today at https://bit.ly/OceansLogs.

(To edit a PDF you can use Acrobat DC, or you can search online for tips on how to edit without Acrobat.)

                  This program is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Resources

Fostering Readers has resources to help manage family participation in structured literacy activities designed for K-3rd graders:

  • Extended activity plans include tips for “Family Engagement” in the navigation bar along the right side of each plan and “Messages for Caregivers” in the variations and extended learning section at the end of the plan.
  • Literacy messages to share with parents and caregivers in English and Spanish. These are like the Every Child Ready to Read early literacy messages many of us have integrated into storytimes and other programs. For example:
    • When children are allowed to choose their own books, they read more and develop lifelong reading habits and strategies. Cuando pueden escoger sus propios libros, los niños leen más y forman costumbres y estrategias de lectura que les servirán durante toda su vida.
    • Reading isn’t always a quiet activity! Kids need to talk before, during, and after reading to develop comprehension skills. La conversación puede dar vida a la lectura. Los niños tienen que hablar antes de, durante, y después de leer; eso facilita la comprensión.
  • Give parents and caregivers handouts at the beginning of the activity so that they can support kids during the activity

 

The Coretta Scott King Book Awards Round Table (CSKBART) is hosting a FREE webinar.

Coretta Scott King Book Awards Spotlight: Unspeakable The Tulsa Race Massacre
Monday, May 23, 2022

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET

Do not miss what is sure to be a riveting, in-depth panel discussion on the events at the heart of the 2022 Coretta Scott King Award Winner for both Author and Illustrator, Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre written by Carole Boston Weatherford with Illustrations by Floyd Cooper.  We are fortunate to have an immensely talented and knowledgeable panel to enlighten us on both the historical and artistic content of this emotionally powerful piece of nonfiction.  The panelists are multi award winning author Carole Boston Weatherford; Larissa McNeil, the Coordinator for the Tulsa City-County Library's African American Resource Center; and Laura Raphael, the Children's Services Coordinator for all 24 Tulsa City-County Library locations. Registration

In the News…
Teen Mental Health ((2nd story, just after the 12-minute mark) – MI Radio’s Stateside, 5.10.22

We shouldn't restrict what other people read, local librarians help protect that right – Lansing State Journal, 5.11.22

We are Michigan librarians, and we’ll stand up against book bans – Bridge MI, 5.11.22

 

Enjoy your weekend,

Cathy Lancaster

Youth Services Coordinator

Library of Michigan
702 W. Kalamazoo St.
Lansing, MI 48915
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LancasterC5@michigan.gov | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan
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