June 2026 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Invitation to "I Pledge Allegiance: Flag History and Etiquette with the American Legion Post 419" at the Pinckney Library
by Hope Siasoco 04 Jun '26

04 Jun '26

Dear Michigan Library Colleagues, (NOTE: Please excuse the cross-posting.) Join the American Legion Post 419 and the Pinckney Community Public Library as we celebrate our nation’s symbol of independence and pride with the "I Pledge Allegiance: Flag History and Etiquette" presentation on Wednesday, 10 June 2026, at 6:30pm. Commemorating the adoption of the U.S. flag, this program explores the "Stars and Stripes" as a living symbol of freedom and sacrifice. Veterans from the American Legion will lead an interactive session on the history, significance, and proper care of our national emblem. Please join us on Wednesday, June 10th at 6:30pm for this tie-in program celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the U.S.A. For questions or more information, please call the library at 734-878-3888 or visit us at 125 Putnam St., Pinckney, MI, 48169 or check out our website events at: https://pinckneylibrary.org/library-events-2/ We hope very much that you, your family, and friends can come to this upcoming presentation. 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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Items up for grabs
by SBBDL Information 04 Jun '26

04 Jun '26

Howdy! We have a set of two Google Cardboard VR headsets that have never been used. We also have 13 new empty single CD cases. Great for replacing CD cases in your collection if they break! Pictures attached. If you would like either or both of these, please send me your RIDES code! First come, first serve. Thanks! -- Autumn Anderson (she/her) Assistant Director Suttons Bay Bingham District Library PO Box 340 416 Front Street Suttons Bay, MI 49682 231-271-3512 *Currently reading 'Born to be Posthumous: The Eccentric Life and Mysterious Genius of Edward Gorey' <https://search.mel.org/iii/encore/record/C__Rb37690689__Sborn%20to%20be%20p…> by Mark Dery*

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kids book giveaway
by Rebecca Stout 04 Jun '26

04 Jun '26

Hello everyone, I have the following copies left over from Battle of the Books to give away. All have our library barcode/spine label/etc., but are otherwise in very good condition. Please let me know what you would like and your TLN delivery code or MEL Rides code, and I'll pass them along later this week, as supplies last. - Impossible Creatures (Rundell): 12 paperback copies - Rez Dogs (Bruchac): 2 paperback copies - Same Page (Swartz): 2 hardcover copies - We're Not from Here (Rodkey): 2 paperback copies - Almost Sunset (Algarmi): 2 paperback copies - My Antarctia (Neri): 1 hardcover copy Thanks, Rebecca Stout Youth Librarian Berkley Public Library *Please note: my email address and our website have changed to berkleymi.gov .* 248-658-3440 3155 Coolidge Hwy Berkley, MI 48072

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Free Books for You!
by Jenny Rasmussen 04 Jun '26

04 Jun '26

Good morning all, We have a few more book club sets we are passing on. Please reply to me with your TLN Mailer and how many you would like claimed, then we'll get them out to you! Title Author ISBN Type Count We Will Be Jaguars Nemonte Nenquimo 9781419763786 Paperback 3 Incomparable Grace Mark K. Updegrove 9781524745745 Hardcover 10 Nuclear War Annie Jacobsen 9780593476116 Paperback 11 Thank you,

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Storytime/Programming props give away
by Syntha Green 04 Jun '26

04 Jun '26

Hi, We have some stuff we no longer use. From the top left, clockwise: 1. A couple of mitts with 5 Little ducks, frogs, and monkeys that you can put on and take off the fingers of the glove while you do the rhyme 2. Go Away Big Green Monster book and puppet kit according to the paper in it - it's slightly stuffed flannel pieces and velcro to put the features on and off (Lakeshore Learning) 3. Mrs Honey's Hat by Pam Adams book and doll with hat and things to put on and take off along with the story. 4. Puppet animals that go along with the story The Wide-Mouthed Frog by Keith Faulkner (book not included) 5. Icebreaker Thumball - you can roll or kick it and talk about which ever side comes up ie Two cookies I Enjoy or People I Admire I will email you if you are selected for your rides code Thanks, Syntha -- Syntha Green She, her Youth Services Librarian Baldwin Public Library 300 W. Merrill St. <https://maps.google.com/?q=300+W.+Merrill+St.+Birmingham,+MI+48009+248&entr…> Birmingham, MI 48009 <https://maps.google.com/?q=300+W.+Merrill+St.+Birmingham,+MI+48009+248&entr…> 248 <https://maps.google.com/?q=300+W.+Merrill+St.+Birmingham,+MI+48009+248&entr…> -554-4670 www.baldwinlib.org Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/6868829?utm_medi…> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/6868829?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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Great Michigan Read: free books, GMR Action Grants, and upcoming events
by Katie Wittenauer 03 Jun '26

03 Jun '26

Good afternoon, Michigan libraries! If you aren't already registered as a Great Michigan Read<https://www.michiganhumanities.org/great-michigan-read/> (GMR) partner, there's still time. We still have copies of Curtis Chin's Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant available, as well as our supplementary materials. Additionally, as a registered partner, you're eligible for up to $750 in Great Michigan Read Action Grant funding. Limited grants are still available. Please save the date and spread the word about these GMR Action Grant-funded author events taking place in the weeks ahead: * Ann Arbor District Library this Friday, June 5, at 1:30 p.m. Curtis Chin will be part of an event co-hosted by the LGBTQ+ History Association and Ann Arbor District Library. "Historical Perspectives on Queer Detroit"<https://aadl.org/node/668602> will feature Curtis reading from his memoir, Mix Mann presenting research on the life of the Detroit-based Black lesbian activist Ruth Ellis, and Tim Retzloff reading from Come Out! In Detroit, a non-fiction comic book he co-created to tell the story of Michigan's first Pride celebration held in 1972. * Detroit on Saturday, July 25, from 12 to 8 p.m.: Detroit Chinatown Block Party<https://detroitchinatownvisioncommittee.org/block-party> This free and family-friendly event will feature a dynamic lineup of live DJs, cultural performances, and interactive activities designed to educate and engage attendees about the legacy and future of Detroit's Chinatown. Haven't had a chance to see Curtis Chin yet? Come to the Block Party for his reading and conversation, and to learn more about Detroit Chinatown history. * Caroline Kennedy Library in Dearborn Heights, July 28, 7 p.m. See Curtis in conversation and for a book signing at the Caroline Kennedy Library in Dearborn Heights. If you are interested in becoming a partner, please contact me and I will help you get registered! 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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Friends of the Library - Facebook Page
by Andrea Ingmire 03 Jun '26

03 Jun '26

Hi all, I'm wondering how many of your friends group have a facebook or other social media presence. Our Friends have decided that social media will be the answer to their perceived downturn in bookstore purchasing. I have strong concerns about this including, but not limited to... 1. Lack of public understanding that the 'friends' page is NOT the 'library page.' 2. A 'volunteer' who will be representing the library via social media account that is potentially confused with the library account. 3. An account which encourages donations to be dropped off ALL. THE. TIME. 4. I'm sure there is something else to worry about here... Just looking to see what other library friend groups are doing in this regard. Thanks, [cid:93e48b5e-1d5a-4555-84bd-59d5777d0f3b] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Andrea Ingmire Library Director Peter White Public Library 217 North Front Street Marquette, MI 49855 906-226-4303 Office 906-228-9510 Library Main Number 906-226-1783 Library Fax [cid:7bda535d-02cf-49e1-aeb9-a0570c149b28]<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/3193da10121b499fb20ea87e1c89c361…> Book time to meet with me<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/3193da10121b499fb20ea87e1c89c361…>

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Games-Based Library Services Survey
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 03 Jun '26

03 Jun '26

I know you all are in the midst of summer programming kick-offs, but please take about 15 minutes if you're able to complete the survey below for an IMLS funded project from my counterparts in WA and WI on Games-Based Libraries Services. Thank you, 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:887b47bb-80ad-420e-9d0b-7965015e83d1] 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/>. Hello Youth Services colleagues! After months of planning and thoughtful collaboration, the Wisconsin State Library Agency<https://dpi.wi.gov/libraries/about> and the Washington State Library<https://www.sos.wa.gov/library> (in partnership with many others) are proud to officially kick off the first-ever nationwide surveying of Games-based Library Services – a key component of our National Games & Libraries Project<https://librariesandgames.org/> (funded by an Institute of Museum and Library Services<https://www.imls.gov/> National Leadership Grant for Libraries<https://www.imls.gov/find-funding/funding-opportunities/grant-programs/nati…>). The link to the survey is at the bottom of this email, but please read all the details below before you click through. Our comprehensive survey will result in a thorough and unprecedented “snapshot” of Games-based Library Services [GBLS] being offered nationwide throughout all kinds of libraries: public & school, academic, special, state libraries & consortia HQs, etc. Please help contribute to our invaluable research by filling out the survey yourselves and/or sharing it with your relevant library colleagues and networks! There are a few important notes we’d like to highlight before folks begin the survey: * The survey takes about 15 minutes to complete. ⏱️ * To keep our data clean and useful, we ask that only one person per each library, branch, institution, etc. submit a response. If needed, please gather information from colleagues beforehand so your answers reflect your individual institution as a whole. ✅ * Before starting the survey, we’d ask you to have access to your library’s program attendance and Integrated Library System (ILS) collection data at-hand, as we are seeking certain relevant data points related to Games-based Library Services. 📈 * Please use your own discretion to choose responses to our questions that would represent your location / institution best (we understand that different libraries and library institutions throughout the country might use different names / terms state-by-state). 🎯 * Your responses are confidential. The only identifying information we collect is your institution’s ZIP Code, which will be used solely to help us understand geographic distribution and create a national heatmap of GBLS activity. 🔒 * Participation is voluntary and you may skip any question that allows skipping (note that many responses are mandatory). Provided participant contact information (if given) will be used to select gift card raffle winners. 🎉 * This project was made possible in part by generous funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services grant LG‑256639‑OLS‑24<https://www.imls.gov/grants/awarded/lg-256639-ols-24>. 📚 * The National Games & Libraries Project<https://librariesandgames.org/> [NGLP] is being co-sponsored by the ALA GameRT (the American Library Association’s Games & Gaming Round Table) and COSLA (the Chief Officers of State Library Agencies). 🎮 We anticipate the survey remaining open until mid-July. But… why wait? Complete it ASAP to help us start building an early picture of nationwide Games-based Library Services! If you have questions about the survey or the project, please contact Chris Baker (Games & Learning Consultant / Public Library Consultant; Wisconsin Dept. of Public Instruction) at Chris.Baker(a)dpi.wi.gov<mailto:Chris.Baker@dpi.wi.gov>. 🙏 So – without further ado.... 🎲 🕹️ <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NGLPSurvey2026> NGLP Games-based Library Services Survey <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NGLPSurvey2026> 🕹️ <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NGLPSurvey2026> <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NGLPSurvey2026> 🎲<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NGLPSurvey2026> We want to thank everyone ahead of time for filling out the survey and sharing it with your colleagues and networks. We look forward to sharing the results of our survey with the nationwide library community this Fall. Stay tuned! Sara White (she/her), Youth Services Consultant Office of the Secretary of State | Washington State Library 6880 Capitol Blvd SE, Tumwater, Washington 98501-5513 PO BOX 42460 Olympia, WA 98504-0224 C: 360-480-9452 E: Sara.White(a)sos.wa.gov<mailto:Sara.White@sos.wa.gov> [Email_SecStateWA_Library]<https://www.sos.wa.gov/library/> [WTTBL] <https://www.wtbbl.org/> [Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/WashingtonStateLibrary/> [Twitter] <https://twitter.com/WAStateLib> [YouTube] <https://www.youtube.com/user/wastatelibrary> [instagram] <https://www.instagram.com/washingtonstatelibrary> ~~ Connecting Washington through the power of libraries ~~

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Michlib submission - Suttons Bay library seeking Circ Clerk
by SBBDL Director 03 Jun '26

03 Jun '26

*The Suttons Bay Bingham District Library is now seeking a part-time Circulation Clerk* The main job responsibilities are in providing excellent circulation services to all library patrons. We are looking for an applicant with excellent customer service skills, excellent attention to detail, great communication skills and the ability to maintain workplace confidentiality. As well as working well with the public, the applicant must maintain positive working relationships with library staff and volunteers. The position is 12 hours per week. Typical shifts are 10am-2pm weekdays and two Saturdays per month, year round. The starting rate of pay is $17.00 per hour, with paid time off earned for hours worked, and an optional 457 retirement savings plan available. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and two references by email to director(a)sbbdl.org. Danielle 'Nellie' Danke Director Suttons Bay Bingham District Library PO Box 340 416 Front Street Suttons Bay, MI 49682 231-271-3512 sbbdl.org

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Compiled Responses to Circulating Yoto Player Inquiry
by Autumn Smith 03 Jun '26

03 Jun '26

Greetings, We had several requests to send out the compiled responses to our circulating yoto player inquiry, so you will find those attached below. Thank you to everyone who called or emailed with info about this new project! We learned a TON and are so glad we asked for more information first! Have a great day! Autumn Smith Assistant Director The Schultz-Holmes District Library 407 South Lane Street Blissfield, MI 49228 517-486-2858 517-486-3565 (fax) http://www.blissfieldlibrary.org/

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