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Giveaway: Youth bookshelves
by Tee Versele 06 Jun '25

06 Jun '25

Hello everyone! Due to a reorganization of our Children's Area, we no longer need these three wooden bookshelves and are offering them out to any Library that can use them! They are 42" tall, 37" wide, and 20" deep. The shelves are 9.5" deep and the spacing is adjustable. Pictures are attached. If you are interested, please reply off list to let me know what date and time you can pick them up. They are bulky but not terribly heavy. Thank you! Tee Versele Head of Youth Services and Outreach Romulus Public Library 11121 Wayne Rd. Romulus, MI 48174 (734) 955-4519 Serving Romulus and Huron Township

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Willard Public Library Youth Services Librarian Job Posting
by Tynisha Dungey 06 Jun '25

06 Jun '25

Willard Library in Battle Creek, Michigan is hiring a full-time Youth Services Librarian to spark discovery, growth, and connection with children and teens. A bachelor’s degree is required, and while an MLIS is not required, it’s certainly welcome! We offer a competitive salary—commensurate with experience, starting at $46,891—plus excellent benefits, including health insurance and a defined benefit pension. In this role, you’ll design and lead enriching programs such as storytimes, babytimes, and other interactive early literacy activities. You’ll also curate and maintain a vibrant, age-appropriate children’s collection that inspires a lifelong love of reading among young patrons. Please visit https://willardlibrary.org/job-information/ for more information. Make a difference at Willard Library—apply today! Best, Tynisha Dungey --

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Accessibility Services Roundtable Meeting Save-the-Date
by Jen Taggart 06 Jun '25

06 Jun '25

Hello, It has been a little while....so, we are excited to host an Accessibility Services Roundtable meeting later this summer on Thursday, August 14, 10 am - Noon. This will be an in-person meeting at the Bloomfield Township Public Library<https://btpl.org/>. An agenda is still being worked on, so please contact me if you have topics you would like to be addressed. I have received a number of recent questions about sensory story times, with many new librarians out there and/or experienced librarians exploring this type of programming for either children or adults with disabilities, so that will be added to our discussion, in addition to updates on adaptive materials and other library accessibility topics. Please let us know if you can join us by filling out our registration form<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSddDaTPsfuTbxphoreU9yWtmcaGNudsIbD…>. Thank you! Jen Taggart | Department Head, Youth Services Bloomfield Township Public Library 1099 Lone Pine Road Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 Pronouns: She/Her/Hers T 248-642-5800 | www.btpl.org<http://www.btpl.org/> taggartj(a)btpl.org<mailto:taggartj@btpl.org>

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Need Packing Envelopes for MEL please at ZV253
by aestelle otsegolibrary.org 06 Jun '25

06 Jun '25

Happy Friday! Our stock of packing envelopes at ODL has run completely dry if any has any they can spare please send them our way. ZV253 Thanks and enjoy your weekend, Andrea Andrea Estelle, MLIS Brighten the Corner Where You Are! Library Director * Otsego District Public Library INNOVATE * INTERACT * INSPIRE 401 Dix Street, Otsego MI 49078 (269) 694-9690 https://otsegolibrary.org/

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Bay County Library System Director Job Posting
by Jolene Faber 06 Jun '25

06 Jun '25

The Bay County Library System is accepting applications for a new Director. The Board of Trustees of the Bay County Library System seeks an energetic and visionary leader as its next Library Director to continue a culture of excellence and further strengthen library services to a county-wide community of just over 103,000 people. The Director reports to a five member appointed board. A Class VI library, Bay County Library System includes three branches, a main library, and a bookmobile. The 2025 operating budget is $6.8 million, with an estimated 58 FTE's. The system is funded primarily by an operating millage of 1.75 mills, with a renewal upcoming in 2026. The Bay County Library System is a well-used community resource, seeing increases in foot traffic, program attendance, and circulation over the past several years. Due to the well-deserved retirement of the current director, this is an excellent opportunity to lead a system with an innovative staff and an engaged patron base. Qualifications: Master's degree in library science from an ALA accredited school. Permanent professional certificate from the Library of Michigan as required by state law for a Class VI library. Ten years of public library experience, with a minimum of five years of high-level administrative experience such as managing librarian, assistant director or director. Completion of a successful background check. A complete job description can be located at: www.baycountylibrary <https://www.baycountylibrary.org/about/employment-information> .org Qualified applications may apply for this position by submitting a resume, cover letter, application and 3 professional references to: Jolene Faber, Administrative Assistant Bay County Library System 500 Center Ave. Bay City, MI 48708 jfaber(a)baycountylibrary.org Deadline to apply is June 24th, 2025. Jolene Faber Administrative Assistant Bay County Library System 500 Center Ave. Bay City, MI 48708 (989)894-2837 ext. 2225

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Job Opportunity
by Atkins-Eddins,Angela 05 Jun '25

05 Jun '25

Capital Area District Libraries currently has an opening for 2 Public Services Librarians. CADL is a progressive, forward thinking system serving over 240,000 community members located in Ingham County, Michigan. We have 13 branches and 220 staff members dedicated to serving our diverse communities. Our staff is excellent and truly cares about each other. Our unique approach to providing superior customer service earned us the 2019 State Librarian's Excellence Award and in 2020 a CADL librarian was named Michigan Public Librarian of the Year. We are committed to our Mission Statement "Empowering our diverse communities to learn, imagine and connect." Qualified applicants can apply using our website at Please visit https://www.cadl.org/jobs/public-services-librarian.

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Giveaway AV Shelf Dividers
by Jake Rynicki 05 Jun '25

05 Jun '25

Hey guys, we have 4 packs of 50 dividers (roughly 200). These are made for AV shelving. These are in the "sand" color. We got new shelves to complete our adult renovation however, we do not need all of these dividers . We only use one divider per shelf and if we decided to add several more we still have way too many. We want to know if any library would like. Size is on the side of the box. Just let me know and I can send out in rides. Thanks! Jake Rynicki Head of Adult & Support Services Romulus Public Library “ Verba volant, scripta manent .” — Latin Proverb

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Omar Tyree coming to Southfield Library on Saturday, July 19
by Kelly Rembert 05 Jun '25

05 Jun '25

Hi, Southfield Library is proud to welcome Omar Tryee to our library on Saturday, July 19 at 2pm. We invite you to attend and to let your patrons know about this great event! The Phenomenon of Flyy Girl & The Urban Classics of Omar Tyree a Cultural Interview on the Flyy 1980s - Omar Tyree & Social Media Influencer<https://southfieldlibrary.org/calendar-of-events/#/events/LqZyABDY7G/instan…> 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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Program recommendation - Qigong and sound bath by Janet Joiner
by Kelly Rembert 05 Jun '25

05 Jun '25

Hi, Last night we did 2 back to back programs presented by Janet Joiner. 5:30 - 6:30 we did a Qigong program - Enhance overall health and wellness by participating in qigong and a sound bath. Qigong is slow fluid physical movements originally practiced by ancient, indigenous peoples of China as traditional medicine. 6:30 - 7:30 we had a sound bath - A sound bath features a variety of relaxing sounds designed to reduce stress while enhancing wellbeing and a sense of calm. Feel free to bring a yoga mat or blanket to lay on. They were presented by Janet Joiner (248-291-7975 or janet_joiner(a)yahoo.com) and I was highly impressed with her. She had both programs prepared with music soundtracks that timed it perfectly. She encouraged everyone to move at their own pace and ability and showed a few different ways you could do something. We had over 30 people at both programs and about half stayed for both programs and half attended just one of the programs. She was professional to work with and brought all of the equipment for the sound bath along with 15 yoga mats to lend out to those that didn't have their own and sleep masks for all participants. Participants told me how much they enjoyed it and that they want to bring her back and do it again. She is based in Southfield but wants to travel to other libraries. 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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SAVE THE DATE: Mental Health Webinar
by Membiela, Clare (MDE) 05 Jun '25

05 Jun '25

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