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SUMMARY:Webinar: ASL for Storytime - Feelings Signs
DESCRIPTION:Add some American Sign Language to your storytime toolbox! In this interactive session\, we’ll focus on basic ASL vocabulary for emotions and activities to support self-awareness\, an important social emotional skill. Learn how to incorporate ASL into storytime songs\, rhymes\, and stories in a respectful and effective way. Click here to register. \n  \nAbout the Presenter: \nKathy MacMillan is a nationally certified American Sign Language interpreter\, librarian\, and storyteller. She is the author of the Little Hands Signing series from Familius Press and Little Hands and Big Hands: Children and Adults Signing Together (Hands Up Press) as well as many other books for children\, teens\, librarians\, and educators. She has worked in school and public libraries for over 25 years and has presented workshops and trainings for thousands of library staff throughout North America. Find her online at StoriesByHand.com. \n 
URL:https://www.clel.org/event/asl/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Member Meetup: Nursery Rhymes in Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Member Meetups are an informal way to network with other professionals around a topic relevant to youth librarianship. \nIn March\, we will share and learn tips for incorporating nursery rhymes into storytime. To encourage open discussion\, Meetups are not recorded\, but notes will be shared via blog after the event. \nClick on the website link below to join the Zoom meeting.
URL:https://www.clel.org/event/march-meetup/
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SUMMARY:Free Webinar: Gender Inclusive Libraries
DESCRIPTION:Learn about gender identity development and discover best practices for providing compassionate service to transgender\, nonbinary\, and other gender-nonconforming youth and their caregivers. Explore the need for these competencies in libraries\, and how they apply to your youth-focused services and programs. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER. \nDETAILS \nThe webinar will take place via Zoom on Tuesday\, November 14th\, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Mountain Time. \nLive captioning will be provided. A recording and transcript will be made available afterwards if attendees cannot participate in real time. Please contact info@clel.org with any additional access needs. \nPLEASE NOTE: The Zoom Meeting link will be provided immediately upon registration after clicking Submit. If registering on the day of\, please save this information! A reminder with the meeting link will also be emailed to registrants who sign up in advance. \nABOUT THE PRESENTERS\nPearl Bashakevitz\n(they/them/theirs) – Librarian\nPearl is a youth-focused librarian at the Ross-University Hills branch of the Denver Public Library. They perform early literacy storytimes and offer hands-on\, exploratory programming for youth in grades K-5. Pearl currently serves as co-chair on the Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy training subcommittee. They are passionate about practicing children’s librarianship as an openly queer professional\, and using their position to help foster actively inclusive environments for kids and caregivers. If you encounter Pearl\, they will most likely be reading middle grade fiction\, baking cookies for their wife\, or battling the shedding of two dogs and two cats with a super-strength lint roller. \nLisa Dengerink\n(she/her/hers) – Early Learning Librarian\nLisa has been an early learning librarian with the Denver Public Library since 2013. She trains staff\, teachers\, caregivers and professionals on early literacy topics. In addition she provides feedback and assists Denver Public library staff and volunteers on best practices regarding early learning\, storytime\, child development\, early learning programming and creating early learning spaces. She has worked with children 0-5 years old for over 20 years through libraries and teaching.
URL:https://www.clel.org/event/gender-inclusive-libraries/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231003T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231003T140000
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SUMMARY:CLEL Steering Committee Q & A Session
DESCRIPTION:Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy is seeking new leadership! Learn more about the 6 different sub committees and how to apply in this informal Q & A.
URL:https://www.clel.org/event/clel-steering-committee-q-a-session/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230922T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230922T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T195659
CREATED:20230330T234607Z
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SUMMARY:CLELCON 23: Day 2
DESCRIPTION:CLELCON is the annual conference of the Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy. It provides workshops\, keynote speakers\, and networking toanyone who is involved or wants to be involved with early literacy. It isrecognized nationwide as a premier early literacy professionaldevelopment opportunity. The conference will take place virtually on Hopin. More information coming soon.
URL:https://www.clel.org/event/clelcon-23-day-2/
LOCATION:Hopin
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230921T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230921T163000
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SUMMARY:CLELCON 23: Day 1
DESCRIPTION:CLELCON is the annual conference of the Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy. It provides workshops\, keynote speakers\, and networking to anyone who is involved or wants to be involved with early literacy. It is recognized nationwide as a premier early literacy professional development opportunity. The conference will take place virtually on Hopin. More information coming soon.
URL:https://www.clel.org/event/clelcon-23-day-1/
LOCATION:Hopin
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230905T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230905T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230811T214606Z
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SUMMARY:Member Meetup: Math in Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Member Meetups are an informal way to network with other professionals around a topic relevant to youth librarianship. \nIn September\, we will share and learn tips and tricks for including Math elements into storytime. Meetups are informal conversations that invite members to network and share resources. To encourage open discussion\, Meetups are not recorded\, but notes will be shared via blog after the event. \nTo join\, click the website link below.
URL:https://www.clel.org/event/math-in-storytime/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230727T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230727T140000
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SUMMARY:Member Meetup: Partnerships and Outreach
DESCRIPTION:Share and brainstorm organizations to partner with and tips for successful outreach. Meetups are informal conversations that invite members to network and share resources. To encourage open discussion\, Meetups are not recorded\, but notes will be shared via blog after the event.
URL:https://www.clel.org/event/member-meetup-partnerships-and-outreach/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230531T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230531T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T195659
CREATED:20230524T231300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T231300Z
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SUMMARY:Rescheduled - Member Meetup: Reader's Advisory for Emergent Readers
DESCRIPTION:Due to technical difficulties at the event on May 24\, we are rescheduling it to May 31. \nGet ready for Summer Reading with some new titles and tricks to help the emergent readers at your library! Meetups are informal conversations that invite members to network and share resources. To encourage open discussion\, Meetups are not recorded\, but notes will be shared via blog after the event.
URL:https://www.clel.org/event/rescheduled-member-meetup-readers-advisory-for-emergent-readers/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230524T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230524T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T195659
CREATED:20230510T232507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T210142Z
UID:7374-1684933200-1684936800@www.clel.org
SUMMARY:Member Meetup: Reader's Advisory for Emergent Readers
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for Summer Reading with some new titles and tricks to help the emergent readers at your library! Meetups are informal conversations that invite members to network and share resources.
URL:https://www.clel.org/event/clel-member-meetup-readers-advisory-for-emergent-readers/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230504T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230504T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T195659
CREATED:20230330T233632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230422T165139Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Choose Your Own Adventures
DESCRIPTION:Discover research-based play experiences that work for libraries!  \nJoin Michelle Randall\, PhD with the Bay Area Discovery Museum in learning how to create research-backed play experiences in your library. Explore examples that pull from fields of education\, psychology\, and neuroscience to set up intentional problem-solving play experiences. Identify foundational principles such as choice that help you construct adventures that will inspire a passion for discovery in young children. \nRegistration for this event is closed \nWe have been very excited to receive a large and unanticipated number of registrations for this webinar. Registrations have outpaced our Zoom room capacity\, therefore we have closed registration earlier than anticipated.  However\, CLEL members who didn’t have a chance to register will be able to access the webinar recording via our password-protected archives after the event.
URL:https://www.clel.org/event/adventures/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230321T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230321T140000
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CREATED:20230218T230948Z
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SUMMARY:Member Meetup: Diversity in Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Member Meet-Ups are an informal way to network with other professionals around a topic relevant to youth librarianship. In March\, we will be talking about Diversity in Storytime; how are we ensuring our books\, music and fingerplays represent everyone? How are we talking about diversity with our families? We don’t record Member Meet-ups to encourage casual and open discussion\, but notes will be available via our blog.
URL:https://www.clel.org/event/member-meetup-diversity-in-storytime/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230126T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230126T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T195659
CREATED:20221220T193614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221224T173232Z
UID:6862-1674732600-1674736200@www.clel.org
SUMMARY:Breaking Down Barriers: How One Library Removed Replacement Fees
DESCRIPTION:The Broomfield Library eliminated fees for lost and damaged children’s materials in January 2022. Find out how and why they were able to make this change using the Colorado State Library research\, local circulation data\, and qualitative information when seeking guidance from the Broomfield Library Board and approval by the Broomfield City Council. This webinar will include time to ask questions. \nPresented by Sarah Johnson\, Danni-lyn Steiner\, and Esther Knox-Stutsman of the Broomfield Library. \nThis Zoom webinar is free and open to all. You must register in advance to receive the Zoom link. \nRegistration: https://forms.gle/unAjosN7UurmkB5EA \n  \nAbout the Presenters \nSarah Johnson is the Children’s Library Supervisor at the Broomfield Library with 15 years of experience working in a public library. Her career has been dedicated to working with children and families through library programs\, services at the children’s reference desk\, and community engagement\, while focusing on removing barriers to library services. \nEsther Knox-Stutsman is the Operations Manager at the Broomfield Library. Her work focuses on circulation\, public services\, digital resources\, and technical services. She is passionate about accessibility of library services and resources. \nDanni Steiner is the Circulation Supervisor at the Broomfield Library. While her daily work focuses on efficient and accurate materials circulation\, she and her team are on a synchronous mission to remove both systemic and physical barriers to library access.
URL:https://www.clel.org/event/breaking-down-barriers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221117T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T195659
CREATED:20221004T235057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T235057Z
UID:6542-1668690000-1668693600@www.clel.org
SUMMARY:Member Meetup: Books of 2022
DESCRIPTION:It’s almost the end of the year\, so it’s time to reflect on the plethora of titles we saw in 2022. Take time to connect with other CLEL members and share your favorite children’s titles of 2022. Get new ideas for storytime books\, look at the themes publishers focused on and strengthen your readers advisory repertoire. It’s also your last chance to suggest titles for the CLEL Bell Awards! \nFor this Meet Up\, we ask that you come prepared to share at least one of your favorite titles. \nJoin us live on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87907786789?pwd=SDdLcWIxZHRlQkxZQnRSZERyQUpjUT09 \nMember Meetups are for CLEL Members only. Not a member yet? It’s FREE to join! \nWe do not record Member-Meetups but notes will be shared after.
URL:https://www.clel.org/event/member-meetup-books-of-2022/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221018T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T195659
CREATED:20221004T233102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T233102Z
UID:6540-1666105200-1666108800@www.clel.org
SUMMARY:Steering Committee Q & A
DESCRIPTION:Are you considering apply to serve on the CLEL Steering Committee but are not sure what all is involved? Join current Steering Committee members for an overview and discussion about the responsibilities\, requirements\, and benefits of serving on the committee. \nJoin us live on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87835284545?pwd=bHhSRFYxMEExTW9PU2drc29lQjdFUT09#success \nYou can read more about the structure of the Steering Committee and the application process here.
URL:https://www.clel.org/event/steering-committee-q-a/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221015
DTSTAMP:20260405T195659
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220520T190231Z
UID:6155-1665705600-1665791999@www.clel.org
SUMMARY:CLELCON: Growing Readers Together Summit
DESCRIPTION:This year CLEL will also offer an in-person opportunity\, in partnership with the Colorado State Library. The in-person summit celebrates the Growing Readers Together (GRT) grant project and the lesson learned from libraries across Colorado serving Family\, Friend and Neighbor caregivers through exceptional early literacy service and outreach. The summit will offer professional development and networking opportunities for all early literacy professionals.
URL:https://www.clel.org/event/clelcon-growing-readers-together-summit/
LOCATION:Parker Library\, 20105 East Mainstreet\, Parker\, CO\, 80138\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221008
DTSTAMP:20260405T195659
CREATED:20220520T185926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220520T185926Z
UID:6152-1665014400-1665187199@www.clel.org
SUMMARY:CLEL Virtual Conference
DESCRIPTION:CLEL is proud to once again offer our annual conference sessions virtually! Our virtual conference is able to reach members from across the continent and provide learning opportunities in a safe environment. We are excited to offer several tracks at the 2022 conference — Early Literacy Foundations (for those new to the field or wanting a refresher over core EL knowledge)\, Early Literacy Leadership (for those that are leading change — with or without the title)\, and Early Literacy News (trends & developments in the field). The 2022 conference will be delivered live via Hopin and all Keynotes and breakout sessions will have live captioning and be recorded.
URL:https://www.clel.org/event/clel-virtual-conference/
LOCATION:Hopin
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220922T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220922T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T195659
CREATED:20220831T184941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T200504Z
UID:6363-1663851600-1663855200@www.clel.org
SUMMARY:CLEL Member Meet-Up: Thoughts From Teachers Turned Librarians
DESCRIPTION:Many youth librarians come from the teaching world. What can our colleagues who have spent time in the classroom teach us about how to serve children? We would love to hear from teachers turned librarians who bring to our field a wealth of knowledge about reading\, learning\, child development\, classroom management skills\, and more. At this Member Meetup we invite former teachers to share their perspectives and experiences and non-teachers who want to learn from them. This is an informal conversation for members to chat and get to know one another around a topic relevant to youth librarianship.
URL:https://www.clel.org/event/clel-member-meet-up/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220818T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220818T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T195659
CREATED:20220727T191736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220818T174909Z
UID:6175-1660827600-1660831200@www.clel.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: What to Do About Anti-Racist Babies\, Drag Queens and Censors
DESCRIPTION:In a time when board books and story times are being challenged\, your institution and staff need to be prepared – but how? Solid informed policy\, consistent processes\, and knowing your stakeholders will all lead to better communication and response when a challenge arises. We will walk through these areas providing examples and possible solutions\, including a variety of resources and allies available for support. Time for Q&A at the end! \nThe webinar will take place via Zoom. Live captioning will be provided. A recording and transcript will be made available afterwards if attendees cannot participate in real time. Please contact info@clel.org with any additional access needs. \nThe Zoom Meeting link will be provided immediately upon registration after clicking Submit. If you are registering on the day of\, please save this information! A reminder with the meeting link will be emailed to registrants who sign up in advance. \nREGISTER: https://forms.gle/cVniQoYF6xdXjvJY7 \nCLEL is hosting a Matching Fundraiser in conjunction with this webinar to benefit the National Coalition Against Censorship.  CLEL will match donations up to a total of $500. Learn more at https://www.clel.org/advocacy/  \nABOUT THE PRESENTERS\nMiranda Doran-Myers is a librarian in Denver\, Colorado and has served as the chair of the Colorado Association of Libraries Intellectual Freedom Committee since 2018. Her goal is to help library workers provide their communities with free and equitable access to information\, which includes creating supportive\, safe\, and stimulating workplace conditions for library workers. Miranda holds an MLIS from Florida State University. \nDodie Ownes is an adult services librarian at Denver Public Library\, in the Central Branch\, and has been the co-chair of the Colorado Association of Libraries Intellectual Freedom Committees since the start of 2022. As public libraries increasingly become safe havens for underserved communities\, she works to ensure equity of access to resources and information for all\, and to protect the privacy of customers and library workers. Dodie holds an MALS from University of Chicago.
URL:https://www.clel.org/event/webinar-what-to-do-about-anti-racist-babies-drag-queens-and-censors/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220712T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220712T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T195659
CREATED:20220623T163415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220623T163415Z
UID:6164-1657630800-1657634400@www.clel.org
SUMMARY:Member Meet-Up: Surviving Summer at the Library
DESCRIPTION:Share tips and tricks for summer reading programs and how to adjust your storytime when your summer audience changes. This is an informal conversation for members to discuss what they’re seeing and provide one another support. \nJoin us on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89084690130?pwd=V3U2c0NoSEprUVNvMWJmTWRnTTBIQT09
URL:https://www.clel.org/event/member-meet-up-surviving-summer-at-the-library/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220618
DTSTAMP:20260405T195659
CREATED:20220520T185634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220520T185634Z
UID:6150-1655424000-1655510399@www.clel.org
SUMMARY:CLEL Session Proposals Due
DESCRIPTION:The 2022 Virtual Conference is scheduled for  October 6-7. This year CLEL offers two different opportunities to share your knowledge and  experience: Break Out Session Presenters and Discussion Facilitators. All presentations will be delivered live virtually via Hopin.   \nBreakout Session Presentations: Those interested in presenting can submit a proposal for a 50-minute breakout session on an early literacy topic. This year CLEL will offer sessions on three different tracks: Early Literacy Foundations\, Early Literacy Leadership\, and Early Literacy News. \nDiscussion Facilitators: Those interested in facilitating a discussion can submit their topic idea using this  interest form. Discussion sessions at CLELCON are meant to be a low pressure\, casual way for members to share knowledge\, resources\, and most importantly\, connect & have fun.  \nMore details and links to the submission forms can be found on the CLEL Annual Conference Page.
URL:https://www.clel.org/event/clel-session-proposals-due/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220511T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220511T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T195659
CREATED:20220128T185234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T180325Z
UID:5804-1652274000-1652277600@www.clel.org
SUMMARY:Member Meet-Up: Challenges and Censorship
DESCRIPTION:Libraries are seeing a rise in challenges to materials and programming. At this Member Meetup we will talk about what early literacy professionals need to think about and act upon as advocates for children and intellectual freedom. \nThis is an information conversation for members to get to know one another and exchange ideas. If you have them\, please bring examples of challenges in your library and how they’ve been handled. And\, bring your questions and concerns regarding this topic. \nZoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84835585864?pwd=UjN3NUp4Q3dlbXRlcERoWUdXWDREUT09
URL:https://www.clel.org/event/member-meet-up-challenges-and-censorship/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220315T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220315T093000
DTSTAMP:20260405T195659
CREATED:20220302T153203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T013818Z
UID:5982-1647334800-1647336600@www.clel.org
SUMMARY:Project READY Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Beginning in April\, CLEL will be facilitating small study groups of youth services staff interested in working through the Project READY curriculum. This will be a year-long learning opportunity\, exploring the free\, online professional development curriculum for school and public youth services librarians about race and racism\, racial equity\, and culturally sustaining pedagogy.  \nCLEL is hosting short\, informational webinars this month for anyone who would like more information before applying. \nPlease register to receive the Zoom link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduuOGWj2Nq2XO2jSDizJCA7gM8T8NYKzu7mVqjzpyukr4wjA/viewform
URL:https://www.clel.org/event/project-ready-info-session-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220310T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220310T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T195659
CREATED:20220302T153114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220303T013857Z
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SUMMARY:Project READY Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Beginning in April\, CLEL will be facilitating small study groups of youth services staff interested in working through the Project READY curriculum. This will be a year-long learning opportunity\, exploring the free\, online professional development curriculum for school and public youth services librarians about race and racism\, racial equity\, and culturally sustaining pedagogy.  \nCLEL is hosting short\, informational webinars this month for anyone who would like more information before applying. \nPlease register to receive the Zoom link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduuOGWj2Nq2XO2jSDizJCA7gM8T8NYKzu7mVqjzpyukr4wjA/viewform
URL:https://www.clel.org/event/project-ready-info-session-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220308T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220308T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T195659
CREATED:20220128T185051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T152226Z
UID:5800-1646744400-1646748000@www.clel.org
SUMMARY:Member Meet-Up: Back to In-Person Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Many libraries have dipped back into in-person storytimes. What successes and challenges are you facing as everyone acclimates to storytime again? At this Member Meetup\, we will talk about what it’s like doing storytime with children and adults who have been missing the opportunity to gain as many social and literacy skills as their peers did pre-Covid. \nThis is an informal conversation for members to get to know one another and exchange ideas. If you’re back to in-person storytime\, bring your observations and ideas. If you’re not\, bring your questions! \nZoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83192296822?pwd=RXNJUmUxMWZTM25iT3pVMjVibzZzZz09 \n 
URL:https://www.clel.org/event/member-meet-up-back-to-in-person-storytime/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220307T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220307T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T195659
CREATED:20220302T153030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T153030Z
UID:5978-1646668800-1646670600@www.clel.org
SUMMARY:Project READY Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Beginning in April\, CLEL will be facilitating small study groups of youth services staff interested in working through the Project READY curriculum. This will be a year-long learning opportunity\, exploring the free\, online professional development curriculum for school and public youth services librarians about race and racism\, racial equity\, and culturally sustaining pedagogy.  \nCLEL is hosting short\, informational webinars this month for anyone who would like more information before applying. \nPlease register to receive the Zoom link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduuOGWj2Nq2XO2jSDizJCA7gM8T8NYKzu7mVqjzpyukr4wjA/viewform
URL:https://www.clel.org/event/project-ready-info-session-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220304T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220304T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T195659
CREATED:20220302T152938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T152938Z
UID:5976-1646402400-1646404200@www.clel.org
SUMMARY:Project READY Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Beginning in April\, CLEL will be facilitating small study groups of youth services staff interested in working through the Project READY curriculum. This will be a year-long learning opportunity\, exploring the free\, online professional development curriculum for school and public youth services librarians about race and racism\, racial equity\, and culturally sustaining pedagogy.  \nCLEL is hosting short\, informational webinars this month for anyone who would like more information before applying. \nPlease register to receive the Zoom link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduuOGWj2Nq2XO2jSDizJCA7gM8T8NYKzu7mVqjzpyukr4wjA/viewform
URL:https://www.clel.org/event/project-ready-info-session/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220205T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T195659
CREATED:20220119T190008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T163920Z
UID:5713-1644062400-1644064200@www.clel.org
SUMMARY:2022 CLEL Bell Awards
DESCRIPTION:Winners will be announced via social media\, email\, and on the website.
URL:https://www.clel.org/event/2022-clel-bell-awards/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220120T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220120T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T195659
CREATED:20211213T171629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211213T171629Z
UID:5165-1642687200-1642690800@www.clel.org
SUMMARY:Ideal Learning Environments with Early Milestones Colorado
DESCRIPTION:Ideal learning environments embrace principles that include a commitment to play\, relationship-based interactions; an ecologically-focused\, child-centered perspective; equity; and a strength-based and inquiry-based approach with children\, adults and families. In this webinar\, you will observe these principles in action\, learn more about how ideal learning approaches create high-quality learning experiences for every child\, and engage in discussion with colleagues about how you already use and could expand the use of these principles in the library setting! \nThe webinar will take place via Zoom on Thursday\, January 20th from 2 to 3PM Mountain Time. \nLive captioning will be provided. A recording and transcript will be made available afterwards if attendees cannot participate in real time. Please contact info@clel.org with any additional access needs.
URL:https://www.clel.org/event/ideal-learning-environments-with-early-milestones-colorado/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211216T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211216T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T195659
CREATED:20211117T183612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211117T183612Z
UID:5079-1639645200-1639652400@www.clel.org
SUMMARY:Beethoven's Birthday Bash
DESCRIPTION:Ludwig van Beethoven was born in Bonn\, Germany in December 1770… probably on the 16th\, but no one is sure of the exact date! He was baptised on 17 December\, so he was probably born the day before. His birthplace is now the Beethoven-Haus museum.
URL:https://www.clel.org/event/beethovens-birthday-bash/
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