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SAVE THE DATE: Webinar on Youth Employment With USDOL
by Membiela, Clare (MDE) 15 May '25

15 May '25

Hello: Please see the notice of the webinar by LEO on the recent Youth Employment Standards Act (YESA): The webinar is FREE and will be recorded. Thanks! Clare [LEO Banner] [image]<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fteams.microsoft.com%2Fl%2Fm…> Michigan's Wage and Hour Division together with the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division are hosting a webinar to provide important youth employment information and answer questions for young job seekers, schools, parents and employers. Thursday, May 29 2:30 p.m. [join the event button]<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fteams.microsoft.com%2Fl%2Fm…> Closed captioning will be provided. If you need special accommodations to attend this meeting, contact LEO-Comms(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LEO-Comms@michigan.gov> by Monday, May 26. Requests received after that date cannot be guaranteed, but every effort will be made to provide the accommodation requested. Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library Law Consultant Library of Michigan MembielaC(a)michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 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's Top 10 Strategic Education Plan<https://www.michigan.gov/mde/resources/michigan-top-10-strategic-education-…> provides focused direction to drive educational achievement in support of all learners. [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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2025 PPT Reimbursement Millage Data Available
by Membiela, Clare (MDE) 15 May '25

15 May '25

Hello! Public Libraries with millages may be interested to see the PPT (Personal Property Tax Reimbursement) information for 2025. Please see information below from the Department of Treasury. Remember, under, The Local Community Stabilization Act, 2014 PA 86, MCL 123.1341- MCL 123-1362 https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-Act-86-of-2014 , the calculations of the PPT amounts are done by Treasury, but the issuance and disbursement of the funds are done by The Local Community Stabilization Authority (LCSA). Monies sent to PA 164 and other municipal libraries (Non-District libraries) are often sent to the municipality along with the amounts intended for the municipality and other municipal entities (such as fire or police). However, the payment information sent to municipalities indicates the funds intended for each millage holder. District libraries are sent their payments directly. Libraries with questions should contact Treasury (for calculation questions) or the LSCA (for questions about the actual payment). Contact information for Treasury and the LSCA can be found at - Contact Us<https://www.michigan.gov/taxes/property/ppt/reimburse/contact> Thanks! Clare [Local government Update] April 30, 2025 2025 PPT Reimbursement Millage Data Available INTENDED AUDIENCE: Municipalities that receive Personal Property Tax (PPT) reimbursements from the Local Community Stabilization Authority. The Michigan Department of Treasury (Treasury) reminds municipalities that, although not required, they can review and correct errors in Treasury's calculation of each municipality's millage rate eligible for the 2025 Personal Property Tax (PPT) reimbursement (MCL 123.1345(x)(ii)(B)<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.legislature.mi.gov%2F(S…> and MCL 123.1353(5)<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.legislature.mi.gov%2F(S…>). The Local Community Stabilization Authority (LCSA) Act requires Treasury to make the eligible millage rate calculations available by May 1. The eligible millage rate calculations can be found on Treasury's 2025 PPT Reimbursements website<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Ftaxes%2F…> under the "Millage Rate Comparison Reports" heading. These 2025 Millage Rate Comparison Reports are intended to be used by municipalities to verify the accuracy of the eligible millage rates to be used in their 2025 PPT reimbursement calculations. How to Review the 2025 Millage Rate Comparison Reports: * Verify Individual Millage Rate(s) Levied in 2024 * Municipalities should compare the individual millage rate(s) levied in 2024 on the 2025 Millage Rate Comparison Reports with the millage rates reported on their 2024 Form 614 - Tax Rate Request (L-4029). * Each millage rate reported on the 2024 Form 614 should be listed on the 2025 Millage Rate Comparison Reports (excluding special assessments). * Verify Calculated Millage Rate Used in the Computation * The calculated millage rates to be used in the 2025 PPT reimbursement calculations should equal the lesser of the eligible millage cap and the 2024 millage rate. * The Millage Rate Calculation tab of the Excel workbook provides information about how each eligible millage rate is calculated. * NOTE: Calculated eligible millage rates may be prorated and thus may not reflect the actual millage rates levied by the municipality. When NO Millage Rate Errors Are Identified: If a municipality does not identify an error in the 2025 Millage Rate Comparison Reports, the municipality does not need to file a form or take any further action to notify Treasury. When Errors ARE Identified: If a municipality does identify an error in the 2025 Millage Rate Comparison Reports, the municipality will need to complete the Form 5613<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Ftaxes%2F…> - Millage Rate Correction for the 2025 Personal Property Tax Reimbursement Calculations to notify Treasury of the error(s). In addition to the correction form, municipalities must provide substantiating documentation to support the millage correction. The reporting forms related to the 2025 Millage Rate Comparison Reports (along with the associated deadlines) are available on Treasury's PPT Reimbursements website<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Ftaxes%2F…> under Forms and Instructions<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Ftaxes%2F…>. * Form 5608<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Ftaxes%2F…> - Portion of 2024 Essential Services Millage Rate Dedicated for the Cost of Essential Services * Optional form to be used by counties, cities, villages, townships, and local authorities that levy an extra-voted millage rate that partially funds the cost of essential services (for example a Fire/Cemetery millage). * NOTE: For extra-voted millage rates with a name that implies the millage was partially dedicated for the cost of essential services, Treasury has identified the millage type as "PARTIAL ESSENTIAL SERVICE" on the 2025 Millage Rate Comparison Reports. * DUE DATE: August 1, 2025 * Form 5613<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Ftaxes%2F…> - Millage Rate Correction for the 2025 Personal Property Tax Reimbursement Calculations * Optional form to be used by municipalities that identify an error in the 2025 Millage Rate Comparison Reports. * DUE DATE: August 1, 2025 The corrections reported on Form 5613 and the essential services percentage reported on Form 5608 will be used in the calculation of the 2025 PPT reimbursements. Form 5613 and Form 5608 submissions will not be accepted after August 1, 2025. Please direct any questions regarding the PPT reimbursement calculation or correction process to TreasORTAPPT(a)michigan.gov<mailto:TreasORTAPPT@michigan.gov> or 517-335-7484. Additional information is available at www.michigan.gov/pptreimbursement<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Fpptreimb…>. ________________________________ Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library Law Consultant Library of Michigan MembielaC(a)michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 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's Top 10 Strategic Education Plan<https://www.michigan.gov/mde/resources/michigan-top-10-strategic-education-…> provides focused direction to drive educational achievement in support of all learners. [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/>. From: Michigan Department of Treasury <MITreasury(a)govsubscriptions.michigan.gov> Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2025 1:32 PM To: Membiela, Clare (MDE) <MembielaC(a)michigan.gov> Subject: 2025 PPT Reimbursement Millage Data Available [Local government Update] April 30, 2025 2025 PPT Reimbursement Millage Data Available INTENDED AUDIENCE: Municipalities that receive Personal Property Tax (PPT) reimbursements from the Local Community Stabilization Authority. The Michigan Department of Treasury (Treasury) reminds municipalities that, although not required, they can review and correct errors in Treasury's calculation of each municipality's millage rate eligible for the 2025 Personal Property Tax (PPT) reimbursement (MCL 123.1345(x)(ii)(B)<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.legislature.mi.gov%2F(S…> and MCL 123.1353(5)<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.legislature.mi.gov%2F(S…>). The Local Community Stabilization Authority (LCSA) Act requires Treasury to make the eligible millage rate calculations available by May 1. The eligible millage rate calculations can be found on Treasury's 2025 PPT Reimbursements website<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Ftaxes%2F…> under the "Millage Rate Comparison Reports" heading. These 2025 Millage Rate Comparison Reports are intended to be used by municipalities to verify the accuracy of the eligible millage rates to be used in their 2025 PPT reimbursement calculations. How to Review the 2025 Millage Rate Comparison Reports: * Verify Individual Millage Rate(s) Levied in 2024 * Municipalities should compare the individual millage rate(s) levied in 2024 on the 2025 Millage Rate Comparison Reports with the millage rates reported on their 2024 Form 614 - Tax Rate Request (L-4029). * Each millage rate reported on the 2024 Form 614 should be listed on the 2025 Millage Rate Comparison Reports (excluding special assessments). * Verify Calculated Millage Rate Used in the Computation * The calculated millage rates to be used in the 2025 PPT reimbursement calculations should equal the lesser of the eligible millage cap and the 2024 millage rate. * The Millage Rate Calculation tab of the Excel workbook provides information about how each eligible millage rate is calculated. * NOTE: Calculated eligible millage rates may be prorated and thus may not reflect the actual millage rates levied by the municipality. When NO Millage Rate Errors Are Identified: If a municipality does not identify an error in the 2025 Millage Rate Comparison Reports, the municipality does not need to file a form or take any further action to notify Treasury. When Errors ARE Identified: If a municipality does identify an error in the 2025 Millage Rate Comparison Reports, the municipality will need to complete the Form 5613<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Ftaxes%2F…> - Millage Rate Correction for the 2025 Personal Property Tax Reimbursement Calculations to notify Treasury of the error(s). In addition to the correction form, municipalities must provide substantiating documentation to support the millage correction. The reporting forms related to the 2025 Millage Rate Comparison Reports (along with the associated deadlines) are available on Treasury's PPT Reimbursements website<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Ftaxes%2F…> under Forms and Instructions<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Ftaxes%2F…>. * Form 5608<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Ftaxes%2F…> - Portion of 2024 Essential Services Millage Rate Dedicated for the Cost of Essential Services * Optional form to be used by counties, cities, villages, townships, and local authorities that levy an extra-voted millage rate that partially funds the cost of essential services (for example a Fire/Cemetery millage). * NOTE: For extra-voted millage rates with a name that implies the millage was partially dedicated for the cost of essential services, Treasury has identified the millage type as "PARTIAL ESSENTIAL SERVICE" on the 2025 Millage Rate Comparison Reports. * DUE DATE: August 1, 2025 * Form 5613<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Ftaxes%2F…> - Millage Rate Correction for the 2025 Personal Property Tax Reimbursement Calculations * Optional form to be used by municipalities that identify an error in the 2025 Millage Rate Comparison Reports. * DUE DATE: August 1, 2025 The corrections reported on Form 5613 and the essential services percentage reported on Form 5608 will be used in the calculation of the 2025 PPT reimbursements. Form 5613 and Form 5608 submissions will not be accepted after August 1, 2025. Please direct any questions regarding the PPT reimbursement calculation or correction process to TreasORTAPPT(a)michigan.gov<mailto:TreasORTAPPT@michigan.gov> or 517-335-7484. Additional information is available at www.michigan.gov/pptreimbursement<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Fpptreimb…>. ________________________________ ________________________________ This service is provided to you at no charge by the Michigan Department of Treasury. Lansing, Michigan 48922 | 517-335-7508 | Contact Us<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Ftreasury…> Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fcontent.govdelivery.com%2Fa…>. 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Book Club Kit
by Lynne Clark 15 May '25

15 May '25

Hello! We have a book club kit up for grabs! It contains 8 soft cover copies, 1 large print copy, and 1 audio book. They are all in great shape! The book is "The Beautiful Mystery" by Louise Penny. There are also discussion questions. We can send it through RIDES to the first requestor. -- *Lynne Clark, Director* *River Rapids Library/Chesaning*

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ISO - Pressed Flowers Presenter
by Lorry Traver 15 May '25

15 May '25

Hello library world, Has anyone hosted someone recently who gives an excellent presentation on pressed flowers, including a demonstration on how to press flowers, and best practices? If you have, could you send me their contact information? I have many patrons interested in this type of class for next spring. Also - does anyone know someone who teaches embroidery for adults? This was also something we recently had a request for - it would need to be someone who could teach a class of 24, so just a simple basics class. Thanks so much! -- *"Reading should not be presented to children as a chore, a duty. It should be offered as a gift." – Kate DiCamillo* *Lorry Traver (She/Her)* Public Services Librarian Brandon Township Library 248-627-1460

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MNB speaker recommendation: Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr.
by Stair Library 15 May '25

15 May '25

Greetings, Libraryland! Last week we hosted Michigan Notable Book author Amos Paul Kennedy, Jr. who won the Notable award for his book "Citizen Printer." Amos started out giving a history of printing and then explained his thoughts on art and his process of creating printed posters and postcards. He cheerfully violates the rules of printing and is delighted to be an instructor in the “School of Bad Printing.” His talk was peppered with his wisdom, his observations of life, of what makes life worth living. It was a very authentic and organic presentation. He is the epitome of someone who has chosen to follow their passion, who has realized the true joys of life, who is inspired more by making people happy with his works, than making loads of money. Amos held everyone’s attention throughout his hour and 20 minutes of speaking and answering questions. He was engaging, honest, generous (he gave a library-related postcard print to everyone who attended), attentive to the audience (people asked lots of questions), and so funny! Many of the posters and postcards he makes have messages about books and libraries, and he spoke about the value of libraries and how libraries are like the village commons of yesteryear…a place for everyone. A place where everyone can just show up and read or use the Internet. Very few institutions have that generosity intrinsic in their purpose, he said. Amos is the best ambassador of libraries I’ve ever encountered. I wish every public library in the state could host him as a speaker…he’d be excellent to speak before our representatives on the value of libraries. I highly recommend him as a speaker. I don't know what he charges (his appearance was free to us through the MNB program), but he's worth every penny. His email: kennedyprints(a)protonmail.com He'll be speaking at three more libraries as part of the Notable Book Author Tour: Center Line (May 20, 6 p.m.), Oak Park (June 25, 6:30 p.m.), Flat Rock (June 26, 6 p.m.). If you have a chance to visit any of those libraries to hear Amos speak, go, go, go! Details are on the MNB website: https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/public/mnb/current-michigan-nota… Thanks, Colleen Colleen Leddy, Director Stair District Library 228 W. Main St. Morenci, MI 49256 517.458.6510 stairlib.org M&W: 10-7 T&Th: 1-5 F&S: 10-2

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Downton Abbey Tea Talk @ Commerce Library - Thursday, May 22 @ 2 p.m.
by Alexis Shirk 15 May '25

15 May '25

Event Name: Downton Abbey Tea Talk Event Date: Thursday, May 22nd Event Time: 2:00-3:00 p.m. Event Age Range: 13+ Registration? Y In Person or Virtual? In Person Description: Celebrate the new Downton Abbey movie at the library! Barbara Gulley, of Barb's Tea Service, and contributing writer for TeaTime Magazine, will share her personal visits to Highclere Castle (aka, the "real Downton Abbey"), Bampton Village, and other DA filming sites as well as her interviews with Lady Carnarvon, current countess of Highclere. The presentation will cover dress and customs of the era (tea time), the story of American Heiresses (like Cora Crawley) and themes of the DA movies, including what is expected when entertaining Royals. Tea will be served and guests are encouraged to bring their own tea cup! Register here: https://commercetwp-library.libcal.com/event/14233557 -- Alexis Shirk Adult Services Librarian Commerce Twp. Community Library Phone: 248-669-8108 x121 "In principle and reality, *libraries* are life-enhancing palaces of wonder." -Gail Honeyman, *Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine* Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/9999500?utm_medi…> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/9999500?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_…> -- 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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Library Law Office Hours TODAY
by Membiela, Clare (MDE) 15 May '25

15 May '25

Hello! Do you often find yourself wondering about library law questions? Questions like: If a library has an employee whose birthday falls on a leap year (Born February 29, 2008), and the employee has been alive for 17 years, but has had only 4 birthdays (leap years 2012,2016,2020,2024). How would that staff member be treated under the Youth Employment Standards Act (YESA)? If a library has outdoor foliage, would the library be liable if a volunteering girl scout troop did a Spring clean up on the library grounds and there was a mass Poison Ivy event? Come talk about these issues and more at the Library Law Office Hours TODAY, Thursday May 15, 2025 @ 3:00pm. Registration is required beforehand https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqdO6uqD8pEt31yRiFFRZkHDc96mWbdi… I hope to see you soon! Clare Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library Law Consultant Library of Michigan MembielaC(a)michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 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's Top 10 Strategic Education Plan<https://www.michigan.gov/mde/resources/michigan-top-10-strategic-education-…> provides focused direction to drive educational achievement in support of all learners. [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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Fw: Hear insights from Project Outcome at our May Advocacy Hour
by Rachel Ash 15 May '25

15 May '25

Join MLA’s free May Advocacy Hour on Zoom this morning at 10:00 AM! Register here: https://www.milibraries.org/advocacy-hour ________________________________ From: Michigan Library Association <mla(a)milibraries.org> Sent: Monday, May 12, 2025 1:09:00 PM To: Rachel Ash <rfash(a)milibraries.org> Subject: Hear insights from Project Outcome at our May Advocacy Hour The dataset that documents the impact of libraries [https://ppazmveab.cc.rs6.net/on.jsp?ca=9565efa8-9045-4004-8a6e-2653003cf5e9…] [https://files.constantcontact.com/fe18cca2101/7833da50-cb3d-4010-8d11-63830…]<https://ppazmveab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001h77qVYWeCjAIyFKAYh0o567AfBhEgTooM6…> MLA Connect Advocacy Hour: Document Your Impact with Project Outcome Thursday, May 15, 2025 10:00 - 11:00 AM Hear insights from Project Outcome<https://ppazmveab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001h77qVYWeCjAIyFKAYh0o567AfBhEgTooM6…> at our May Advocacy Hour with guest speaker A.J. Million, Assistant Research Scientist at the University of Michigan's Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research. The session will focus on data from Project Outcome, a free toolkit and online resource developed by the Public Library Association with funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. It enables libraries to document the outcomes resulting from their programming. Project Outcome emerged to address a need among libraries to measure performance in a way that goes beyond the quantity of services provided, which is already captured in the Public Library Survey (PLS). Outcome measurement focuses on the benefits that patrons realize from library interactions. Since its launch in 2015, Project Outcome has collected over 390,000 survey responses from nearly 2,300 library districts. A.J. will report on data from Project Outcome and provide descriptive statistics about libraries that demonstrate the national value they provide to communities. REGISTER<https://ppazmveab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001h77qVYWeCjAIyFKAYh0o567AfBhEgTooM6…> Speaker [https://files.constantcontact.com/fe18cca2101/b223551a-24b1-4d7f-b38b-7d1bc…]<https://ppazmveab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001h77qVYWeCjAIyFKAYh0o567AfBhEgTooM6…> A.J. Million, Ph.D. is an Assistant Research Scientist at the University of Michigan's Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research, where he directs the National Archive of Criminal Justice Data. His research examines public-sector technology use, scholarly communication, knowledge infrastructures, research data management, public administration, and libraries. Dr. Million holds a Ph.D. in Information Science & Learning Technologies from the University of Missouri, and his work has been funded by the U.S. Departments of Justice, Department of Defense, National Science Foundation, Centers for Disease Control, National Institutes of Health, Institute for Museum and Library Services, and the American Association of Universities. To learn more about Dr. Million, visit www.amillion.us. Questions? Contact us at (517) 394-2774 or mla(a)milibraries.org.<mailto:mla@milibraries.org> Advocacy Hour conversations are always free to attend but registration is required. MLA Connect Advocacy Hours are an opportunity for the library community to learn more about MLA's advocacy and legislative priorities including funding, elections, property taxes, literacy, internet access, privacy, intellectual freedom, and more. Each month, we will address a new topic and share any pending legislation introduced in the House or Senate that could impact the Michigan library community. Monthly sessions will take place generally on the third Thursday of the month at 10:00 AM. Registered attendees will receive information and a link to access the meetings on the Zoom platform. Please note recordings of MLA Advocacy Hours are available to watch for free and on-demand on our website at milibraries.org<https://ppazmveab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001h77qVYWeCjAIyFKAYh0o567AfBhEgTooM6…>. [https://files.constantcontact.com/fe18cca2101/ba8b30e2-b96c-413d-adba-81f8c…]<https://ppazmveab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001h77qVYWeCjAIyFKAYh0o567AfBhEgTooM6…> Michigan Library Association | PO Box 27337 | Lansing, MI 48909 US Unsubscribe<https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=001B_vsHXuSkfE1_p7A4uQPgw%3D&…> | Update Profile<https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=001B_vsHXuSkfE1_p7A4uQPgw%3D&…> | Constant Contact Data Notice<https://www.constantcontact.com/legal/customer-contact-data-notice> [Constant Contact]<https://www.constantcontact.com/landing1/vr/home?cc=nge&utm_campaign=nge&rm…>

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FW: TODAY: Webinar on Mental Health
by Membiela, Clare (MDE) 15 May '25

15 May '25

Hello! Please see below information on a series of workplace mental health webinars from LEO (The Mi Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity). These webinars are free and are recorded. You can access the recordings - view the playlist<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FC…> Have a great day! Clare [LEO Banner] Workplace Mental Health >From Awareness to Action: Cultivating a Workplace Culture of Mental Well-Being In April, we kicked off a three-part workplace mental health series that provides practical strategies to foster a workplace culture that prioritizes well-being. With Dr. Michelle Kees from the University of Michigan, participants will learn how to reduce stigma, promote open dialogue, and contribute to a work environment that enhances resilience, engagement, and overall well-being. ________________________________ Episode 1: The Reality of Mental Health at Work The first session of the series introduced why mental health matters in the workplace. Topics included an overview of common mental health conditions, the impact of stigma at work, and testing out mental health myths vs. realities. Watch the recorded Episode 1: The Reality of Mental Health at Work<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fu…> ________________________________ THIS THURSDAY Episode 2: Leaders Lead - Fostering a Culture of Support The second session will help leaders understand their role in fostering a supportive workplace culture. Topics will include how leadership impacts mental health, along with small, immediate changes leaders can make to normalize well-being in the workplace and enhance team resilience. [WMH Webinar episode 2] Thursday, May 15 2 p.m. Join Via Microsoft Teams<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fteams.microsoft.com%2Fdl%2F…> [join the event button]<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fteams.microsoft.com%2Fdl%2F…> ________________________________ Episode 3: Embedding Mental Health and Well-Being into Workplace Culture The final session of the series will focus on actionable strategies for embedding mental health and well-being into workplace culture, going beyond awareness to real impact. Topics will include best-practice policies, programs, and initiatives, along with effective approaches for implementation. Thursday, June 12 2 p.m. Join Via Microsoft Teams<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fteams.microsoft.com%2Fdl%2F…> [join the event button]<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fteams.microsoft.com%2Fdl%2F…> ________________________________ You can always view the playlist<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FC…> of past webinar recordings with the top experts on many mental health subjects. Want others to get the latest updates on Workplace Mental Health topics, have them sign up for our emails using this link.<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FC…> To learn more, visit Michigan.gov/WorkplaceMentalHealth<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Flinks-1.govdelivery.com%2FC…>, a centralized hub to share resources and strategies aimed at helping employees and employers across the state address mental health in the workplace. ________________________________ Closed captioning will be provided. If you need special accommodations to attend this meeting, contact LEO-Comms(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LEO-Comms@michigan.gov> five business day prior to the event. Requests received after that date cannot be guaranteed, but every effort will be made to provide the accommodation requested. Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library Law Consultant Library of Michigan MembielaC(a)michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 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's Top 10 Strategic Education Plan<https://www.michigan.gov/mde/resources/michigan-top-10-strategic-education-…> provides focused direction to drive educational achievement in support of all learners. [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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Website Redesign Budget
by Cory Grimminck 14 May '25

14 May '25

We are hoping to have our website redesigned in the next fiscal year, and I was trying to come up with a ballpark figure of the cost for our budget. Has anybody gone through this lately who would be willing to tell me approximately what you spent? I suppose I should also ask about how much you pay to have it hosted. I'll also take any recommendations of good companies to work with, if you have those! Thanks, Cory Grimminck Director, Portland District Library

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