January 2026 - Michlib-l

Loaning Stand Up Paddle Boards, etc
by Jordan Wright 09 Jan '26

09 Jan '26

Hello, If your library loans stand up paddle boards, bikes, scooters, saws, or other items that could potentially kill you, I would love to know whether you have any special procedures or waivers in place and what those look like. Happy Holidays, jordan -- Jordan Wright Library Director Tecumseh District Library 215 N Ottawa St, Tecumseh, MI 49286 jwright(a)tecumsehlibrary.org | 517-423-2238 x. 11 www.tecumsehlibrary.org

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Free books from former Book Clubs in a Bag!
by Jenny Rasmussen 09 Jan '26

09 Jan '26

Please respond with the number you want, your name, library, and TLN mailer and we'll get them out as soon as we can! Title Author ISBN Type Count Scarlet in Blue Jennifer Murphy 9780593183465 Hardcover 11 *one is a signed copy The Power Naomi Alderman 9780316547604 Paperback 10 Nothing to See Here Tayari Jones 9780062913494 Paperback 9 The Happiness Project Kevin Wilson 9780062414854 Paperback 10 An American Marriage Gretchen Rubin 9781616208684 Paperback 9 Thanks, Jenny Rasmussen Technical Services Clerk Northville District Library 212 W. Cady St. Northville, MI 48167 she/her

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Fantastic Michigan programming coming up--join us!
by Betsy Myers 08 Jan '26

08 Jan '26

You don't have to join us in person, join us from the comfort of your home (or work)--at your leisure! Learn about How Michigan Became Michigan...how the Upper Peninsula got its unusual shape, became a part of Michigan and what does the Toledo War have to do with it all? Here is the event on our website: tadl.org/toledowar OR below is the registration link if you just want to me to get to the point: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ys5Z_7TmQ0qf3p06OXk6Gg#/registr… We hope to see you there and join us as part of our yearlong celebration of America's 250th! Share all you like. Thank you. -- *Betsy Myers* Reference Department *Traverse Area District Library* 610 Woodmere Ave Traverse City, MI 49686 231 932-8502

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A remembrance of Randy Riley from MCLS
by Scott Garrison 08 Jan '26

08 Jan '26

Please excuse cross-posting MCLS is mourning the sudden and untimely passing of Randy Riley, State Librarian of Michigan, on January 3, 2026. Over his 36-year career at the Library of Michigan, Randy supported and led many important initiatives for libraries and fostered and promoted excellent access to a wide variety of information to citizens throughout Michigan. He was a singular and exemplary colleague and friend to libraries in many ways that others including the Library of Michigan<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/about/library-press-releases/sta…>, Library of Michigan Foundation<https://www.libraryofmichiganfoundation.com/randyriley>, Michigan Library Association<https://www.milibraries.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=18…>, University of Michigan School of Information<https://www.si.umich.edu/about-umsi/news/honoring-randy-rileys-life-and-leg…>, and others have highlighted this week. I encourage you to read Randy's touching obituary<https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/east-lansing-mi/randy-riley-1269…> to learn more about his rich life beyond his work. We at MCLS are profoundly appreciative of Randy's countless contributions to libraries and the library field statewide, regionally, and nationally. Many of our staff had the great fortune to work with and know him, and we treasure the long relationships and deep connections we built with him. Randy served as a member of the MCLS Board of Directors since becoming State Librarian in 2014, and we will always remember his articulate, incisive, thoughtful, and passionate voice around the Board table. Randy urged us all to stay strong and lean into collaboration in difficult times, and MCLS will continue taking his advice to heart in how we support libraries and continue working with the Library of Michigan and our other partners. Randy's staunch support for MeLCat, the DPLA Michigan Service Hub, the Michigan Digital Preservation Network, and so many other projects and programs made an incalculable difference, and we join the library community in remembering him with great fondness, sadness, and also the humor for which he was known to so many. We extend our sincerest condolences to Randy's family, his Library of Michigan and many other colleagues across Michigan and nationwide, and to all who knew and loved Randy like we did. MCLS is in the process of making a contribution to the Randy Riley Memorial Fund at the Library of Michigan Foundation<https://www.libraryofmichiganfoundation.com/>. I hope you'll share a memory of Randy<https://www.libraryofmichiganfoundation.com/randyrileymemorial/Blog%20Post%…> via the Foundation website. May great memories of Randy support us all. Scott Scott Garrison (he/him) Executive Director 517-489-4071 garrisons(a)mcls.org<mailto:garrisons@mcls.org> Schedule a meeting with me<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/94d03907fb274c71b46ba951e176d978…> [Image] 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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Banned Books/Censorship "Expert"
by Anna Merritt 08 Jan '26

08 Jan '26

Hello All, My library is partnering with our local community center for a program in May. I have been tasked with finding a presenter to speak as part of the event. Because the program centers around Banned Books and Censorship, I need to get someone who is an ‘expert’ on the subject. While I, as a librarian, can certainly spout on and on about it, I would love to have someone who has more experience hosting an engaging conversation about the topic. The problem is, I am at a loss for who might fit into that category. Does anyone have any suggestions as to who (general or specific) I can reach out too who may feel comfortable speaking on censorship? My library is located in Richland Michigan, just north of Kalamazoo. Ideally we would have someone who can be their in person, rather than on Zoom. 😊 This event is for adults, some of whom may not have children and, thus, may be removed from the debate all together. Thanks! Anna Merritt (she/her) Assistant Director / Adult Programmer / Interloan Specialist Richland Community Library 8951 Park Street Richland, MI 49083 (269) 629-9085 ZV283 https://www.richlandlibrary.org/ [1] -- This message has been scanned by E.F.A. Project and is believed to be clean.

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Toner - free to a good home
by Kendra Lake 08 Jan '26

08 Jan '26

Hello - We have some toner we don't need anymore. It was for a Konica Minolta BizHub, I don't remember the exact model. Toner available includes: Yellow - TN512AY (2 available) Cyan - TN512Ac (1 available) Magenta - TN512AM (1 available) Let me know if you need them & I can send your way :) Kendra Lake Librarian North Central Michigan College klake(a)ncmich.edu<mailto:klake@ncmich.edu> 231-348-6715

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Flint area circus tickets have been claimed
by Yolanda Rico 08 Jan '26

08 Jan '26

The Flint circus tickets have been claimed. Yolanda Rico Library Assistant Wickes Library (989) 752-3821 yrico(a)saginawlibrary.org<mailto:yrico@saginawlibrary.org>

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Books available
by Vanessa Walstra 08 Jan '26

08 Jan '26

Hi all, I have multiple copies of books that are minimally processed and lightly used from our last few Big Read programs. If you would like any of them, please send me how many and your RIDES code. Title Copies The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald (paperback) 35 I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger (paperback) 73 Dreamers by Yuyi Morales (hardcover) 5 Journey by Aaron Becker (hardcover) 12 Journey by Aaron Becker (paperback) 4 Thanks! Vanessa Walstra Manager of Collections and Digital Resources Herrick District Library 300 S. River Holland, MI 49423 vwalstra(a)herrickdl.org 616-355-3718

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Periodical shelving and book cart available (pickup only)
by Joelle Hannert 08 Jan '26

08 Jan '26

The NMC Library is doing some reorganizing and we have a couple furniture items up for grabs. These are free to the first taker, and are for pickup only (Traverse City). Estey cantilever periodical shelving (one unit, no end panels) Here's a product listing for this item with all the specs: https://www.thelibrarystore.com/product/cn92-3040/h Our unit is the 78" tall model with 5 shelves. Oversized childrens' book cart - 18x16x16" on wheels - three slotted sections - outer wood surface has some sun fading Let me know if you're interested; I'm happy to send photos or answer any questions you might have. -- Joelle Hannert (she/her) Library Technical Services Coordinator (231) 995-1684 Office: M/Tu/Th; Home: F *Currently reading:* [image: I Gave You Eyes and You Looked Toward Darkness] <https://www.graywolfpress.org/books/i-gave-you-eyes-and-you-looked-toward-d…>

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State Librarian Randy Riley Memorial
by Bradley, Michelle (MDE) 08 Jan '26

08 Jan '26

Dear Library Community, A memorial service for Randy Riley will be held Friday, January 9, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Michigan Library and Historical Center Forum, 702 W. Kalamazoo Street, Lansing, with a small reception to follow. The event will not be livestreamed at the request of the family. See below for a news release from MDE as well as the obituary for more information. https://www.michigan.gov/mde/news-and-information/press-releases/2026/01/06… Randy Riley Obituary - East Lansing, MI<https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/east-lansing-mi/randy-riley-1269…> With much appreciation for all of you, Michelle Bradley Library Development Manager Library of Michigan 517-335-1507 [Michigan's Top 10 Strategic Education Plan] [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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