How do you identify teens needs and interests? What are the ways you can increase teen engagement? How can you identify topics and causes the teens in your community care about? Sign up for YALSA's "Teen-Centered and Teen-Driven Library Services<https://www.solutionwhere.com/WW/Aspx/Public/Search/ShowCourse.aspx?courseNum=93&cId=67&pCId=0>" workshops and learn how. Details below or follow the link. Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Statewide Library Services Library of Michigan 517-335-8129 517-373-5700 f LancasterC5@michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> The Library of Michigan is pleased to announce that we are hosting a YALSA Institute in Michigan this September. Librarians and public library staff who work with teens are encouraged to attend one of three sessions. Thanks to the support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services the only cost is a $25 registration fee. Space is limited so register today for a "Teen-Centered and Teen-Driven Library Services<https://www.solutionwhere.com/WW/Aspx/Public/Search/ShowCourse.aspx?courseNum=93&cId=67&pCId=0>" session. Lead by Dr. Rachel M. Magee<https://ischool.illinois.edu/people/faculty/rmmagee>, we'll cover teen development, current trends in library services to teens, and techniques for connecting with teens in your library and community. Attendees will complete this workshop with updated understandings of teen needs and practices, as well as a plan for encouraging and supporting teens as active, engaged community members. Each Institute runs from 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM, with doors opening at 9:00 AM. * Monday, September 25<https://www.solutionwhere.com/WW/Aspx/Public/Search/ShowSession.aspx?sessionId=uvlh45mwu4uyia45ueh4nj456%2f1%2f20173%3a21%3a12+PM181&cId=67&pCId=0> Portage District Library<https://www.solutionwhere.com/WW/Aspx/Public/Search/ShowSession.aspx?sessionId=uvlh45mwu4uyia45ueh4nj456%2f1%2f20173%3a21%3a12+PM181&cId=67&pCId=0> 300 Library Lane Portage, MI 49002 * Tuesday, September 26<https://www.solutionwhere.com/WW/Aspx/Public/Search/ShowSession.aspx?sessionId=uvlh45mwu4uyia45ueh4nj456%2f1%2f20174%3a16%3a07+PM113&cId=67&pCId=0> Canton Public Library<https://www.solutionwhere.com/WW/Aspx/Public/Search/ShowSession.aspx?sessionId=uvlh45mwu4uyia45ueh4nj456%2f1%2f20174%3a16%3a07+PM113&cId=67&pCId=0> 1200 S. Canton Center Road Canton, MI 48188 * Thursday, September 28<https://www.solutionwhere.com/WW/Aspx/Public/Search/ShowSession.aspx?sessionId=uvlh45mwu4uyia45ueh4nj456%2f1%2f20174%3a25%3a25+PM881&cId=67&pCId=0> University Center of Gaylord<https://www.solutionwhere.com/WW/Aspx/Public/Search/ShowSession.aspx?sessionId=uvlh45mwu4uyia45ueh4nj456%2f1%2f20174%3a25%3a25+PM881&cId=67&pCId=0> 80 Livingston Boulevard Gaylord, MI 49735 Please let me know if you have any questions. Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Statewide Library Services Library of Michigan 517-335-8129 517-373-5700 f LancasterC5@michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan>