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Helping patrons with digital skills? Here is a chance for $1, 000 to support your program
by White, Shannon (MDE) 01 Jul '19

01 Jul '19

Google is giving away grant funding to Michigan libraries. Each state that hosts Grow with Google workshops gets the opportunity to apply for additional Google funding to provide more support to help their communities grow digital skills. Be sure to apply for one of the many grants Google is offering to Michigan libraries! Apply by July 22! Details can be found here: http://www.ala.org/pla/initiatives/google Share how your library is assisting job seekers and empowering small business owners with digital skills! Select one of the Grow with Google resources here, https://grow.google/, to integrate into a new or existing workshop, class, event, etc. and submit your idea via our simple application. Accepted libraries receive: * Funding - $1,000 with minimal application and reporting requirements, with the opportunity to receive an additional $3,000 bonus if your program is selected for a Spotlight Award (view more details). * Marketing support - ALA and Google can help get the word out about your program with social media guidance, marketing assets, and more. * Technical guidance - Have questions about curriculum resources or programs? Ask Google! Need some best practices in library programming? PLA is here to help! * A community of practice - Troubleshoot challenges and share ideas with other libraries that receive funding alongside ALA, PLA, and Google. * Advocacy tools - Use our impact evaluation tools and advocacy resources to create and sustain the digital skills plan for your community. Check out the PLA site for FAQs and more to help you submit an application. ------------------------------------------------- Shannon White Library Development Manager Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48909 www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.335.1507, whites29(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Whites29@michigan.gov>

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Library of Michigan Seeks Input for Strategic Planning
by White, Shannon (MDE) 01 Jul '19

01 Jul '19

Please see the message below regarding the opportunity to provide input that can help the Library of Michigan with the development of a new strategic plan. -------------------------------------------------------- The Library of Michigan is working on a new strategic plan, and your input is important. Your insights will help the planning committee focus on the programs and services that matter most to Michigan libraries. Please click on the link below and complete the short survey by July 3. (We promise it will only take five minutes of your time to complete!) https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/V5SM59G Thanks in advance for your participation. Marnie Marnie Maxwell Maxwell Associates, Inc. 8502 Bent Tree Court Indianapolis, IN 46260 Phone: (317)626-4795 ------------------------------------------------------------ Shannon White Library Development Manager Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48909 www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.335.1507, whites29(a)michigan.gov<mailto:Whites29@michigan.gov>

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Book Quest
by Kathryn Bergeron 01 Jul '19

01 Jul '19

I have a patron asking for a book. Basic plot points: - It's a kind of dystopian novel - Everyone is equal/eat communally - Jobs are assigned - An artist is assigned a job as a shoemaker - Decades later he's asked to draw a mural, and he can only draw stick figures; he's lost his artistic abilities. The patron said that he read it in high school, so mid-80s or earlier. Any ideas? - Kathryn -- Kathryn Bergeron Berkley Public Library 3155 Coolidge Hwy. Berkley, MI 48072 248-658-3448 kbergeron(a)berkleymich.net www.berkley.lib.mi.us

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July 4th Hours
by Lynn Schofield-Dahl 01 Jul '19

01 Jul '19

The Three Rivers Public Library will be closed only on Thursday, July 4. -- Lynn Schofield-Dahl Director Three Rivers Public Library 920 W. Michigan Avenue Three Rivers, MI 49093 269.273.8666 www.threeriverslibrary.org Read. Learn. Grow.

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Free Toner
by Andrus, Miriam 01 Jul '19

01 Jul '19

The Grace A. Dow Memorial Library is doing some spring cleaning and has the following toners to give away... Brother TN-360 (quantity 2) Canon E20 Black (box opened but not used) Lexmark 64015HA Dell 3110cn Black (quantity 2) Please let me know off list if you would like any of these. Miriam Andrus Library Director Grace A. Dow Memorial Library 1710 W. St. Andrews Rd. Midland, MI 48640 Phone 989.837.3431 Fax 989.837.3468 Our Mission: To inspire lifelong learning by connecting people and resources.

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4th of July hours
by Wolverine Community Library 30 Jun '19

30 Jun '19

What day or days are each of you closing for the 4th of July??

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Job Opportunity
by Atkins-Eddins,Angela 28 Jun '19

28 Jun '19

2 NEW PUBLIC SERVICE HEAD POSITIONS-DOWNTOWN LANSING AND SOUTH LANSING The Capital Area District Libraries (CADL) is looking for 2 Public Service Heads . CADL has branches located throughout Ingham County and serves over 238,000 community members. We are interested in leaders who understand public libraries and are committed to the CADL Mission Statement. The successful candidates will have excellent written and communication skills, professional experience in a public library, preferably working in public service. Qualified applicants can apply using our website at www.cadl.org<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.cadl.org&d=DQMFAg&c…>.

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Youth & Teen Services Updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 28 Jun '19

28 Jun '19

Curriculum Resources Available on MeL.org The Library of Michigan is excited to share information about a new support section available in the Educators area on MeL.org! This section, called Curriculum Resources<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmel.org%2…>, sorts the MeL eResources by grade and subject. Each eResource has a page of support materials for that eResource which assists with customization at the local level. This includes: * Instructions to add eResources to your own site * Buttons for each eResource * Two types of links: Direct URL and Geo-IP URL * Where available from the vendors, links to downloadable promotional materials which can range from PDFs of flyers and bookmarks to embeddable videos. To access these eResources for educators, go to www.MeL.org<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mel.or…> ... choose "Educators" then choose "Curriculum Resources." Accessing magazines, newspapers and more via MeL.org<https://www.mel.org/welcome>! * From MeL.org<https://www.mel.org/welcome>, click on eJournals in the upper most blue bar. * In the search box type the title you seek, such as "New York Times." * It should be the first result - click on the name of the periodical you searched, * Select the date of the periodical you'd like to read! You can also access select magazines as full view PDFs. [A close up of a newspaper Description automatically generated] National Summer Learning Week The National Summer Learning Association's event tracker is live! Be sure to add your library's events for July 8-13th to: http://bit.ly/summertracker<https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2Fsummertracker%3Ffbcli…>. #SummerLearning Be Internet Awesome<https://beinternetawesome.withgoogle.com/en_us/educators> The Be Internet Awesome curriculum gives educators the tools and methods they need to teach digital safety fundamentals. The materials developed by Google in partnership with iKeepSafe enable educators to bring the most critical teachings-and the excitement of Interland-into the classroom. Included in the curriculum are lesson plans for the five topics, with activities and worksheets that were designed to complement Interland. Happy Summer Reading! #LibrariesLiftoff Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 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/>

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Children's Book for sale
by BF Tammy Borden 28 Jun '19

28 Jun '19

New Hardcover picture book for sale @ B&T price $13 "Harriet Gets Carried Away" by Jessie Sima Thanks, Tammy Borden, BF

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program recommendations
by North Adams Library 28 Jun '19

28 Jun '19

We have had some wonderful programs this summer! Joel Tacey was here to kick off our Summer Reading. It was the third time we have had him come to our library. The kids just love him. Paul McCormack came with his Classroom Critters. He is great with kids! Plus, he has all the animals. You might get to see...a bonded pair of doves, a tree frog, Madagascar hissing cockroaches, mice, a chinchilla, a baby possum, lizards, a blue-tongued skink, and snakes. He varies what he brings. This time there were also tiny, rescued birds that had to be fed. He took care of that, or our staff. These were the only ones they were not allowed to touch. Some things they are even allowed to hold. And if they don't want to, he does not force anyone. Yesterday, we had A2Magic here. Jeff Wawrzaszek presented a magic show that was different from Joel Tacey's, but also very much enjoyed by everyone who attended. He engaged the kids and they were eager to volunteer to help with tricks. He even incorporated some of the adults in the room. All were affordable, even for our small library, and all were worth the price. Phyllis ------ Phyllis Rickard Director North Adams Community Memorial Library (zv245) 110 E. Main St., PO Box 248 North Adams, MI 49262 517-287-4426 northadamslibrary(a)gmail.com http://www.northadamscml.michlibrary.org/

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