October 2024 - Michlib-l

Children's Book Week - Nov 4-10
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 28 Oct '24

28 Oct '24

This fall's celebration of Children's Book Week seems to have snuck-up fast this year! Something fun to celebrate next week with free downloadable resources such as coloring pages, bookmarks, activities, social media posts, and more. #NoRulesJustRead Go to https://everychildareader.net/cbw/cbw-resources/ to download. Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 My Pronouns: She/Her/Hers - 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/> Join the MiYouth<https://lists.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/miyouth> Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services. [A logo for the Michigan School Meals program.] All public-school students have access to free breakfast and lunch again for School Year 2024-25! Don't forget to complete and turn in the application or form from your school district's food service department to ensure the funding for education and nutrition benefits continues. [Michigan.gov/Vote logo Description automatically generated]<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/> Get personalized voter information on early voting and other topics at Michigan.gov/Vote<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/>.

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Join the Charlevoix Library Team
by Ryan Deery 28 Oct '24

28 Oct '24

Hello Library Land, Are you committed to literacy and education? Does singing through Storytime thrill you as much as planning a Dungeons and Dragons quest for teens? Do you savor experimenting with technology? Are you a problem solver with both innovation and tested-and-true in your toolbox? Do you recharge by selecting and cataloging the next great YA novel? Do you want to live and work an up-north lifestyle where the waters of Lake Michigan and Lake Charlevoix are your constant companions? If you are screaming a resounding yes, Yes, YES… then find your passion and adventure at the Charlevoix Public Library as a Full Time Youth Assistant<https://www.charlevoixlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/CPL-Full-Time-…>. Interested applicants please submit a resume and cover letter to Library Director, Ryan Deery via email: rdeery(a)charlevoixlibrary.org, by November 15th at 5pm. Ryan Deery Director, Charlevoix Public Library [cid:7917a78e-8d6a-4218-a057-a5b0e68521e9]

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Canva template for social media stories: Mango Languages'
by Katie Rothley 28 Oct '24

28 Oct '24

Happy Monday everyone! I wanted to share a Canva template I made for advertising Mango Languages <https://www.canva.com/design/DAGU3lMIK04/2rv82IEsJinsMbM-_bRvPA/view?utm_co…>, if your library has it. Please make a copy before editing (if you have a free account, let me know, I can help!). You'll want to add your own logo and library card, and replace where it says "NDL" and our website in the copy. You can also resize it for regular social media posting too, but please make a copy first if you decide to do that so that other libraries can also use this! This template is sized for Instagram and Facebook stories. You could also add an animated element to make it into a reel! If you have any questions or notice that someone has edited it, let me know so I can revert it back to its original state. :) -- Katie Rothley, MLIS Marketing & Public Relations Librarian Northville District Library 212 West Cady Street Northville, MI 48167 (248) 349-3020 <callto:(248)+349-3020> ext. 221 https://northvillelibrary.org Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/32729040?utm_med…> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/32729040?utm_med…> [image: Goodreads Logo] <https://www.goodreads.com/?utm_medium=gr_logo&utm_source=email_signature>Get your own email signature <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_instructions?utm_medium=gyo_…> My working day may not be your working day. Please do not feel obligated to reply to this email outside of your normal working hours.

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In Search of a book series
by jskinner＠otsego.org 28 Oct '24

28 Oct '24

Good morning, smart people! I have a patron looking for a book series that I can't locate, and I hope you all might have some ideas. The patron says the series is set in New England and all the stories revolve around a particular house throughout various time periods. Does this ring a bell to anyone? Thanks so much for you time and help, Jackie Jacqueline Skinner Director Otsego County Library 989-732-5841 jskinner(a)otsego.org

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Register Now - Virtual Trustee Roundtable
by Wartella, Becky (MDE) 28 Oct '24

28 Oct '24

November 6, 2024 - 1:00PM - 3:30PM Virtual Trustee Roundtable Serving as a Library Trustee can be fulfilling - and exhausting. Ever wonder how Trustees at other libraries manage the issues you are facing? Wish you knew more about the services available from the Library of Michigan? This informal virtual meeting will cover both of those wishes! Come spend some time with fellow trustees in the warmth and comfort of your own home - with no worry about OMA violations! In this session, Joe Hamlin and Clare Membiela will facilitate discussions on library funding, contracting, Establishment and the Open Meetings Act. There will also be time for a Q&A... and a couple of surprises... Participants in this session will be able to: * Discover the importance of knowing their library's establishment. * Discuss the State Aid process and the pros and cons of library service contracts. * Identify resources for support, including fellow library trustees from other libraries. For more information or to register, visit the Event Page<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> (https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…) Thank you, Becky Wartella Department of Education Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909

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CSLP Newsletter: October 2024
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 28 Oct '24

28 Oct '24

View this email in your browser<https://mailchi.mp/183480e70d45/cslp-newsletter-august-6742880?e=c18caf2bb6> [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/ed31fdf7-bdb…] [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/d1496e1e-a7f2-96…] 2027 Slogan and 2028 CSLP Theme Announcements! After a year of taking suggestions, whittling down ideas, debating, wordsmithing, and discussion, we are happy to announce the official selections for the 2027 CSLP Slogan and the 2028 CSLP Theme. State Reps meet in August in Denver and voted based on all of the amazing feedback we received from all over the country. The 2027 CSLP Slogan (for the Mystery/Detective/Suspense Theme) will be Mysteries Await at Your Library. In 2028, the CSLP Theme will be Mythical Creatures. Thanks so much to everyone who submitted ideas, filled out surveys, attended listening sessions, and more. We couldn't make these decisions without you! Soon, we'll start taking suggestions for the 2028 Slogan based on the Mythical Creatures theme and the 2029 theme. Start jotting down your ideas and brainstorming with coworkers and your communities to be prepared for the Theme & Slogan Committee's next call for ideas. [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/63e2b550-c59f-e2…]<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd…> The 2025 Product Catalog<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd…> is available and the store is open! Shop here<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd…>. Register Today for "Artful Connections" During this presentation we will learn about the fundamentals of accessibility through the lens of creative arts activities. We will cover what it mean to be accessible, common adaptations you can make to creative tools and materials, and how you can be flexible and inclusive in your approach to planning arts experiences for a diverse community. Register here<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd…>. [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/c522f786-109e-25…]<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd…> Help Build the new CSLP Outreach Toolkit The CSLP Outreach Committee recognizes the role of the library as a community connector. The committee is working on creating a toolkit to provide support and resources that empower libraries to build community relationships, serve a diverse range of community members, and expand library services beyond the library building. Use this form to help us gather resources for the CSLP Outreach Toolkit.<https://cslpreads.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd…> A resource could be an example of successful programs or outreach services, future programming ideas, relevant articles, webinars, websites, and relationship building ideas, just to name a few. The toolkit is digital, so it is important that the resource is available online so that we can link to it on a webpage. Questions? Contact CSLP Outreach Committee Chair, Jennifer Redford: jennifer.redford(a)libraries.idaho.gov<mailto:jennifer.redford@libraries.idaho.gov>. [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/8cce70a6-d6b2-78…] [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/b1b5d5ee-0dcb-b3…] Success Stories: Adventure Begins at Your Library/Summer Reading Program Finale at East Greenbush Community Library Article submitted by: Sharon B. Phillips, NY State Library, Youth Services Program Manager Amy McCarthy, East Greenbush Community Library, Head of Youth and Family Services Photos submitted by Mary Fellows, Manager of Youth and Family Services, Upper Hudson Library System The East Greenbush Community Library found a special and super fun way to celebrate the end of Adventure Begins at Your Library by holding "glow parties" in August for three different age groups of kids who participated in their Summer Reading program. According to Amy McCarthy, Head of Youth and Family Services at the library, people asked about and talked about the finales for weeks afterward, so the events were obviously a huge success! And they had a great turnout of 220 kids, teens and adults for the three separate events: Baby Rave for ages 0 to 4; Glow Up Party for ages 5 to 11; and Glowing Away Party for grades 6 through 12. Each "party" was an hour long and the activities and music were geared towards the ages of attendees. For babies and toddlers there was a "littles-friendly" dance party, bubbles, and glow-in-the-dark fun. For slightly older kids, there was also a dance party, games and snacks, and for tweens and teens the "glowing away" event had games, activities, snacks and door prizes! The library was able to purchase inexpensive supplies like black lights, highlighters, and assorted neon card stock and utilized supplies that they already had on hand. They made Spotify playlists for the music, kept the snacks simple and made sure to give themselves time to refresh the room between each party. What a great way to have a "glowing away party" to celebrate the end of summer and say farewell to adventures at the library! [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/d6bc243b-0811-5c…] [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/1bd73d25-8e3a-03…] [https://mcusercontent.com/043a7515ceb3ad45bdd2dd405/images/a03046d4-8ec0-28…] Thank You to All Our Partners! 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Barron's magazine article
by Karin Boughey 28 Oct '24

28 Oct '24

Anyone out there subscribe to Barron's Financial magazine? I have a patron looking for an article published in the October 24 edition titled: "They Bought Insurance for Security in Their Old Age. They Got a Financial Nightmare Instead" by Elizabeth O'Brien. I checked all my online sources, and it doesn't look like it's available in digital format. Is anyone willing to photocopy and email me the article? Thanks! -- Karin Boughey Head of Adult Services Milford Public Library 330 Family Drive, Milford, MI 48381 248-684-0845 x 303

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Job Posting: Part-Time Teen Librarian
by Kathleen Kwiatkowski 28 Oct '24

28 Oct '24

The Auburn Hills Public Library is hiring a part-time Teen Librarian. Reports to: Information Services Coordinator Hours: 24-28 hours/week including nights and weekends Salary: $20-$30/ hour DOQ Please see the attached job posting for more information. Email your resume, cover letter, and completed employment application<https://www.ahplibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/AHPL-Employment-Appli…> to Renee Holden, holdenr(a)ahplibrary.org by Monday, November 11. Thank you, [cid:31b96f46-c3ca-4176-beb8-55681a9c195a] Kathleen Kwiatkowski Director (248) 370-8125 3400 E Seyburn Dr., Auburn Hills, MI 48326

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FW: Special Collections Update - October 26, 2024
by Oster, Adam (MDE) 26 Oct '24

26 Oct '24

Fold3 Virtual Program, "The Searching Eye," Fall Family History Event, and "We Want Your Yearbooks" [Library of Michigan logo] Special Collections Update - October 26, 2024 Fold3 Virtual Program, "The Searching Eye," Fall Family History Event, and "We Want Your Yearbooks" [Virtual Programs Mindy]Fold3 Library Edition for Power Users Thursday, November 7, 2024 6:30PM - 7:30PM Register For This Program<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fus06web.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2…> Fold3 provides online access to military records, including the stories, photos, and relevant personal documents. Discover advanced strategies for using Fold3 as you uncover the accounts of men and women who served in the armed forces. Find registration details and other information at Michigan.gov/LMPublicPrograms<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flmpublic…>. ________________________________ [Closing announcement]Library of Michigan November Closings The Library of Michigan will be closed for multiple holidays throughout the month of November: * Tuesday, November 5 (Election Day) * Saturday - Monday, November 9-11 (Veterans Day) * Thursday - Saturday, November 28-30 (Thanksgiving) ________________________________ "The Searching Eye: Images of Mid-Century Detroit" by Norman Zadoorian On Saturday, October 12 the Library of Michigan welcomed friends and family of industrial photographer Norman Zadoorian to celebrate the opening of "The Searching Eye: Images of Mid-Century Detroit" exhibit in the Library's Lake Erie room. A long-time photographer for Detroit Edison (now DTE Energy), Norman's photos offer unique glimpses of mid-century Detroit from the mid-1940s to the mid-1960s.To complement the photograph collection, award-winning Michigan author Michael Zadoorian<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/http:%2F%2Fwww.michaelzadoorian.com%2F/…> (Norman's son) has provided essays and commentary to go along with many of the exhibit's images. Learn more about "The Searching Eye" exhibit by reading the press release announcement<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flibraryo…>. The display will run from October 12 through December 20 and is available to view during Librar. Special thank you to Michael Zadoorian for his collaboration the development of the exhibit. To see additional images not included in the exhibit, visit Michael's social media accounts for periodic postings: * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichaelZadoorianAuthor/<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FMichaelZ…> * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelzadoorian/<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fmichael…> [Searching Eye Norman Zadoorian] October 12 opening of "The Searching Eye" photography exhibit in the Library of Michigan's Lake Erie Room. ________________________________ 2024 MGC Fall Family History Event with Angie Bush, MS The Library of Michigan is again partnering with the Michigan Genealogical Council<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fmimgc.org%2F/1/01010192c9f5…> and the Archives of Michigan<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Farchives…> to present the 2024 Fall Family History Event<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fmimgc.org%2Fevent%2F2024-mg…> on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at the Michigan Library and Historical Center. Participants will enjoy sessions from keynote speaker Angie Bush, MS as well as Library of Michigan Law Reference Librarian Eric Kennedy and Archives of Michigan Senior Archivist Kris Rzepczynski. In addition to the full day of sessions on November 16, registered attendees may also participate in a research lock-in at the Library and Archives during the evening of Friday, November 15. Look for a complete schedule and registration information on the Michigan Genealogical Council website at: MiMGC.org<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fmimgc.org%2F/2/01010192c9f5…>. [Angie Bush Fall Family History Event] Angie Bush, MS and Fall Family History Event Lock-In ________________________________ "We Want Your Yearbooks" Campaign Continues On The "We Want Your Yearbooks<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flibraryo…>" campaign is plugging away at building a comprehensive collection of Michigan high school, college/university, and vocational school yearbooks at the Library of Michigan. We continue to receive responses from libraries, historical organizations, and individuals from across the state (and beyond!) who have graciously contributed yearbooks to us. Help spread the word about the "We Want Your Yearbooks" project as there are still plenty of areas of Michigan that need to represented in the yearbook collection. Find more information about the project and resources for advertising it on the Make A Gift<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flibraryo…> section of the Library of Michigan's website: Michigan.gov/LibraryGift<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flibraryo…>. Be sure to always contact library staff ahead of time to confirm if your donation is not already represented in the yearbook collection. [Yearbooks 2] "We Want Your Yearbooks" poster and donations from Gratiot County Historical and Genealogical Society (Top) and Kalamazoo College (Bottom). [Library Card 2023]Library of Michigan Library Card Harness the resources of your state library with a Library of Michigan Library Card. Apply online at www.Michigan.gov/LibraryCard<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.Michigan.gov%2FLibraryC…>. Donate to the Collections of the Library of Michigan The Library of Michigan actively accepts additions to its collections and holdings. Find more information on the types of items accepted at www.Michigan.gov/LibraryGift<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.Michigan.gov%2FLibraryG…>. Sign-Up for the Special Collections Update Go to https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MILOM/signup/24046<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fpublic.govdelivery.com%2Fac…> [Bookmark and Share]<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fcontent.govdelivery.com%2Fa…> Issue URL: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MILOM/bulletins/3be6928 ________________________________ [https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/-/media/Project/Websites/library…]<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.Michigan.gov%2FLibraryo…> Questions? 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Kids Audio Formats Compilation
by Rebecca Stout 25 Oct '24

25 Oct '24

Hi everyone, Thanks so much for all the replies--they have been very helpful! I got some requests to share what I heard, so I've attached the full responses in a word document, and included the Cliff's Notes version below for those getting the digest. Thanks! Rebecca *Allegan District Library* - Vox books - checked out a lot - standardized replacement cost ($50/book) - chargers stay at circulation desk, charge before reshelving. We have stickers on the books asking patrons not to charge it at home. - two books that broke quickly, replaced for free - Cataloging records are available *St. Clair County Library Systems* - Way back (2012?) we briefly had playaways but they did not circulate well. *Baldwin Library* - Vox books & Wonderbooks - Vox holds up better - When the book dies, we buy a replacement book, and glue the player onto the new book. - Both have nice/substantial/diverse catalog of titles, carry different titles than each other; patrons don't have preference of vox/wonderbook so we buy both - Vox books only sold through Baker and Taylor. - Playaways circulate well here - Decided against Tonies or Yotos for now *Jackson District Library* - Vox and Wonderbooks - circulate well. - don't shelve very well. - We use tubs and bins where we can set the books front edge down and the spine facing up. *Buchanan District Library* - Wonderbooks and Voxbooks - very popular. - started with just picture books, but have gotten requests for chapter books - The audio players hold up well - don't need to be charged very often. - Hard to shelve. We have a shelf that you can add dividers slotted into the shelf itself, so we've got them about six inches apart and that helps hold the books up. - The books themselves wear out faster because they don't close all the way, book damage isn't under warranty. We added "do not put in drop box, return inside" stickers on them to help protect them. - Playaway often has a deal if you buy $1000 or more in Wonderbooks or Playaways, you get a percentage off. *T.A. Cutler Memorial Library* - VOX books. - very popular - electronics hold up well, book wears like any other book - don't send a chargers with patrons - we check the charge when they're returned. If they play, they're reshelved; if they lag or won't power on, we charge them for a few hours, lasts multiple circulations - awkward on the shelf, we use more dividers. - The only "horror" is trying to explain to a parent whose child checked out a few of them that are now misplaced that they're $40+ apiece to replace. - Playaways didn't circulate - Bad experience with Playaway tablets *Muskegon Library* - I would love to buy Vox/Wonderbooks, but am wary about cost and how to know if I’m getting the ‘right’ titles. - I looked into Tonies at one point and gave up because I’m almost positive they require an account and my brain broke at how that would work circulating to patrons. *Brighton District Library* - Whazoodles from Playaway - Brand new, so no data/experience yet - alternative to Tonies/Yotos, small, fit in a case about the size of a Launchpad case. - https://www.playaway.com/our-products/whazoodle/all *Roseville Public Library* *Tonies:* - Can create an educator account with the company for a discount (link here <https://us.tonies.com/pages/teacher-and-military-discount>) - Amazon or Target frequently have pretty good deals. - We circulate a box individually and then the figures in sets of threes. - stored in plastic containers secured by locks. - takes time to sync each figure with each box but then they can be used without a wifi connection. Little Tikes Story Dream Machine <https://www.amazon.com/Little-Tikes-Story-Dream-Machine/dp/B0BN5G4G31/ref=s…> : - Can go through Amazon, no discounting options from Little Tikes *Vox Books and Wonderbooks:* - we place them in plastic hanging bags that go up on a metal revolving rack. - pretty popular for us. - Every certain number of books will come with a charger. We charge them after they get returned, but patrons can charge them at home with a general UBC charging cable. *Oxford Public Library* - Vox books. - very popular - We have them in the large purple bags that hang. - Used to interfile with book/cd kits but now they're separate--patrons were looking specifically for Vox. All new additions to the media kit collection are Vox now, phasing out CDs - Hold up very well. (only one issue in several years) - library pages charge them when the books are returned. We do sometimes have patrons bring one up that is dead and so then we plug it in and charge it. *White Lake Community Library* - VOX books & Wonderbooks - extremely popular - I vastly prefer the Wonderbooks to the Vox books for the following reasons: sound quality, battery life, ease of operation, durability, & lifespan *Redford Township District Library* - Recently added Tonies and Yotos - Circulating well - Most popular include Disney, Pete the Cat, Llama Llama, Peppa Pig, Brown Bear Brown Bear, Dragons Love Tacos, Spidey and His Amazing Friends, Cocomelon, Curious George... - The attached document has some images of packaging and spreadsheet data - Startup cost was about $2000 including packaging materials *Rochester Hills Public Library* - Wonderbooks & Vox - Circulate well - very durable, and the battery lasts a long time! - awkward to shelve. On the bookmobile, we interfile them with their respective collections. - There are many large print youth fiction Wonderbooks, and those are especially great for struggling readers. *Parchment Community Library* - VOX books. - Each order comes with 1 or 2 chargers which we keep on the counter in our workroom. Recharge books when returned - Very popular, had to limit only 1 VOX book per patron per checkout. - One thing you have to consider is what you do when a VOX book comes back in horrible shape. Do you charge the patron the high cost? We have not had that problem yet but I’m sure it will happen. Rebecca Stout Youth Librarian Berkley Public Library *Please note: my email address has changed to rstout(a)berkleymi.gov 248-658-3440 3155 Coolidge Hwy Berkley, MI 48072

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