April 2014 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

New Service for Veterans
by Simlar, Cathleen (MDOS) 25 Apr '14

25 Apr '14

Hello, again. As part of the partnership with the Secretary of State's office, we are asking libraries to share the following message about a new veterans driver's license designation that provides veterans with easier access to some benefits. As always, thanks for your help! Secretary of State announces veteran designation for licenses and ID cards Beginning May 1, Michigan veterans can display their proof of service right on their Michigan driver's license or state ID card, making it easer to receive benefits that often go unclaimed, such as retail discounts, promotions and special offers. The new designation is available to all honorably discharged Michigan veterans and is free of charge when renewing a state license or ID or applying for one. [cid:image006.jpg@01CF6092.B69BCFB0] Cathleen P. Simlar Communications Specialist, Executive Office Michigan Department of State Office: (517) 373-9080 Cell: (248) 761-7145 Email: Simlarc(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Simlarc@michigan.gov> Join My Professional network on LinkedIn<blocked::http://www.linkedin.com/pub/cathleen-simlar/18/798/235> [Description: Description: Description: SOS logo small] <http://www.michigan.gov/sos> STAY CONNECTED: [Description: Description: Description: Facebook logo]<http://www.facebook.com/MichiganSoS> [Description: Description: Description: Twitter logo] <https://twitter.com/michsos> [Description: Description: Description: YouTube logo] <http://www.youtube.com/michsosoffice> [Description: Description: Description: GovDelivery logo] <https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MISOS/subscriber/new>

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Message push for upcoming election
by Simlar, Cathleen (MDOS) 25 Apr '14

25 Apr '14

Hello. As part of the statewide partnership with the Secretary of State, we are asking all libraries in areas where there will be an election on May 6 to post the attached flyer. To find out if there's an election in your area, click here<http://michigan.gov/documents/sos/Elections_by_County_444556_7.pdf?20140117…>. In addition, please consider including the following message in any public communication channels your library provides, such as public newsletters and website message boards. Thank you so much! Election Alert Many Michigan communities to host elections May 6 Polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Is there an election in your community on Tuesday, May 6? Visit michigan.gov/vote<http://www.michigan.gov/vote> for more information on local elections, sample ballots, absentee voting, and much more. Cathleen P. Simlar Communications Specialist, Executive Office Michigan Department of State Office: (517) 373-9080 Cell: (248) 761-7145 Email: Simlarc(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Simlarc@michigan.gov> Join My Professional network on LinkedIn<blocked::http://www.linkedin.com/pub/cathleen-simlar/18/798/235> [Description: Description: Description: SOS logo small] <http://www.michigan.gov/sos> STAY CONNECTED: [Description: Description: Description: Facebook logo]<http://www.facebook.com/MichiganSoS> [Description: Description: Description: Twitter logo] <https://twitter.com/michsos> [Description: Description: Description: YouTube logo] <http://www.youtube.com/michsosoffice> [Description: Description: Description: GovDelivery logo] <https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MISOS/subscriber/new>

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Summer Reading/CSLP meeting report and Summer Reading PSAs
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 25 Apr '14

25 Apr '14

The annual Collaborative Summer Library program planning meeting was last month. Please find a report on the conference attached with details on the new partners, slogans and resources. The report is also on the Summer Reading section of www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices<http://www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices>. The highlights of the meeting are the new slogans and themes for the future programs, the 2014 Public Service Announcements, and all the new partners for 2014. I will be putting out detailed information on the partner organizations next month. The 2015, 2016 and 2017 theme and slogan information is below. We appreciate your comments on the Summer Reading surveys. We take these comments to the meeting and the comments guide Michigan's votes at the meeting. 2015 Theme: Heroes 2015 Children's slogan: Every Hero Has a Story (Illustrator - Jarrett Krosoczka) 2015 Teen slogan: Unmask! (Illustrator - Hope Larson) 2015 Adult slogan: Escape the Ordinary 2016 Theme: Health/Wellness/Fitness/Sports 2016 Children's slogan: Move, Play, READ 2016 Teen slogan: Get in the Game: READ 2016 Adult slogan: Exercise Your Mind: READ 2017 Theme: Build a Better World 2017 slogans - coming next spring Finally, the 2014 PSAs are available for purchase or download on the CSLP web site at www.cslpreads.org<http://www.cslpreads.org>. The Library of Michigan has a limited number of PSAs that you can request as well. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 517-373-5700 f reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices<http://www.michigan.gov/youthlibraryservices> www.michigan.gov/michiganreads<http://www.michigan.gov/michiganreads> www.michigan.gov/sl21<http://www.michigan.gov/sl21>

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Storm chasers
by Peggy Olsen 25 Apr '14

25 Apr '14

Have you tried calling the National Weather Service? Margaret E. (Peggy) Olsen Director Millington Arbela District Library 8530 Depot St. Millington, Mi.48506 989 871 2003 --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com

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George Guidall at Dearborn Public Library on April 26
by Henry Fischer 25 Apr '14

25 Apr '14

Hi everyone, George Guidall will be here on April 26! Here is the information from our press release: The Big Read Dearborn will present a free, special program featuring the man behind the voice, George Guidall, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, 2014, in the auditorium at Henry Ford Centennial Library, 16301 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn. George Guidall has been delighting listeners and relieving long car trips for more than 20 years. As an audiobook narrator, Guidall has narrated and recorded more than 900 unabridged novels including classics like "Crime and Punishment" and best sellers like "Snow Falling on Cedars" and Lillian Braun's "Cat who . . ." series. Guidall is widely recognized in the audiobook industry and has received two Audie Awards (the industry's equivalent of an Oscar) during his career. In addition to being an award-winning audiobook narrator, Guidall has a long established career as a Broadway actor. During his 40-year career in the theatre that includes many starring roles, he has shared the stage with Kevin Kline, Morgan Freeman, and Meryl Streep. Guidall has received an Obie award for best performance off Broadway. His acting career also includes frequent television appearances. As a special part of his Big Read Dearborn presentation, Guidall will perform a dramatic reading from "The Call of the Wild" by Jack London. Guidall considers narration an art form that speaks to the primal human need for narrative. During this program, he will also share personal stories, anecdotes and out-takes about narration production. This event is free and open to the public. Attendees will have the opportunity to be entered in a raffle to win a Guidall audiobook. For more information, please call the Library at 313-943-2330. View a complete list of more than 35 events exploring *The Call of the Wild* at www.bigreaddearborn.org. Keep an eye out for other events, such as the* "*Do You Hear the Call?" Photo Exhibit opening on May 1 (turn in photos on April 28), and C. Alex London (author of the children's series, *Dog Tags*) on April 30. The Big Read Dearborn ends with a Wrap-up Party at Henry Ford Centennial Library on Saturday, May 17, featuring real sled dogs, gold panning, an old time photo booth, popcorn, Animal Tales author signing, and more. The Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. The program is designed to revitalize the role of literature in American culture and to encourage people to read for pleasure and enlightenment. Thank you, Henry Henry Fischer Adult Services Librarian Dearborn Public Library 16301 Michigan Ave. Dearborn, MI 48126 (313) 943-2341 hfischer(a)ci.dearborn.mi.us

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Still time to register!: Leadership and Management Success Workshop, Friday, May 2, 2014, Delta Twp DL, Lansing
by Hamlin,Jolee 25 Apr '14

25 Apr '14

There is still time to register for the Leadership and Management Success Workshop, which is taking place next Friday, May 2, 2014 at the beautiful Delta Township District Library in Lansing. Respected leadership consultant Allison McClintick of FlightLead will keynote the event, exploring the mindsets, roles and tasks that are required of leaders and managers and how to best work within each role for increased efficiency. To learn more about the workshop, go to: http://www.milibraries.org/prof-development-networking/leadership-and-manag… . Jolee Hamlin, Head Librarian Capital Area District Libraries -- Holt-Delhi Library 2078 Aurelius Road, Holt MI 48842 517-268-3051 | hamlinj(a)cadl.org<mailto:hamlinj@cadl.org> www.cadl.org<http://www.cadl.org/>

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Program Recommendation
by Dominic McLaughlin 25 Apr '14

25 Apr '14

Just wanted to send out a program recommendation: Mr. Ron Aldrich is a Detroit-area magician who specializes in sleight-of-hand, close-up magic, and mind-reading, also inviting some audience participation for various tricks in his performances.We hosted him here at RDL for a show two weeks ago.His experience and adaptability were evident in his performance, as we had a very sizable crowd wind up attending that evening and he had to modify his show a bit!The audience loved his work and left us nothing but positive feedback. He can work with certain age ranges/audiences or as an across-the-board, all-ages family event and is otherwise very flexible, personable, and professional. If you're interested, he can be contacted for his rates and availability at 313-824-6194. Have fun! Dominic McLaughlin Adult Services Librarian Romeo District Library

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Family Friendly Earth Day Events at the Pinckney Library
by Hope Siasoco 24 Apr '14

24 Apr '14

Dear Library Colleagues, We understand that Earth Day was this past Tuesday, April 22, but we thought we'd celebrate it this Saturday, April 26, instead. :) We invite you, your colleagues, family and community members to spend your Saturday, April 26, with us at the Pinckney Community Public Library for our Earth Day Celebration. We will be starting the day with PBS featured author, speaker, and Michigan resident, Doc Fletcher. Doc will share his canoeing and kayaking adventures with families from 10:30am-Noon. (This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Pinckney Library.) Then children are invited to participate in Earth Day Activities provided by the Livingston Land Conservancy and the Pinckney Library from 12:30-1:30pm. We will make a bird feeder, plant some seeds, create a river collage, and enjoy edible dirt cups. For more information, please visit our library's Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152318742728672&set=a.90749028671… Refreshments will be served. These activities and programs are free. If you plan on attending please call 734-878-3888 so we know how many participants to expect. We hope so very much to see you then! Sincerely, Hope Siasoco, Library Director Pinckney Community Public Library Tel: 734-878-3888 Fax: 734-878-2907 Email: hsiasoco(a)pinckneylibrary.org -- PINCKNEY LIBRARY HAS MOVED! Our new address is: Pinckney Community Public Library 125 Putnam Street Pinckney, MI 48169

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Poetry Discussion for National Poetry Month on Tuesday, 4/29/14
by Laurel Brandt 24 Apr '14

24 Apr '14

Hi All, To celebrate April being National Poetry Month, the Milford Public Library is having a poetry discussion on Tuesday, April 29th. Will Horwath, Adjunct Professor of English & Communication Arts at Madonna University, will be leading a discussion of poems and poets from various times and places, including Emily Dickinson, John Donne, Robert Frost, Walt Whitman, and Shakespeare. This is a *free program* and participants can *get free advance copies of the poems* we'll be discussing at the library's Reference desk. Copies will also be available that evening. We are asking that participants register so that we have an idea how many copies of the poems to print and how many chairs to put out. Registration can be done online through the library's Events Calendar (bit.ly/QCsj7h), in person at the Reference desk, or by calling the Adult Services department at 248-684-0845, option 3. If you have any patrons or staff who might be interested in talking about poetry, please let them know about it. A copy of the flyer for this program is attached. For more information, please contact me. Thanks! Laurel -- Laurel Brandt Adult Services Reference Librarian Milford Public Library 330 Family Drive Milford, MI 48381 248-684-0845 x304 www.milfordlibrary.info lbrandt at milfordlibrary dot info

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Guest Internet Users
by Shauna Swantek 24 Apr '14

24 Apr '14

If you are a Class 2 or 3 library and do NOT use time-monitoring software, please share with me your guidelines for guest Internet users. What kind of information do you ask for from your guests? How many days/weeks is their pass good for? Is there ever a point where you ask guests to pay your guest library patron fee (if you have one)? Please email off-list. Thanks. Shauna Lea Swantek, Director Putnam District Library Honoring the Past, Serving Today, Preparing For Tomorrow www.putnamlib.org 327 North Main Street PO Box 920 Nashville, MI 49073-9578 Phone & Fax: (517)852-9723

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