ALSC - Ready for a Program Challenge? Get Proactive!
With program challenges on the rise, it's important to be prepared. ALSC's new
Toolkit for Program Challenges offers guidance on how to navigate potential challenges before, during, and after they occur. With this
toolkit in hand, you can defend your programs, protect intellectual freedom, and serve your community with confidence.
Fiscal Year 2024 CACFP & SFSP Area Eligibility Data Now Available!
The USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is excited to announce that the 2024 Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) participant area eligibility data are now available!
At the start of every fiscal year, FNS releases a special tabulation of data provided by the Census Bureau for CACFP and SFSP that establishes area eligibility in the CACFP and SFSP. These data are effective
as of Oct. 1, 2023.
The FNS
mapping tools have been updated to reflect the new data. The entire data set is available for download on FNS'
open data site.
To learn more about using census data for establishing area eligibility for CACFP and SFSP, please see our policy memorandum SP 08-2017, CACFP 04-2017, SFSP 03-2017,
Area Eligibility in Child Nutrition Programs, issued Dec. 1, 2016.
Please note that the map works best when opened in the following browsers: Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.
Movers & Shakers 2024 Nominations
The editors of Library Journal need your help in identifying emerging talents in the library world—both great leaders and behind-the-scenes contributors who are providing inspiration and model programs
for others. Our 21st annual round of Movers & Shakers will profile up-and-coming individuals from around the world who are innovative, creative, and making a difference fighting against censorship, and helping improve their workplace. From librarians and non-degreed
library workers to publishers, vendors, coders, entrepreneurs, reviewers, and others who impact the library field—Movers & Shakers 2024 will celebrate those people who are moving all types of libraries ahead! Please
use the form to let us know about anybody you think we should be aware of.
Submissions will close on October 23, 2023.
October is #GirlsLeadSTEM Month
NGCP is thrilled to be a part of #GirlsLeadSTEM, a multi-sector effort to elevate the diverse voices of young women and girls in STEM, in partnership with the Geena
Davis Institute on Gender in Media, Intel
Corporation, Lyda
Hill Philanthropies' IF/THEN® Initiative, STEM
Next Opportunity Fund,
Million Girls Moonshot, and Techbridge Girls.
Throughout October, #GirsLeadSTEM will lead a social media campaign to shine a light on the diversity of organizations, approaches, and girls paving the way for a sustained pathway in STEM.
Celebrate and take action:
Access the social
media activation toolkit and resources and use the hashtag #GirlsLeadSTEM.
4-H STEM Challenge – Power Protectors
New activity kits are now available! Explore the exciting world of renewable energy with the Power Protectors.
Learn about the challenge kit, the specific kit activities and how you can use the challenge to enhance your STEM programming:
https://4-h.org/programs/stem-challenge.
Juno Dawson, author of the 10th most challenged book in the U.S.,
This Book Is Gay has
a special message to share with you for Banned Books week! Source:
The Well-Read Librarian eNewsletter
How We Fight Back: Library workers and advocates are turning to new policies, lawsuits, and legislation to stem the tide of book
bans – American Libraries, 9/1/23
Executive Director Tracie D. Hall to Depart from ALA – American Libraries, 10/5/23
“Libraries are places for everybody.” A Conversation with Jason Reynolds – I Love Libraries,
9/19/23
Parent Perceptions Survey 2023 – EveryLibrary Institute, 9/2023
Leap into Science
10:00 am – 1:00 pm ET
Thursday, November 2, 2023 – at the Library of Michigan
The Detroit Zoological Society and the Library of Michigan are excited to announce the return of
Leap into Science training for public libraries. Participating public libraries will receive information and training on what you need to run the Leap "Light & Shadow," "Wind," and "Balance" based STEM programs.
Leap into Science is a nationwide program developed by The Franklin Institute Science Museum that integrates open-ended science activities with children's books, designed for children ages 3-10 and their families. The program empowers educators to offer workshops
in community settings like libraries, museums, and out-of-school time programs to engage underserved audiences in accessible and familiar settings. Attending this training would make you a Partner Organization in our on-going Michigan Cohort.
Registration is limited.
Transforming Teen Services
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Monday, November 20, 2023 – at the Library of Michigan
Join the growing LM cohort of Transforming Teen Services as we explore YALSA’s core concepts of “Connected Learning” and “Computational Thinking,” discuss how public libraries are already using it, and how
to implement it in library communities. Discussion will center on the use of these practices to support equity in youth programming. Breakout sessions will further best practices regarding trending topics related to teen services. Participants are encouraged
to bring examples of their work with teens and discussion questions!
Registration is limited, lunch will be provided.
These workshops 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 week,
Cathy Lancaster
Youth Services Coordinator
Library of Michigan
702 W. Kalamazoo St.
Lansing, MI 48915
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