April 2026 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Upcoming Event at BPL: Let's Go Birding
by Mick Howey 02 Apr '26

02 Apr '26

Hello Michlib! Please join us at 7:00 PM, Monday, April 6th as we welcome birder Greg Bodker back to the Baldwin Public Library. “Let’s Go Birding” is a followup to Greg Bodker’s well received Birdwatching vs Birding program. The “Let’s Go Birding” program uses different photos, videos, and stories to prepare the audience to go on a birding adventure in the field. Greg has been a serious birder since 2006, combining his interest in birds, nature, and photography as often as possible. Greg has led birding trips for Michigan Audubon and was on its Board of Directors for three years. Greg has birded in all of Michigan’s 83 counties and in most of North America. Tap here <https://www.baldwinlib.org/calendar/#/events/q3xXUsBNp6/instances/5x9qax9c8…> to register and for more information. Hope to see you there! Mick Howey, MLIS Adult Services Librarian II Baldwin Public Library 300 West Merrill Street Birmingham, MI 48009 (248) 554-4649

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Great Michigan Read: TEN April events featuring author Curtis Chin
by Katie Wittenauer 02 Apr '26

02 Apr '26

Good afternoon from Michigan Humanities! We are excited for Great Michigan Read<https://www.michiganhumanities.org/great-michigan-read/> author Curtis Chin to arrive in Michigan next week and hope to see you all at an event. I've attached a poster that highlights the four stops on the April leg of our Great Michigan Read author tour. Curtis will return in May for additional tour events. Here are the event details and pre-registration information: * Lansing-Sunday, April 12 at 1 p.m.: Riverwalk Theatre (228 Museum Dr.) Co-hosted by the Capital City Film Festival, Capital Area District Libraries and Michigan State University Libraries. Space is limited; registration recommended. Event page<https://capitalcityfilmfest.com/event/curtis-from-detroit-an-afternoon-with…> | Facebook event<https://www.facebook.com/share/1FE7R4SGHn/> * Muskegon-Monday, April 13 at 6:30 p.m.: The Corner (280 W. Muskegon Ave.) Co-hosted by Muskegon Area District Library and Muskegon Community College. Registration is required. Event page<https://muskegonadl.bibliocommons.com/v2/events/696568a791e4576f847c2ba6> | Facebook event<https://www.facebook.com/share/18RQVeDeou/> * Flint-Wednesday, April 15 at 6 p.m.: Gloria Coles Flint Public Library, C.S. Mott Foundation Community Room (1026 E. Kearsley St.) Co-hosted by Gloria Coles Flint Public Library. Event page<https://www.fpl.info/event/great-michigan-read-author-visit-curtis-chin-263…> | Facebook event<https://www.facebook.com/share/18YAqB9Xnd/> * Port Huron-Thursday, April 16 at 6 p.m.: Don Dodge Auditorium (200 Grand River Ave.) Co-hosted by St. Clair County Library System, Blue Water Allies and St. Clair County Community College. Registration is required. Event page<https://stclaircountylibrary.org/events/List/Great-MI-Read-Tour-with-Curtis…> Below I've included links to the upcoming series of independent community events hosted by GMR partners and/or supported by GMR Action Grant funding. * Battle Creek-Thursday, April 9 at 1 p.m.: Kellogg Community College, Binda Performing Arts Center<https://kellogg.edu/events/author-visit-curtis-chin/> * Grand Rapids-Saturday, April 11 at 3 p.m.: Kent District Library, Kentwood Branch<https://kdl.bibliocommons.com/events/69932710b0595799c09d443c> * Alma-Tuesday, April 14 at 1 p.m.: Ballyhoo Books<https://www.ballyhoobooks.com/events-166726-399307.html> * University Center-Wednesday, April 15 at 12 p.m.: Delta College, Lecture Theater (G160)<https://www.delta.edu/calendar/index.html?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventi…> * Morenci-Saturday, April 18 at 1 p.m.: Stair District Library<https://www.stairlib.org/> * Ann Arbor-Saturday, April 18 at 7 p.m.: Cluster Museum<https://clustermuseum.org/events/michigangreatreadcurtischen> Please, help us spread the word about this incredible set of free, public events! The 2025-26 Great Michigan Read is presented by Michigan Humanities and supported by national, statewide and local partners, including the Library of Michigan and Michigan State University Federal Credit Union. Please let me know if you have any questions or are interested in becoming a Great Michigan Read partner. We have a limited number of books and materials remaining! Grant funding for partner programming is still available. Looking forward to seeing you at a Great Michigan Read event this month, 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 PO Box 91 Marshall, MI 49068 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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PDF Map of Artemis II Flight Path
by Maria Williams 02 Apr '26

02 Apr '26

Maria Williams <mwilliams(a)northvillelibrary.org> [image: Attachments]10:21 AM (4 minutes ago) to michlib-l Dear Michlib- A Canadian <https://plateauastro.com/>Astrophysicist <https://plateauastro.com/> made a map of the Artemis II flight path and made it available to download for free. This morning we printed it on our large format printer and stuck it to the front of our Circulation Desk, cuz ya know, "other duties as assigned," and space exploration is COOL. In case anyone else wants to use the file here is the link <https://plateauastro.com/sites/default/files/2026-01/artemis-II-flight-map-…> - it's fun no matter the size! Go Artemis II! M. -- Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/9555257?utm_medi…> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/9555257?utm_medi…> [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_…>

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Upcoming Program presentation
by Elizabeth Campion 02 Apr '26

02 Apr '26

*Unpacking Odysseus* With Christopher Nolan’s new film adaptation of The Odyssey arriving at theaters on July 17, educators Harry Campion and John Monaghan embark on their own epic journey to put the history, the original story, and the film in context. Campion and Monaghan taught Homer’s epic poem for nearly 20 years in the rigorous Advanced Placement English Literature course at Grosse Pointe South High School. Unpacking Odysseus will run very much like their classes, relying heavily on Campion’s knowledge of Greek art and Mythology, while Monaghan, a film historian and former Detroit Free Press film critic, will lead a discussion on the work of director Nolan (The Dark Knight, Dunkirk, Oppenheimer) and how this story aligns with his previous films. “Campion and Monaghan taught The Odyssey in a way that was engaging, accessible, and one of the most memorable units of my entire high school career.” Claire Zimmeth - former student “…having not just one but TWO teachers who were committed to making the information digestible and entertaining changed everything for me. Their understanding of how to interpret the language was so enthusiastic it was impossible not to get sucked into it …” Anna Sophia Abundis, former student To book these speakers please contact John Monaghan at 248-376-5513 or johnmonaghan1963(a)gmail.com Elizabeth Campion, Librarian Shelby Township Librarian 52610 Van Dyke Shelby Township, MI 48316 586-726-2351 -- A library is a miracle. A place where you can learn just about anything for free. A place where your mind can come alive." Josh Hanagarne, *The World's Strongest Librarian*

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Reference service for people incarcerated in MI
by Meghan McGowan 01 Apr '26

01 Apr '26

Hi colleagues! I'm writing to share that Wayne State School of Information Sciences students have started a reference service for people incarcerated in MI. I'm attaching their flyer to this email. They're trying to raise awareness of their services. Please consider passing their info along to any patrons that this may be of interest to. Here's the info: *The WIIA is a club at Wayne State University full of library and information science master students aiming to provide answers and research to questions from patrons everywhere, including you!* *By mail, please send 1-2 questions you may have along with the address and name you want us to send it back to.* *Send letters to the address below:* *Purdy/Kresge Library* *Attn: Wayne Incarceration Information Activists (WIIA), * *Room 134* *Wayne State University * *5265 Cass Ave.* *Detroit MI 48202* With gratitude, Meghan McGowan Librarian, Wayne State University -- Meghan McGowan she | they

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Join Our Team at the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library!
by Kate Stockrahm 01 Apr '26

01 Apr '26

Hello all, The Gloria Coles Flint Public Library is hiring an Adult Services Librarian! We're looking for energetic, creative individuals who are passionate about helping others and serving the Flint community. Our team is dedicated to creating a library where everyone belongs and feels welcome. Adult Services librarians develop and implement innovative community-centered programs, collections, and services for adults, collaborating with other library staff under the guidance of library management. If you're ready to inspire learning, curiosity, and connection, we want you on our team! Come be part of our newly transformed, beautifully renovated library in the heart of the Flint Cultural Center. Please visit the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library's web site for complete job descriptions and additional information: www.fpl.info/jobs<http://www.fpl.info/jobs>. Application closes April 15. Warmly, Kate Stockrahm Executive Assistant 810-249-2039 kstockrahm(a)fpl.info<mailto:kstockrahm@fpl.info> [Email Signature_175 Final]

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Presenter Recommendation
by Kayla Barnish 01 Apr '26

01 Apr '26

Hello! Chesterfield Township Library hosted author Sherry A. Burton who talked about the Orphan Trains and her historical fiction series. Sherry has done extensive research on the history of the Orphan Trains and our patrons absolutely loved it. Here is a link to her website: https://www.sherryaburton.com/the-orphan-train-saga1.html Thank you! Kayla Barnish Head of Tech Services Chesterfield Township Library 50560 Patricia Avenue Chesterfield, MI 48051 (586) 598-4900 ext. 239

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Cookbooks for Sale!
by ddevries otsegolibrary.org 01 Apr '26

01 Apr '26

The Otsego District Library has a lot of new cookbooks for sale. They are leftovers that patrons were able to choose from when finishing our Adult Winter Reading Program. All cookbooks are $3 and will be shipped through RIDES. Shipping fees will be included if you don't use RIDES. Minimum Order of 3 cookbooks per order (can be different titles). An invoice will be included in the shipment. Cookbooks will be sold on a first come-first served basis. Thank you for considering. Book Author # Available My Drunk Kitchen Holidays! Hannah Hart 3 Raw. Vegan. Not Gross Laura Miller 7 Eating Together, Being Together Julian and Caroline Clauss-Ehlers 2 The Last O.G. Cookbook Intro by Tracy Morgan 2 Cauliflower Power Lindsay Grimes Freedman 2 EGGin' on the Big Green Egg David Rose 3 A Cookbook for Millennials Caleb Couturie 6 Super Simple Autoimmune Cookbook Sophie Van Tiggelen 1 The Autoimmune Protocol Reintroduction Kate Jay 3 KETO: A Woman's Guide & Cookbook Tasha Metcalf 2 Super Easy Tortilla & Taco Cookbook Dotty Griffith 4 The Quick and Easy Panini Press Cookbook Kathy Strahs 6 Power Blender Revolution Vanessa Simkins 2 Good Enough Leanne Brown 5 The Great Wings Book Hugh Carpenter & Teri Sandison 4 Simple Comforts: Step-by-Step Instant Pot Jeffrey Eisner 4 YumUniverse Pantry to Plate Heather Crosby 10 Burnt Toast and other Disasters Cal Peternell 7 The Dude Diet Dinnertime Serena Wolf 3 Eat, Drink, and Be Murray Andy Murray 6 Food IQ Daniel Holzman & Matt Rodbard 1 The Happy Planet Cookbook Eva Fox 4 Best of Vegan Kim-Julie Hansen 4 Men with the Pot Cookbook Kris Szymanski & Slawek Kalkraut 4 Cooking with the Crunch Bros Jeff & Jordan Kim 4 Baking for Breakfast Cheryl & Griffith Day 4 Cocinando on Cook Street Eliza Moreno 2 The Dirty, Lazy, KETO Cookbook Stephanie and William Laska 3 The Geeky Chef Cookbook Cassandra Reeder 3 Making Artisan Breads in the Bread Machine Michelle Anderson 4 Winner! Winner! Chicken Dinner Stacie Billis 4 The Feel-Good Pregnancy Cookbook Ryann Kipping 4 Feed These People Jen Hatmaker 4 The Multi-Cooker Baby Food Cookbook Jenna Helwig 2 The Big Book of Organic Baby Food Stephanie Middleberg 2 The Feed Your Hangry Cookbook The Coastal Kitchen 5 Mad Hungry Sunday Suppers Lucinda Scala Quinn 8 Diane DeVries Otsego District Library 269-694-9690 [orange]

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Thanks for participating in U-M's AI/libraries survey! Preliminary results being presented next Thurs 4/9 at free Library 2.0 conference
by Kristin Fontichiaro 01 Apr '26

01 Apr '26

Hi, everyone -- Thanks to all of you who took the U-M survey about learning needs and sentiments regarding AI in libraries. We know some of you were eager to hear what Michiganders had to say about AI! While it will be a few weeks before we can share an in-depth analysis, we will present some of our preliminary findings next Thursday, 4/9, from 3-3:30pm Eastern as part of the free online *Perspectives on AI *conference <https://www.library20.com/miniconferences/perspectives-on-ai>. Recordings will be made available to those who register. Alternatively, the Library of Michigan has an excellent free series on Niche Academy <https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills> called the Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Public Libraries Pathway. Its modules explore many of the issues that arose in the survey: ethical and environmental factors, legal/policy questions, privacy concerns, use (or not) of specific tools, tool comparisons, etc. Thanks, everyone! Kristin & Steve -- Kristin Fontichiaro Clinical Professor University of Michigan School of Information 4466 Leinweber Building 2200 Hayward Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2121 734.647.3593 Book an Appointment <https://calendar.app.google/tiXYA8E8VX9bCQKZ8> *Projects:* Michigan Makers <http://michiganmakers.si.umich.edu> | Making in Michigan Libraries <http://makinglibraries.si.umich.edu> Data Literacy in High School <http://dataliteracy.si.umich.edu> | Public Library Management MOOC <http://ai.umich.edu/portfolio/public-library-management/>

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Talks on Parks & Rec TV Show, the Shortest History of AI and Accents Dearborn Library
by Daniel Lodge 01 Apr '26

01 Apr '26

My name is Dan Lodge, and I'm one of the librarians at the Dearborn Public Library. We have several virtual talks coming up this month that I wanted to bring to your attention. - Calling all Leslie Knope fans! On Tuesday, June 14th at 6:30pm, I will be talking virtually with author and journalist Jennifer Keishin Armstrong regarding her new book *Parks and Rec: The Underdog TV Show The Lit'rally Inspired a Better Vision for America* - On Tuesday, June 28th at 6:30pm, I will be talking virtually with Professor Valerie Fridland regarding her new book Why We Talk Funny: The Real Story Behind Our Accents. Is there a mid-Michigan accent? - On Thursday, June 30th at 6:30pm, I will be talking with Toby Walsh, Professor of Artificial Intelligence at the University of New South Wales in Australia. It will be the morning of May 1st for him when we talk! All you need to do to reserve a spot for any or all of these talks is to visit the Events Calendar on our Library website dearbornlibrary.org. Let me know if you have any questions! Dan Lodge Library Supervisor Dearborn Public Library Dearborn, MI

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