Due to the continued uncertainty of federal funding and the layoff of Institute and Museum and Library staff this week, LM is canceling the Gather 'Round the Table with Teens: A Food Literacy Workshops for this fiscal year. It is our hope that we may be able to offer the program in the future and encourage you to participate in the program at that point. We regret any inconvenience this may cause. Please contact LM staff with any questions you may have. *The 4pm program with Christopher Paul Curtis on May 9th that is noted below is still going on as planned by the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library. Please contact Katie Badgley at KBadgley@fpl.info<mailto:KBadgley@fpl.info> for more information. Thank you for your understanding, 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. From: Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) Sent: Monday, March 31, 2025 11:30 AM To: miyouth@mail3.mcls.org; michlib-l@mail.mcls.org Subject: Special announcement re: May 9th *Gather 'Round the Table with Teens workshop Gather 'Round the Table with Teens: A Food Literacy Workshop Food literacy is essential for teens to understand and learn about food in a positive way, including food skills and best food practices. Library staff that work with tweens & teens will benefit from this workshop designed to guide libraries to in turn support teens as they explore the impact of food on so many levels of their lives. Food Education Consultant Rebecca Antill will provide in-person workshops on how to plan and deliver nutrition & cooking programs for teens, featuring how to do so with minimal kitchen access. As a former librarian, Rebecca will offer a tailored learning experience that will equip library staff to offer food programming of all levels at their libraries. Basic health and safety information, kitchen classroom management, culinary skills and community partners will all be discussed as participants cook and share time together. Bring your own apron as this cooking workshop is hands-on and very interactive! Workshops will be offered in three locations across the state and registration is very limited<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/eventList.jsp>: Monday, May 5, 2025 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET Jackson District Library's Meijer Branch 4699 Airport Road, Jackson, 49202 Registration & Details: https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=7470& Wednesday, May 7, 2025 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET Traverse Area District Library's Woodmere Library 610 Woodmere Ave., TC 49686 Registration & Details: https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=7475& Friday, May 9, 2025 *9:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET Gloria Coles Flint Public Library 1026 E. Kearsley St., Flint, 48503 *Please note the earlier start time for this workshop, due to the special GCFPL event following the workshop at 4pm - details below. Registration & Details: https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=7480& Christopher Paul Curtis, Mychal Threets, & Mari Copeny: A Community Conversation<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lVvOR0jA-Jsy7A9lxqy9Jqmb4AZr_4-U/view?usp=sharing> Friday, May 9, 2025 4:00 PM Gloria Coles Flint Public Library Come to a vibrant conversation with three powerful voices as they share their perspectives on the transformative power of libraries, the impact of books on personal growth, and the crucial role of using our voices to inspire change in communities. The food literacy workshops are 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.