CSLP's Virtual Summer Symposium<https://www.cslpreads.org/> for Unearth A Story™ is coming... and there are multiple ways to watch! Registration for attending the virtual symposium live from your own desk or library opens in October on the CSLP website. You will also be able to sign-up to receive a recording of the sessions to view in your own time, at your own pace, if you cannot attend live. And finally - new this year - you can register to join us at the Library of Michigan as we connect & collaborate together throughout the symposium! Unearth A Story™: Connect & Collaborate Thursday, December 4, 2025 10:00 pm - 4:30 pm ET* Library of Michigan - Lake Erie Meeting Room (2nd Floor) The dinosaurs are coming in 2026! Join us as we gather to view the Collaborative Summer Library Program's annual virtual Summer Symposium all about Unearth a Story™. We will start the day with a conversation around summer library programming best practices, before tuning into the opening Keynote Speaker (announcement coming soon). Between sessions we will "unearth" ideas on programming, so feel free to bring craft supplies, materials, or stories to share. This event will be limited to 50 participants. Details & Registration<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=9756> <https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=9756> (Please note, if you register to attend in-person at LM, do not register for the virtual symposium via CSLP) *Limited snacks will be provided, however due to loss of funding lunch will be not be served. Please plan to pack your own lunch and beverages for the day. We do have water bottle refill stations on site. [cid:d2148152-6b11-4ff9-93a0-b6f9e20e5aa9] This program is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 My Pronouns: She/Her/Hers - See www.mypronouns.org<http://www.mypronouns.org/> to learn more. 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/> Join the MiYouth<https://lists.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/miyouth> Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services.