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Checks from Education Dept of MI ?
by Lisa Valerio-Nowc 12 Sep '18

12 Sep '18

good Afternoon, I've been asked by my finance office to find out if any other libraries in Michigan have been receiving money from the Michigan Dept of Ed ? Any insight as to why we are receiving the checks would be appreciated. Lisa Lisa Valerio-Nowc Library Administrator Royal Oak Twp Public Library 21131 Gardenlane Ferndale, MI 48220 248-542-9205 lvalerio-nowc(a)tln.lib.mi.us

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[Job Opportunity] Systems Clerical Assistant (Computer Help Desk) - Closes Friday, October 5
by BTPL Careers 12 Sep '18

12 Sep '18

Greetings-- We have an employment opportunity at Bloomfield Township Public Library! Best Regards, Linden Godlove Administrative Assistant Bloomfield Township Public Library ________________________________________ EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Bloomfield Township Public Library is seeking a professional and resourceful Clerical Assistant to provide support to patrons at the Computer Help Desk. Bloomfield Township Public Library is a Class 5 Library, with a service population of 41,070 people. There is strong community support for the Library and its collections, services and programs offered. Technology is integrated into Library services. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to provide quality service to the staff and the public and the desire to work in a collaborative, team environment. POSITION TITLE: Systems Clerical Assistant DEPARTMENT: Systems, reporting to Systems Department Head RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provides positive, pleasant professional patron support at the public service Computer Help desk, in the Computer Center, and Computer Lab • Monitors the proper use of study rooms • Demonstrates and provides one-on-one instruction to Library visitors in the use of copiers and computers in Computer Center • Follows Computer Center opening and closing procedures • Directs Library visitors to appropriate public service desks • Maintains and troubleshoots computer and copier equipment in the Computer Center and Library • Maintains inventory of computer and copier supplies • Assists in the development and implementation of Library policies and procedures. REQUIREMENTS: Minimum: • High school diploma; knowledge of various computer hardware and software, such as Microsoft Office, Internet and Social Media, printing and scanning, etc. • Able to lift, push, and/or pull at least 50 pounds; able to visually review materials and discern voice and audible tones • Strong attention to detail • Dependable and flexible work habits • Desire to serve the public in a positive manner Desirable: • Public library work experience • Experience supporting public computer users. HOURS: Part-time, 15 hours weekly. Includes evenings and weekends; Sundays paid at time and one-half in addition to the 15-hour schedule. WAGE & BENEFITS: $13.85 to $18.00 per hour, per hour with increase possible upon successful completion of three month orientation. APPLICATION: Due Monday, October 5. A resume, cover letter, and a clerical skills test must accompany your application. The application and the test are available at the Library’s Welcome Desk. The application is also available on the Library’s website at btpl.org/about-us/employment-volunteer/ MAIL TO: Careers Bloomfield Township Public Library 1099 Lone Pine Road Bloomfield Township, MI 48302 OR email to careers(a)btpl.org Bloomfield Township Public Library champions the power of words to spark discovery and imagination. For more information about the Library, visit our website: www.btpl.org SYSTEMS CLERICAL ASSISTANT TYPICAL WORK WEEK’S TASKS A typical work week for the Systems Clerical Assistant may include: • clean public PC and MAC monitors and keyboards and mice • answer and solve questions or problems from public on general hardware and software • set up PCs, MACs, and other equipment • assist patrons with public computers and equipment • monitor study room use • inventory copier supplies • maintain technology-related usage statistics • assist with Systems’ projects as directed • draft “quick start” guides for specific pieces of equipment • complete filing, word processing, and other clerical tasks to complete projects or assist Systems’ Department staff • instruct Library visitor in how to enlarge or reduce documents using copier • direct question on Library’s online databases to Adult Services or Youth Services librarians • fill copier trays with paper • clear jam in copier • set up equipment for class in Computer Lab • draft usage report of computer Lab, computer center, and study rooms • explain Internet Access and Library Conduct policy to library patrons • explain differences between using MAC and PC in Computer Center • complete closing procedures, including replenishing and tidying printers and copiers • report repeat problems from equipment or software to Systems staff • complete Systems work orders as delegated

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Metro Detroit Book and Author Society Luncheon
by Tammy Turgeon 12 Sep '18

12 Sep '18

The Metro Detroit Book and Author Society is hosting its 93rd Luncheon on Monday, October 15, 2018. It is being held at the Burton Manor Banquet and Conference Center, 27777 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia MI 48150. Tickets are $40 and are on sale now at www.bookandauthor.org Our guest authors are: Lisa Unger Lisa Unger is the award-winning New York Times and international bestselling author of sixteen novels, including her newest, “Under My Skin,” a twisting, spellbinding thriller. Her books are published in 26 languages worldwide, have sold millions of copies, and have been named “Best of the Year” or top picks by The Today Show, Good Morning America, Entertainment Weekly, Amazon, and Goodreads, to name a few. Combining knowledge of the human psyche and an understanding of fear, readers and critics alike call her one of the top writers of psychological thrillers today. Mark Leibovich Mark Leibovich is the New York Times Magazine’s chief national correspondent and is a lifelong New England Patriot’s fan. He tried for years to profile quarterback Tom Brady, and in 2014, Brady finally agreed. Then came the infamous “deflategate” controversy. Now, when pro football is being attacked on many fronts, Leibovich has taken a fascinating in-depth look at where the sport is going in his new book “Big Game: The NFL in Dangerous Times.” He is also the author of the scathing 2013 best-selling Washington expose “This Town: Two Parties and a Funeral — Plus, Plenty of Valet Parking! — in America’s Gilded Capital.” Anne Ford Anne Ford, great-granddaughter of Henry Ford and daughter of Henry Ford II, became a well-known writer and advocate for people with learning disabilities after her daughter Allegra was diagnosed with learning problems. She has written several books on the subject, including her latest, “The Stigmatized Child: Helping Parents Overcome the Stigma Attached to Learning Disabilities, ADHD and Lack of Social Skills.” Ford served as Chairman of the Board of the National Center for Learning Disabilities from 1989 to 2001 and has received many honors for her work and has lectured widely on LD and ADHD issues. Dr. Rana Awdish Dr. Rana Awdish was a young critical care physician near the end of her medical training at Wayne State University in Detroit when she suddenly became a patient fighting for her own life. In her critically acclaimed best-selling book, “In Shock: My Journey from Death to Recovery and the Redemptive Power of Hope,” she reveals how her troubling experiences exposed her to flaws in today’s care standards and how to better embrace the emotional bond between doctor and patient. Today she serves as Medical Director of Care Experience for the entire Henry Ford Medical Group. Anna Clark Anna Clark is an award-winning Michigan journalist whose work has appeared in Elle Magazine, the New York Times, Politico, and others. Like many people, she began to take notice when the residents of Flint began to complain that something was very wrong with the water coming out of their taps. Clark, who has covered the story from the beginning, has written the first full account of the Flint water scandal and its broader implications for pollution and America’s communities in her new book “The Poisoned City: Flint’s Water and the American Urban Tragedy.” An excerpt from her book appeared in the Detroit Sunday Free Press in July. Schedule 11:00 am – Book Sale Room Opens 12:00 pm – Lunch is Served 1:00 pm – Authors Begin to Speak Grant Awards Being Presented: Dick Johnston Award and Elaine R. Irvin Friends Award Authors will be available to sign purchased books after luncheon. Book sales support grants. Please buy your books at the luncheon, but be aware that the number of books available for purchase may be limited. Cash, Check, and Credit/Debit cards accepted. -- Tammy Turgeon Director Sterling Heights Public Library 40255 Dodge Park Sterling Heights, MI 48313 586-446-2640 Director Suburban Library Cooperative 44750 Delco Blvd Sterling Heights, MI 48313 586-685-5750

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CEO position, Prince George's County Memorial Library System closes Sunday-Sept. 16!
by Jobeth Bradbury 12 Sep '18

12 Sep '18

Chief Executive Officer—Prince George’s County Memorial Library System (MD) Imagining Opportunities - Connecting Community – Shaping Lives. The Prince George’s County Memorial Library System<https://www.pgcmls.info/> (PGCMLS) Board of Trustees is seeking a visionary new CEO who, through dynamic leadership, will help to ensure that the Library System becomes one of the Nation’s best. Cultivating valued relationships with new and existing stakeholders, the CEO will have demonstrated talent in building and maintaining, connections with the broader community. The CEO will, through opportunity and connectivity, provide positive learning pathways to change the lives of the nearly one million County residents. Key lifelong learning focus areas of the Library’s 2017 Strategic Plan<https://www.pgcmls.info/website/1267> include: Tech Connect, Ready 2 Read, and Learning U. Supporting student achievement, the Library’s LINK partnership connects Prince George’s County public school students to the Library’s resources through ID cards eliminating barriers to student access. Governed by a seven-member Board, PGCMLS serves its constituency through a stellar staff (312 FTE), a $30 million annual budget, 19 locations plus a Correctional Facility library, and twelve active, contributing Friends of the Library groups. The ideal CEO will bring extraordinary passion, innovation, and a demonstrated commitment to a diverse, multicultural, and very engaged community of customers and potential partners. Please visit PGCMLS CEO Brochure<http://www.bradburymiller.com/pgcmlsceobrochure.pdf> for additional information about the position! Prince George’s County<https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/>, the second largest county in Maryland, is a family-friendly, vibrant, growing county with 27 municipalities. It is proud to be home to seven colleges and universities, including the University of Maryland, Bowie State University and Prince George's Community College. Also, Prince George’s is home for some of the region’s top attractions. Residents and visitors enjoy the National Harbor on the Potomac, FedExField – home of the NFL Washington Redskins, NASA Goddard Space Flight center, Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Show Place Arena, a vibrant Hyattsville Arts Corridor, and the Publick Playhouse. In addition to local historical, cultural and recreational amenities, you will find yourself minutes from downtown Washington, D.C., historic Annapolis and Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Enjoy and explore Prince George’s County and Prince George’s County Memorial Library System at PGCMLS Links<http://www.bradburymiller.com/PGCMLSlinks.htm>. Responsibilities. The CEO, reporting to the Board of Trustees, oversees a nationally recognized library system. This position provides overall strategic and operational leadership with full responsibility for, but not limited to, the following areas: personnel and fiscal management; marketing and communications; fundraising and development; emergent technologies; facilities; and external partnership development through engagement with key stakeholder groups. Valuing transparency, trust, and collegiality, the CEO will lead a large, complex and innovative organization to its full and exciting potential. Qualifications. Minimum qualifications include a Masters’ Degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited program and five years of management experience in a complex organization. Additional skills include political acumen, strong communication skills, ability to think and plan strategically, the ability to work with a broad range of stakeholders, and demonstrated ability in fiscal management. Experience in a public library with multiple locations, reporting to a governing board, working in a multicultural environment, and collective bargaining are desired qualifications. Compensation. The starting salary range is $175,000 - $195,000 (with placement dependent upon experience and qualifications) with an attractive benefits package. For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates<http://www.bradburymiller.com>. To start the application process, send a meaningful cover letter and resume as Word or PDF attachments to Dan Bradbury<mailto:danbradbury@bradburymiller.com> on or before the closing date of September 16, 2018. Jobeth Bradbury Bradbury Miller Associates<http://www.gossagesager.com/> 4545 Wornall Rd, Ste. 805 Kansas City, MO 64111 816-803-7087 (cell); 816-531-2468 (office) Sign up for our newsletter<http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=myy6mkoab&p=oi&m=111489311…> to get the latest updates! .

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ALA News for September 11, 2018
by Jennifer Dean 11 Sep '18

11 Sep '18

Highlight for the week: ALA has announced the slate of candidates for positions on the ALA Council, including our own Holly Hibner, Adult and Teen Services Coordinator at the Plymouth District Library. Thank you, Holly! Elections will be held next spring. To receive a ballot and to vote, you must be an ALA member in good standing as of January 31, 2019. You may also run for ALA Council by petition. Instructions are linked to the news item below. The petition period will be open from 10/3/18 through 4:30 pm on 12/5/18. Please read on for more details and the news. Lots of award opportunities linked below, and a new national writing contest. ALA News for September 11, 2018 NEWS FROM THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION American Library Association to explore Chicago commercial real estate market The American Library Association (ALA) announced its plan to explore Chicago’s commercial real estate market with the listing of its headquarter buildings at 40 and 50 East Huron. Efforts to examine the value of its headquarters are fueled by its goals to enhance operational excellence; grow membership; and acquire a workplace environment that supports the development of innovative programs and services for its members. “The ALA Executive Board and staff are committed to the mission of ALA and its long-term ability to support its members as they serve their libraries and communities,” said ALA President Loida Garcia Febo. “ALA headquarters are an important part of our history and have served members and staff well. But, just as our communities, our libraries, our work lives have changed, so have the needs of the Association—including those of our workplace.” For more than a year ALA’s Executive Board and ALA Management have engaged in a review of how to strategically utilize ALA headquarters real estate and recently began to work with real estate expert Cushman & Wakefield (C&W). http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/09/american-library-association… Libraries invited to join Dear Banned Author letter-writing campaign this Banned Books Week Speaking out for banned and challenged books is vital in the fight against censorship. This Banned Books Week (Sept. 23-29), the American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) is hosting a letter-writing campaign that celebrates stories that have made an impact. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/09/libraries-invited-join-dear-ban… Philanthropist and author Melinda Gates will open the 2019 ALA Midwinter Meeting & Exhibits in Seattle Co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the largest private foundation in the world, Melinda Gates has dedicated her life to achieving transformational improvements in the health and prosperity of families, communities, and societies. Core to her work is empowering women and girls to help them realize their full potential. She has said, “if you invest in a girl or a woman, you’re investing in everyone else.” The session will take place from 4-5:15 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019, at the 2019 ALA Midwinter Meeting & Exhibits in Seattle. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/09/philanthropist-and-author-melin… National writing contest seeks short stories on courage, launches Sept. 25 Up to $1,000 and the opportunity to be published in Short Story Dispensers nationwide will be at stake for writers of all levels, through a new writing contest launching Sept. 25. The contest seeks to engage residents with reading and writing literature and generate new interest in public libraries. The Public Library Association (PLA), John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and Short Édition are teaming up for the first time to encourage writers of all ages and backgrounds to submit an entry. The submission deadline is Oct. 30. The theme of this year’s contest is courage, a universal topic and an attribute essential for the act of writing itself. Courage enables characters to confront their fears; persist; and overcome obstacles, both literal and abstract. Some acts of courage can be grand-scale and heroic, others quietly inspirational. No matter how noticeable, acts of courage defy expectations and show we can do things we never imagined ourselves capable of before. http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/09/national-writing-contest-see… ALA announces slate of Council candidates The American Library Association (ALA) has announced the candidates for positions on the ALA Council. These individuals were nominated by the Nominating Committee for the 2019 ALA Election. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/09/ala-announces-slate-council-can… Public Library Association releases new strategic plan The Public Library Association (PLA) unveiled a new strategic plan effective through the year 2022. The new PLA Strategic Plan describes the association’s core purpose, core values and vision for future success, while also identifying goal areas where PLA will direct its energy and resources over the next several years. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/09/public-library-association-rele… Travel author, television host and activist Rick Steves named an Auditorium Speaker at the 2019 ALA Midwinter Meeting & Exhibits in Seattle Rick Steves is an American travel author, television host, and activist. As a child, he took his first trip to Europe in 1969, visiting piano factories with his father, a piano importer. By the time he reached 18, Rick jokes, "I realized I didn't need my parents to travel!" He began traveling on his own, funding his trips by teaching piano lessons. In 1976, he started his business, Rick Steves' Europe, which has grown from a one-man operation to a company with a staff of 100 full-time, well-traveled employees at his headquarters in Washington state. The session will take place from 10-11 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019, at the 2019 ALA Midwinter Meeting & Exhibits in Seattle. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/09/travel-author-television-host-a… ALA’s new Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table is open for membership Membership in ALA’s newest round table – the Graphic Novels and Comics Round Table (GNCRT) is now open. Those who wish to join ALA can add GNCRT membership effective immediately and current ALA members can click the renew link on the ALA homepage, sign in and add the GNCRT to their membership at a prorated dues amount. Membership fees are: Personal, $15; Student/Support Staff/Unemployed, $5; and Corporate/Organizational, $30. http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/09/ala-s-new-graphic-novels-comics… ALA PUBLISHING Using positive stories about Muslims to foster multicultural understanding http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/09/using-positive-stories-about-mu… PUBLICATIONS Academic Libraries and the Academy: Strategies and Approaches to Demonstrate Your Value, Impact, and Return on Investment http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/09/acrl-releases-academic-librarie… AWARDS AND GRANTS Pilot cohort of YALSA’s Train the Trainer project announced http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/09/pilot-cohort-yalsa-s-train-trai… Libraries invited to apply for Great Stories Club grants on Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/09/libraries-invited-apply-great-s… ALA study will explore public library services for new Americans http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/09/ala-study-will-explore-public-l… Pun honored for 2018 Achievement in Library Diversity Research http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/09/pun-honored-2018-achievement… Welmers sponsors YALSA’s Service to Young Adults Outstanding Achievement Award http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/09/welmers-sponsors-yalsa-s-servic… ALCTS 2019 Ross Atkinson Award nominations sought http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/09/alcts-2019-ross-atkinson-award-… ALCTS seeking Cataloging and Metadata Management Awards nominations for 2019 http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/09/alcts-seeking-cataloging-and-me… Carnegie-Whitney Grant awards up to $5,000 for guides to library resources http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/09/carnegie-whitney-grant-awards-5… ALCTS 2019 Publication Awards nominations sought http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/09/alcts-2019-publication-awards-n… Search begins for ALCTS 2019 Professional Recognition Awards nominations http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/09/search-begins-alcts-2019-profes… ALCTS 2019 Preservation Awards nominations sought http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/09/alcts-2019-preservation-awards-… ALCTS seeking 2019 Innovation Awards nominations http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/09/alcts-seeking-2019-innovation-a… ECOURSES AND WORKSHOPS How to Implement a Digitization Program http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/09/new-iteration-how-implement-dig… Practical Library Services for Grade School Kids http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/09/new-ecourse-practical-library-s… Using and Understanding Library of Congress Subject Headings http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/09/new-ecourse-using-and-understan… Library Director Bootcamp: Getting the Skills http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/09/new-session-library-director-bo… Library Director Bootcamp: A free preview http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2018/09/library-director-bootcamp-fr… Dynamic One-Shot Library Instruction eCourse/Book Bundle http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/09/new-iteration-dynamic-one-shot-… Introduction to Critical Information Literacy http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/09/new-iteration-introduction-crit… Basic American Sign Language for Library Staff http://www.ala.org/news/member-news/2018/09/new-iteration-basic-american-si…

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Documentary vendors
by Dave Ewick 11 Sep '18

11 Sep '18

Hello everyone, I am looking for documentary vendors. I'm familiar with EDU Tugg https//:educate.tugg.com and Media Education Foundation http://www.mediaed.org/ Specifically I'm on the hunt for a new documentary that may not have been released yet. It is called Stay Human by Michael Franti. Any suggestions are welcomed; especially if the costs are low! Thanks, Dave David L. Ewick, MLS, MS City Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Southfield, Michigan 48076 248 796-4300 dewick(a)southfieldlibrary.org P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail.

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Updates on MeL Changes
by Breed, Liz (MDE) 11 Sep '18

11 Sep '18

Greetings! As we continue to work toward our MeL.org and database transition in a few weeks, we have some info to share to help you in your planning. * Database URLs will be available at some point in the next week or so. * The new MeL.org site will be live on 9/27. Our new site will have the new database links available. * The expiring direct database links will be available 9/27-9/30 on the MCLS site<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mcls.o…>. * The Get Ready page on the MeL.org site will only be available on our current site. When we transition to the new MeL.org on September 27, that page will no longer exist. After September 27, these materials will be available in the Library Staff support section on the redesigned MeL.org. Until September 27, details about the database transition are available on our "Get Ready for October 1<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmel.org%2Fi…>" page. If you have questions, please direct them to meldatabaseshelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:meldatabaseshelp@mcls.org>. Best, Liz Liz Breed Michigan eLibrary Coordinator Library of Michigan Michigan Department of Education 517-373-4466 Effective Oct 16, 2018 my new number will be 517-335-1497 breedl(a)michigan.gov<mailto:breedl@michigan.gov> www.mel.org<http://www.mel.org/> Our collective efforts can help make Michigan a Top 10 education state in 10 years! Here are the goals and strategies: http://mi.gov/top10in10/.

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Invitation to a Genealogy Workshop at the Pinckney Library on Wednesday, September 12
by Hope Siasoco 11 Sep '18

11 Sep '18

Dear Library Colleagues, We cordially invite you, your family, friends and community members to an upcoming program on how to effectively use newspaper articles in your genealogy research called, "Extra! Extra! Read All About Your Ancestors!". The program starts at 6:30pm. For more information, please check out the flier on the library's website: https://pinckneylibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Read-All-About-Your-… If you're thinking of attending, please call our circulation desk as there will be handouts for this presentation. Thank you in advance for any help in promoting this program. We hope to see you then! Sincerely, Hope Siasoco Library Director ---- Pinckney Community Public Library 125 Putnam St. Pinckney, MI 48169 Tel: 734-878-2952 Fax: 734-878-2907 Email: hsiasoco(a)pinckneylibrary.org

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Timeclocks
by Andrea Estelle 11 Sep '18

11 Sep '18

Hi All, Is anyone using online timeclock software that they like that is also compatible with Quickbooks and if so can you share with me what program you are using? Thank you, Andrea Andrea Estelle, MLIS Library Director . Otsego District Public Library Brighten the Corner Where You Are! 401 Dix Street, Otsego MI 49078 (269) 694-9690 <http://www.otsegolibrary.org/> www.otsegolibrary.org LIKE us on Facebook!

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 2018 GEEK FEST
by Farrell Howe 11 Sep '18

11 Sep '18

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 11, 2018 CONTACT: Farrell Howe Marketing and Communication Manager Kalamazoo Public Library 269-553-7879 Calling all Geeks! It's Time for Geek Fest 2018 Kalamazoo, MI - Tuesday, September 11, 2018. Get Geeked for Geek Fest 2018<https://www.facebook.com/SWMGeekFest/>! This 3rd annual celebration of geek culture in all its forms, (comics, gaming, technology, cosplay and much more for all ages) will be held on Saturday, September 29, 11 am - 3 pm at the Kalamazoo County Expo Center<http://www.kalcounty.com/parks/expo/index.htm>, 2900 Lake St., Kalamazoo. This event is free and open to the public. This year's Geek Fest features a cosplay contest with prizes, a robotics demonstration with Gull Lake Area Robotics<http://www.gulllakearearobotics.com/>, Mattawan RoboKats<http://mattawan-robotics.org/> and 2 Paw Robotics<https://sites.google.com/a/ppps.org/paw-paw-high-school-robotics/home>, free caricatures, free comic books from Rocket Comics<https://www.facebook.com/rocketcomicz/>, Kalamazoo Ghostbusters<https://www.facebook.com/gbk.kalamazoo/>, L'Arte D'Armizare Medieval Martial Arts<https://www.southsidedojo.com/l-arte-d-armizare>, Nova Virtual Reality<https://www.novavr.net/>, a photo booth and Star Wars characters from the 501st Legion<http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/501st_Legion>. Gamers of all ages will enjoy 5Crests, Artemis Spaceship Bridge Simulator, Aunt Cathy's Kiddie Corner, Dragon-Knight Publishing: D&D Whispers of Starfall, Dungeons and Dragons: Toiseachadh 5e, Elder Signs, Glitch Video Game Lounge, Magic the Gathering, Munchkin, Pathfinder: Honor's Echo, Red Dragon Inn: Pookie No!, and Yu-Gi-Oh! Featured artists and authors include Yuko Ota and Ananth Hirsh<http://www.johnnywander.com/about>, Kenjji Jumanne-Marshall<http://kenjji.com/home.html>, Paul Sizer<http://www.paulsizer.com/>, Ruth McNally Barshaw<http://www.ruthexpress.com/>, Jessi Fletcher & Sew Excited Cosplay<https://www.facebook.com/jessi.fletcher.10?fref=search>, Chaotic Neutral Cosplay<https://www.facebook.com/chaoticneutralcosplay>, Emily Kastner<https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-kastner-5675b9a0/> and Angela Sisk<https://twitter.com/amc_sisk>. If you have maker mania, then come make slime with the Kalamazoo Ghostbusters<https://www.facebook.com/gbk.kalamazoo/>, make your own cereal box journal with Ruth McNally Barshaw,<http://www.ruthexpress.com/> make comic book buttons and origami superhero bookmarks, and learn about your future from the Harry Potter Sorting Hat Fortune Teller! Bookbug<http://www.bookbugkalamazoo.com/>, a local independent bookstore, will be on site selling books. Kalamazoo County Expo Center<http://www.kalcounty.com/parks/expo/index.htm> will be selling food. The 2018 Geek Fest is sponsored by: 5Crests<https://www.facebook.com/5crests>, Dragon-Knight Publishing<https://www.facebook.com/dragonknightpub>, Slugfest Games<http://slugfestgames.com/>, Fanfare<http://www.fanfare-se.com/>, Glitch Gaming Lounge<https://www.facebook.com/glitchgaming.kzoo/>, Pathfinder Society<http://paizo.com/pathfinderSociety>, Rocket Comics<https://www.facebook.com/rocketcomicz/>, Bookbug<http://www.bookbugkalamazoo.com/>, SLD Read<http://www.sldread.org/>, Western Michigan Gamers Guild<http://www.wmgg.org/>, Walmart<http://www.walmart.com/>, the Royal Manticoran Navy<http://www.trmn.org/portal/>, Friends of the Paw Paw District Library<http://www.pawpaw.lib.mi.us/about/friends.htm>, Friends of the Portage District Library<http://www.portagelibrary.info/about/support_get_involved/friends/>, Friends of the Antwerp Sunshine Library<http://friendsofantwerpsunshinelibrary.weebly.com/>, Friends of Kalamazoo Public Library<http://kpl.gov/friends>, and United Bay Community Credit Union<https://www.ubccu.org/>. Geek Fest is hosted by: Kalamazoo Public Library<http://www.kpl.gov/>, Lawton Public Library<http://www.lawtonlibrary.com/>, Paw Paw District Library<http://www.pawpaw.lib.mi.us/>, Portage District Library<http://www.portagelibrary.info/> and VanBuren District Library<http://www.vbdl.org/>. For more information, visit facebook.com/SWMGeekFest<https://www.facebook.com/SWMGeekFest/>. ####

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