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Re: [Michlib-l] Reminder: National Library Legislative Day 2016: Come to the Hill with the Michigan Library Delegation!
by Biggs, Deb Renee (MDE) 22 Feb '16

22 Feb '16

Hello Michigan Library Community-Gale once again is sponsoring 2 representatives from the Michigan library community to go to National Library Legislative Day, May 2-3, 2016 in Washington DC. Please go to: http://galesupport.com/legislativeday for more information and to submit your application. Reminder: Deadline to submit is: March 18, 2-16! ~Deb Deb Renee Biggs, MA AMLS Michigan eLibrary & Outreach Coordinator Library of Michigan/Michigan Dept. of Education 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: 517-373-4466 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit MeL at: http://mel.org<http://mel.org/> and on Facebook at: http://facebook.com/mel.org Check out the curated content on the LM homepage including state and national CE offerings, LM events, stats reports, headlines from around the library world and intriguing snapshots of our varied collections at http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan Customer Service is a priority at the Michigan Department of Education - helping Michigan schools, families, and communities improve the achievement and well-being of ALL our children.

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CLAIMED: Free OPAC Stand
by Erin Schmändt 22 Feb '16

22 Feb '16

It has been claimed, thank you. Erin Schmändt Director Caro Area District Library 840 W. Frank Street Caro, MI 48723 (989) 673-4329 ext. 102 FAX (989) 673-4777 -----Original Message----- From: michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org] On Behalf Of Erin Schmandt Sent: Monday, February 22, 2016 2:01 PM To: michlib-l(a)mail.mcls.org; wplc-discuss-L(a)wplc.org Subject: [Michlib-l] Free OPAC Stand Free to a good home, one solid wood OPAC stand in good condition. 43" h by 32" w by 34" deep. Pickup only.

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Genealogy Books Available
by COO Katie VanHuis 22 Feb '16

22 Feb '16

Hi, everyone, We recently received a donation of genealogy books (see attached) that we do not have the space for on our shelves. If there are any titles you would like, please reply off-list with your RIDES number and we will get them to you as soon as possible. Thanks for looking! Katie Van Huis Library Assistant Coopersville Area District Library (616) 837-6809 cookv(a)llcoop.org

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Free OPAC Stand
by Erin Schmandt 22 Feb '16

22 Feb '16

Free to a good home, one solid wood OPAC stand in good condition. 43" h by 32" w by 34" deep. Pickup only.

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Two Upcoming Programs at Warren Civic Center Library
by Jennifer Lund 22 Feb '16

22 Feb '16

Hi On Thursday, March 10 at 6 pm Kitty Donohoe will be here to help us celebrate St. Patrick's Day! Emmy recipient Kitty Donohoe draws from her Irish heritage as well as her American and Canadian roots for her unique songs. Her music is rich, earthy, and compelling. All ages are welcome but children must be accompanied by an adult. Coloring is just for kids, right? Not anymore! Adults across the country have picked up coloring books as a fun way to relax and unwind. The health benefits include relaxation, exercising fine motor skills, and training the brain to focus. So join us at 6 pm on March 31 to unwind and bring out your imaginations. We'll supply all the materials plus tea and hot chocolate. Older teens and adults only. Thank you for helping to promote our programs. Jennifer Lund Warren Public Library - Civic Center Branch One City Square, Suite 100 Warren, MI 48093-2396 (586) 751-0770

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7th Annual Authors in Chelsea
by Patty Roberts 22 Feb '16

22 Feb '16

*Chelsea District Library’s Authors in Chelsea Program to Showcase Three Notable Children’s Authors and the “Power of Writing”* *Chelsea, Michigan | February 22, 2016 * The Chelsea District Library will hold its 7th annual *Authors in Chelsea* event on Wednesday, March 30th and Thursday, March 31th. This two-day event brings three nationally known authors to present assemblies and workshops on writing in Chelsea schools. The library is also holding a special evening *Meet the Authors* event on March 30th from 6:30-8:00pm for families and the general public to meet all three authors. This event will be held in Room 100 of the Washington Street Education Center at 512 Washington Street. “Our evening event last year was a huge success,” remarked Karen Persello, Head of Youth and Teen Services at the library. “We had close to 200 people attending, and we hope everyone will come again this year.” During the evening, each author will have a turn to speak, members of the audience can ask questions, and then get their books signed. Books will be available for purchase in the WSEC lobby, from Chelsea’s Just Imagine bookstore. This year’s line-up includes *Dan Yaccarino, *author and illustrator of the children’s books *Doug Unplugged*, *Doug Unplugs on the Farm*, and many others, who will be visiting all 1st and 2nd graders at North Creek Elementary School; *Ruth McNally Barshaw*, who has written and illustrated six novels for the *Ellie McDoodle Diaries *series and will be visiting all 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students at South Meadows Elementary School*;* and *William Durbin*, who writes historical adventures that include *The Broken Blade, The Winter War, *and *Blackwater Ben, *and will be visiting the 6th graders at Beach Middle School. The purpose of *Authors in Chelsea* is to provide 1st–6th grade students close contact with award-winning authors in order to explore the art and craft of writing, encourage them to read and appreciate literature, and learn to appreciate “the Power of Writing.” Marcus Kaemming, principal of North Creek Elementary School, says “We are very excited about our continued opportunity to have these author visits. The children are extremely excited about the books and experiences they bring. Each year the authors spur new conversations and help our students get reinvigorated about their own writing. The CDL does a superb job of finding great people to share with our youngest authors.” South Meadows Elementary School principal Stacie Battaglia states, "We are so very fortunate that our library finds value in offering these experiences to our students. There is such excitement and of course an amazing learning opportunity for kids when they meet a ‘real’ author!” >From Nick Angel, principal of Beach Middle School, “We contribute to appreciate the Authors in Chelsea series here at Beach. The students benefit from reading Durbin's book but also from meeting him face to face. This makes the writing process come alive.” 6th grade teacher Ryann Skrypec says, "Having an author come to a community and share their writing story with middle school students is like a young child learning how to write. They start to believe things they might have once thought impossible, possible!" In preparation for the Authors in Chelsea visits to the schools, youth librarians visit each 1st-6th grade class to get students excited about this year’s authors by delivering free books and “talking up” the author, even giving out small prizes to students who can answer questions about the authors and their books. Additionally, there will be a Fun Fair at the Chelsea District Library on Saturday, March 5, 1:00-3:00pm where kids can join together in fun and games themed around this year’s authors’ books. Attendees can do everything from test driving a wireless Sphero robot to celebrate Dan Yaccarino’s *Doug Unplugged,* to hunting for Ellie’s Doodles around the library, featuring illustrations by Ruth McNally Barshaw! At the Voyageur Camp in the McKune Room, students can pose in a canoe and choose their own French name fit for a fur trader. Ages 6 and up are invited to attend and registration is not required. Support from the Chelsea Education Foundation and the Friends of the Chelsea District Library has allowed for the purchase of more than 300 books by this year’s visiting authors. The books were distributed to classrooms and the media centers at each of the three participating Chelsea schools in advance of the authors’ visits. For further information about the Authors in Chelsea program, please visit aic.chelseadistrictlibrary.org. ### The *Chelsea Education Foundation *is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization that provides funding for a wide spectrum of educational activities to benefit the residents of Chelsea, Michigan. The *Friends of the Chelsea District Library* Friends of the Chelsea District Library raise funds to supplement the library’s programs, events, materials and equipment. The* Chelsea District Library *is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide equal access to quality resources that serve the lifelong cultural, educational and informational needs and interests of all people. The Library currently serves 14,000 residents in the Chelsea district – City of Chelsea plus Dexter, Lima, Lyndon and Sylvan townships. For more information, visit chelseadistrictlibrary.org. Patty Roberts | Marketing Coordinator Chelsea District Library | 221 S. Main St. Chelsea, MI 48118 734.475.8732 ext. 216 | proberts(a)chelseadistrictlibrary.org

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On line book groups...
by G Nartker 22 Feb '16

22 Feb '16

Good morning all! We are considering creating an on-line Young Adult book discussion group and I wondered if anyone has any suggestions or recommendations when doing such a program. We would have this audience read particular titles and then join an on-line discussion much like our on-site book groups. Any advice would be much appreciated. Please feel free to respond on or off the listserv. Thanks in advance! Gail Nartker, Director Sandusky District Library http://sandusky.lib.mi.us

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Call for proposals: ARSL conference
by Colleen Leddy 22 Feb '16

22 Feb '16

Hi Michigan libraries! See below for how to get free conference registration! (Passing this on for the Association for Rural and Small Libraries). Thanks, Colleen Does your library go “beyond normal”? If so, the The Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL) is accepting proposals for break-out session presentations for the 2016 Conference to be held in Fargo, North Dakota on October 27-29, 2016. The theme for ARSL 2016 is “North of Normal” and we’d like to hear about creative ideas that take your library beyond normal. Proposals for these 1-hour sessions can be submitted using our online form <http://goo.gl/forms/WZ8bXNtVV6>. The deadline to submit is March 21, 2016 in order for the Conference Programming Committee to review and make selections. Those who submit a proposal will be notified whether or not their proposal was accepted by April 15, 2016. We remind presenters that workshops must be geared toward the small and rural library audience, and those that are practical, hands-on, and how-to are preferred. This is not the proper venue for post-graduate dissertations or marketing products. Additional instructions are included on the form. *Workshop presenters will receive ONE complimentary conference registration per workshop title selected, i.e. a team of three presenters working on one workshop will receive one complimentary registration.* We also suggest you watch our website www.arsl.info or our Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/ARSLpage/> and Twitter <https://twitter.com/RuralLibAssoc> streams for the latest conference news! The committee is looking forward to receiving your submissions. Good Luck! Becky Heil Conference Programming Committee Chair Colleen Leddy, Director Stair District Library 228 W. Main St. Morenci, MI 49256 517/458-6510 Monday & Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Moxie Strings at the Alpena County Library
by Jessica Luther 22 Feb '16

22 Feb '16

Library friends in Northeastern Michigan: The Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library invites you to an all-ages musical performance by The Moxie Strings on Sunday, February 28, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. This performance is free and open to the public. Hailed by The Grand Rapids Press as “top-notch, instrumental wizardry,” The Moxie Strings offer listeners the unique opportunity to experience two of the world’s best-known instruments through a young, progressive lens. The Moxie Strings’ performance is made possible in part through a grant from the Michigan Humanities Council and the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs. If you are going to be in the area, we encourage you to join us! For more information on this program, visit www.alpenalibrary.org or call (989)356-6188. For clips of The Moxie Strings performances, visit their website or YouTube channel: www. http://www.themoxiestrings.com/epk or https://www.youtube.com/user/TheMoxieStrings/feed. Jessica Luther Development Coordinator Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library jluther(a)alpenalibrary.org 989.356.6188 ext. 25

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Save the Date: Michigan Innovative Users Group (MIUG) Conference
by Jeff Crocker 22 Feb '16

22 Feb '16

**Please excuse any cross-posting** The annual Michigan Innovative Users Group (MIUG) Conference will be held Friday, July 29, 2016, at Lansing Community College West Campus from 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. MIUG represents the best opportunity for you and your colleagues to keep informed about Innovative, Sierra, and Polaris updates and news. Network with your Innovative User Group peers in Michigan and attend presentations from III representatives and your colleagues. This year we are very excited to announce that our keynote speaker is Larry Neal, Director of the Clinton-Macomb Public Library. Larry will share his experiences and perspectives on the challenges and opportunities in leading public libraries today. We expect pricing to remain the same as last year ($45 for early bird registration, $55 for late registration). Lunch is included in the registration cost. A registration link will be sent out before June 1st. For those of you looking for professional development opportunities, a call for presentation proposals will be sent out soon. In the meantime, we hope that you SAVE THE DATE for MIUG: July 29, 2016. Looking forward to seeing you in July! Fran Krempasky MIUG Chair Find us at the MIUG website: http://miug.org -------------------------------------------------------------- West Bloomfield Township Public Library 4600 Walnut Lake Road West Bloomfield, MI 48323 Main Phone: 248-682-2120 Branch Phone: 248-363-4022 http://www.westbloomfieldlibrary.org -------------------------------------------------------------- This message is intended only for the individuals to whom it is addressed. Please note that it is strictly prohibited to disseminate, distribute or copy this information without expressed written permission. West Bloomfield Township Public Library does not guarantee that the integrity of this communication has been maintained or that this communication is free of viruses, interceptions, or interference.

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