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FW: Special Collections Update - August 29, 2025
by Oster, Adam (MDE) 29 Aug '25

29 Aug '25

[Library of Michigan logo] Special Collections Update - August 29, 2025 Virtual Program, Labor Day Closing, Yearbook Project 1-Year Update, 2025 National Book Festival, Michigan Author Award Nominations [Mindy Virtual Presenting]Newspaper Research at the Library of Michigan Thursday, September 4, 2025 6:30PM - 7:30PM, Zoom Register For This Program<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fus06web.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2…> Michigan newspapers provide an extensive amount of content for communities across the state. Learn about strategies for finding relevant family history information. Explore the many newspaper resources available onsite and online through the Library of Michigan and from other institutions. Registration is required for all Zoom sessions. To see the full list of 2025 Virtual Programs and Registration information, go to Michigan.gov/LMPublicPrograms<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2FLMPublic…>. ________________________________ [Labor Day 2025]Library of Michigan Closing Announcement The Library of Michigan is closed Saturday, August 30, 2025 through Monday, September 1, 2025 for the Labor Day holiday. The Library of Michigan will reopen on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. All reference questions and library card applications will be processed during the week after reopening. ________________________________ Michigan Yearbook Collection Project - One-Year Update The Library of Michigan has reached the one-year milestone of our Michigan Yearbook Collection Project<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flibraryo…> campaign. Since the campaign began in August 2024, we have been contacted by libraries, schools, historical organizations, and hundreds of private donors. Sometimes, the donations arrive in the form of several boxes. In most cases, a donor will mail or drop off anywhere from one to four yearbooks. These are often the donor's own yearbooks or those of a close family member who has passed away. Donations have come from across Michigan as well as from other states throughout the country. No matter how they reach us, we are deeply grateful for the generous response we have received. Over 3,000 yearbooks have been donated to the Library of Michigan since the campaign began last year. Each yearbook represents the stories of the individuals chronicled within them and of communities throughout our state. Thank you to everyone who has donated yearbooks and helped spread the word about the campaign. To learn more about the Michigan Yearbook Collection Project, visit the Make A Gift<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flibraryo…> page on the Library of Michigan website: Michigan.gov/LibraryGift [Michigan Yearbook Collection Project - Year 1 donations] Yearbooks donated to the Library of Michigan since August 2024. ________________________________ 2025 National Book Festival Library of Michigan staff will soon be traveling to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington D.C. to represent Michigan at the National Book Festival<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.loc.gov%2Fevents%2F2025…> on Saturday, September 6. The National Book Festival is an annual literary event organized by the Library of Congress<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.loc.gov%2F/1/01010198f7…> that celebrates books, reading, and authors from across the United States and around the world. It features author talks, book signings, panel discussions, and activities for readers of all ages. The festival promotes literacy and fosters a love of reading through direct engagement with writers and their works. For anyone who wants to connect with the festival, but cannot go in-person, a selection of programs will be livestreamed online, and videos of all programs will be available shortly after the festival. To see a full schedule of activities, visit the National Book Festival website at: https://www.loc.gov/events/2025-national-book-festival<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.loc.gov%2Fevents%2F2025…> [National Book Festival 2025] Library of Michigan staff at past National Book Festivals and the poster for the 2025 National Book Festival. ________________________________ 2025-2026 Michigan Author Award Nominations - Final Day for Submissions The Library of Michigan<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2FLibraryo…> and Michigan Center for the Book<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2FMCFB/1/0…> are seeking nominations for the 2025-2026 Michigan Author Award<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2FMIAuthor…>. The award recognizes an outstanding published body of literary work by an author who is either from Michigan or has substantial ties to Michigan. The Michigan Author Award was established in 1992 with the intention of recognizing significant Michigan authors with a lifetime achievement award. Over the years, the award has been given to a diverse collection of writers working in a variety of genres and styles. A panel of judges representing the Library of Michigan and Michigan Center for the Book determines the recipient on overall literary merit. Visit Michigan.gov/MIAuthorAward<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2FMIAuthor…> for the nomination form, the criteria for nomination eligibility, and a list of past Michigan Author Award recipients. Applications must be submitted by Friday, August 29, 2025. Direct all questions about the Michigan Author Award to 517-335-1477 or Librarian(a)Michigan.gov<mailto:Librarian@Michigan.gov>. [Michigan Author Award] Submit nominations for the next Michigan Author Award. 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Book club books - Final Call
by Louis Hatfield 29 Aug '25

29 Aug '25

Baldwin Public Library is weeding our book club collection and would be happy to send the last of the sets we've weeded on to any interested library. This link has the list broken down by Fiction, Non-Fiction, and graphic novels. First reply regarding each title gets the books (the whole set) and I will keep the list updated with what is still available. Please email me the title(s) you'd like and your *rides#*. We'll get them out to you asap. *These books are only available until 5pm 8/29/2025 *- so if you'd like them, act fast! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jV18zXtqfiarSfR-WuaKhcLLjDPSak2amCFpPgQ… — *Louis Hatfield* *he/him/his* *Library Assistant I*Baldwin Public Library

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Step Stools For Grabs
by Taylor Clausen 29 Aug '25

29 Aug '25

Good morning, I have five step stools available for anyone who would like to pick them up! Thanks! -- Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/171770844?utm_me…>: Early Bird Book Club Pick! [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/171770844?utm_me…> [image: Goodreads Logo] <https://www.goodreads.com/?utm_medium=gr_logo&utm_source=email_signature>Get your own email signature <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_instructions?utm_medium=gyo_…> Taylor Clausen Librarian She/They Brandon Twp Public Library 248-627-1460 * ENGAGE • EDUCATE • ENRICH • EMPOWER *

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Looking for projecter screen
by SBBDL Information 28 Aug '25

28 Aug '25

Hello! We are in desperate need of a light, portable yet decently sturdy projecter screen. Our current situation is grim-- the screen we've had forever is big and bulky to store and a beast to set up for author talks and other programs. I have spent way too long looking at options on Amazon but I can't quite find anything that fits the bill. I wonder if the Library Hivemind has any suggestions or recommendations? Many thanks! Autumn -- Autumn Anderson she/her *Currently reading 'The Listeners' by Maggie <https://catalog.sbbdl.org/main/details?id=48565119>**Stiefvater <https://catalog.sbbdl.org/main/details?id=48565119>* Assistant Director Suttons Bay Bingham District Library PO Box 340 416 Front Street Suttons Bay, MI 49682 231-271-3512 sbbdl.org

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MCLS offices closed beginning 3 p.m. Friday for Labor Day
by Mary Ruthko 28 Aug '25

28 Aug '25

Hello everyone, MCLS offices will be closed for Labor Day from 3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 29 through Monday, Sept. 1. We will return on Tuesday, Sept. 2 ready to help you. Have a safe and happy holiday! MCLS SERVICE AND PROGRAM CONTACTS Accounting: accounting(a)mcls.org<mailto:accounting@mcls.org> Engagement and Consulting: engagement(a)mcls.org<mailto:engagement@mcls.org> eLicensing and Collection Resources: services(a)mcls.org<mailto:services@mcls.org> Training: training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org> Membership: membership(a)mcls.org<mailto:membership@mcls.org> TALK (Text and Learn for Kindergarten): talkhelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:talkhelp@mcls.org> RIDES: https://mcls.org/rideshelp MeL eResources: melerhelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:melerhelp@mcls.org> MeLCat: melcathelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:melcathelp@mcls.org> MDPN (Michigan Digital Preservation Network): denaultc(a)mcls.org<mailto:denaultc@mcls.org> <mailto:denaultc@mcls.org> --The MeL project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan. --Support for the MDPN is provided in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Library of Michigan. Mary Ruthko Marketing and Communication Coordinator 517-507-4149 ruthkom(a)mcls.org Schedule a meeting with me<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/82504839b07649009896aaa10a3d2395…> [cid:09b534c4-c2f3-4016-a3aa-135601744a31] Website<https://www.mcls.org/> | Newsletter<https://www.mcls.org/news/enewsletter> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/midwest-collaborative-for-library-services>

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Balloon Animals / Creepy Clown?
by Colleen Kingsbury 27 Aug '25

27 Aug '25

Hi folks, I'm hosting a Haunted Carnival for teens in October. One thing my teen advisory board desperately wanted to see, that I've been subsequently putting off because I have no idea how to achieve it, is a creepy clown making weird balloon animals for them. I hesitate to cold call random clowns, etc, as this seems like a very specific ask. At this point I was going to let it go for the year, but figured I would send a hail mary to the librarian hivemind to ask if anyone has any suggestions or ideas for a vendor that they have *somehow *worked with in a similar context. Have some clowns for reading this far and thank you for any thoughts! 🤡🤡🤡🤡 -- *Colleen Kingsbury* Teen Services Librarian, Plymouth District Library 223 S Main Street | Plymouth, MI 48170 734-453-0750 ext. 271 | plymouthlibrary.org <http://%20www.plymouthlibrary.org/>

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Internet access for minors policies in class 5 and 6 libraries Resposnses
by Dan Hutchins 27 Aug '25

27 Aug '25

Hi all, I was asked to share the responses I received to my recent query of how class 5 and 6 libraries manage minors' access to the Internet, which I’ve compiled into the attached MS Word document. In summary, there are essentially two strains of thought among our colleagues: 1. This who limit access to those 18 or under using various means at the guardian’s discretion. 2. Those who filter for CIPA compliance but otherwise allow all minors Internet access, believing it’s the guardian’s responsibility to personally supervise their children if they prefer otherwise. Dan Hutchins Executive Director Van Buren District Library 200 North Phelps Street Decatur, MI 49045 dhutchins(a)vbdl.org ph: 269-423-4771 www.vbdl.org

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Yoto players?
by Rebekah Dobski 27 Aug '25

27 Aug '25

Hello, Do your library circulate a Yoto player in a Library of Things? A board member suggested it as something that is helpful for children struggling with dyslexia. I like the idea of this and want to provide children with this alternative method as physical audiobooks can be tough to utilize nowadays. Currently I have selected a Yoto Mini, carrying case, and about 10 different cards. I also would love to create some of their DIY cards with "story times" recorded by us librarians here. Please let me know if your library has one/some and how it goes, thanks! [sigemail] CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This communication and any attachments may contain confidential and privileged information for the use of the designated recipient named above. If you are not the designated recipient, an employee, or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this communication in error and that any review, disclosure, dissemination, distribution, or copying of it or its contents is strictly prohibited. If you receive this communication in error, please destroy all copies of this communication and any attachments and notify the sender immediately via phone, fax, or electronic mail. Thank you.

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Clinton-Macomb Public Library is hiring! provisional Page
by Lisa Hernandez 27 Aug '25

27 Aug '25

Clinton-Macomb Public Library is seeking an individual to join our team as a provisional Page for up to 20 hours a week. As a provisional Page, you will play a vital role in ensuring the flow of materials within our library. Your responsibilities will include circulating materials, accurately checking in and returning items, and maintaining organized collections. This position has opportunity for advancement. Please visit our website for full details at : https://cmpl.org/about/employment.php

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Homecoming Parades
by EmmaLee Ridenour 26 Aug '25

26 Aug '25

Hello all! We have been invited to participate in our local high school's homecoming parade this year which happens to be Great Gatsby themed! We are allowed to do a trailer float or a display in the bed of a truck as well as some handouts. If you have participated in a parade before and have any float/truck tips and tricks we would be very grateful! OR if you have done any cool Great Gatsby displays in your library and have some thoughts, we are open to suggestions! -- [image: EmmaLee Ridenour, Head of Information Services at White Lake Township Library. Includes the library's 50th Anniversary logo with a gold open book design. Contact details: Office phone - 248-698-4942 ext. 111, Cell phone - 248-862-0762, Address - 11005 Elizabeth Lake Road, White Lake, MI 48386. Website - whitelakelibrary.org. The library's tagline, 'Inspiration through Information,' is featured at the bottom] <https://whitelakelibrary.org/>

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