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Community Calendar
by Sharona Rosnik 12 May '25

12 May '25

Hello everyone, I’m looking for suggestions on setting up a community calendar and would greatly appreciate any input you might have. If you’ve had experience with tools, platforms, or best practices that worked well, I’d love to hear about them. Any and all help is welcome—thank you in advance! Sharona Rosnik, Library Director Millington Arbela District Library 8530 Depot Street Millington, MI 48746 Ph (989) 871-2003 Fax (989) 871-5594

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free program, online and in person: Designing and Conducting a Petition Drive in Michigan
by Jennifer Dye 12 May '25

12 May '25

Attorney Mark Brewer has been a pivotal figure in election cases since the 1980s. He will address the details that must be considered in designing petitions and conducting petition drives, and related campaigns, in order to avoid the pitfalls that have plagued Michigan petition campaigns in recent years. We will be offering the program in person at the Knapp Branch as well as on Zoom. While Zoom is probably more convenient for most, you are welcome to join us in person. Tuesday, May 13 6:00-7:30 p.m. Please register on Eventbrite for Zoom: https://dpl-petition-drive.eventbrite.com You are not required to register to attend in person, but please do so if you want to be notified in case the branch needs to close. Branch hours are listed in my sig below. This program will be posted on the LWV YouTube channel. Please let me know if you would like the url, for this or previous programs. If you would like a jpg or pdf of the flyer, please let me know. This is another of DPL's programs in partnership with the Detroit League of Women Voters, promoting voter education and tools for action. It will be available on the League of Women Voters subchannel of DPL's YouTube channel later. Jennifer Jennifer Dye Manager Detroit Public Library jdye(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org Knapp Branch 13330 Conant 313-481-1771 M, W, S 10-6 Tu, Th 12-8 Detroit, Michigan 48212

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Books up for grabs!
by Pietro O'Rourke 12 May '25

12 May '25

Hello Library Land Recently, a patron here donated a box and a half of books in like new condition of a singular title. [image: Image_20250512_101114_627.jpeg] Most of the libraries in our network have it filed in the YA NF area. Here is the description from our catalog for those who are curious <https://catalog.tln.lib.mi.us/?section=resource&resourceid=1243321531&curre…> . We have 61 copies of the title. I'm hoping that some of you may want multiple copies so I don't have to package 61 individual books. If you would like a copy please respond with your rides code (or if you're in TLN, your TLN code). Let me know if you have any questions! Have a great day :) Pietro O'Rourke he/him Adult Services Librarian Ferndale Area District Library (248) 546-2504 ext. 6924

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Employment Opportunity: Youth Librarian II (West Bloomfield Library)
by Jeff Crocker 12 May '25

12 May '25

The West Bloomfield Township Public Library has an opening for a full time Information Services Librarian (Youth) at the Main Library: Librarian II – Full Time (35 hours per week). Includes evening and weekend hours (Saturday/Sunday). QUALIFICATIONS: MLIS or equivalent from an ALA accredited library school; public library experience; interpersonal/communication skills; considerable experience in youth collection development; demonstrated competency with information technology including digital resources, online catalogs, the internet, social media sites, mobile devices; demonstrated ability to implement projects, programs and/or services; commitment to public service; regularly reads and has knowledge of current and popular authors; monitors mainstream and professional media. RESPONSIBILITIES: Youth collection development; reference and reader’s advisory; marketing of programs and assigned collection areas; assists with programs and outreach activities; provides instruction and support for patron’s use of eMedia resources and devices; serves on library committees; other duties as assigned. See: https://wblib.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Librarian-II-Job-Description-M… for additional information regarding qualifications, responsibilities, and the application form. SALARY RANGE: Librarian II (Full Time) $27.30-$33.57 per hour, depending on qualifications. BENEFITS: Medical with prescription, dental, optical, disability and life insurance coverage; employee assistance plan; defined contribution plan; additional voluntary deferred compensation plan; vacation; holiday; personal and sick leave. DEADLINE: Monday, May 26, 2025. APPLICATION: Cover letter, resume, online application form, and three professional work-related references to be submitted online at https://wblib.org/about/employment-volunteering. Jeff Crocker Associate Library Director

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UPRLC 2025 Annual Conference Award Nomiantions Now Open!
by Dillon Geshel 12 May '25

12 May '25

Good Morning! I'm excited to share that the Upper Peninsula Region of Library Cooperative (UPRLC) is now accepting applications for their annual UPRLC Awards. This year, UPRLC is seeking nominations for the Library of the Year, Community Champion, and Program of the Year awards. Award descriptions and nomination instructions are attached. Nominations will be accepted through August 29. UPRLC Awards are presented at the UPRLC annual conference, hosted in Iron Mountain, Michigan this year on September 17 and 18. You can find more information about the conference here: https://uprlc.org/uprlc-annual-conference-committee/ Thank you! Dillon -- Dillon Geshel, Director Superiorland Library Cooperative 1615 Presque Isle, Marquette MI (906) 228 7697 Ext.1 Visit our website at www.superiorlandlibrary.org<http://www.superiorlandlibrary.org/> [cid:666438bf-fce8-4653-8ee7-5a209d1858dd]

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Book Club Kit
by library＠airadv.net 10 May '25

10 May '25

Book Club Kit up for grabs! We have several copies of The Memory Keeper's Daughter as well as discussion questions. Please respond with your RIDES code if you would like this! Larissa Schneidewind Elk Township Library

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Upcoming Program of Interest
by Daniel Lodge 09 May '25

09 May '25

Everyone - We have a great program coming up soon here at the Dearborn Library. - Screenwriter and forner movie executive Matthew Specktor will be talking with us virtually on Tuesday, May 27th at 6:30pm about his new memoir *The Golden Hour: A Story of Family and Power in Hollywood.* I hope you can join us either virtually or in-person. Please visit our Events page at our website dearbornlibrary.org to register. Dan Lodge Library Supervisor Dearborn Public Library Dearborn, MI

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Join MCLS on May 22 for a Virtual Dialogue on the Future of Technology in Libraries
by Jenny Kobiela-Mondor 09 May '25

09 May '25

The Midwest Collaborative for Library Services will continue its series of Virtual Dialogues on Thursday, May 22, from 10:30 a.m. to noon Eastern (9:30-11 a.m. Central). This month, we will connect and engage around the topic of the future of technology in libraries. Please plan to join us and let others know who might be interested in this topic! MCLS Virtual Dialogues are not courses or webinars, but are opportunities to engage with others in the profession. Please plan to have your microphone enabled and camera on to participate. Register now at https://www.mcls.org/training-events/events/virtual-dialogues. If you have any questions, please reach out at engagement(a)mcls.org<mailto:engagement@mcls.org>. We look forward to connecting with you! Jenny Kobiela-Mondor (she/her) Library Strategist Engagement, Consulting, and Training Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 517-481-2013 kobielamondorj(a)mcls.org<mailto:kobielamondorj@mcls.org> [cid:5ef6c5ca-aec1-4b1d-b40c-ceae03bffe96] mcls.org<https://www.mcls.org/> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/midwest-collaborative-for-library-services>

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Two cataloging workshops from MCLS!
by Gwen Haviland 09 May '25

09 May '25

Register soon! Both courses are taught by Bobby Bothmann! Original Descriptive Cataloging of Monographs Using RDA<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/673fa8a7aa4a191770f3bb9b> 3-day class, May 20-22, 10am-12pm Eastern (9-11am Central) Qualifies for 6 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! Cataloging Children's Materials<https://mcls.corsizio.com/event/673fa8fcaa4a191770f3cc05> 1-day class, May 22, 2-4pm Eastern (1-3pm Central) Qualifies for 2 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff! For these and other great workshops please visit our Training Store here store.mcls.org<https://store.mcls.org/> To learn about our Essential Workplace Skills and Cataloging Certificate programs, click here mcls.org/training-events/certification<https://www.mcls.org/training-events/certification/> ************************************* Gwen Haviland Membership & Training Coordinator/Project Specialist Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 517-220-9950 training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org>

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Reminder: Library of Michigan - Grants Office Hour - Tuesday, May 20th
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 09 May '25

09 May '25

The next Library of Michigan Grants Office hour will be Tuesday, May 20th at 3:00 PM. The topic will be Assessment and Evaluation 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 on the 20th! 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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