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This an email newsletter about lifelong learning opportunities from the Montana State Library.
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In this Issue:
Level All Training
Do you have your Summer Reading Manual code?
Montana Talking Book Library
Parent Powered Texting Program
CyberMT and Montana Libraries!
America 250 - Second Lady's Reading Challenge
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Level All has agreed to offer a wide range of optional training dates for library management and staff to learn how to make this service available in the communities you serve.
Please reach out to schedule a 1-on-1 session to see how to help patrons of all ages explore careers, build skills, and plan next steps.
If you still need your CSLP Manual code for 2026 Summer Reading please make sure to request it!
Hello Montana public librarians!
As you're planning your summer reading program, you should know that the National Library Service can support your patrons with audio and braille books that follow the CSLP theme! Anyone who is blind, low-vison, or has a physical or reading disability that makes reading regular print difficult are eligible for this library service.NLS is also planning their own summer reading program and it's open to Montana Talking Books' patrons of all ages. They will have at-home activities and virtual author talks that can supplement your summer reading programming. If you have questions please contact mbennett@mt.gov
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The texting program sends early literacy and learning tips along with fun activities to enrolled families with kids aged 0-4.
Visit The Early Learning section of the Lifelong Learning page to download a printable with space to add your own library logo to the bottom and make the texting program part of your collection of library services.
Want to sign up for the texting program to see what its all about? Text MSL to 70138
If you or the families you serve would rather enroll online do so here.
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Everyday Cyber Safety Clinics in libraries and partnering organizations. |
- Hamilton, June 11th, 2026 12:30-3:30pm: Bitterroot Public Library
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Bozeman, August 5th, 2026 6:00-7:45: Bozeman Public Library
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Hardin, August 21st, 2026 10:30-1:30pm: Big Horn County Library
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As more dates and locations become available they will be included on Cyber Montana's schedule and the Lifelong Learning Cyber Safety Clinic Page.
CyberMT is also going to start sharing a monthly cyber security tip in the Lifelong Learning News!
CyberMT Safety tip:
Across Montana, a common scam involves people trying trick you into paying them money through text messages or emails pretending they are a government official.
This scam comes in many forms. Sometimes, scammers will claim to be a state agency trying to get you to pay unpaid toll payments or vehicle registration fees. Other times, they will claim to be police trying to collect fines from you failing to attend jury duty.
The first step to avoiding these scams is to not panic. The scammers want you to rush into action and pay them without thinking carefully about whether their story makes sense or validating it with the agency they claim to represent. Instead, carefully think through whether the fees you’re being presented with make sense. You can also look up online whether a scam involving the agency that contacted you is circulating in your area.
If you’re uncertain, you can validate any fees with the agency involved. When you do this, independently look up contact information for the agency and call them about the message.
Don't use the contact information the scammer provided. That might just lead you back to them. To learn more about staying safe from scams and other cybersecurity threats, visit cybermontana.org or contact info@cybermontana.org.
As part of America 250 the Second Lady has launched a 2026 Summer Reading Challenge. This challenge takes place between June 1st and September 4th. Kids between grades K-8th can particpate. For more information visit https://www.whitehouse.gov/read/.
The Montana State Library provides lifelong learning support to all Montanans through a combination of librarian professional development and training, program development, and meaningful partnerships.
Learn more on the Lifelong Learning webpage on the MSL Website.
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