Last week I shared out the Public Libraries and Family Engagement Study (http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2016/08/new-report-family-engagement-...) Below is an email an MDE colleague received I felt worth sharing – there is a web conference link at the end of the note, too. Thanks, Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-335-8129 517-373-5700 f LancasterC5@michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> [http://files.constantcontact.com/ec4b4988001/926d5b45-6d34-47ea-b1c8-bda23a99830b.gif]<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001UhFM3yHObuDt8VTos45kAXML7KD2rGT2btlvgRGP-sZtQDqd52Q5afu612j5KXQieS2Fa997BV2foia2Lb9HLmTrQs2c9rzf020MIZz49ErJxqynQsMr3PMJkI7A8Mm4Xd23TrUDOg96AdQAwbuEwL0tNAE9MDRR1HcUAw9QwHhSwqGkZFOn9_b3K2NSgdykfMeS-mQd8UrdipA9Z7nfu4Kb7fDpBvzBSU9ABe6VYdv3nWN6_z7uVCqx4Cdc2rlJ-zfHUGX_5EhJwUq2d4A4n_ezs3lRK7Kgt1-0L1QGivbbAk9V4FVkTQg7doPhGhMbjAZ-QNNXCmTdP-D0UOJSuAXLJKScJoq-jsRvJzA9ygL7QnJ5_iiQWg==&c=cHnYBLwF5UvIsVMIL9rq3hWv2Q_o-04nceZgNaI9uRFuChHq9ul4QA==&ch=UX3OUr4fE9jPV-AWZ6OyWbPkByJWgGbLEN8rISPyQKmrETIWBHaZ7A==> [FINE: Family Involvement Network of Educators]<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001UhFM3yHObuDt8VTos45kAXML7KD2rGT2btlvgRGP-sZtQDqd52Q5aZJajD2UpNZRrICRApgJRa4EMJ1rlcsYTPWq55WRbUZitQODQTC1LtorocuqwFsxra6sCf0sfnXypK6wkWZRUU1sFH0bOSYk3Wt42nn0QGbduDWFOxn-3YdBfuDKaaKEdUVxbaRisQaObuXgUP7CdCYN4MVDWjkhkV0B474JwuBKQ6lQrqj5vhoHSsA6SYO2uK_SfcLwTaMvrOrz9WoR-AWyWnnwxjm_9_-JbEstoBmWCdvVH2RoBhqf-kDy8dq-ArO0vTOVvndgi-U1CCRyN1khTXR-9jlLbvOg0177NdswLUHxg5DGo9KNzl6LuD_tWKf5zprLV3nkhXLlbutQpIsAqLNc9P79FfG44AXcbFdpMFKNxB80o49I_L9Av6yFroyyvJVfErO6zraB7TGgGKf-5zWyb4XcpDnJg4m_C2U_VYl2fOdPbdSmXJyPf0EWxQ==&c=cHnYBLwF5UvIsVMIL9rq3hWv2Q_o-04nceZgNaI9uRFuChHq9ul4QA==&ch=UX3OUr4fE9jPV-AWZ6OyWbPkByJWgGbLEN8rISPyQKmrETIWBHaZ7A==> Dear Renee, Last week, as part of our FINE series on family engagement in children's learning through libraries, we brought to you Harvard Family Research Project (HFRP) and the Public Library Association's (PLA) call to action, Public Libraries: A Vital Space for Family Engagement<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001UhFM3yHObuDt8VTos45kAXML7KD2rGT2btlvgRGP-sZtQDqd52Q5aURA3xBNT1uo4T5O7DCcBDuIMovPab11BJ7sNzdtOUJOgAqr06k3o_-KDZkLxFbWqLRVgccUW5_X5KHG7x41BE6j0dqX1zn5xUHz09PGWiSFmL_8Er2qAre8AFQgM3RvOAPWFG2FtdSQMSNlheXKPLHuKreD77gIQHf9nKDtmnBUDZRDV6-sxGFsjGyOr-FEjDdmI0DfQpoVtVyXu0JKecy2jA53PgsvpoUma6JnN34Xsl3W4YabQ2C3UA7fGTyNtP1YWftD2oZwnYjkUOTVY82kkMHKAP0iGJG-qp2l9qOy1p-cBdLpSn-UqHkkGw0349pO0U3qnGUtj7IshzVUQvQ=&c=cHnYBLwF5UvIsVMIL9rq3hWv2Q_o-04nceZgNaI9uRFuChHq9ul4QA==&ch=UX3OUr4fE9jPV-AWZ6OyWbPkByJWgGbLEN8rISPyQKmrETIWBHaZ7A==>. The document calls for libraries to join together with schools and community organizations to establish a system of family engagement that extends throughout a child's life, supports children and families, and prepares children for success. But did you ever wonder what libraries around the country are doing to engage families? Or are you interested in knowing what libraries consider their greatest family engagement needs? This week we answer these questions by sharing results of HFRP and PLA's national survey of family engagement in libraries. [http://files.constantcontact.com/ec4b4988001/0f554fab-f967-4102-b945-bb70f150d636.jpg]<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001UhFM3yHObuDt8VTos45kAXML7KD2rGT2btlvgRGP-sZtQDqd52Q5aURA3xBNT1uoqGTcoELRciKlkEgKGxoft7fZntvKsk09t3c_p_swmsihONSrPRvunJZshwm7wiCoXYcLacIDCfiEAh60VQpNEhaNcHqgEcSW9YTDWmhlWIhvan6l_RE8jBTOxGplqsKsRwb-uaa7V3fcDfh1-tMFa6GP4PphW5QZ1aOnuYxSl6YfeEBBvoOrlooHveYeXZUgg-VcjiTpN1maOoCZYhiTmB86JcqmpQHZoUEa429dnPFhL3hTeDGjwziSaVor2MGRR5j7a_mfVvEET9BztCs_zaM34wU8xaEfjLctrU2yXsgWL111uO8sgSSj3_uJqpvAmhN_JKqgcnO1lo7viVb0xyPMVVUqxZYmyx1_B8xdpAhDSoEHKpq3rUFlHeaJyfCyX8dWgErdESrxiBKTFMYpGe-cP7zIlPDK6NyYsbuS5WZQSuE9rLeWETd0dFmfyeRXwKIGLQqjTFq5lCxJ7CqiQXHHe_YcOVP3&c=cHnYBLwF5UvIsVMIL9rq3hWv2Q_o-04nceZgNaI9uRFuChHq9ul4QA==&ch=UX3OUr4fE9jPV-AWZ6OyWbPkByJWgGbLEN8rISPyQKmrETIWBHaZ7A==> Family Engagement in Public Libraries Is Valued, but There Is Work to Be Done<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001UhFM3yHObuDt8VTos45kAXML7KD2rGT2btlvgRGP-sZtQDqd52Q5aURA3xBNT1uoqGTcoELRciKlkEgKGxoft7fZntvKsk09t3c_p_swmsihONSrPRvunJZshwm7wiCoXYcLacIDCfiEAh60VQpNEhaNcHqgEcSW9YTDWmhlWIhvan6l_RE8jBTOxGplqsKsRwb-uaa7V3fcDfh1-tMFa6GP4PphW5QZ1aOnuYxSl6YfeEBBvoOrlooHveYeXZUgg-VcjiTpN1maOoCZYhiTmB86JcqmpQHZoUEa429dnPFhL3hTeDGjwziSaVor2MGRR5j7a_mfVvEET9BztCs_zaM34wU8xaEfjLctrU2yXsgWL111uO8sgSSj3_uJqpvAmhN_JKqgcnO1lo7viVb0xyPMVVUqxZYmyx1_B8xdpAhDSoEHKpq3rUFlHeaJyfCyX8dWgErdESrxiBKTFMYpGe-cP7zIlPDK6NyYsbuS5WZQSuE9rLeWETd0dFmfyeRXwKIGLQqjTFq5lCxJ7CqiQXHHe_YcOVP3&c=cHnYBLwF5UvIsVMIL9rq3hWv2Q_o-04nceZgNaI9uRFuChHq9ul4QA==&ch=UX3OUr4fE9jPV-AWZ6OyWbPkByJWgGbLEN8rISPyQKmrETIWBHaZ7A==> This survey of more than 460 library directors around the country shows that libraries offer comprehensive services for families and are particularly strong in providing opportunities for families of young children to engage in their children's learning. However, libraries are still dedicated to finding additional ways to broaden family engagement beyond early literacy. Read more... <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001UhFM3yHObuDt8VTos45kAXML7KD2rGT2btlvgRGP-sZtQDqd52Q5aURA3xBNT1uoqGTcoELRciKlkEgKGxoft7fZntvKsk09t3c_p_swmsihONSrPRvunJZshwm7wiCoXYcLacIDCfiEAh60VQpNEhaNcHqgEcSW9YTDWmhlWIhvan6l_RE8jBTOxGplqsKsRwb-uaa7V3fcDfh1-tMFa6GP4PphW5QZ1aOnuYxSl6YfeEBBvoOrlooHveYeXZUgg-VcjiTpN1maOoCZYhiTmB86JcqmpQHZoUEa429dnPFhL3hTeDGjwziSaVor2MGRR5j7a_mfVvEET9BztCs_zaM34wU8xaEfjLctrU2yXsgWL111uO8sgSSj3_uJqpvAmhN_JKqgcnO1lo7viVb0xyPMVVUqxZYmyx1_B8xdpAhDSoEHKpq3rUFlHeaJyfCyX8dWgErdESrxiBKTFMYpGe-cP7zIlPDK6NyYsbuS5WZQSuE9rLeWETd0dFmfyeRXwKIGLQqjTFq5lCxJ7CqiQXHHe_YcOVP3&c=cHnYBLwF5UvIsVMIL9rq3hWv2Q_o-04nceZgNaI9uRFuChHq9ul4QA==&ch=UX3OUr4fE9jPV-AWZ6OyWbPkByJWgGbLEN8rISPyQKmrETIWBHaZ7A==> ________________________________ [http://files.constantcontact.com/ec4b4988001/2783c4c2-0396-455d-aa8d-aba0dbe2b03a.jpg]<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001UhFM3yHObuDt8VTos45kAXML7KD2rGT2btlvgRGP-sZtQDqd52Q5aURA3xBNT1uoAu8x-jLtB89jHuiOlq-oGldOkEmHHF7D4sNartguwc4Z2RSM5E_hikX-BA5u_y1ybKocgsPgMezNvvx-Mu0KwLMBkjJIWGReW8Yat_cXo_5Piy-1Ly5XV_wBWEZ6kYAz_PTBbSO34pz59MmmJ6lLecnJl6Pq0_uE9YQqLqRKe7gulhgKuozf7dQNRZVwxauf2wbrbfcQwbCrjZ_J7UcbNH8TwHPlcCsduCFXyWdPdHnOR8NDDklrN0RbEDxs4w5BJqW173Wkt-OvYs0NcBGVmrcFan610rQeqlVjdSlWCKJO2NyLmQyEcIvBHtwrtVvdx_-wwIgCMDOvLMOWeeIGHoC1LUv4bwf68JoFOtBAsvPWyZGKqhgAjrg6x49a82eSE00K67servLgZAI2uh5c43IH2teeyclEyudyVqBqOuSYp_WIWJfhtFAYzymVKSpYGq3BatO7Rx5LX8j7r80DXvczf7tFqI0ZoCN5f1I_w8d6BK3qN3dovIsO9gMMPA2zlRcgvlFxN1n9zIF3Fuuema5h_0MwL55eAsETP2SJ7ZE=&c=cHnYBLwF5UvIsVMIL9rq3hWv2Q_o-04nceZgNaI9uRFuChHq9ul4QA==&ch=UX3OUr4fE9jPV-AWZ6OyWbPkByJWgGbLEN8rISPyQKmrETIWBHaZ7A==> Web Conference: Beyond the Library as Classroom: Two-Generation and Family Learning<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001UhFM3yHObuDt8VTos45kAXML7KD2rGT2btlvgRGP-sZtQDqd52Q5aURA3xBNT1uoAu8x-jLtB89jHuiOlq-oGldOkEmHHF7D4sNartguwc4Z2RSM5E_hikX-BA5u_y1ybKocgsPgMezNvvx-Mu0KwLMBkjJIWGReW8Yat_cXo_5Piy-1Ly5XV_wBWEZ6kYAz_PTBbSO34pz59MmmJ6lLecnJl6Pq0_uE9YQqLqRKe7gulhgKuozf7dQNRZVwxauf2wbrbfcQwbCrjZ_J7UcbNH8TwHPlcCsduCFXyWdPdHnOR8NDDklrN0RbEDxs4w5BJqW173Wkt-OvYs0NcBGVmrcFan610rQeqlVjdSlWCKJO2NyLmQyEcIvBHtwrtVvdx_-wwIgCMDOvLMOWeeIGHoC1LUv4bwf68JoFOtBAsvPWyZGKqhgAjrg6x49a82eSE00K67servLgZAI2uh5c43IH2teeyclEyudyVqBqOuSYp_WIWJfhtFAYzymVKSpYGq3BatO7Rx5LX8j7r80DXvczf7tFqI0ZoCN5f1I_w8d6BK3qN3dovIsO9gMMPA2zlRcgvlFxN1n9zIF3Fuuema5h_0MwL55eAsETP2SJ7ZE=&c=cHnYBLwF5UvIsVMIL9rq3hWv2Q_o-04nceZgNaI9uRFuChHq9ul4QA==&ch=UX3OUr4fE9jPV-AWZ6OyWbPkByJWgGbLEN8rISPyQKmrETIWBHaZ7A==> In this Web conference recording, HFRP adds context to a number of the key findings of its national survey of family engagement in public libraries by highlighting creative ways libraries open spaces and platforms for all families and for children of all ages. Watch now...<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001UhFM3yHObuDt8VTos45kAXML7KD2rGT2btlvgRGP-sZtQDqd52Q5aURA3xBNT1uoAu8x-jLtB89jHuiOlq-oGldOkEmHHF7D4sNartguwc4Z2RSM5E_hikX-BA5u_y1ybKocgsPgMezNvvx-Mu0KwLMBkjJIWGReW8Yat_cXo_5Piy-1Ly5XV_wBWEZ6kYAz_PTBbSO34pz59MmmJ6lLecnJl6Pq0_uE9YQqLqRKe7gulhgKuozf7dQNRZVwxauf2wbrbfcQwbCrjZ_J7UcbNH8TwHPlcCsduCFXyWdPdHnOR8NDDklrN0RbEDxs4w5BJqW173Wkt-OvYs0NcBGVmrcFan610rQeqlVjdSlWCKJO2NyLmQyEcIvBHtwrtVvdx_-wwIgCMDOvLMOWeeIGHoC1LUv4bwf68JoFOtBAsvPWyZGKqhgAjrg6x49a82eSE00K67servLgZAI2uh5c43IH2teeyclEyudyVqBqOuSYp_WIWJfhtFAYzymVKSpYGq3BatO7Rx5LX8j7r80DXvczf7tFqI0ZoCN5f1I_w8d6BK3qN3dovIsO9gMMPA2zlRcgvlFxN1n9zIF3Fuuema5h_0MwL55eAsETP2SJ7ZE=&c=cHnYBLwF5UvIsVMIL9rq3hWv2Q_o-04nceZgNaI9uRFuChHq9ul4QA==&ch=UX3OUr4fE9jPV-AWZ6OyWbPkByJWgGbLEN8rISPyQKmrETIWBHaZ7A==> Be sure to look for us next week when we highlight an initiative that promotes family engagement through public libraries. Happy reading! 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