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July Webinars from Librarian and Accessibility Advocate, Renee Grassi
by Vernola, Andrea (MDE) 22 Jul '26

22 Jul '26

Hello! Librarian, author, trainer, educator, and consultant Renee Grassi is an advocate for equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in libraries, schools, and communities. As a disabled and neurodivergent librarian herself, Renee has worked in public libraries for nearly twenty years, developing award-winning library initiatives that welcome, support, and include disabled patrons across the lifespan. Learn more at reneegrassi.com<https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/r01/___http:/reneegrassi.com___.YzJ1OmFta…>. These upcoming webinars for Michigan library staff will support you and your staff in creating inclusive environments for library users and employees. Please register today at the links below! Striving for Inclusion: Creating Welcoming Experiences for Neurodivergent Library Users<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> Date/Time: Thursday, July 23 at 1 pm - 3 pm EST/12 CST Description: Libraries are for everyone, but not everyone may feel welcome at their library. How can you create positive library experiences for neurodivergent users? This presentation will discuss ways to make customer service, programs, collections, and library services more accessible for neurodivergent people. Leave with ideas for how to create a welcoming environment at your library and an understanding of how to support neurodivergent individuals across the life span. Learning Objectives: * Attendees will understand relevant language and information to discuss disabilities and neurodiversity. * Attendees will gather at least five strategies to make their approach to customer service more welcoming to neurodivergent users. * Attendees will learn at least five ideas to make library programs, collections, and services more inclusive to neurodivergent users. For Managers & Supervisors: Supporting an Inclusive Workplace for Neurodivergent Employees<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> Date/Time: Thursday, July 30 at 1 pm - 3 pm EST/12 CST Description: Managers and supervisors are responsible for creating a trusting, supportive, and safe environment for the staff and teams they supervise. They are also accountable for ensuring compliance and accessibility in the workplace. This presentation will present background information about neurodiversity and an explanation of the strengths of those employees who are neurodivergent. Gain practical strategies for working with neurodivergent employees in your organization and learn about inclusive practices in supporting teams. Learning Objectives: * Attendees will understand relevant language and information to discuss disabilities, neurodiversity, compliance, accessibility, and disability law. * Attendees will learn about at least five unique strengths and five support needs of neurodivergent employees. * Attendees will gather at least five accessible and effective strategies for supporting neurodivergent employees in the workplace. Speaker Bio: Librarian, author, trainer, educator, and consultant Renee Grassi is an advocate for equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in libraries, schools, and communities. As a disabled and neurodivergent librarian herself, Renee has worked in public libraries for nearly twenty years, developing award-winning library initiatives that welcome, support, and include disabled patrons across the lifespan. Learn more at reneegrassi.com<https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/r01/___http:/reneegrassi.com___.YzJ1OmFta…>. Andrea Vernola Continuing Education Coordinator | Library Development Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo St, P.O. Box 30007, Lansing, MI 48909 vernolaA(a)michigan.gov | 517-335-0123 https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan [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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Gov. Whitmer Announces Summer Reading Road Trip
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 21 Jul '26

21 Jul '26

Hi all, The Press Release<https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/news/press-releases> from the Executive Office of Governor (EOG) is out: "Gov. Whitmer Announces Summer Reading Road Trip, Partners with Public Libraries to Keep Students Reading All Summer." (It might not be loaded to the Mi.gov website yet, but you can access my copy here<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AM2Q0ACPR3yDLmZggy2v3OjCY-wP7BiV/view?usp=…>). Below is a "Summer Reading Road Trip Quick Facts" write-up I received from the EOG for libraries. Libraries can find the official rules, FAQ's, and the Stop #1 flyer (in both color and black & white) available for you to print and share through my library folder: https://bit.ly/OGsrc26. The official links for the public to find the challenge<https://mi.gov/summerreadingroadtrip> <https://mi.gov/summerreadingroadtrip> are listed below. Libraries should note that Stop #3 will be "Visit Your Local Library." These stops & the flyers relating to them will be rolled out in 2 week increments throughout the summer on the EOG's social media pages, and I will be sharing the flyers for libraries to have on hand in the library folder<https://bit.ly/OGsrc26> as I receive them. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions. As my email stated yesterday, this initiative is intended to complement—not replace or compete with—existing library summer programming. Participation is entirely optional, and families can decide for themselves whether they wish to take part in the challenge. SUMMER READING ROAD TRIP QUICK FACTS What is it? The Office of the Governor’s Summer Reading Road Trip is an 8-week long summer reading program designed to engage Michigan kids of all ages in reading, writing, and visiting their local library. The challenge will consist of four “stops”, distributed every 2 weeks, with each “stop” containing a new set of 5 challenges for students to complete. Challenges were intentionally kept broad and simple to encourage all ages to participate however best fits their age and ability. What are the themes? Stop 1: Start Your Engines (easy challenges designed to ease kids into the challenge and build a habit of reading) Stop 2: Explore Michigan (challenges designed to highlight Michigan authors/illustrators and showcase everything that makes Michigan special) Stop 3: Visit Your Local Library (challenges designed around getting kids on site at libraries and exploring everything they have to offer) Stop 4: Destination: Imagination (challenges designed to amplify other forms of reading and writing, like song lyrics, cooksbooks, and other fun ways to read) What are the prizes? By participating, students are eligible to win a prize pack containing a custom tote, a book, a map of Michigan, and bookmarks! Each challenge completed is another entry, so students are encouraged to complete as many challenges as possible. How do students submit their challenges? When challenges are complete, students can visit Michigan.gov/SummerReadingRoadTrip<http://michigan.gov/SummerReadingRoadTrip> or scan the QR code on the flyer to submit their accomplishments. The form will need to be resubmitted for each unique challenge completed. Is there anything libraries are expected to do? No! While we encourage libraries to make the posters publicly available and promote this as they see fit, this challenge is intended to amplify the work of our library partners, not create more of it. Libraries are free to do as much or as little as they’d like to promote the challenge. Quick Links Submission Form: Michigan.gov/SummerReadingRoadTrip<http://www.michigan.gov/summerreadingroadtrip> Rules and Regulations Document: https://somgovweb.state.mi.us/SummerReading/Rules.pdf Best, 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://liblists.org/postorius/lists/miyouth.liblists.org/> Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services. [cid:6285c879-8bfe-4736-8062-5273e4655881] Nourishing Michigan’s Future during the summer! Find a Summer Food Service Program site nearest you and encourage Michigan’s children to Meet Up and Eat Up! Michigan.gov/MeetUpEatUp<http://www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup>. [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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MI PR Group upcoming meeting reminder - Tuesday, April 16
by Kelly Rembert 20 Jul '26

20 Jul '26

Hi Everyone, Here is your friendly reminder about an upcoming roundtable meeting of the MI PR Group on Tuesday, April 16 at 10am on Zoom. The MI PR Group was created to bring Michigan library marketers together to share successes, learn from non-successes and to tackle industry issues together. Whether your job title is "Marketing", or promotion is just one of many hats you wear, this group is here to support you! We will have a roundtable meeting so bring questions, concerns and successes to share! Southfield Public Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: MI PR Group meeting Time: Every month on the Third Tue, 5 occurrence(s) April 16, 2024 10:00 AM Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Monthly: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/tJAoceCsqT0rE93Q3ZNCTzdMrQlvVVQ1VL8Z/ics?ic… Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/94569476199?pwd=aVVBV2J5aXlEcDAxZk9vMkRjZ280Zz09 Meeting ID: 945 6947 6199 Passcode: 152088 One tap mobile +13017158592,,94569476199#,,,,*152088# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,94569476199#,,,,*152088# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 945 6947 6199 Passcode: 152088 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kcEzRnEqCy Much thanks, Kelly Kelly Ireland Rembert Outreach Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Rd. Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-4367 krembert(a)southfieldlibrary.org<mailto:krembert@southfieldlibrary.org> www.southfieldlibrary.org<http://www.southfieldlibrary.org/> she/her/hers

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Library Patron Privacy in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Report, May 2026
by Jim Flury 06 Jul '26

06 Jul '26

A general overview, followed by a summary for each state as well as the District of Columbia. MI is on page 31. [ https://assets.nationbuilder.com/votelibraries/pages/29115/attachments/orig… | https://assets.nationbuilder.com/votelibraries/pages/29115/attachments/orig… ] Jim Jim Flury Technical Services Manager The Library Network 41365 Vincenti Court Novi, MI 48375 248-536-3100, ext 133 Note New Fax Number: 248-716-5584 Note New Email Address:jflury@tln.org

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2026 State Librarian's Excellence Award is now open!
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 06 Jul '26

06 Jul '26

The application period for the 2026 State Librarian's Excellence Award is now open<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/about/state-librarian/slea>. Application Information The Library of Michigan Foundation's State Librarian's Excellence Award will be awarded to a library of any type (public, academic, school, special, tribal, etc.), including branch libraries, that exemplifies excellence in customer service. One (1) library in the state of Michigan will receive this prestigious award each year. The recipient library will receive a $3,000 cash prize and a trophy for display in its public area. Two (2) Library of Michigan Foundation Citations of Excellence will be presented and the recipient libraries will each receive $1,000 and a small trophy for display. Deadline The deadline to apply<https://bbgm-apply.yourcausegrants.com/apply/programs/346894f2-cf1f-4842-aa…> <https://bbgm-apply.yourcausegrants.com/apply/programs/346894f2-cf1f-4842-aa…> is Friday, August 28, 2026. There will be no extensions. Submissions will be accepted online only. Award recipients will be notified in September. Application details and additional information and critera can be found here: https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/about/state-librarian/slea The award recipients will be recognized by the State Librarian at the Michigan Library Association Annual Conference awards event on Wednesday, October 28 at the Vibe Credit Union Showplace in Novi, Michigan. Contact Person Lori Poznanski-Mason, Administrative Assistant to the State Librarian Library of Michigan Email: Poznanskil(a)Michigan.gov<mailto:> Phone: 517-335-1518 ### 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://liblists.org/postorius/lists/miyouth.liblists.org/> Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services. [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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Program Recommendation: K-Pop Dance Instruction
by Colleen Kingsbury 30 Jun '26

30 Jun '26

Hello, We had Savannah from Inner Action Dance <http://www.inneractiondance.com/>at PDL last weekend for a simple K-Pop dance class for teens that we called "K-Pop Idol School." Inner Action Dance is a studio located in Ypsilanti with casual K-Pop dance classes and a competitive K-Pop dance team. Savannah charged an incredibly reasonable rate and was very communicative. I asked for a simple class that didn't require any dance experience. While I personally found the difficulty level to be intimidating, the teens who attended were already K-Pop fans who practiced dance at home, and the class seemed to be at their skill level. Savannah can be contacted at inneraction2(a)gmail.com if you're interested in working with her! She was great with the teens and rolled with whatever we needed. Let me know if I can answer any questions for you! Best, -- *Colleen Kingsbury* Teen Services Librarian, Plymouth District Library 223 S Main Street | Plymouth, MI 48170 734-453-0750 ext. 271 | plymouthlibrary.org <http://%20www.plymouthlibrary.org/>

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Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the Detroit Public Library: Daniel Silvia With Wife Jamie Gangel
by Megan Summers 30 Jun '26

30 Jun '26

The Author Series Committee at the Detroit Public Library welcomes Kalamazoo native and bestselling author Daniel Silva with his wife, journalist Jamie Gangel, for a special discussion about Daniel's latest book in the Gabriel Allon series: Ransom (Harper, 2026). In the 26th book of the Gabriel Allon series, the art restorer and retired spy searches for a missing British socialite and uncovers dark secrets about her billionaire husband. Join us for this special literary conversation! When: Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 2pm EST Where: Main Library Auditorium, DPL Address: 5201 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, 48202 Eventbrite Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/author-talk-daniel-silva-in-conversation-with-… *THE FIRST 250 PEOPLE IN ATTENDANCE WILL RECEIVE A FREE COPY OF DANIEL'S LATEST BOOK.* Partnering with DPL to provide copies of Ransom is Book Beat<https://www.thebookbeat.com/> in Oak Park. Seats are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registration on Eventbrite is highly encouraged in order to receive important updates about Daniel's visit. Best, Megan Summers (she/her) Branch Manager Chandler Park Branch 12800 Harper Detroit, MI, 48213 313-481-1560 msummers(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org

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Detroit Public Library: Assistant Manager- Children/Youth Services Opportunity
by Hyden Al-najar 29 Jun '26

29 Jun '26

Hello! The Detroit Public Library is currently looking to fill our Assistant Manager- Adult Services 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 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: Archivist Opportunity
by Hyden Al-najar 29 Jun '26

29 Jun '26

Hello! Are you passionate about history and Special Collections? The Detroit Public Library Archivist position is 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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Program Recommendation - Sherry Burton
by Brannon McCullough 29 Jun '26

29 Jun '26

Last week, author and historian Sherry Burton came to the Commerce Township Community Library to present the History of the Orphan Trains. I received really positive patron feedback about how interesting and informative it was. I hadn’t planned on staying for the entire presentation, but I genuinely found it fascinating myself and stayed for the whole thing. If you’re looking for a unique history program, you can reach Sherry at sherryaburton(a)yahoo.com. -- Brannon McCullough (he/him) Adult Services Librarian Commerce Township Community Library 180 E. Commerce Road Commerce Twp., MI 48382 *Phone*: 248-669-8108 Ext. 114 *Fax*: 248-387-6240 *Email*: bmccullough(a)commercelibrary.info Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/33635961?utm_med…> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/33635961?utm_med…> [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_…> -- The information contained in this electronic message is intended only for the use of the designated recipient(s). If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, use, dissemination, forwarding or copying of this message is strictly prohibited, and we request that you delete the original message and all attachments.

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