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Free Furniture
by Denise Skopczynski 24 Apr '25

24 Apr '25

Canton Public Library has a custom-built bookcase and an atlas stand available for a new home. The bookcase is in excellent condition and measures 24 ¼" W x 65 ¼" H x 209 ¼" L. It has 30 adjustable shelves on each side, measuring 30" W x 12" L each. [cid:image001.png@01DBB524.1DAFEB40] [cid:image003.png@01DBB525.30AF16C0] The atlas stand is 30 ¼" L x 40 ½" W x 40" H. [cid:image002.png@01DBB524.1DAFEB40] Best, Denise Skopczynski Circulation Services Supervisor Canton Public Library

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Updated List: Free Items: Blank CDs, Coloring Book, etc.
by Brenna Wade 24 Apr '25

24 Apr '25

Magnets and 1 of the spindles have been claimed. Updated list below. From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces(a)mcls.org> On Behalf Of Brenna Wade via Michlib-l Sent: Thursday, April 24, 2025 2:09 PM To: michlib-l(a)mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] Free Items: Blank CDs, Magnets, Coloring Book, etc. We are in the midst of construction and thus doing quite a bit of cleaning and clearing out. I have several items freely available. Please let me know what you would like, along with your RIDES code, as we will only send these through RIDES. * 9 CD-RW blank CDs, 74 minutes, various brands * 4 CD-R blank CDs, 80 minutes, Imation brand * 2 packs of 12 CD-R blank CDs, 80 minutes, K Hypermedia * 64 CD-R blank CDs, 74 minutes, various brands * Spindle CD-R blank CDs, 80 minutes, TDK brand. Just over half of the CDs are left. No label on the package and plastic cover is cracked. * New in packaging Berliner Philharmoniker The anniversary Edition: 15 Years of the Digital Concert Hall Blu-ray and DVD promotional copy * New in packaging Berliner Philharmoniker Daniel Barenboim and the Berliner Philharmoniker: 60 Years of a Musical Partnership Blu-ray and DVD promotional copy * 2016 and 2017 daily calendar and adult coloring book. Can pull out the pages and just use them for coloring. Best, Brenna Brenna Wade | Public Services Librarian | Hillsdale College, Mossey Library 33 E College St, Hillsdale, MI 49242 | (517) 607-2606 | bwade(a)hillsdale.edu<mailto:bwade@hillsdale.edu>

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Free Items: Blank CDs, Magnets, Coloring Book, etc.
by Brenna Wade 24 Apr '25

24 Apr '25

We are in the midst of construction and thus doing quite a bit of cleaning and clearing out. I have several items freely available. Please let me know what you would like, along with your RIDES code, as we will only send these through RIDES. * 9 CD-RW blank CDs, 74 minutes, various brands * 4 CD-R blank CDs, 80 minutes, Imation brand * 2 packs of 12 CD-R blank CDs, 80 minutes, K Hypermedia * 64 CD-R blank CDs, 74 minutes, various brands * 1 spindle CD-R blank CDs, 80 minutes. Package says 100, but looks slightly less. Probably at least 85-90 on the spindle. Sony brand * Spindle CD-R blank CDs, 80 minutes, TDK brand. Just over half of the CDs are left. No label on the package and plastic cover is cracked. * New in packaging Berliner Philharmoniker The anniversary Edition: 15 Years of the Digital Concert Hall Blu-ray and DVD promotional copy * New in packaging Berliner Philharmoniker Daniel Barenboim and the Berliner Philharmoniker: 60 Years of a Musical Partnership Blu-ray and DVD promotional copy * 1 box of 12 strong, small magnets (3/4 in tall) shaped like door knobs or chess pawns. * 2016 and 2017 daily calendar and adult coloring book. Can pull out the pages and just use them for coloring. Best, Brenna Brenna Wade | Public Services Librarian | Hillsdale College, Mossey Library 33 E College St, Hillsdale, MI 49242 | (517) 607-2606 | bwade(a)hillsdale.edu<mailto:bwade@hillsdale.edu>

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Baby Toys CLAIMED
by BERRIEN SPRINGS COMMUNITY LIBRARY 24 Apr '25

24 Apr '25

All baby toys have been claimed. Thank you! Irene Assistant Director Berrien Springs Community Library 215 W. Union St. Berrien Springs, MI 49103 269.471.7074 269.471.4433 fax www.bsclibrary.org

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Baby toys
by BERRIEN SPRINGS COMMUNITY LIBRARY 24 Apr '25

24 Apr '25

Hi Everyone We have about 165 of these toys that we are giving away. They are called Bright Starts, come sealed in the little plastic bags shown and are recommended for 18+ months old. I opened most to show the variety. Please send me your RIDES code if you would like them all or I can split them up. Thank you. Irene (Jones) Assistant Director Berrien Springs Community Library 215 W. Union St. Berrien Springs, MI 49103 269.471.7074 269.471.4433 fax www.bsclibrary.org

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Join Us for The Guild of Library Makers Conference (GOLMCON 2025)
by Michael McEvoy 24 Apr '25

24 Apr '25

We are excited to invite you to The Guild of Library Makers Conference (GOLMCON 2025), a unique opportunity to explore the evolving role of makerspaces in modern Libraries and how they contribute to fostering creativity, innovation, and community engagement. Date: Friday 9/12/2025 Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm (Doors open at 8:30am) Schedule: To be released closer to event and sent to registrant’s email Location: Rochester Hills Public Library 500 Olde Towne Rd, Rochester, MI 48307 Registration Deadline: Friday 8/1/2025 Cost: Free This conference will bring together Library professionals and makers to share insights, strategies, and success (and failure) stories about incorporating makerspaces into Libraries. Whether you're looking to start a makerspace at your library or enhance an existing one, this event will provide the tools, ideas, and connections you need to succeed. What to Expect: - Expert Speakers: Learn from makerspace professionals about the latest trends and best practices in makerspace development. - Networking: Connect with other Library professionals, share experiences, and explore potential collaborations. - Innovative Solutions: Discover new technologies, resources, and ideas that can transform your Library into a hub of creativity and learning. How to Register: To secure your spot at the conference, please complete the registration form below: Register for GOLMCON 2025 <https://forms.gle/jTqQ2nS75epR6rwj6> Why Attend? Attending this conference will provide you with valuable knowledge to: - How to start or expand your Library's makerspace - Develop engaging makerspace programming for Library users of all ages - Network with peers and makerspace experts - Stay ahead of the curve in Library innovation We look forward to seeing you at The Guild of Library Makers Conference (GOLMCON 2025) and hope you take advantage of this incredible opportunity to enhance your skills and Library offerings! If you have any questions or need assistance with registration, please feel free to contact us at guildoflibrarymakers(a)gmail.com. To aid in attendance, we have included a justification letter for attendance here. <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FTA7Y5KrUF7kHCQfm4tF05kapfayqAASSuc_w6u…> Matt Grayvin - GOLM Lead Organizer Makerspace Manager - Rochester Hills Public Library Join GOLM on our Discord at this website or QR code below: https://discord.gg/9vRYyXKPrf -- Michael McEvoy Head of Information Technology Northville District Library mmcevoy(a)northvillelibrary.org 248-349-3020 ext 226 248-381-0181 (Innocaption) 248-982-4918 (Mobile - Please Text Only) ⡴⠶⠦⠤⣤⣄⣀⡀⢀⣠⡴⠖⠚⠋⠛⠛⠲⢦⣄⡀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢀⠀ ⠙⢦⡀⠉⠒⠤⣍⡉⠉⠁⠀⠐⢤⠐⠀⡰⠀⠀⠈⠙⠉⢉⣉⣉⣉⠍⠉⣩⠇ ⠀⠀⠻⣄⠀⠀⠀⢻⢤⣞⣿⣿⡆⢀⡀⢠⣟⣿⣷⠄⡾⠉⠀⠀⠀⣠⡾⠃⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠙⠳⣤⣀⣈⣀⠙⠿⠟⠃⢓⡊⠙⠻⠛⠋⣠⣃⣀⣀⣤⠞⠋⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠈⢻⡝⠓⠒⢺⠷⠒⠒⠒⠛⠛⢉⣩⠿⣿⡁⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣼⡟⢲⢤⣸⡄⠀⢀⣠⠴⣺⡏⣏⣤⡾⠇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⢞⣺⣠⠋⠹⠉⡏⢁⡴⣹⣧⣤⠾⠁⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠙⢻⡟⢁⠄⡇⢠⠈⠉⠀⠋⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⠋⠁⠀⡇⢸⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠈⠉⠉⠉⠉⠙⠛⠉⠉⠉⠉⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ "Technical solutions to social problems are inherently flawed."⠀⠀ p.s. My working day may not be your working day. Please do not feel obligated to respond immediately.

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Reminder: Free virtual conference led by library directors begins tomorrow (Fri 4/25) at 11am!
by Kristin Fontichiaro 24 Apr '25

24 Apr '25

Dear Friends, Just a gentle nudge that *tomorrow (Friday, April 25, 2025, 11am Eastern) *is the free Strong Connections, Strong Communities virtual conference presented by many of the library directors involved in the Post-Pandemic Library cohort. They will be sharing *short, high-energy presentations* *around how to better understand their communities’ wants and needs, work more closely with community partner organizations and government officials, and communicate library values effectively to others. * *View the conference agenda and sessions: **h* *ttps://bit.ly/stronglibrariesonline2025* <https://bit.ly/stronglibrariesonline2025> · *Register here: https://forms.gle/datevJLJY89rGZnt5 <https://forms.gle/datevJLJY89rGZnt5> * · If you can’t make it in person, sessions will be archived, with recordings available on the conference agenda page within 4 days of the conference. If you register, we’ll let you know when the recordings are up! This project is made possible in part by the University of Michigan School of Information, the Library of Michigan, and the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Hope to see you there! Best, Kristin Fontichiaro & Georgina (Gigi) Broyles University of Michigan School of Information nextlevelleadership(a)umich.edu // 734.647.3593

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Free Podium
by Kelly Rembert 24 Apr '25

24 Apr '25

Hi, This is a free podium that can use this with the sides up or down. Must be picked up in person from a business in Southfield. Reply back and I can connect you. Thanks, Kelly Kelly Ireland Rembert Outreach Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Rd. Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-4367 krembert(a)southfieldlibrary.org<mailto:krembert@southfieldlibrary.org> www.southfieldlibrary.org<http://www.southfieldlibrary.org/> she/her/hers

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MeL Minute: Learn More about Michigan
by Ann Kaskinen 24 Apr '25

24 Apr '25

[cid:image002.png@01DBB4E0.C2DCB600]In elementary grades students begin their formal study of the state of Michigan: political boundaries, major water bodies, natural resources, and state symbols (bird, flower tree, etc...). As young learners progress, however, more detailed information is sought. Fortunately, the Michigan eLibrary<https://mel.org/welcome> (MeL) has several eResources<https://mel.org/az.php> for those first learning about Michigan and those that desire deeper knowledge of the history, geography, literature, art, people and businesses. Michigan History Magazine Published by the Historical Society of Michigan<https://www.hsmichigan.org/>, Michigan History Magazine<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=m…> has content that both inspires and informs. Among the thousands of archived articles, readers can learn about Genevieve Gillette<https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A163049873/SPJ.SP01?u=lom_accessmich&sid=boo…>, a Michigan Agricultural School (MSU) graduate, and the first female landscape architect in Michigan, who championed the conservation of lands and development of many state parks<https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A616580090/SPJ.SP01?u=lom_accessmich&sid=boo…>, including Hartwick Pines State Park<https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A521291018/SPJ.SP01?u=lom_accessmich&sid=boo…> and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.<https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A185166506/SPJ.SP01?u=lom_accessmich&sid=boo…> She worked alongside P.J. Hoffmaster, the first state parks superintendent, who set out to create one of the best systems in the country, “dedicated to providing access for all citizens to the outdoors.” EBSCO For those interested in business news around Michigan, Crain’s Detroit and Crain’s Grand Rapids from Regional Business News<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…> delivers new content each month on topics such as the sale and future of Quail Ridge Golf Course<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=2081bf39-68c7-3f8a-9446-5…>, a $34 million Aerospace investment<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=765c78f0-1aba-312a-b27e-9…> in Oakland County, or a $32.2 million expansion<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=5c62982b-d2f6-3ad4-b6f4-c…> of an Oceana County fruit processing plant. Michigan Blue, a quarterly publication from MasterFILE Complete<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…>, features articles on home, adventure, and travel in Michigan. For example, “Ten to Try<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=2d4c0348-cb93-3bf1-b9e4-8…>” highlights 10 northwest Michigan spots to explore, and “Getting to Know Arch Rock<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=375ef796-20f3-386f-9053-4…>” focuses on the new Milliken Nature Center on Mackinac Island. There are 5 different eBook collections in MeL, and each of them has content related to Michigan; however, the eBook Academic Collection<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…> offers hundreds of titles on the Great Lake State, including Railroads for Michigan<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=7849f21b-bd56-35b7-8304-b…>, Michigan Modern: Design That Shaped America<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=66a7a874-f15b-33e6-9757-a…>, Toxic Debt: An Environmental Justice History of Detroit<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=48179570-2554-372c-a68a-0…>, and Superior Tapestry: Weaving the Threads of Upper Michigan History<https://research.ebsco.com/plink/2c376b14-3a3d-3fa6-a6a8-38f468ec24c1>. Britannica School Finally, with 3 changeable reading levels and built-in accessibility support such as Open Dyslexic font and text to speech, Britannica School<http://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=eb> offers a wide range of topics related to Michigan. After selecting Elementary, Middle, or High from Britannica’s landing page, type “Michigan<https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/Michigan/111259>” into the search field to return results not just on the state, but also hundreds of entries related to Michigan, such as Great Lakes<https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/Great-Lakes/110727>, John Davis Pierce<https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/John-Davis-Pierce/59967>, Cheboygan<https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/Cheboygan/22728> and Isle Royale<https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/Isle-Royale/42926>. If you have any MeL eResources questions or issues, contact melerhelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:melerhelp@mcls.org> for help. Brought to you by Ann Kaskinen from the MeL Team. Supporting Michigan Libraries by Putting You First. Want more information on MeL?  Stay tuned for the next MeL Minute available on many Michigan library listservs, visit http://mel.org<http://mel.org/>, or sign up for the MeL Minute and other Library of Michigan e-mail lists via GovDelivery<https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MILOM/subscriber/new>. We encourage you to share MeL Minutes with your colleagues and networks. MeL eResources are available to Michigan residents or for Michigan library or school access only. The MeL project is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan. Ann Kaskinen MeL Engagement Specialist, K-12 Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 517-325-5333 kaskinena(a)mcls.org<mailto:kaskinena@mcls.org> [cid:image003.png@01DBB4E0.C2DCB600] mcls.org<https://www.mcls.org/> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> | X<https://twitter.com/mclsorg> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/midwest-collaborative-for-library-services>

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Opinion/Recommendation: Library Design vs Mulder's
by Sara Horn 23 Apr '25

23 Apr '25

Hello We are looking to move some compact shelving units and have received quotes from Library Design Associates Inc and Mulder's Moving & Storage. I wanted to reach out and get people's opinions or recommendations between the two companies. Feel free to message me off list. Thank you! Sara Horn Head of Circulation & Technology Services Charlotte Community Library 517-543-8859 226 S. Bostwick Charlotte, MI 48813

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