The Library of Michigan is happy to announce a new collaboration with the Michigan Learning Channel to support summer library programming for 2022’s Oceans of Possibilities!

We’ll kick it off with the upcoming webinar:

Water, Water Everywhere: Summer with the Michigan Learning Channel

Thursday, February 24, 2022

2:00 PM ET

Discover videos, lessons, and fun activities you can use in your library programs with The Michigan Learning Channel (MLC), a free statewide educational resource from Michigan's PBS stations. See a demonstration of an Ocean program you can borrow, learn about the Michigan Learning Channel's year-round educational programs for grades PreK-6, and walk away with a big list of Ocean- and Great Lakes-related activities and programs available this summer. At the end of the session, you'll meet your MLC regional coordinator who can support you with resources and possibly even visit your library this summer.

Register here: https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=2218& This webinar will be recorded.

Don’t forget the additional upcoming #OceansOfPossibilities planning opportunities:

Summer Library Programming Round Tables

· Register for Monday, January 31st at 11am

· Register for Thursday, February 3rd at 2pm

Did you have a successful program last year?  Are you already thinking of programs you'd like to try next summer?  Share your ideas with others! We’ll be discussing & collecting program ideas to share for Summer 2022.  They can, but do not have to be, oceans/Oceans of Possibilities related!  Any ideas are welcome. Come to either or both round tables, ideas will be shared out afterwards to this listserv.

What does this mean?  Bring your program ideas!  Each participant should bring at least one program idea to share with the group.  Program ideas may or may not be related to the CSLP theme “Oceans of Possibilities,” and can be geared for any age, including teens & adults.  We want to hear what your library is up to and what you’re excited about!  We also encourage you to share your ideas beforehand via the form at https://bit.ly/SLP_22 so they can be documented and shared before we meet to discuss.

*These round tables will not be recorded, so please attend live with active microphone and camera if possible. Notes and ideas will be shared out via the listservs if you cannot attend.

Oceans of Possibilities from the Detroit Zoo!

Tuesday, February 15, 2022

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET

The Detroit Zoological Society is excited to bring to you a webinar centered on oceanic family fun! During the workshop, you'll receive professional development on using open-ended scientific explorations with your audience. You'll be guided through a series of activities that incorporate math and science to explore the properties of the ocean's salt water. As a participant, you will receive access to book recommendations, a complete list of activity resources to implement the program and more.

Register: https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=2200& This workshop will be recorded.

Finally, while planning your #OceansOfPossibilities programming, please be sure to also make time to view the CSLP Summer Symposium sessions at: https://www.cslpreads.org/summer-symposium-2021/.

These programs are supported in part by the Institute for Museum and Library Services. 

Cathy Lancaster

Youth Services Coordinator

Library of Michigan
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Lansing, MI 48915
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