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Reminder: Library of Michigan - Grants Office Hour - Tuesday, April 8th
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 01 Apr '25

01 Apr '25

The next Library of Michigan Grants Office hour will be Tuesday, April 8th at 3:00 PM. The topic will be Revising Your Proposal and Q & A. Feel free to send me questions to address at the Office Hour. Register for the Grants Office Hour at https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even… See you next week! Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021, www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> [A logo for the Michigan School Meals program.] All public-school students have access to free breakfast and lunch again for School Year 2024-25! Don't forget to complete and turn in the application or form from your school district's food service department to ensure the funding for education and nutrition benefits continues.

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Reminder - Announcing the LM Public Library Management Cohorts - Applications due by Monday, April 7th
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 01 Apr '25

01 Apr '25

A reminder to apply soon for the Public Library Management cohort. We will begin reviewing applications on Monday, April 7th. If you have any questions, please contact me. Karren Reish >>> The Library of Michigan is launching a public library management cohort for library staff with new middle management/supervisory duties. LM is working with Andrew Sanderbeck/PCI Webinars to provide an in-depth Public Library Management cohort of up to 60 public library staff members, 30 in a Middle Management track and 30 in New Supervisors track. The cohort groups will meet at least monthly from May through September. The project includes coursework, online meetings, and 2 in-person workshop days in Lansing. The application will close on April 4th April 7th so apply soon! The Middle Management track includes competencies to help attendees better manage themselves and others, including their bosses. Topic areas will include personal organizational skills including decision making and time management skills: one to one and team communication skills including difficult conversations and managing situations of conflict; process breakdowns and problem solving and influencing others without the authority to manage them. The New Supervisors track consists of topics on effectively communicating with others including giving constructive feedback and managing situations of conflict. We will practice situations of coaching and managing our employees, get more comfortable with delegating to others and building relationships with others including our boss. Attendees will also sharpen personal organizational skills including decision making and time management. You can find the application, participant expectations, the schedule with dates and times, and the agreement form at https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce Please contact me with any questions. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021, www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> [A logo for the Michigan School Meals program.] All public-school students have access to free breakfast and lunch again for School Year 2024-25! Don't forget to complete and turn in the application or form from your school district's food service department to ensure the funding for education and nutrition benefits continues.

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Alpena County Library Closed
by Jessica Luther 31 Mar '25

31 Mar '25

Following a massive ice storm this past weekend, the Alpena County Public Library is without power and will remained closed until further notice. Jessica Luther Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library (she/her) Sent from my iPhone

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All Surplus Seeds Taken
by Jonesville District Library 31 Mar '25

31 Mar '25

I so happy to see so many seed libraries in Michigan! Here is the list of Libraries who will be receiving seeds from us. They will be leaving my library in our Wednesday RIDES. Hackley zv384 Farmington Hills (12 Mile) zv614 Schultz-Holmes zv385 Center Line zv558 Tamarack zv193 Adrian zv001 Romulus zv380 Marion zv215 Grand Ledge zv138 Fremont zv130 Bath Twp. zv396 Harrison Twp. zv390 L'Anse School/Public z8007 St. Charles zv294 Milan zv226 JC Wheeler zv219 Dryden zv098 Delton zv090 Vicksburg zv339 Lincoln Park zv377 River Rouge zv379 Thank you for all you do for your communities! -Laura Orlowski, Library Director Jonesville District Library

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Binders all claimed!
by Tracy Logan 31 Mar '25

31 Mar '25

Hello Folks, All the binders have been claimed. Thank you! -Tracy -- Tracy Logan Library Director Cadillac Wexford Public Library 411 S. Lake Street Cadillac, MI 49601 231-775-6541 logant(a)cadillaclibrary.org

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Program Recommendation- Turtle Rescue @ Oxford PL
by Jaema Berman 31 Mar '25

31 Mar '25

Dear Colleagues, Sarah Matuszak of Happy Snapper Rescue delivered an astounding and inspiring presentation including live turtles at the Oxford Public Library- well attended and positively appreciated! We will definitely have her back! She answered a million curious questions and gave a family friendly educational presentation! Contact: https://www.facebook.com/happysnapperrescue/about (586) 489-0386 happysnapperrescue(a)gmail.com Description: ALL AGES! Happy Snapper Rescue organizer and educator Sarah Matuszak will bring turtles to the library and give us exciting information on turtle rescue and rehabilitation. Sarah is a passionate animal supporter, founded Happy Snapper Rescue for turtle rehabilitation and conservation. They also rescue injured and orphaned opossums. Jaema [cid:image003.jpg@01DBA24C.C9457C30] Currently reading: The God of the Woods by Liz Moore

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program announcement: Kna-dwen-mi-go (You Are Needed) - in-person and livestreamed 4/9/2025
by Anne Heidemann 31 Mar '25

31 Mar '25

Join your Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Libraries for Kna-dwen-mi-go (You Are Needed) to learn from Native folks who currently hold non-Tribal elected office. They will share about what is involved and how you can get involved in this way to make a difference in your community. Wednesday, April 9, 2025 Invited guests: * Melissa Isaac, Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe; elected to Mount Pleasant School Board * Representative Jayme Davis, Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians; elected to North Dakota House of Representatives * Mica Standing Soldier, Oglala Lakota; National Program Manager, Strategic Recruitment & Partnerships for Advance Native Political Leadership For those joining in person, we will gather in the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College Community Room. Lunch by Chef Sam Anglin starting at 11:30am, please bring your feast bundles For those joining remotely, the zoom livestream<https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87182686611?pwd=gwCuaQvzsGk6DaZbxmpOGGG0531jaS.1> will begin at 12:00 noon. This Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Libraries program is made possible in part by the American Library Association Peggy Barber Tribute Grant. Everyone is welcome! Please share widely. [cid:852f1dc7-7e90-465c-b777-2abe5304af07] Anne Heidemann, Tribal Librarian (she/her) Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Gindaaso-gamik - Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Libraries aheidemann(a)sagchip.org<mailto:aheidemann@sagchip.org> - aheidemann(a)sagchip.edu<mailto:aheidemann@sagchip.edu> 989-775-4519 * 989-317-4789 saginaw.ploud.net<https://saginaw.ploud.net/> subscribe to our newsletter<http://www1.youseemore.com/saginaw/contentpages.asp?loc=52>

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Canton Public Library Job Opening - Circulation Services Supervisor
by Sean Bewick 31 Mar '25

31 Mar '25

Join the Canton Public Library as the new Page Supervisor! This full-time role supervises our team of dedicated pages, oversees our Sorter room, and keeps our shelves looking sharp. Here are some of the main details. For more information, please see the attached job posting. SCHEDULED HOURS AND COMPENSATION * Full Time - thirty-seven and a half (37.5) hours per week * $57,800-$70,800 per year * Paid vacation accrual with one week's vacation available upon hire * Annual sick leave allowance * Personal business days * Paid holidays: nine official holidays plus three discretionary holidays and your birthday * Health care coverage, prescription coverage, dental insurance, vision reimbursements, long- and short-term disability, term life insurance * Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Stellar Staff Award program, Longevity Awards and an active Social Committee * Defined contribution retirement plan with matching funds up to 5% of salary per year APPLICATION INFORMATION: Only complete application packets (that include a current CPL application form<https://www.cantonpl.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/106/2021/08/CPL_Employmen…>, resume and cover letter) received or postmarked by 9:00 PM on Monday, April 14, 2025 will be considered. Incomplete application packets will not be reviewed. Submit complete application packets to: Marian Nicholson - Business Services Canton Public Library 1200 S. Canton Center Road Canton, MI 48188 jobs(a)cantonpl.org<mailto:jobs@cantonpl.org> [cid:image001.png@01DBA23E.50B087A0] Sean Bewick HR Specialist bewicks(a)cantonpl.org<mailto:bewicks@cantonpl.org> Canton Public Library 1200 S. Canton Center Rd., Canton, MI 48188 734-394-1068

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Free Libby Bookmarks and Stickers
by Brenna Wade 31 Mar '25

31 Mar '25

I have packs of bookmarks (about 50 bookmarks in a pack) advertising the Libby app. They are geared towards academic or school libraries, as the instructions on the back say "Search for our school." I also have 6 packs of stickers in a variety of styles, for Libby, and these are not library specific. I can send 2 packs of bookmarks to 19 libraries, and will send 1 pack of stickers to 6 libraries. Please send me your RIDES code if you are interested and we will send them out. Best, Brenna Brenna Wade | Public Services Librarian | Hillsdale College, Mossey Library 33 E College St, Hillsdale, MI 49242 | (517) 607-2606 | bwade(a)hillsdale.edu<mailto:bwade@hillsdale.edu>

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Up for grabs- Binders!
by Tracy Logan 31 Mar '25

31 Mar '25

Today is your lucky day! (If you like big binders.) We have a number of binders to give away! The majority are three inch. Most are white and a few black. See the picture below. If you are interested, please answer the following questions: 1. What is the name of your library? 2. What is your RIDES code? 3. Who should this be addressed to the attention of? 4. How many do you want? 5. Do you care if they are black or white? This is a first come, first served situation. So, librarians. . . . start your engines! [image: PXL_20250331_163013914.jpg] -- Tracy Logan Library Director Cadillac Wexford Public Library 411 S. Lake Street Cadillac, MI 49601 231-775-6541 logant(a)cadillaclibrary.org

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