April 2026 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Re: Free bookshelf ! [CLAIMED]
by Library Director 21 Apr '26

21 Apr '26

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History of Pewabic Pottery program
by David Stokes 21 Apr '26

21 Apr '26

Our library hosted Alethea Davenport of Pewabic Pottery of Detroit last night. She presented a history and overview of Pewabic Pottery, which was well-attended by our patrons--especially as there are 2 local arts organizations in our area. The speaker also brought samples of Pewabic Pottery to display, along with plenty of info. on how to become a member, tour their facility, or take classes there. They even brought a variety of coloring sheets. If you've not already had them out, I'd definitely recommend hosting this long-time & beloved organization at your library in the future. David M. Stokes Adult Services Librarian Adult Services Dept. Milford Public Library 330 Family Dr. Milford, MI 48381 248-684-0845, ext. 305 dstokes(a)milfordlibrary.info *Not every book is for everyone, but every book is for someone.*

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Muskegon Area District Library - Now Hiring!
by Mariel Chandler-Nash 21 Apr '26

21 Apr '26

Hello, We are excited to post a NEW full-time position at MADL! Become a District Manager to help others find information and learn, create community spaces, promote literacy and equity, and support the preservation of knowledge. This position will be most rewarding for those with a passion for learning, helping others, and creating community relationships, offering diverse opportunities in various library settings and a positive community impact. www.madl.org<http://www.madl.org> Job Type: Full-time, Non-Union Job Status: Exempt Hiring Salary Range: $62,000 - $70,000 Locations: MADL Montague Branch, Holton Branch, Dalton Branch Education/ Experience preferred: Master's Degree in Library Science & minimum 3-5 years in library services Benefits: * Employer Paid Medical Insurance * Health Savings Account * Employer paid Dental Insurance * Employer paid Vision Insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible schedule * Employer paid AD&D, STD, LTD, Life Insurance * Additional voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Insurance * Starting 4 weeks Paid Time Off * Paid Parental leave * Relocation Reimbursement * Professional development assistance * MERS Defined Benefit (Pension) * MERS Health Care Savings Program * MERS 457 Plan * Mission Square 457 Plan * 12 Paid Holidays * Awesome coworkers! Full posting available until May 1st on Indeed! https://www.indeed.com/job/library-district-manager-705a0117a432ed42 Mariel Chandler-Nash HR & Payroll Manager 231-737-6248 x112 | madl.org<http://www.madl.org> 4845 Airline Rd. Suite 5 | Muskegon, MI 49444 [cid:facebook_32x32_dedd724a-4c66-4e4c-bef6-56fb353e6bd1.png]<https://www.facebook.com/MuskegonAreaDistrictLibrary> [cid:youtube_32x32_303e5b6d-3b36-482c-9076-bb586baaec50.png] <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3p73nXZ_UJBCLvmNkns5gQ> [cid:linkedin_32x32_3606df07-7193-459b-90a0-01d81d1f6ddf.png] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/muskegon-area-district-library> [cid:instagram_32x32_98913835-3927-4878-8296-2901ab43dbb9.png] <https://www.instagram.com/madl_pics/> <https://plus.google.com/+MuskegonAreaDistrictLibraryAdministrationLBPH> [cid:madllogooutline_4963ef8f-540a-4e1b-a4ee-13464ed6d8a1.png] <https://www.madl.org/>

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Sign up now for MiLibraryQuest - a state-wide virtual quest for teens this summer
by MiLibrary Quest 21 Apr '26

21 Apr '26

Hello, Michigan Librarians! Your library is invited to participate in the 10th state-wide MiLibraryQuest for teens. The short version: The Quest provides a free, easy-for-you virtual event for your teens this summer! Sign-up: Libraries can sign up to participate at https://bit.ly/Quest2026SignUp by May 15 (to participate) or by May 1 (if you’d also like a clue or hint on your website). The details: This summer’s Quest will provide a series of puzzles for teens to solve as they explore the rivalry between dinosaurs and humans in Michigan. This story will tie in with the CSLP’s theme of Unearth a Story - and be a fun Quest regardless of your summer theme! New this year: The story for this summer's Quest is being created by teens at Dexter District Library and Milan Public Library. They are enthusiastically designing an enemies to friends journey with humans and dinosaurs. An alien is manipulating each group to end up in Lansing for a disco dance party where they'll become friends, bonding over their shared love of music and books. The humans will travel from their home in the UP while the dinosaurs are traveling from their home in Southeast MI. The Quest will take the form of a virtual escape room with various stages requiring teens to solve puzzles (codes, logic, math, etc.) to progress from one stage to the next. Teens can participate in the Quest independently online. If you would like to incorporate an in-person program, that option is available. It is SUPER easy for a library to participate. You only need to publicize the event to your teens (using promotional materials we have designed or your own) and award a prize (of your choice - very small is fine!) to at least one participant from your library. Recent Quests have had between 110 and 175 teens from across the state submit entries. Details: This year’s Quest will begin on July 1 and end on July 31. All you have to do as a participating library is: - Promote the event to your teens (Promotional templates will be provided by the Quest team.) - Award at least one prize to a teen from your library who completes the Quest (The prize can be as small or as big as you choose. Examples of what other libraries have awarded are in #8 of our FAQs here: https://bit.ly/SummerQuest2026FAQs.) OPTIONAL things your library can do: - OPTIONAL: If you would like to have a part of the Quest on your website, you can sign up to have a hint on your library’s website. - OPTIONAL: You can host an in-person program for teens to solve the Quest. Libraries can sign up to participate here(https://bit.ly/Quest2026SignUp) by May 15 (to participate) or by May 1 (if you’d also like a clue or hint on your website). Teens will: - Access the Quest on the MiLibraryQuest website. - Complete the Quest (on their own or with friends) either online or in-person at a library. - As they complete each stage of the Quest, fill out the online form provided by the Quest to enter to win a prize from their local library. Additional information is in the FAQs here: https://bit.ly/SummerQuest2026FAQs If your library would like to participate, please sign up by May 15 (May 1, if you’d like to have a clue or hint on your website) here: https://bit.ly/Quest2026SignUp If you have any questions, please email MiLibraryQuest(a)gmail.com. A little history: Following library closures in spring 2020 and a shift to virtual programming, a group of librarians from throughout the state began meeting to collaborate on virtual teen programming. We created MiLibraryQuest, a virtual scavenger hunt, for all teens throughout the state as a summer event. We have now offered eight Quests with more than one-fourth of Michigan libraries systems and hundreds of teens participating. Current Quests maintain the virtual option and include in-person options now that we are back to in-person programs at our libraries. We hope you will be a part of MiLibraryQuest this summer! The Quest Team milibraryquest(a)gmail.com Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/MiLibrary-Quest-101788845136786> ~ Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/milibraryquest/> ~ Website <https://milibraryquest.wixsite.com/quest1>

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Amendment to ADA Web Accessibility Rule - Extension of Time
by Membiela, Clare (MDE) 20 Apr '26

20 Apr '26

Hello! On Monday April 20, 2026, The Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division issued an "Interim Final Rule" that extends the compliance date for the ADA Web Accessibility Rule (The Rule) by a year for all covered entities. Federal Register :: Extension of Compliance Dates for Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability; Accessibility of Web Information and Services of State and Local Government Entities<https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/20/2026-07663/extension-o…> An "Interim Rule" is a rule that has been issued by a Federal Agency when there is "good cause," or when a situation arises where a change is necessary to address an imminent problem or threat, and public interest is best served by forgoing standard (and sometimes lengthy) rulemaking processes in favor of an immediate implementation. While this rule is in effect upon day of publication in the Federal Register (4-20-2026), the agency has invited public comments, and can propose amendments after the public comment period, and may then issue a final rule as in the typical rulemaking process. The new deadlines are: * Entities serving populations of 50,000 or more- April 26, 2027 * Entities serving populations under 50,000, and Special District Governments serving any amount of population (which for Michigan Libraries means Cooperative Libraries and District Libraries). - April 26, 2028 Reasoning for the amended dates include the intent by the agency to reduce costs and account for limited staffing available to accomplish required updates needed for accessibility. Educational institutions and small local governmental entities especially have indicated a need for additional time due to higher costs and larger staffing impacts than initially estimated. The agency acknowledges the impact on people with disabilities who will be negatively impacted by the extension of time. The agency is balancing the need for accommodation and the impact to people with disabilities of a delay in compliance (and therefore the need to continue to obtain access via a sometimes lengthy accommodations request) and the impacts of consequences to a covered entity for non-compliance or incorrect compliance due to inadequate resources or time to comply. Additional information on reasoning for the change can be found in the Federal Register filing linked above, under "Supplemental Authority," and "Need for This Interim Rule." Entities covered by this rule are still required respond to requests for accommodations from people with disabilities to enable access to websites, documents, etc., in accordance with Title II of the Americans With Disabilities Act. Libraries with questions about their responsibilities under this amendment should consult their library attorney. Thanks! Clare & Shauna Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Shauna Quick Library Law Consultant Library Technology Access Consultant Library of Michigan Library of Michigan MembielaC(a)michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> quicks1(a)michigan.gov<mailto:quicks1@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 517-335-0126 The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. "the State may not, consistently with the spirit of the First Amendment, contract the spectrum of available knowledge." Griswold v. Connecticut, 381 U.S. 479, 482 (1965). [Michigan Seal of Biliteracy] Acknowledge the incredible strength of students' multilingual abilities. Seek the Michigan Seal of Biliteracy<https://www.michigan.gov/mde/services/flexible-learning/michigan-seal-of-bi…> for graduating seniors. [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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Detroit Public Library: PC/Network Maintenance Technician, Senior Opportunity
by Hyden Al-najar 20 Apr '26

20 Apr '26

The Detroit Public Library is currently looking to fill our PC/ Network Maintenance Senior Technician. If you love computers and solving technical issues? This position would be for you! This is a great opportunity for career growth, in a great environment. Please see the job description attached. If you are interested, please send your resume and cover letter to the email below. Reach out if you have any questions. We look forward to speaking with you! Please send resumes to halnajar(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org Best regards, Hyden Al-najar Human Resources Specialist Detroit Public Library 5201 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48202 (p) 313-481-1332 halnajar(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org

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Detroit Public Library: Systems Administrator Opportunity
by Hyden Al-najar 20 Apr '26

20 Apr '26

The Detroit Public Library is currently looking to fill our Systems Administrator position. If you love computers and solving technical issues? This position would be for you! This is a great opportunity for career growth, in a great environment. Please see the job description attached. If you are interested, please send your resume and cover letter to the email below. Reach out if you have any questions. We look forward to speaking with you! Please send resumes to halnajar(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org Best regards, Hyden Al-najar Human Resources Specialist Detroit Public Library 5201 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48202 (p) 313-481-1332 halnajar(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org

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Detroit Public Library: Customer Service Representaive Opportunity
by Hyden Al-najar 20 Apr '26

20 Apr '26

The Detroit Public Library is currently looking to fill our Customer Service Representative positions. Are you looking for a Part Time role? This position would be for you! This is a great opportunity for career growth, in a great environment. Please see the job description attached. If you are interested, please send your resume and cover letter to the email below. Reach out if you have any questions. We look forward to speaking with you! Please send resumes to halnajar(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org Best regards, Hyden Al-najar Human Resources Specialist Detroit Public Library 5201 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48202 (p) 313-481-1332 halnajar(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org

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Detroit Public Library: Librarian III- Specialist-Archivist/Curator Opportunity
by Hyden Al-najar 20 Apr '26

20 Apr '26

The Detroit Public Library is currently looking to fill our Librarian III- Specialist- Archivist/Curator position. This is a great opportunity for career growth, in a great environment. Please see the job description attached. If you are interested, please send your resume and cover letter to the email below. Reach out if you have any questions. We look forward to speaking with you! Please send resumes to halnajar(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org Best regards, Hyden Al-najar Human Resources Specialist Detroit Public Library 5201 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48202 (p) 313-481-1332 halnajar(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org

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FW: Seed Libraries
by Turner, Frances 20 Apr '26

20 Apr '26

Hi Sarah, We would love to have some of your sunflower seeds. We just opened our Seed Library and this would be very welcomed. Thank you for sharing. ZV273 Fran Turner Branch Lead Main Library St. Clair County Library fturner(a)sccl.lib.mi.us<mailto:fturner@sccl.lib.mi.us> 810-987-7323 [New Logo] ORIGIN EXTERNAL: Use proper judgment and caution when opening attachments, clicking links, or responding to this email. Hello, all! We received a very generous donation of "Autumn Beauty" sunflower seeds for our seed libraries. We have more seed than we can distribute so I would like to send some along to any other seed libraries that want some! Please reply with your RIDES code by Thursday evening and I will send some along! Thanks and happy growing! -- Kind regards, Sarah Skinner (she/her) District Headquarters Manager Van Buren District Library 200 N. Phelps Street Decatur, MI 49045

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