TALK is now available to public libraries in Michigan as a Mission on READsquared! Any library using READsquared can activate and encourage patrons to earn the TALK badge as part of their summer library program. Please see "Gear Up for Summer with TALK<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pO0v_zmOT7IyHyb21vfgmVkjTOcJ4M3S/view?usp=sharing>" for details on how to activate the TALK Mission. LM's Early Literacy Log<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pzVCOG7bbI-9TjxuH-rJoz3chC5vCNGH/view?usp=sharing> for #OceansOfPossibilities is also now available with the TALK QR Code inserted on back. Finally, be sure to check out the TALK May Newsletter<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FqrRuaG8SON3hjEpkFWgKjJk3Zv3g3C6/view?usp=sharing> and upcoming trainings (details below). It is not too late for your public library to engage families through TALK<https://texttolearn.com/for-libraries/> in your community. Questions about TALK? Email: talk@ypsilibrary.org<mailto:talk@ypsilibrary.org> Thank you, 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://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmail2.mcls.org%2Fmailman%2Flistinfo%2Fmiyouth&data=02%7C01%7CNorrisS2%40michigan.gov%7Caf51448f1e92415533aa08d6f4b53328%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636965456410852648&sdata=nModcBWFyzGoDGK%2FtwsSeAXV%2F85AQKEtzzQQj%2FV%2B5fM%3D&reserved=0> Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services. From: TALK Text <textandlearn@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2022 8:23 AM To: talk@ypsilibrary.org Subject: May TALK Newsletter and upcoming trainings Dear TALK Libraries, Attached is our May newsletter and the "Gear up for summer with TALK" presentation containing tips and suggestions for promoting the TALK program in conjunction with your Summer Reading program. If you missed our Zoom training sessions last month, we are repeating one tomorrow and the other next week. We hope you can join us. Gear Up for summer with TALK Wednesday, May 18, 10:00 am https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85205891825<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus06web.zoom.us%2Fj%2F85205891825&data=05%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7Cf34097f9ec9b4a78edb708da37ffeabd%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637883870723288026%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=t7q60ZIw1bcBwzYRxWneoTZ4nudH96B%2F1Hywio%2B1CD0%3D&reserved=0> Getting the most out of your MCLS TALK account Tuesday, May 24, 1:30 pm https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85314977924<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus06web.zoom.us%2Fj%2F85314977924&data=05%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7Cf34097f9ec9b4a78edb708da37ffeabd%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637883870723288026%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=FyV2UwQ%2FFjyAxEGtOKSyA8Z1iwWjuNqLuqOey7OqhEM%3D&reserved=0> As always, feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Best, Angie and Jodi TALK Team talk@ypsilibrary.org<mailto:talk@ypsilibrary.org> 734-482-4110 x1340