Summer Reading: Mysteries Await at Your Library!tm It's that time of the year! CSLP's Programming Manual & Store<https://www.cslpreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/CSLP_029_26_ProductCatalog_FIN_r10072026.pdf> <https://www.cslpreads.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/CSLP_029_26_ProductCatalog_FIN_r10072026.pdf> are set to launch mid-week next week! I will email all library directors through LM's LibPass System (same way directors get state aid information) to share the manual code. I ask directors to share that code with library staff, but I also have a manual code request form<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfeXo5E0M_2M3r1Rw7Sxr_wnyLwFU2XELPvMaaQccpvkf7gSQ/viewform?usp=dialog> going if you'd like a direct email from me. You must use your official work email. On the MiYouth call this Tuesday I'll give you all a sneak peek at the amazing original artwork by Laurie Conley. Save the date! Thursday, December 3rd is the annual virtual CSLP Summer Symposium! LM will also be hosting a Connect & Collaborate in-person workshop to view and network together. Details coming soon... 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. Cathy will also be sharing a sneak peek of the 2027 CSLP Artwork. 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 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) and are ready to take the "next step" in summer reading. 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 <https://forms.gle/wUsExGchA63cWhxo6> Wishing folks a good one, 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. [Michigan's Top 10 Strategic Education Plan] Michigan’s Top 10 Strategic Education Plan<https://www.michigan.gov/mde/resources/michigan-top-10-strategic-education-plan> provides focused direction to drive educational achievement in support of all learners. [Michigan.gov/Vote logo] Get personalized voter information on early voting and other topics at Michigan.gov/Vote<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/>.