September 2014 - Michlib-l

Mi Big Green Gym/Park and Read: Status Update Re Additional Passes
by Jim Flury 08 Sep '14

08 Sep '14

All, Please see below from Elissa Dennert at the DNR, regarding the status of the second printing of the Mi Big Green Gym/Park and Read passes. Jim Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100 x133 Fax 248-536-3098 jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: "Elissa Dennert (DNR)" <DennertE(a)michigan.gov> To: "Maia Turek (DNR)" <TurekM(a)michigan.gov> Cc: "Jim Flury" <jflury(a)tln.lib.mi.us>, "Denise Janus" <djanus(a)auburn-hills.lib.mi.us> Sent: Monday, September 8, 2014 11:07:39 AM Subject: Re: We are completely out of Park Passes! Greetings, I just received news that the second printing has been shipped and should arrive to the library's in a couple of days. We only printed 3000 additional passes so the library's will still have a limited supply. Elissa Dennert Recreation Programming Assistant Work cell:(989)313-0000 Dennerte(a)michigan.gov

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Free Prof. Ref. Books
by Andrea Estelle 08 Sep '14

08 Sep '14

Hi again Everyone: We also have cleaned up our professional reference titles and are giving away the ones we are no longer using to any library that can use them. Let me know which ones you would like: * Quotation Index to Children's Literature Melanie Axel-Lute 2001 * The Story Performance Handbook Roney 2001 * Popular Series Fiction for Middle School and Teen Readers Thomas and Barr 2009 * Tell the World Storytelling Across Language Barriers MacDonald 2008 * The Big Book of Teen Reading Lists Keane 2006 * The Big Book of Children's Reading Lists Keane 2006 * More Books Kids Will Sit Still For: A Read Aloud Guide Freeman 1995 * Gentle Reads: Great Books to Warm Hearts and Lift Spirits McDaniel 2008 * Children's Literature in Action: A Librarian's Guide Vardell 2008 * Graphic Novels in Your Media Center Lyga 2004 * Thinking Outside the Book Nichols 2004 * Measuring Your Library's Value: How to Do a Cost-Benefit Analysis for Your Public Library 2007 * Recommended Reference Books for Small and Medium Sized Libraries and Media Centers 2008 Andrea Estelle, Library Director "Brighten the Corner Where You Are" Every Great Community Deserves a Great Library 401 Dix Street Otsego, MI 49078 (269) 694-9690 www.otsegolibrary.org <http://www.otsegolibrary.org>

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Items for Sale
by Andrea Estelle 08 Sep '14

08 Sep '14

Good Morning, Fall Cleaning --- let me know if you or your library would like to purchase any of these items: * Magazine Rack that holds 20 magazines. (see picture) $40, you pick up. * HP B&W LaserJet 1320 Printer with one unopened toner cartridge $60, you pick up: http://kalamazoo.craigslist.org/ele/4639930507.html * Original Nook $20 (would consider mailing it if you paid the shipping): http://kalamazoo.craigslist.org/ele/4617686805.html Thanks for considering, Andrea Andrea Estelle, Library Director "Brighten the Corner Where You Are" Every Great Community Deserves a Great Library 401 Dix Street Otsego, MI 49078 (269) 694-9690 www.otsegolibrary.org <http://www.otsegolibrary.org>

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Michigan Reads Launch Press Release
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 08 Sep '14

08 Sep '14

Please see the 2014 Michigan Reads press release attached! The Library of Michigan and the Pleasant View Magnet School in Lansing are kicking off the 2014 program today, Monday, September 8th with author Kwame Alexander and State Superintendent of Education Mike Flanagan. We will be promoting the program through September and October with 11 more library and school visits with Kwame and illustrator Tim Bowers throughout the state. All the program kits have been mailed to public libraries, K-2 school buildings, Head Start and Great Start Readiness programs. As you do your children's programming this fall, please include Michigan Reads. Send us pictures and stories 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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In need of packing rubber bands zv351
by Amy W 06 Sep '14

06 Sep '14

Good Morning, If anybody has extra rubber bands that they want to find a home for, we could use them here at our library. We would greatly appreciate them! Thank You, Amy @ West Branch District Library zv351

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In need of packing envelopes at zv339
by Joanna Sturgeon 06 Sep '14

06 Sep '14

Good Afternoon, We are in desperate need of packing envelopes here at the Vicksburg District Library (700-zv339). We would greatly appreciate help! Thank You, Joanna Sturgeon Cataloger/Melcat Services Vicksburg District Library 215. South Michigan Ave. Vicksburg, Mi 49097 269-649-1648

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Job posting: Part-Time Operations Assistant
by Doug Koschik 05 Sep '14

05 Sep '14

The Baldwin Public Library in Birmingham is seeking a part-time Operations (i.e., Maintenance) Assistant, primarily for weekend hours. You can find the relevant posting information below: http://baldwinlib.org/assets/PDFs/Employment/2014-09-Weekend-Operations-Ass… The employment application form is at: http://baldwinlib.org/assets/PDFs/Employment/employmentapplication.pdf Thanks, Doug Koschik -- Doug Koschik Director Baldwin Public Library 300 W. Merrill St. Birmingham, MI 48009 E-mail: doug.koschik(a)baldwinlib.org Telephone: 248-554-4681 Fax: 248-647-6393

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Outdoor Movie in Westland
by Andy Schuck 05 Sep '14

05 Sep '14

The Public Library of Westland will host an outdoor movie event, courtesy of the Outside the Box program and RedBox, on Friday, September 12th, starting at 7 p.m. Families are encouraged to arrive at 6:30 to see the results of our Muppet-drawing contest (entries due 9/11), work on puzzles, and create a Kermit the Frog craft. The library will supply popcorn and water for attendees. More information is on the attached flyer. If you have any questions re: the event, please feel free to contact me or our Information Services desk at: questions(a)westlandlibrary.org<mailto:questions@westlandlibrary.org> . Andy Schuck Head of Youth Services William P. Faust Public Library of Westland 6123 Central City Parkway Westland, MI 48185 734-326-6123, ext. 2844 www.westlandlibrary.org [sig-whatdoyougeek]

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Children's author and sail boat racer at the Library of Michigan
by Murphy, Edwina (MDE) 05 Sep '14

05 Sep '14

The Michigan Center for the Book is proud to host author Al Declerca at the Michigan Nautical Gathering, October 11, 2014. Al will be talking about his book Bernida: A Michigan Sailing Legend at 1:30 at the Library of Michigan's Lake Huron Room, 2nd floor. All are welcome. Al Declercq has a BBA from Eastern Michigan University and a MBA from the University of Detroit. He started his first sail making business in September of 1979. His present business, Doyle Sails Detroit, founded in 2006, is located in Clinton Township, Michigan. In addition to making sails, Al is a very avid and highly successful competitive sailor, logging more than 50,000 miles of offshore racing experience. He purchased Bernida with the dream of racing her again in the Bayview Mackinac Race. He In 2013 he won his 25th Mackinac race. Al and his wife, Sara, have two children, Allison and Matthew. Event and Parking are free. For more information on the full Michigan Nautical schedule, please visit michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan or call 517 373 1300 For more about the Michigan Center for the Book, join us! The next meeting will be held on November 14th at 10 A.M. Please email Edwina Murphy for location. Edwina A. Murphy Michigan Collection Curator Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909

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MI Tax Forms
by Debbie Gallagher 05 Sep '14

05 Sep '14

Greetings, You know summer vacation is officially over when we start talking about tax forms ordering. The MI Dept of Treasury mailed out their annual tax forms quantity letters on Sept. 4th to participating libraries. The letter confirms your quantities for last tax season and asks if you'd like to change any amounts. So be on the lookout for the letter. If you don't get the letter by the end of next week and have participated in the past please contact Darron Birchmeier at Treasury:birchmeierd@michigan.gov Debbie Gallagher

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