Deadline Approaching! Funding Opportunity for Small, Rural and Tribal Libraries Through Aug. 1, small, rural and tribal library staff can apply<http://ala.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691&id=9a033ab7bd&e=cbf44b9e30> to be a part of a cohort of learners and do-ers who will create college and career readiness (CCR) services for the middle schoolers in their community. Successful applicants will receive a wide variety of support, including access to mentors, a stipend to purchase CCR materials, and funds to travel to Atlanta, GA,Jan. 19 - 20, 2017 for orientation, as well as to another conference of their choice. Cohort members will work online throughout 2017 to develop, implement and evaluate a CCR service with a partner in their community. Learn more and apply online.<http://ala.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691&id=92bcc77e38&e=cbf44b9e30> Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-335-8129 517-373-5700 f LancasterC5@michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> Nourishing Michigan's Future...during school and during the summer! Find a Summer Food Service Program site nearest you and encourage Michigan's children to Meet Up and Eat Up! www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup<http://www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup> [image004]