January 2021 - Michlib-l

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Howell Carnegie District Library Partners with Michigan Humanities for 2019-20 Great Michigan Read
by Brandi Tambasco 14 Jan '21

14 Jan '21

***Apologies for any cross-postings*** *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* *Thursday, January 14, 2021* *CONTACT:* Brandi Tambasco Adult Services Librarian Howell Carnegie District Library tambasco(a)howelllibrary.org 517-546-0720 x131 *Howell Carnegie District Library Partners with Michigan Humanities for 2019-20 Great Michigan Read* *Michigan Invited to Read Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha’s Book, ‘What the Eyes Don’t See’ * Howell, Mich. — Residents in the Howell area are invited to join in reading and discussing “What the Eyes Don’t See,” Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha’s riveting account of her discovery that Flint’s children were being poisoned by lead leaching into the city’s drinking water. The book is Michigan Humanities’ choice for the 2019-20 Great Michigan Read <https://www.michiganhumanities.org/great-michigan-read/>, and the Howell Carnegie District Library is partnering with Michigan Humanities to provide related programming and free books with supporting educational materials for the Howell area. Members of the Howell community have two opportunities to participate in the Great Michigan Read through the Howell library. The monthly online Social Justice Book Club <https://howelllibrary.libcal.com/event/7301662/> led by Library Director Holly Ward Lamb will discuss “What the Eyes Don’t See” on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 7pm. A free copy of the book and reader’s guide are available for each participating registrant to pick up through the Library’s curbside service. On Tuesday, January 26, 2021, the Howell Carnegie District Library is honored to host a live virtual conversation <https://howelllibrary.libcal.com/event/7367251> with Great Michigan Read author Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha and Jon King, News Director at Livingston County’s own WHMI 93.5 FM. The conversation will start at 7pm and include a Q&A session with registered participants. Questions for Dr. Hanna-Attisha can also be submitted prior to the program. Registration for both events is now open on the Library’s website, www.howelllibrary.org <https://howelllibrary.org/>. The Great Michigan Read aims to connect Michigan residents by deepening readers’ understanding of our state, our society, and our humanity. A statewide panel of teachers, librarians, community leaders, and book lovers selects the Great Michigan Read every two years. Shelly Hendrick Kasprzycki, Michigan Humanities president and CEO, says she hopes “What the Eyes Don’t See” will encourage Michigan citizens statewide to read, discuss, and learn from the book, and that it will increase opportunities for civil discourse on topics ranging from water quality and access to environmental injustice and the intersection of humanities and science. “Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha’s willingness to fight for children and tirelessly advocate for change in and beyond Michigan will have readers cheering as she follows the science and her young patients’ experiences to uncover one of the state’s worst public health catastrophes,” Kasprzycki said. Hanna-Attisha is the founder and director of the Michigan State University and Hurley Children’s Hospital Pediatric Public Health Initiative, an innovative and model public health program in Flint. Currently an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Human Development and a C.S. Mott Endowed Professor of Public Health at Michigan State University, she has been named one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World for her role in uncovering the Flint water crisis and leading recovery efforts. She was one of the first to question if lead was leaching from the city’s water pipes after an emergency manager switched the city’s water supply to the Flint River in 2014. She also is committed to increasing literacy in Flint and elsewhere. Hanna-Attisha said she was honored to have “What the Eyes Don’t See” chosen for the 2019-20 Great Michigan Read, and said the concepts of place and history are critically important to her book. “From the resistance of the Flint sit-down strikers to the reign of demagogue Charles Coughlin, Michigan’s DNA is full of history – some good and some bad and some shared and some hidden – which we must understand in order to address our present-day challenges,” said Hanna-Attisha. “Like so many Michiganders, my story is an immigrant story. It was critical to share this part of the story in this memoir because it informs how I see the world and the work that I am privileged to do.” The 2019-20 Great Michigan Read is presented by Michigan Humanities and supported by national, statewide, and local partners, including the National Endowment for the Humanities and The Meijer Foundation. ### *About the Howell Carnegie District Library* The Howell Carnegie District Library creates opportunities that transform lives through knowledge, for every age at any stage, one exceptional experience at a time. Located at 314 West Grand River Avenue in Howell, MI, the HCDL is currently open for curbside pickup and limited access to technology, with staff available by phone, Monday-Thursday 10am-6pm and Friday-Saturday 10am-2pm. Visit us online 24/7 at www.howelllibrary.org. *About Michigan Humanities* Michigan Humanities inspires Michigan residents to come together in creative and freely expressed ways to deepen our understanding of ourselves and enrich our communities. In carrying out this mission, Michigan Humanities builds awareness and excitement for humanities in everyday life, achieves best practices and sustainability for all humanities programs and services in Michigan, and upholds the following key values: inclusion, diversity, and equity; discovery and understanding; authentic conversation; respectful collaboration; and meaningful experiences. Michigan Humanities’ vision is for all people of Michigan to experience and understand the importance of humanities to enrich lives. *About the Great Michigan Read* The Great Michigan Read kicked off in 2007-08 with “The Nick Adams Stories” by Ernest Hemingway. The 2017-18 Great Michigan Read was “X: A Novel,” a fictionalized account of the early life and Michigan roots of civil rights leader Malcolm X written by Ilyasah Shabazz and Kekla Magoon. During 2017-18, a total of 295 participating organizations shared 8,000 copies of the books with readers in 59 of Michigan’s 83 counties, and Shabazz and Magoon spoke at 19 author events. Other Great Michigan Read books include “Stealing Buddha’s Dinner,” by Bich Minh Nguyen (2009-10); “Arc of Justice,” by Kevin Boyle (2011-12); “Annie’s Ghosts,” by Steve Luxenberg (2013-2014); and “Station Eleven,” by Emily St. John Mandel (2015-16). _________________________ Brandi Tambasco Adult Services Librarian Pronouns: she, her, hers Howell Carnegie District Library 314 W Grand River Howell, MI 48843 T: 517-546-0720 x131 F: 517-546-1494 tambasco(a)howelllibrary.org www.howelllibrary.org

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Fwd: "The Snow Killings" by Author Marney Rich Neenan - Zoom Book Presentation
by Denise Malevitis 14 Jan '21

14 Jan '21

The Bridgman library is hosting an interesting author talk on January 19, 2021 at 6:00pm. Please share this information with your patrons. *Denise O. Malevitis* *Bridgman Public Library* *Inter Library Loan Department* *& Program Coordinator* ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Bridgman Public Library <bpl(a)bridgmanlibrary.com> Date: Thu, Jan 14, 2021 at 7:02 AM Subject: "The Snow Killings" by Author Marney Rich Neenan - Zoom Book Presentation To: <denise(a)bridgmanlibrary.com> <#m_-5735966038921221613_> <#m_-5735966038921221613_> [image: Bridgman Public Library] <#m_-5735966038921221613_> *January 19, 2021 Tuesday at 6:00 on Zoom* Author Marney Rich Keenan presents the most comprehensive examination and investigation into the kidnapping and murder of four children from affluent Detroit suburbs during 1976 and 1977. A veteran journalist, Keenan takes the reader inside the investigation, revealing how law enforcement concealed evidence connecting the suspect to the children's murders rather than risk letting a terrorized community know they had committed a grave error: they had the suspect in custody and then let him go. Marney Rich Keenan is an award-winning reporter and columnist, retired after 26 years with the Detroit News. Find the Zoom link on the library website here. <https://2mu47.r.a.d.sendibm1.com/mk/cl/f/EZr2rGZ0aYN07LKbxP989CFT2cRNd-JBz_…> <#m_-5735966038921221613_> <#m_-5735966038921221613_> Bridgman Public Library 4460 Lake St., Bridgman, MI 49106 269-465-3663 [image: Facebook] <https://2mu47.r.a.d.sendibm1.com/mk/cl/f/V6Y-7v7SQSseL6WEvNSwPdffo33RWg34KF…> [image: Instagram] <https://2mu47.r.a.d.sendibm1.com/mk/cl/f/H1MuraIL2NKp48HPzvHF1X1bKO4mc4Waoe…> [image: YouTube] <https://2mu47.r.a.d.sendibm1.com/mk/cl/f/mRqpYRvF_gacMdWDHDs50xNFzucQi2IUoa…> <#m_-5735966038921221613_> This email was sent to denise(a)bridgmanlibrary.com You received this email because you are registered with Bridgman Public Library Unsubscribe here <https://2mu47.r.a.d.sendibm1.com/mk/un/L-w9yh6lP4jceXX8Aqdp-5jSy7MEt19pRHzA…> [image: SendinBlue] <https://2mu47.r.a.d.sendibm1.com/mk/cl/f/vxE7ISgh5Hr6sWMiMtTVvwd5W24AAQ5PdX…> <#m_-5735966038921221613_> © 2021 Bridgman Public Library

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Fund your library programming: Peggy Barber Tribute Grant from ALA
by Shannon White - Library of Michigan 14 Jan '21

14 Jan '21

The American Library Association invites library workers to apply for the inaugural Peggy Barber Tribute Grant<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.or…>, a programming grant named after the transformative ALA leader responsible for the creation of National Library Week and the Celebrity READ series. The Peggy Barber Tribute Grant supports meaningful programs in libraries with limited programming budgets. Up to three grants of $2,500 will be awarded annually. Applications for the 2021 award will be accepted from December 1, 2020, to February 5, 2021. Read the grant guidelines and apply online.<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.or…> The Peggy Barber Tribute Grant will support a different type of library programming each year. This year, libraries are invited to submit applications in support of humanities-based programming. The funding may be used to continue an existing program or create a new one. All library types - including public, academic, K-12, tribal and special libraries - in the U.S. or U.S. territories are eligible. Applicants must have a personal or institutional membership with either the American Library Association<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fec.ala.or…> OR the Association for Rural & Small Libraries<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.arsl.…>. Barber served as ALA's associate executive director of communications from 1970 to 2000. In that role, she established ALA's Public Information Office, Public Programs Office and the ALA Graphics department. After leaving ALA, she was a principal consultant with Library Communication Strategies and served as co-president of Friends of Libraries USA, now known as United for Libraries. She passed away in August 2019. The Peggy Barber Tribute Grant was created with donations from Barber's friends and colleagues. To support the grant, make a contribution to the Peggy Barber tribute fund<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fec.ala.or…> within ALA's Cultural Communities Fund. --- Hannah Arata (she/her/hers) Communications Associate, Public Programs Office ALAAmericanLibraryAssociation 225 N Michigan Ave | Suite 1300 Chicago, IL 60601 programminglibrarian.org<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fprogrammin…>

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Register for LM's Uniform Chart of Accounts 2020 Update webinar
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 14 Jan '21

14 Jan '21

Just a reminder about the upcoming accounting webinar on the new Uniform Chart of Accounts. The webinar will be Feb. 9th. See below for more details and the registration link. __________________ Registration is open for the Library of Michigan's webinar on the 2020 Update to the Uniform Chart of Accounts for public libraries. The Uniform Chart of Accounts provides a systematic arrangement and means for the uniform accumulation, recording, and reporting of financial information and transactions for all local units of government in Michigan. Local units of government, including public libraries, are required to use the Uniform Chart of Accounts in administering their financial accounts. In 2020, the Michigan Department of Treasure issued an update. Please join the Library of Michigan to learn about the changes implemented through the 2020 update. * Webinar Date: Tuesday, February 9th * Webinar Time: 2:00 PM * Registration Link - https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.… * Cost: Free! The webinar instructor will be Alan Panter, CPA at Yeo & Yeo. Karren Reish Library of Michigan Library Grants Coordinator 517-241-0021 www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> www.michigan.gov/sl21<http://www.michigan.gov/sl21> [cid:image001.png@01D6EA57.C135C830]

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Free AV equipment
by goofyww2 13 Jan '21

13 Jan '21

To any libraries interested, my chiropractor has been cleaning his closets and has some items he'd like to donate. He has an overhead projector with rolling cart, slide projector, carole, and portable screen. Items are pick up only and are located in Shelby Twp., MI. Feel free to call him at 586-731-7730 Dr. CookSent from my Sprint Samsung Galaxy Phone.

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Scalpers for library events???
by Emily Dumas 13 Jan '21

13 Jan '21

So we've run into a bizarre issue in the last few weeks and I was wondering if any other library has experienced this. Any time we advertise an Adult program on Facebook we're bombarded with people (probably bots) saying they have tickets to sell to it (please note all our programs are free). We block and hide these comments, and plan to add a disclaimer that programs are free, but it's getting really annoying and hard to keep up with! I wanted to know if anyone else has seen this happening for their events, and what did you do about it? Thanks! Emily -- Emily M. Dumas Library Director Royal Oak Public Library 248.246.3710

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Tentatively Claimed: Outside Book Drop needing new home!
by Betty Adams 13 Jan '21

13 Jan '21

Thank you to all the libraries that expressed interest in quick fire fashion! I have emailed back the libraries who've expressed interest - if you emailed me and did not receive a response, please let me know and I will keep your library posted if other's pass on the book drop. Be well all, -- -Betty Adams Library Director Leanna Hicks Public Library of Inkster, MI badams(a)inksterlibrary.org Main Coordinator Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Detroit teamdolly(a)wayne.edu

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MiYouth meeting on Wednesday, 1pm
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 13 Jan '21

13 Jan '21

MiYouth Meeting Wednesday, January 13, 2021 1:00 PM ET This week we'll be utilizing breakout rooms for discussions, so please come prepared to share with a mic and a camera on. Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://michigan-host.zoom.us/j/506813991<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmichigan-…> Password: 454345 Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 My Pronouns: She/Her - See www.mypronouns.org<http://www.mypronouns.org/> to learn more. LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/>

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Library names
by Susan Wess 13 Jan '21

13 Jan '21

Has any library ever renamed their library & what issues did you run into. Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef>

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zv056 Cass District Library - Need packing materials
by Shiloh Pawelski 13 Jan '21

13 Jan '21

Hello all, In my newness to MelCat world, I went through our packing materials and tried to throw out any that would be not good enough to send through RIDES (I looked through the policies and procedures, like a good human being). This seemed like such a good idea...And now I am out of appropriately sized packing materials. Does anyone have any DVD boxes, and medium to large sized envelopes? Also, can someone tell me where to find the information for envelope sizing? I can see people using different terminology for envelope sizes, and want in on the loop! Thank you to all who clicked this email! You're the best! -- *Shiloh Pawelski* *Interloan Coordinator * *Cass District Library* 319 M 62 Cassopolis, MI 49031 *269. 357 -7822 ext. 102*

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