September 2025 - Michlib-l

Youth & Teen Services Updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 12 Sep '25

12 Sep '25

Upcoming Webinar on Teens from LM Managing Your Library's Afterschool Crowd Friday, September 26, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET The hours of 3-5pm Monday-Friday can be a busy time for libraries. This is where libraries may get an influx of young people, and an increase in behavior incidents. But this is also a time of great potential impact, where libraries can be a safe place and reach out to teens. In this webinar you'll hear from a former teen services librarian whose library typically had 100-150 teens most days after school. She and colleagues learned from their partners and experience how to manage these chaotic (and fun!) hours. In this webinar you'll learn: * Teen developmental stages and how that can affect behavior * Tips on setting policies and guidelines * Setting and enforcing behavior expectations that make the library a place for everyone * Suggestions on partners and programs after school * Communication techniques to deescalate behaviors This webinar is for all public library staff, from circulation to youth librarians to administration. It is especially for library staff who interact with teens during the afterschool hours. Details and registration: https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even… If you cannot attend live, this webinar will be recorded and shared on LM's Webinar Archives page. This project is made possible by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan. Summer Library Programming Updates Last reminder to please complete the summer library programming survey<https://forms.gle/9ohxTu3YyMcAgB7v6>! Whether you do the annual theme or your own theme, we do want to hear from you. (You can skip the CSLP specific questions and just input your data.) Results from this survey not only informs the Library of Michigan, but provides insights on the national level, too, so we can continue to support summer library programming. Survey closes this weekend. 🌟 Join the Collaborative Spirit of CSLP! 🌟 The Collaborative Summer Library program is inviting all library staff members to become an essential part of the by joining one of their dynamic committees! Details and link to the application are here: https://www.cslpreads.org/join-a-cslp-committee/. Deadline is October 15th. Save Nov 13th for the CSLP webinar - Universal Design: Inclusive Approaches to Public Librarianship. Registration coming in October. [cid:97459d8f-f07f-4d29-9777-2321f1ea773e] CSLP's Virtual Summer Symposium<https://www.cslpreads.org/> for Unearth A Story™ is coming... and there are multiple ways to watch! Registration for attending the virtual symposium live from your own desk or library opens in October on the CSLP website. You will also be able to sign-up to receive a recording of the sessions to view in your own time, at your own pace, if you cannot attend live. And finally - new this year - you can register to join us at the Library of Michigan as we connect & collaborate together throughout the symposium! Unearth A Story™: Connect & Collaborate Thursday, December 4, 2025 10:00 am - 4:30 pm ET* Library of Michigan - Lake Erie Meeting Room (2nd Floor) The dinosaurs are coming in 2026! Join us as we gather to view the Collaborative Summer Library Program's annual virtual Summer Symposium all about Unearth a Story™. We will start the day with a conversation around summer library programming best practices, before tuning into the opening Keynote Speaker (announcement coming soon). Between sessions we will "unearth" ideas on programming, so feel free to bring craft supplies, materials, or stories to share. This event will be limited to 50 participants. Details & Registration<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> <https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> (Please note, if you register to attend in-person at LM, do not register for the virtual symposium via CSLP) *Limited snacks will be provided, however due to loss of funding lunch will be not be served. Please plan to pack your own lunch and beverages for the day. We do have water bottle refill stations on site. [cid:36d2c9e0-062a-4142-b307-da89187f8eda] This project is made possible by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan. Additional Resources Updated! Libraries as Community Hubs for Citizen Science Training Based on evaluation and feedback from librarians and Ambassadors, the new training module is now available...for free! This training module will help you and your staff discover best practices and identify resources to engage library users in citizen science and lifelong learning. Upon completion, you'll earn a digital badge! Details to get started are here: https://scistarter.org/training-library. Mark Cuban Foundation AI Bootcamp for High School Students Mark Cuban Foundation AI Bootcamp is a free, twenty-hour introduction to Artificial Intelligence for high school students. Students who complete the program continue to receive mentorship and AI learning opportunities until graduation. Apply<https://vdohsxbab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001opzyGkG5wolL6l-wG_ZQIiytSu-01-Rgfp…> by September 30, 2025. Nominations open for the I Love My Librarian Award<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMjA5MTMwNCZwPT…> ALA is inviting library users to submit nominations for the I Love My Librarian Award, which will award ten amazing librarians with $5,000 and the honor of a lifetime. We know public librarians change lives in their communities every day, so please spread the word about this life-changing opportunity! Submit your nomination<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMjA5MTMwNCZwPT…> by Dec. 15. Promotional tools including graphics, social media copy, and a sample press release are all available on the award website<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMjA5MTMwNCZwPT…>. How Comics Can Increase Health Literacy and Engagement<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMjA5MTMwNCZwPT…> PLA webinar on Sept. 24 Graphic medicine is a wide-ranging category that includes graphic memoirs, non-fiction, and fiction for all age groups including adults, teens, and children. This webinar offers an opportunity to discuss what graphic medicine is, what resources and titles are available, and how graphic medicine has been impacted by book challenges and bans. It will also cover how public libraries are including graphic medicine in their programming and highlighting titles in their collections. Learn more and register<https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMjA5MTMwNCZwPT…>. Youth Media Awards - 2026 Although ALA's LibLearnX Conference has been sunset, the 2026 Youth Media Awards Announcement is still happening! The public announcement of the Medal-winning and Honor titles will be held on Monday, January 26th beginning at 10 a.m. CT. The announcement will take place at the Hilton Chicago hotel (1720 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605). Read the full press release here. <https://www.ala.org/news/2025/09/american-library-association-announces-202…> The event will be free and open to the public, but registration will be required for in-person attendance. Registration will open in December 2025. The announcement will also be live streamed at ala.unikron.com and on the ALA Facebook page. No registration is required to view the livestream. Understanding Teens Wednesdays, October 1, 15, and 29, 2025 1:00 - 2:00pm ET/11:00 - 12:00pm MT Colorado State Library - open to library staff in Michigan Teens are important patrons in our libraries, with unique and evolving needs. In this series of webinars, we will share our approach in working towards welcoming, inclusive teen services by using staff training. Our goals with our staff training are to establish a base of empathy through better understanding of teens and their current experiences, and to offer practical strategies in working with youth. We will hold three sessions in this webinar series; each session will include working through a different part of the training. We will share our adaptable outline and references for attendees who would like to use the training in their own libraries. This 3-part virtual training is led by the Teen Services team at Arapahoe Libraries. All three parts do go together but they can also be attended independently. Attendees do not have to be present at a previous session to benefit from the content of the following session(s). All three sessions will be recorded and the links sent to registrants. Individual session descriptions are listed on each registration page. You will need to register for each session separately. There is no charge to attend these sessions: * Session 1 - Intersectional Factors: https://costatelibrary.libcal.com/event/15030706 * Session 2 - Biases and Stereotypes: https://costatelibrary.libcal.com/event/15030707 * Session 3 - Building Positive Relationships: https://costatelibrary.libcal.com/event/15030708 Thank you, 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. [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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Upcoming cataloging workshop from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 12 Sep '25

12 Sep '25

Register soon for the following workshop from MCLS! Cataloging OER and Online Resources<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/682cbae5df7c71eadd5b897b> 3-day class, September 23-25, 2-4 p.m. Eastern (1-3 p.m. Central) Qualifies for 6 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! For this and other great workshops please visit our Training Store here store.mcls.org<https://store.mcls.org/> To learn about our Essential Workplace Skills and Cataloging Certificate programs, click here mcls.org/training-events/certification<https://www.mcls.org/training-events/certification/> Gwen Haviland Membership & Training Coordinator/Project Specialist Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 517-455-7612 havilandg(a)mcls.org<mailto:havilandg@mcls.org> Connect with MCLS Website<https://www.mcls.org/> | Newsletter<https://www.mcls.org/news/enewsletter> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/midwest-collaborative-for-library-services>

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Advocacy Crash Courses: Championing Staff and Creating a Welcoming Library Environment - Registration Deadline Sept 23
by UW iSchool CE 12 Sep '25

12 Sep '25

Advocacy Crash Courses: Championing Staff and Creating a Welcoming Library Environment Thursdays Sept 25 – Oct 23 12:00-1:00 PM CST Register today: go.wisc.edu/s3i86h<https://go.wisc.edu/s3i86h> Join experts for a series of insightful and practical webinars designed to help you better advocate for yourself, your colleagues, and patrons alike. Whether you are a staff member who feels change is beyond your control or a manager trying to navigate advocating your team’s behalf this series will equip you with practical strategies, new approaches, and actionable tools to drive meaningful change. Each webinar will be presented live with captions, and all sessions will be recorded and made available to registered attendees through December 31, 2025. You can register for an individual webinar for $50 or enroll in the full series for $200 and save. Register by September 23 to receive the series discount! Belonging at Work: An Inspiring Environment for Neurodivergent Employees, Sept 25, 12:00 - 1:00 PM CST Diversity in how employees think makes for a creative and dynamic staff. How can we recruit and train neurodivergent employees to give them a great start? And how can libraries retain and empower all employees? Learn strategies to improve your interview process and onboarding, and tips and tricks for managers and coworkers. You’ll leave this session with practical ideas for making your library more welcoming to all employees. It’s Called Praxis: How Cis Managers Can Support Trans Staff, Oct 2, 12:00 - 1:00 PM CST In a time of rapid change where state and federal policies disparately impact people with marginalized identities, learn how cisgender managers can support transgender staff in a professional environment already impacted by bias, outdated protocols, and even outright hostility. Attendees will engage with ideas for putting trauma-informed service into practice while considering HR and library policies, departmental communication and workflows, power dynamics and gender privilege, and workplace bullying or harassment. This session is intended to help cis library managers and administrators cultivate a greater awareness of their trans workers’ needs and lived realities, through a conversation between two librarians: a cis supervisor offering her perspective on supporting a trans employee, and a trans librarian talking about the daily experience of “working while trans” in a public library. Modeled after their successful professional development trainings in Massachusetts, Heath Umbreit and Liz Reed will share best practices and techniques with time for questions from attendees. HR Basics for Libraries, Oct 9, 12:00 - 1:00 PM CST Sarah and Sara will present tips on successful HR management for rural and small libraries based on her experience and expertise. They will look at common HR issues for public libraries (especially rural & small libraries) such as recruitment, policies and employment laws, and performance management, including how to have those difficult discussions. We will also talk about strategies to make working at the library great for everyone! Your Voice Matters: Advocating for Yourself at Work, Oct 16, 12:00 - 1:00 PM CST Unlock your influence with essential self-advocacy skills in the workplace! This webinar provides practical, actionable strategies for library professionals at all levels, empowering you to effectively negotiate for improved compensation and benefits, champion your innovative project ideas, and advocate for accommodations. Learn how to articulate your value, navigate challenging conversations, and achieve positive outcomes that support your professional growth and well-being within the library environment. Inspirations, Burdens, and Other Lies: The Disability Community in the Library, Oct 23, 12:00 - 1:00 PM CST A welcoming and accessible environment for people with disabilities is crucial to ensure that libraries are truly for everyone; however, the dominant societal narrative tells us lies about disability that can keep us from fully embracing and prioritizing people with disabilities in our work. This program will invite attendees to consider the ways dominant narratives about disability affect common library work practices, and how to counter those in ourselves and our staff in order to advocate for the disability community in their libraries. -- Questions? Email ce-info(a)ischool.wisc.edu

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Would anyone mind sharing some library flyers with me?
by Katie Rothley 12 Sep '25

12 Sep '25

Happy Friday! Would anyone mind sharing some library flyers with me for a graphic design presentation I'll be giving at MLA this year? I just need a few (maybe 3) examples. This would be especially for any library that would love some constructive feedback on flyers. I have canva if it's easier to share that way. And if you are willing to share, I'll remove your library branding and put a generic placeholder in its place. Thank you very much. I appreciate it. -- Katie Rothley, MLIS (pronounced: kay-tee rawth-lee) 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…> 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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Dedicated parenting section?
by Library Director 12 Sep '25

12 Sep '25

Hello, I am wondering if it is common for libraries to have a dedicated location (physical/ILS) for books on parenting? We a have a wall of unused shelving at this moment and I am trying to figure out what best to do with it. Unfortunately it is in the area of our adult nonfiction so I do get that might be a weird place for it as well. Not a major hike but definitely in a very separate area. Looking for ideas and feedback - thanks! [sigemail] CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This communication and any attachments may contain confidential and privileged information for the use of the designated recipient named above. If you are not the designated recipient, an employee, or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this communication in error and that any review, disclosure, dissemination, distribution, or copying of it or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you receive this communication in error, please destroy all copies of this communication and any attachments and notify the sender immediately via phone, fax, or electronic mail. Thank you.

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REMINDER: Summer reading survey closes TODAY!
by Williams, Barbara (MDE) 12 Sep '25

12 Sep '25

[cid:image001.jpg@01DC23CB.EE7E2550] The Collaborative Summer Library Program's (CSLP) annual survey is now open and will close TODAY, September 12, 2025. CSLP has created a survey so they can better assess the usefulness of the materials offered by the program on a national level to better serve you, the CSLP membership! All public libraries in Michigan are CSLP members thanks to the Library of Michigan with support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The survey can be found here: https://forms.gle/9ohxTu3YyMcAgB7v6 If you would like to view the survey in PDF form before completing it, you can find that here https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ata27kFA_Npyy-kKaSNX8KMQx9wmLb35/view?usp=…. FAQs Who should complete this survey? The audience for the survey is public library staff who played an active role in administering or running 2025 summer library programming. One person per library could fill it out, or multiple library staff from the same library could complete the sections of the survey most relevant to their work, e.g. children, teen, or adult programs. * Please coordinate with your colleagues on who will fill it out, especially if you are in a multi-branch system. * This does NOT need to be filled out by Directors. (Adult/YA/Children program overseers can complete their own portions.) * EVEN IF YOU DID NOT USE "COLOR OUR WORLD" AS YOUR THEME, we invite you to complete the survey! Is this survey required? No, it is not required, but we would appreciate your input. Every library that responds helps us get a more accurate picture of overall satisfaction with the program. I want to be prepared. What info will I need to provide? * General feedback on using (or not) the 2025 program theme and materials; * Feedback and info about how/whether you tracked participation, as well as stats for participation and programming for children (ages 0-11), teens (12-18) and adults. You may skip some questions for which you don't have the answers. I suggest you wait until your summer program has ended to complete the survey. When does the survey close? The survey is open from now until Friday, September 12, 2025. Let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you in advance for sharing your input! Barbara Williams, MLIS Library Development Analyst (MDE) Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48909 WilliamsB39(a)michigan.gov<mailto:WilliamsB39@michigan.gov> I (517) 241-2149 [cid:image002.png@01DC23CB.EE7E2550] [cid:image003.png@01DC23CB.EE7E2550] Do you know an outstanding Michigan educator? Nominate them for 2026-27 Michigan Teacher of the Year! The MTOY Program is accepting nominations through September 24. Nominate an educator using the online form<https://mde.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9BjArjCenn1GB14>. For more information visit www.Michigan.gov/mtoy<http://www.michigan.gov/mtoy>. [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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Unearth A Story™ Summer Symposium!
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 12 Sep '25

12 Sep '25

CSLP's Virtual Summer Symposium<https://www.cslpreads.org/> for Unearth A Story™ is coming... and there are multiple ways to watch! Registration for attending the virtual symposium live from your own desk or library opens in October on the CSLP website. You will also be able to sign-up to receive a recording of the sessions to view in your own time, at your own pace, if you cannot attend live. And finally - new this year - you can register to join us at the Library of Michigan as we connect & collaborate together throughout the symposium! Unearth A Story™: Connect & Collaborate Thursday, December 4, 2025 10:00 pm - 4:30 pm ET* Library of Michigan - Lake Erie Meeting Room (2nd Floor) The dinosaurs are coming in 2026! Join us as we gather to view the Collaborative Summer Library Program's annual virtual Summer Symposium all about Unearth a Story™. We will start the day with a conversation around summer library programming best practices, before tuning into the opening Keynote Speaker (announcement coming soon). Between sessions we will "unearth" ideas on programming, so feel free to bring craft supplies, materials, or stories to share. This event will be limited to 50 participants. Details & Registration<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> <https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> (Please note, if you register to attend in-person at LM, do not register for the virtual symposium via CSLP) *Limited snacks will be provided, however due to loss of funding lunch will be not be served. Please plan to pack your own lunch and beverages for the day. We do have water bottle refill stations on site. [cid:d2148152-6b11-4ff9-93a0-b6f9e20e5aa9] This program is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. 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.

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Michigan Humanities' next Great Michigan Read: registration now open!
by Katie Wittenauer 12 Sep '25

12 Sep '25

Good morning from Michigan Humanities! If you haven't already registered for the upcoming tenth Great Michigan Read featuring Curtis Chin's memoir, Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant, now is the time! Registration opened in late August, and we have been spreading the word about all that's ahead for 2025-26. About this year's program The Great Michigan Read is one of Michigan Humanities' signature programs, and has been in motion as a statewide reading and conversation program since 2007. We work with partners across the state to distribute free copies of the selected book and supplementary educational materials to support local programming, and to provide grant and author event opportunities. About the book: >From publisher Little, Brown: "Nineteen eighties Detroit was a volatile place to live, but above the fray stood a safe haven: Chung's Cantonese Cuisine, where anyone-from the city's first Black mayor to the local drag queens, from a big-time Hollywood star to elderly Jewish couples-could sit down for a warm, home-cooked meal. Here was where, beneath a bright-red awning and surrounded by his multigenerational family, filmmaker and activist Curtis Chin came of age; where he learned to embrace his identity as a gay ABC, or American-born Chinese; where he navigated the divided city's spiraling misfortunes; and where-between helpings of almond boneless chicken, sweet-and-sour pork, and some of his own, less-savory culinary concoctions-he realized just how much he had to offer to the world, to his beloved family, and to himself. Served up by the cofounder of the Asian American Writers' Workshop and structured around the very menu that graced the tables of Chung's, Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant is both a memoir and an invitation: to step inside one boy's childhood oasis, scoot into a vinyl booth, and grow up with him-and perhaps even share something off the secret menu." Important dates: Late Summer 2025: Registration opens September 18, 2025: Fall grant application for partner programming opens Late October 2025: Books and resources distributed to lending partners; fall author tour with Curtis Chin April & May 2026: Spring author tour with Curtis Chin Late summer 2026: Program concludes Information session & Frequently Asked Questions: Last week, I hosted an information session that you can view here<https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/4PIxhc_Dgy5T1tAzYxbq0NyIWpubHTcM5iQgHUPM6…> as a recording. I answered a wide range of great questions about this year's new partnership structure and timeline, and also received messages afterward about the program's audience and resources. Here are a few FAQs: * How can I be a Great Michigan Read partner? There are two ways to be a 2025-26 GMR partner organization: * Lending organizations will receive a book kit at the time of program launch in October. Each kit will come in a GMR tote bag and include copies of Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant, conversation starters, promotional materials, and a partner guide with links to digital resources. The materials will be yours to use for programming and distribute throughout the program period-late October 2025 through late August 2026. During that time frame, kits should largely be available for check-out by local participating partners. We are leaning on our lending partners to help us make the most of the printed books we have access to this year and build community awareness for the program. * If you are interested in reading Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant in your local community and prefer not to serve as a lending partner, we invite you to register as a participating partner. Participating partners will not receive book kits directly from Michigan Humanities. Once lending partner locations are established, you will receive information about locations in your part of the state where you can check out a book kit. It is our goal to establish lending partnerships in every county to ensure continued statewide access to the GMR program. * Do I need to pay for the books? No, we will distribute copies of the book to lending partners free of charge. * Will I receive grant funds after I register for the program? No funds are granted through the Great Michigan Read partner registration process. However, applications for the fall portion of our Great Michigan Read Action Grants will open on Sept. 18. You can find additional details on the Great Michigan Read website<https://www.michiganhumanities.org/great-michigan-read/>. * What is the age range for the Great Michigan Read? Since our Great Michigan Read books vary in their content and genre, it is difficult to define a universal age group. The program isn't an early literacy or children's reading program, so past audiences have included high school students and older. Specifically for this year, we can note that Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant describes some violent acts and sexual experiences, and Curtis includes his insight into and memories of anti-Asian discrimination and hate crimes, homophobia, and challenging cultural norms. * Will there be e-books/audiobooks available like previous years? At this time, we cannot provide free e-book and audiobook access, but we will stay in touch with partners as we continue to pursue additional funding to support digital versions of Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant. * How do I host Curtis Chin in my community? When you register as a partner, you can indicate interest in co-hosting Curtis as part of our Great Michigan Read author tours this fall and upcoming spring. If you'd like to work on scheduling an event with Curtis independent of those tours, you can find booking information on Curtis' website<https://www.curtisfromdetroit.com/book-curtis>. * How have federal cuts impacted Michigan Humanities? As many of you likely know, Michigan Humanities' NEH funding was cut by DOGE in April. Due to this termination of critical funds, several of our grant opportunities and programs have been paused. Thanks to ongoing private support, the 2025-26 Great Michigan Read program is moving forward. You can learn more about recent Michigan Humanities developments on our resource page<https://www.michiganhumanities.org/toolkit/neh-advocacy-resources/> and read further information about national funding news via this article<https://www.statehumanities.org/federal-funding-update-humanities-councils/> from the Federation of State Humanities Councils. What's next? Lending partner interest: If you are interested in registering as a lending partner, please complete our online Google form<https://forms.gle/KDszTiCRFA5K2LDu9> by Sept. 30, 2025. After reviewing your information, I will be in touch to share instructions and an access code for registration, which is due by Oct. 10, 2025. PLEASE NOTE: The lending partner registration form is not publicly viewable in our online portal and requires the access code I will send. Please do not fill out the participating partner form. Remember, if you are serving as a lending partner, the materials will be your organization's to use and distribute throughout the program period. Kits should be publicly available for a minimum of approximately eight months during that time frame so that any nearby GMR participating partner can access the resources. Participating partner registration: If you are interested in registering as a participating partner, please follow the instructions below. Participating partner registration is available now through summer 2026. * Login or create a new user account on the Michigan Humanities grant and program portal, located here<https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=mihumanities>. * From your user dashboard, click "APPLY" to see the available program options. * Click on "APPLY" in the Great Michigan Read Participating Partner block, then fill out the required details. * After you have submitted the form, you will receive an automated "registration received" email. Remember, participating partners will not receive book kits directly from Michigan Humanities. Once lending partner locations are established this fall, you will receive information about locations in your part of the state where you can check out a book kit. It is our goal to establish lending partnerships in every county to ensure continued statewide access to the program. Author tour opportunities: An opportunity to share your interest in co-hosting Curtis Chin for a fall or spring author event is included in both partner registration types. Register soon to indicate your interest; review will begin this month for fall events. If you have any questions, please reach out to me via email<mailto:kwittenauer@mihumanities.org?subject=Great%20Michigan%20Read> or phone (517-372-7770, ext. 294). We look forward to working with you this year! Katie Katie Wittenauer (she/her) Director of Programs | kwittenauer(a)mihumanities.org<mailto:kwittenauer@mihumanities.org> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiewittenauer/> Connecting, Sharing, Growing [A blue and white badge with gold ribbon Description automatically generated] Michigan Humanities 2364 Woodlake Drive, Suite 100 Okemos, MI 48864 517-372-7770, ext. 294 Website<http://michiganhumanities.org> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/MichiganHumanities> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/mihumanities/?hl=en> Mission: Bringing people together through stories, histories, cultures, and conversations.

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Mittens at HWPL
by Deb Hemmye 11 Sep '25

11 Sep '25

Mittens has arrived at the Huntington Woods library! And boy, has s/he had fun! Sadly, this is our last day with Mittens as s/he's off to the Addison Township library tomorrow. Have a safe trip Mittens! Deb Hemmye Library Director Huntington Woods Public Library 26415 Scotia Road Huntington Woods, MI 48070 248-543-9720, ext. 686 Currently reading The Wide Wide Sea: Imperial Ambition, First Contact and the Fateful Final Voyage of Captain James Cook, by Hampton Sides

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Collection Development Policy
by Zac Larson 11 Sep '25

11 Sep '25

Hi Everyone, I was wondering if any of you who have collection development policies would mind sharing them with me? Thank you very much. Zac Larson Pronouns: He/Him Administration Collection Development Librarian Staffing and Scheduling Devereaux Memorial Library 201 Plum Street[http://www.crawfordco.lib.mi.us/dnn/portals/0/devsm.jpg] Grayling, Michigan 49738 Phone: 989-348-9214 Ext. 203 Fax: 989-348-9294 [cid:c5d05b4f-a4fe-4f09-9355-9fda3d98aba0]

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