January 2026 - Michlib-l

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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Invitation to Register for "From Clutter to Clean" Genealogy-Related Program at the Pinckney Library
by Hope Siasoco 07 Jan '26

07 Jan '26

Dear Library Colleagues, The Pinckney Library (125 Putnam St., Pinckney, MI, 48169) invites you, your family and friends, to an upcoming Genealogy-related program titled: " From Clutter to Clean: Organize, Digitize and Store Photographs", by Allyson Maughan on Wednesday, January 14 at 6:30pm. Description: Your family gave you the historical picture collection. The quantity or disorganization keeps you from using these priceless documents. You know your family history is in them, but you stop short because of the clutter. In this class, learn to collect, organize, digitize, and store your pictures. Move from clutter to clean. Audience Level: Beginner This is a hybrid presentation. Presenter will be online via Zoom. Registration is required. Scan the QR code on the flyer <https://pinckneylibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Genealogy-Clutter-to…> or visit https://pinckneylibrary.org/library-events/ to register. For information or help with registering, please contact the Pinckney Library at 734-878-3888 or visit us at 125 Putnam St., Pinckney, MI 48169 or check out the flyer online: https://pinckneylibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Genealogy-Clutter-to… We hope very much that you can join us for this informative, genealogy-related program. Thank you to our Friends of the Pinckney Library for sponsoring this event. Sincerely, Hope Siasoco Library Director ------------------------------ She/Her Pinckney Community Public Library 125 Putnam St. Pinckney, MI 48169 Tel: 734-878-2952 Fax: 734-878-2907 Email: hsiasoco(a)pinckneylibrary.org

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Job Postings - Teen Librarian and Part Time Youth Librarian
by Lucy Fluture 07 Jan '26

07 Jan '26

Hello All, Cromaine District Library in Hartland is looking to hire both a Teen Librarian and a Part Time Youth Librarian. These staff will join our Youth Department team and have a variety of daytime, evening, and weekend hours. Visit https://cromaine.bamboohr.com/careers for the posting and application. Please share with anyone who might be interested! Have a great day, Lucy Fluture she/her (see mypronouns.org for more information) Youth and Teen Services Manager Hartland's Cromaine Library (810) 632-5200 ext. 114

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Flint area circus tickets
by Yolanda Rico 07 Jan '26

07 Jan '26

My small branch received BOGO free tickets for the Flint Circus along with the Saginaw Circus. I am not putting out the Flint ones, we are located in a very impoverished area. If any library wants the Flint circus tickets, I am happy to put them in RIDES. Yolanda Rico Library Assistant Wickes Library (989) 752-3821 yrico(a)saginawlibrary.org<mailto:yrico@saginawlibrary.org>

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Free metal sloped shelves (pickup only)
by Jesse Shirtz 07 Jan '26

07 Jan '26

Hello! The Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library has eight (8) metal shelves available for free to the first interested party (pickup only). The shelves were given to us by another library when they gave us a shelving unit, but we do not need them. The shelves are 35.5" L x 9.25" W x 7.25" H. They are sloped so gravity pulls the books to the back of the shelf. They are an off-white/cream color. The closest approximation I can find is on Demco: https://www.demco.com/multipurpose-shelves. The picture of the shelving unit is included for reference; only these eight shelves are available. [https://res.public.onecdn.static.microsoft/assets/fluentui-resources/1.1.0/app-min/assets/item-types/24/photo.png]IMG_6730.jpeg<https://superiorlandlibcoop-my.sharepoint.com/:i:/g/personal/jshirtz_ishpem…> [https://res.public.onecdn.static.microsoft/assets/fluentui-resources/1.1.0/app-min/assets/item-types/24/photo.png]IMG_6762.jpeg<https://superiorlandlibcoop-my.sharepoint.com/:i:/g/personal/jshirtz_ishpem…> [https://res.public.onecdn.static.microsoft/assets/fluentui-resources/1.1.0/app-min/assets/item-types/24/photo.png]IMG_6764.jpeg<https://superiorlandlibcoop-my.sharepoint.com/:i:/g/personal/jshirtz_ishpem…> [https://res.public.onecdn.static.microsoft/assets/fluentui-resources/1.1.0/app-min/assets/item-types/24/photo.png]IMG_6765.jpeg<https://superiorlandlibcoop-my.sharepoint.com/:i:/g/personal/jshirtz_ishpem…> [https://res.public.onecdn.static.microsoft/assets/fluentui-resources/1.1.0/app-min/assets/item-types/24/photo.png]IMG_6766.jpeg<https://superiorlandlibcoop-my.sharepoint.com/:i:/g/personal/jshirtz_ishpem…> Feel free to reach out with any questions, etc. Thanks! Sincerely, Jesse Shirtz (she/her<https://pronouns.org/>) Library Director Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library 317 N. Main Street Ishpeming, MI 49849 906-486-4381 www.ishpeminglibrary.info<http://www.ishpeminglibrary.info> co-chair Great Lakes Great Books Award<http://www.michiganreading.org/great-lakes-great-books> Michigan Reading Association

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MP3, BOCD, nonlocking DVD
by Deb Hemmye 07 Jan '26

07 Jan '26

Greetings! We have one, yes ONE, book on CD to give away and a bunch of MP3's. If you're not interested in the MP3 discs, keep in mind that these MP3's come in non-locking DVD cases if you want them for that reason. Send Rides code or TLN delivery number if you're interested. Will send any number to anyone. Deb Hemmye Library Director Huntington Woods Public Library 26415 Scotia Road Huntington Woods, MI 48070 248-543-9720, ext. 686 Currently listening to Half of a Yellow Sun, by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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Simplified Cataloging for Juvenile Non-Fiction
by Laura Orlowski 07 Jan '26

07 Jan '26

Hi all; If your library has created a simplified Dewey system or other simple cataloging for Juvenile Non-Fiction, I would love to hear about your system. Do you go by basic categories, such as Fairy Tales, Sports, Animals, etc? Do you use any Dewey numbers and if so, how simplified are those numbers? Do you use stickers to categorize books in Juvenile non-fiction? Any info - pro or con - would be greatly appreciated. I will gladly post a compiled list of the answers. Thanks, -Laura Orlowski, Library Director Jonesville District Library 517-849-9701 info(a)jonesvilledistrictlibrary.org

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Poe Impersonator
by Tracy Logan 07 Jan '26

07 Jan '26

Hail Great Brain! Does anyone know a good Edgar Allen Poe impersonator that works in Michigan and will travel? My schemes have been stymied thus far. Thank you! Tracy Logan Library Director Cadillac Wexford Public Library 411 South Lake Street Cadillac, MI 49601 231-775-6541 [cid:fac81850-0032-4ce0-92f3-d93e056c80e3]

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