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American Heritage volumes
by Mary Cornell 28 Apr '17

28 Apr '17

Hello all, We have copies of American Heritage that we are looking to send to anyone who may be interested in taking them off our hands. The years span from roughly December of 1954-2000. If you are interested, please contact me and let me know what years/how many volumes you would like. Thank you! Best, Mary Cornell Technical Services Supervisor Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library 500 Market Street St. Joseph, MI 49085 (269) 983-7167 www.stjoseph.lib.mi.us<http://www.stjoseph.lib.mi.us>

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Redford Library Author Amy Haimerl / Fundraiser
by Garrett Hungerford 28 Apr '17

28 Apr '17

For anyone interested (flyer attached)... The Redford Township District Library and the Friends of the Redford Township Library will hold the Third Annual Books & Bytes Benefit, a gala fundraiser, on Friday, May 19th, from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Books and Bytes Benefit guests will hear from Amy Haimerl (author of *Detroit Hustle: A Memoir of Life, Love, and Home*) who will discuss her personal journey about moving to Detroit and making a home in the West Village. Tickets are priced at $25, and include food, drink ticket, and access to the event. Highlighting the evening will be live and silent auctions, a photo booth, live music, and other fun surprises to entertain and excite. Space is limited to 200 guests. Tickets can be purchased at the Library or at the Library’s website: www.redfordlibrary.org. Auction items include; autographed football from University of Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh, a weekend stay at the home of Amy Haimerl, artwork from Park West Gallery, 1-year membership to Planet Fitness, autographed Detroit Red Wings Hockey puck, wine tasting tour for 6 at Chateau Chantal, photography session with Enchanted Photography, one hour massage from Merci Massage, 18-hole passes to Glenhurst Golfcourse, and tickets to other local attractions! Garrett Hungerford, Director Redford Township District Library 25320 W. Six Mile Redford, MI 48240 Phone: (313) 531-5960 Direct Phone: (313) 531-2640 Direct Fax: (313) 794-9031 ghungerford(a)redfordlibrary.org http://www.redfordlibrary.org/

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Updated list of technology for sale at Cromaine's Crossroads Close-out Sale May 5 and 6
by Ceci Marlow 28 Apr '17

28 Apr '17

We do still have the wonderful shelving for sale and prices are negotiable. The list is posted on Cromaine's web site's blog. Below is an updated list of the technology that is for sale. Items can be added or deleted up to the last minute. No pre-sales on tech for libraries. Street numbers will be issued starting at 8:00 am on Friday, May 5. Doors open at 10:00 am and those with street numbers will enter first in street number numeric order. No street numbers on Saturday. Last sale, little bit lower prices ($25, not $40 but no laptops), everything was gone in ten minutes. All proceeds going to furnish the new Youth Program Room, two new smaller meeting rooms, and three new study rooms. Questions, contact Ceci Marlow off-list, please, at cmarlow(a)cromaine.org or 810-632-5200. *4 - Dell Latitude E6500 Laptops: $40 each* Windows 7 Professional 32-bit Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 @ 2.53GHz 150GB HDD, 2GB RAM DVD-ROM Disk Drive 15.4 inch Monitor @ 1280x800 Resolution *1 - Dell Latitude E5520 Laptop: $40 * Windows 7 Professional 32-bit Intel i3-2330M @ 2.2GHz 250GB HDD, 4GB RAM DVD-ROM Disk Drive 15.6 inch Monitor @ 1366x768 Resolution *2 - Dell Latitude E5420 Laptops: $40 each* Windows 7 Professional 32-bit Intel Core i5-2520M @ 2.50 GHz 250GB HDD, 2GB RAM DVD-RW Disk Drive 14 inch Monitor @ 1366x768 Resolution *5 - Dell Optiplex 9010 Desktops: $40 each * Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Intel Core i5-3470 @ 3.20GHz 500GB HDD, 4GB RAM DVD-RW Disk Drive *3 - Dell Optiplex 790 Desktops: $40 each* Windows 7 Professional 32-bit Intel Core i3-2120 @ 3.30GHz 250GB HDD, 4GB RAM CD/DVD-RW 19-in-1 Media Card Reader *3 - Nobilis - NOBI Convertible Kids Tablets: $25 each* Windows 7 Professional 32-bit Intel Atom CPU @ 1.60GHz 500GB HDD, 4GB RAM 10.1 inch Screen w/Pen and Touch Available -- Cecilia Ann Marlow Library Director Cromaine District Library 810-632-5200, ext. 105

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Three Job Postings for Children's Services: Professional Intern, PT Para Professional, PT Children's Librarian
by Diane Serresseque 28 Apr '17

28 Apr '17

Please post the attached employment opportunities. Diane Serresseque Executive Assistant Farmington Community Library 32737 West Twelve Mile Road Farmington Hills, MI 48334 (248) 848-4303 Phone (248) 553-6892 Fax

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Please post
by Stacy Brooks 28 Apr '17

28 Apr '17

Detroit Public Library Quicken Loans Author Series Presents So,You Want To Be a Writer...Now What? Come see how the experts do it! Published authors share their experiences and advice on taking your book from concept to publication. Scheduled authors and topics include: Monica Lynne Foster - How to Attract and Keep your Reader Sylvia Hubbard - E-Books and Internet Marketing Michele’ Moore - How to Get Your Book on Bookstore Shelves Victoria Christopher Murray. -Keynote from NAACP Image Award winner and national bestselling author Saturday, May 20, 2017 11am to 4pm Detroit Public Library, Skillman Branch 121 Gratiot, Detroit, MI 48226 This event is free, please call Skillman Branch at (313) 481-1852 to RSVP or register at at EventBrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/so-you-want-to-be-a-writer-tickets-33670780210 Refreshments will be served. [DPL Logo]<http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org> Detroit Public Library Disclaimer This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual(s) addressed in the message. If you are not the named addressee, you should not disseminate, distribute, or copy this e-mail. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that disclosing, distributing, or copying this e-mail is strictly prohibited.

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2017 Michigan Notable Book Author John Smolens
by Roslyn F. Yerman 28 Apr '17

28 Apr '17

The Madison Heights Public Library will be hosting 2017 Michigan Notable Book Author John Smolens on Monday night, May 1st , at 7:00 p.m. Reservations can be made by calling the library at [ callto:%28248%29%20588-7763 | (248) 588-7763 ] . Roslyn Yerman Director Madison Heights Public Library 240 W. 13 Mile Road Madison Heights, MI 48071 tel: (248) 837-2852 fax: (248) 588-2470 www.madison-heights.org/library

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Register today to attend the MiALA Annual Conference
by Heather Ladiski 28 Apr '17

28 Apr '17

This message is forwarded on behalf of the Michigan Academic Library Association conference planning committee. Excuse posting on multiple lists. Feel free to forward this information to anyone/group that may be interested in this information. Please send any questions to Christina Radisauskas, Conference Planning Committee Chair, at conference(a)miala.org<mailto:conference@miala.org>. ********************************************* Good morning! Time is running out to register for MiALA's 2nd annual conference! The Deadline to guarantee a seat at the conference is May 10! This event will be held May 17-19 at the Eberhard Center at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids. We're excited about all this conference has to offer, including: * Keynote Speaker, Emily Drabinski, from Long Island University, Brooklyn * Pre-conference reception from 4-8pm Wednesday, 5/17 at Waldron Public House * 25 breakout sessions and 13 posters, presented by your Michigan academic library colleagues * Dinearounds for dinner on Thursday night - a way to explore what Grand Rapids has to offer! * The MiALA annual meeting on Friday morning - see what MiALA has accomplished in the past year, and what's in store for the future! * After-conference boxed lunches - feel free to use this time to meet with your Interest Groups, or chat with new friends. Here's the registration link https://www.memberleap.com/members/evr/reg_event.php?orgcode=MALA&evid=8905… Registration costs are as follows Full Conference: $150 MiALA members, $200 non-members, $50 LIS students One-day: $75 MiALA members, $100 non-members, $50 LIS students Rooms are still available at the conference discounted rate (while supplies last) at the Amway Grand Plaza<https://aws.passkey.com/event/15929800/owner/2529966/home> and the Holiday Inn<https://www.holidayinn.com/redirect?path=hd&brandCode=hi&localeCode=en&regi…>. Use the links on the MiALA conference webpage to make reservations. We're excited about this conference, and can't wait to see you there. For more information, go to the MiALA Annual Conference webpage<http://www.miala.org/annual_conference_2017.php>. If you are already registered, let us know on our Facebook MiALA annual conference event page<https://www.facebook.com/events/1856312061257039/> and through twitter using hashtag #MiALA17 Heather M. Ladiski, CAP-OM Executive Assistant Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 1407 Rensen Street, Suite 1 Lansing, MI 48910-3657 800-530-9019 x133 Fax: 517-492-3885

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Registration is now open for the 2017 Upper Peninsula History Conference in Iron River and Caspian June 23-25
by HSM Infor 28 Apr '17

28 Apr '17

Registration is now open for the 68th annual Upper Peninsula History Conference! Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 23-25, 2017 Iron River and Caspian, Michigan <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/UP-history-conference- flyer.pdf> <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/UP-history-conference- flyer.pdf> Click here to download the flyer for more information and session descriptions. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/conferences/upper-peninsula-history-conference/up -conference-registration/> Go to online registration. The Upper Peninsula History Conference pays particular attention to U.P. history topics and also explores the heritage of the host area. The U.P. History Awards are also presented during the conference. This year's conference offers. . Three keynotes o In the Trenches: Soldiers' Stories of WWI o Dollar-a-Day Boys: The Civilian Conservation Corps in Michigan o Rum Rebellion: Prohibition Hits the U.P. . 15 breakout sessions that address local and statewide history . U.P. History Awards Banquet . Tours . Workshops . Exhibitors/vendors for attendees to visit . Three days of "meet and greets" Come see what all the excitement is about! _____ _____ The Historical Society of Michigan is our state's oldest cultural organization, founded in 1828 by territorial governor Lewis Cass and explorer Henry Schoolcraft. A nongovernmental nonprofit, the Society focuses on publications, conferences, education, awards and recognition programming, and support for local history organizations to preserve and promote Michigan's rich history. _____ For more information on the Historical Society of Michigan, please visit <http://www.hsmichigan.org/> www.hsmichigan.org or e-mail us at <mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org> hsm(a)hsmichigan.org. _____ The Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. . Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 324-1828 . FAX: (517) 324-4370 <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/UP-history-conference- flyer.pdf> Click here to download the flyer for more information and session descriptions. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/conferences/upper-peninsula-history-conference/up -conference-registration/> Go to online registration. Come to hear these great sessions and more! Remnants of the Past: Ghost Towns of the Upper Peninsula With Daniel Truckey >From Full House to Courthouse: The Theft of the County Seat With William Leonoff Manoomin: A Sacred Gift from the Creator With Roger LaBine Buried Alive: The Mansfield and Other Mine Disasters With Russell Magnaghi Echoes of the Sylvania Wilderness With Joe Panci The Iron Horse in Iron County With Michelle Blood Rustic Retreats: Log Cabins and Logging With Betty Petroski Iron County's Melting Pot With Dale Safford This e-mail is sent to our members and friends to keep you updated on historical activities and opportunities to learn more about our state's history. To opt-out, please respond to this e-mail with "remove" in the subject line.

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Kwame Alexander will not be able to attend 2017 MLW
by Keegan Sulecki 27 Apr '17

27 Apr '17

Hi Everyone, Due to international flight complications, Kwame Alexander will not be appearing at this Saturday's Midwest Literary Walk. However, the wonderfully talented Airea D. Matthews will be still be joining us for the 4pm session for a poetry reading and discussion of her creative process. Please visit midwestliterarywalk.org for more information Sincerely, Keegan -- Keegan Sulecki Head of Adult Services Chelsea District Library 221 S. Main St. Chelsea, MI 48118 734.475.8732 ext. 218 chelseadistrictlibrary.org

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In need of funding for SRC program or event?
by Lancaster, Catherine (MDE) 27 Apr '17

27 Apr '17

Do you have summer reading events for teens or youth that you need materials for, such as STEM or cultural enrichment supplies? Are you planning a tech program where you need tablets or other interactive equipment? What about an early literacy station or ESL collection? Whatever you're planning, you are expanding programs or services for learning this summer. So, don't forget to check out the Library of Michigan's "Public Library Services Grant Program<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_77699_79723---…>!" Deadline is May 22nd, with grants awarded in June. A quick turn-around, just in time for Summer Reading! See our website<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_77699_79723---…> for details or Karren Reish's email below. Funded through the Institute for Museum & Library Services. Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Statewide Library Services Library of Michigan 517-335-8129 517-373-5700 f LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> The Library of Michigan is pleased to announce a new Library Services & Technology Act (LSTA) summer quick grant program for public libraries. LSTA allows grant funds for public library services and has priorities for targeting library services to individuals of diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds, to individuals with disabilities, individuals with limited functional literacy or information skills and expanding services for learning and access to information. This program provides funding for public libraries to purchase materials and supplies that meet the selected program topics for a given year and are for an identified program or service the library will be providing. Funding is intended to supplement local topical services that improve information access and quality of service in their communities. The focus will be on small projects that improve community services, with a focus on the LSTA priorities listed above. The grant period will be from June to August annually, as funding allows. Funding will be from $500 to $2,000. Funding is by reimbursement. The application deadline is May 22, 2017. Eligible applicants are Michigan public libraries that are legally established and currently eligible for state aid. Detailed information on the grant program, including the program timeline, applicant eligibility, and the application, is available at www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta>. Please contact Karren Reish at 517-241-0021 or reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> with questions on the program. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan reishk(a)michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> 517-241-0021 www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> www.michigan.gov/sl21<http://www.michigan.gov/sl21>

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