Don't forget, you can apply for CE funds through the Library of Michigan here: http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_63014-359559--,... ****************** MALA's annual Young Adult workshop is scheduled for November 7, 2016 at the Mid-Continent Public Library's Woodneath Library Center from 9am-4pm. Expert panelists, discussions, games, and more, all speaking to services for at-risk, LGBTQIA, special needs, and culturally diverse teens. AGENDA: 9-10am Panel on library services for diverse teens: Panelists will share their expertise on how to identify and target the needs of diverse teens (focusing on culturally diverse, at-risk, and special needs communities), and how to provide, evaluate, and adapt services to these groups. * Gloria Tibbs - UMKC diversity librarian * Lauren Olson - MCPL youth services for at-risk * Rachel Oswald - YMCA Challenger programming for special needs 10-10:15am Break 10:15-11:15am Breakout sessions * Gloria Tibbs: Collaborative Diversity with the Communities: Understanding Library Services to Culturally Diverse Populations * Rachel Oswald: Inclusion and Disability Awareness 11:15-12pm Breakout Box/Room Interactive Challenge 12-1pm Lunch 1-2pm Programming for Diverse Teens Q&A Panel 2-2:45pm Trivia! Diversity and Teen Pop Culture Trivia 2:45-3pm Break 3-4pm Diversity book talks: * Including lists of books with main characters who are LGBTQIA, culturally diverse, atrisk, or have special needs (presented by committee members) __________________________________________________ Cost: * MALA Member: $70.00 (includes boxed lunch) * Non-Member: $140.00 (includes boxed lunch) __________________________________________________ We hope you can take advantage of this training opportunity. Please feel free to contact us with any questions! Sincerely, Mary Puhr<mailto:marypuhr@mid-americalibraryalliance.org> Workshop / Membership Coordinator Mid-America Library Alliance (MALA) 816-521-7257 MALA website<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001JUGwuwzqX1HuQ4Rg9oOR_Ltq3nNPtVfwCYYFA_HCCYbpHXd0lRfl0jG3aQ4zJBMs_viu7is617JCMJ1zZ078Xfpqn1OMvC0-a_R1aIancArP3I2gPGgaf_ddGupTt1cZtaCEqbj1_B7Tk_m5u6K0aD8A08_wcf03B3sdydlL5o8FR3vjoYC6DDl8n7pyKftd&c=GDCjY6hpJSkHWWy3eKY9EPmANAGsF-06tB7_AL48LX3NpuN9kJ2sqg==&ch=VcGeP4GRPXcBhwTULqZ_GcyJ0oP5lhtr-5021aid8wRD-F94b-avNA==> *********************************************** 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> Help us acknowledge and celebrate the great work of Michigan educators! Go to: www.michigan.gov/proudMIeducator<http://www.michigan.gov/proudMIeducator> today. [cid:image002.png@01D20444.B08921B0]