Building Community-Based Summers (new in-person opportunity) We've had virtual cohorts galore, so now is a time to try in-person! These Tri-state In-Person Workshops are for all public library staff that work on summer reading (not just youth services)! Message Cathy for further details or see past emails she's shared out! Watch this Overview Video <https://youtu.be/ILsvKrDenLE?si=hfazYi019wrRbQ7H> of BCBS before registering. * Thursday, November 5, 2026 - from 9:30 am - 4:30 pm at the Main Library, Toledo-Lucas County Public Library. Registration: https://forms.gle/H1v37vAk1wzPT5W59 * Thursday, November 19, 2026 - from 9:30 am - 4:30 pm at the Meijer Branch, Jackson District Library. Registration: https://forms.gle/wUsExGchA63cWhxo6 MiYouth Tuesday, October 13th 2:00 pm ET Public library staff that work with youth are invited to join LM’s Youth Services Advisory Council (YSAC) for networking and discussion. In October we'll have special guest Kristin Fontichiaro from UM's School of Information. We'll also discuss what parents and families need to know about A.I. Come prepared to share, network, and explore! MiYouth meets quarterly (months vary) on the 2nd Tuesday at 2pm. Looking forward to seeing you this afternoon if you can make it. No need to register, just join us at 2pm ET! (This meeting is not recorded, but shared notes will be sent out) Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/506813991?pwd=Z2NBMTFES1BlRlNVc2lhbzV1eTJ0QT09 Password: 454345 Last Chance for Feedback: CSLP 2029 Slogan/20230 Theme (yes, we librarians plan ahead!) We are also just month away from the CSLP Annual Meeting and LM's Cathy Lancaster will be voting for the 2029 Slogan (Nature) and 2030 Theme (yay!). Please help inform her vote by selecting your favorite Slogan/Theme: https://forms.gle/6z4bY8usgPbAhD8QA . (You can find past themes/slogans here<https://www.cslpreads.org/themes-and-slogans/>) Additional Resources (Science) Mysteries Await at Your Library In partnership with the Collaborative Summer Library Program, SciStarter will again provide resources to support your 2027 summer programming and level up your STEM offerings. Date: Wednesday, January 27 Time: 12:00 pm PT | 3:00 pm ET Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/cZIM95o8RkuJ1faJB6RfpQ#/registratio... Making Training Stick: A Playful Approach to Learning (ALA Core Classroom) With instructors: Dr. Betsy Diamant-Cohen, Dr. Lindsay O’Neill, Paul Signorelli, Dorothy Stoltz. A three-week asynchronous Core Classroom, each weekly Zoom session lasting 60 minutes (recommended but not mandatory) combined with 3 - 4 hours coursework each week. Dates: October 26 – November 13, 2026. For more information and to register: https://elearning.ala.org/local/catalog/view/product.php?productid=1736 Building Family Service Partnerships through Community Outreach Programs (Library Juice Academy) With instructor: Dorothy Stoltz. The spirit of collaboration is a natural force within humanity. This four-week asynchronous course involves about 15 hours of work (3.75 hours per week) including learning from readings, videos, assignments, and class participation. $250.00 Credits: 1.5 CEUs or 15 PDHs Dates: November 2 - November 29, 2026 For more information and to register: https://libraryjuiceacademy.com/shop/course/173-family-service-partnership-o... In the News... Dolly Parton’s contributions to literacy will outlive the star, just like she planned<https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-08-26/dolly-partons-contributions-to-literacy-will-outlive-star> - LA Times, 8/26/26 How public libraries instill literacy in littles<https://secondwavemedia.com/our-public-libraries-promote-literacy-at-an-early-age-to-create-readers-for-life/> - Second Wave Media, 8/18/26 Take care & hopefully I see some of you at the upcoming puppetry workshops, ARSL, or ALSC! Feel free to stop me if I'm passing by and say hello!!! Obviously, I'm going to be on the road much of the following 3 weeks, so I apologize if I'm slow to respond to any emails, calls, etc. I will be checking in but also please feel free to poke me again in October if I don't respond before then. Thanks, 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://liblists.org/postorius/lists/miyouth.liblists.org/> Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services. [A picture containing logo Description automatically generated] Do you know an outstanding Michigan educator? Nominate them for 2027-28 Michigan Teacher of the Year! The Michigan Teacher of the Year Program is accepting nominations through September 23. Nominate an educator using the online form<https://mde.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3VO6y33yPJYG0t0>. 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