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Program Recommendation
by Brian Johnston 25 Jul '24

25 Jul '24

Hi Everyone, If you're looking for a fun program for all ages, consider Rusty Ammerman's Dimension of Illusion. We hosted him today and a great crowd with people from all age groups, and they had a great time! Rusty has performed for many libraries over the years all around the country and even the world. If you want more information, visit his website: Rusty Ammerman's Dimension of Illusion (magicmanrusty.com)<https://www.magicmanrusty.com/> Thanks, Brian R. Johnston Adult Services Librarian Lincoln Township Public Library 2099 W. John Beers Road Stevensville, MI 49127 (269) 429-9575 bjohnston(a)lincolnlib.org

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Entertainer Reccomendation - Bubbles
by marion Library 25 Jul '24

25 Jul '24

Hello Libraryland! Yesterday was our finale party at the library and we had a bubble science artist named Anelina Bertoni - educational bubbleologist. She was great and had a very interactive show for the kids!!! She even dressed as Miss Frizzle! If anyone is looking for something like this in the future her contact info is: Michigan Bubble Fun Angelina Bertoni (248) 872-3354 michiganbubblefun(a)gmail.com https://linktr.ee/michiganbubblefun Have a wonderful day! -- Sarah Genereaux-Maddox MLIS Marion Public Library Director 120 E Main St, Marion, MI 49665 (231) 743-2421 Have a wonderful day! *"**Fairy tales do not give the child his first idea of bogey. What fairy tales give the child is his first clear idea of the possible defeat of bogey. The baby has known the dragon intimately ever since he had an imagination. What the fairy tale provides for him is a St. George to kill the dragon." - G.K. Chesterton*

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Free Adjustable Drawer Dividers - TAKEN
by Anna Merritt 25 Jul '24

25 Jul '24

These have been claimed. From: Anna Merritt Sent: Thursday, July 25, 2024 11:44 AM To: 'michlib-l(a)mcls.org' <michlib-l(a)mcls.org> Subject: Free Adjustable Drawer Dividers Free Adjustable Drawer Dividers (6 in total). [cid:image003.jpg@01DADE87.E02AE630] Anna Merritt (she/her) Assistant Director / Adult Programmer / Interloan Specialist Richland Community Library 8951 Park Street Richland, MI 49083 (269) 629-9085 ZV283 https://www.richlandlibrary.org/ -- This message has been scanned by E.F.A. Project and is believed to be clean.

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Free Adjustable Drawer Dividers
by Anna Merritt 25 Jul '24

25 Jul '24

Free Adjustable Drawer Dividers (6 in total). [cid:image003.jpg@01DADE87.E02AE630] Anna Merritt (she/her) Assistant Director / Adult Programmer / Interloan Specialist Richland Community Library 8951 Park Street Richland, MI 49083 (269) 629-9085 ZV283 https://www.richlandlibrary.org/ -- This message has been scanned by E.F.A. Project and is believed to be clean.

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MeL Minute: Fun and Fulfilling Family Reunions
by Laura Warren-Gross 25 Jul '24

25 Jul '24

[cid:image005.png@01DADE6E.7AA89B90]Summer is often marked by family gatherings—graduations, weddings, and family reunions bring people together. It’s a great time to start or carry on traditions that tie family history to present activities. The Michigan eLibrary<https://mel.org/welcome> (MeL) provides eResources to help with genealogical research and ideas for fun family activities that will have everyone wanting in on the action. MyHeritage Library Edition<http://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=my…> is a genealogy research eResource that includes over 19 billion historical records and the United States Census through 1950, as well as military and immigration records. Discovering more about your family tree can be done via a general search. Those who have more details can also complete advanced searches and view information by category including birth, marriage, and death records and government records such as land, court, and will documents. Access to MyHeritage Library Edition is available both in libraries and at home within Michigan, so research is convenient for everyone. When planning a family event, sharing history can be fun and easy. Internet Genealogy in Hobbies & Crafts Source<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…> suggests "Ten Ways to Share Genealogy at Your Family Reunion<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=0d2bdd63-23ef-3b87-afeb-f…>." From displaying a large family tree to sharing oral histories, there are ideas to connect even the youngest family members to their past. Public libraries can help with sharing older media as the article suggests. Many offer equipment that can be used to scan photos, digitize home movies, and convert slides to a more accessible format so that memories are not lost as technology advances. Younger generations might not be familiar with traditions such as regularly visiting cemeteries to pay respect to deceased loved ones. "Invite Your Ancestors to Your Family Reunion<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=412210c5-8dca-3703-aa5a-9…>" in Ancestor Hunt: Quarterly Publications of the Ashtabula Genealogical Society of Ohio in MasterFILE Complete<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…> describes how you might conduct an in-person or virtual cemetery tour. If you would like to document graves, Internet Genealogy in Hobbies & Crafts Source<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…> shares tips for "Taking Better Tombstone Photos<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=cfae7233-09ee-3523-a5bd-4…>" such as preparing the stone by removing any debris that might cause shadows, cleaning off moss and lichen, and bringing along chalk to help brighten the text. Everyone will want to keep holding family events if they have fun and remember them fondly. Pathfinders Travel Magazine for People of Color in MasterFILE Complete<https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=e…> includes "The 3 Es of an Epic Family Reunion: Early Planning, Expectations and Energy!<https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=23c120cd-78ee-3fda-ad23-9…>" to help make lasting connections with family. As you plan fun summer events, remember that the MeL eResources<https://mel.org/az.php> include even more excellent publications to jumpstart genealogical research such as Family Tree Magazine and Treesearcher. If you have any MeL eResources questions or issues, contact melerhelp(a)mcls.org<mailto:melerhelp@mcls.org> for help. Brought to you by Laura Warren-Gross 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. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan. Laura Warren-Gross MeL Engagement Specialist for Public Libraries Midwest Collaborative for Library Services 517-481-2022 warren-grossl(a)mcls.org [cid:image003.png@01DADE6D.2AE2D040] 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> [cid:image004.png@01DADE6D.2AE2D040]

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Upcoming Programs of Interest Dearborn Library
by Daniel Lodge 24 Jul '24

24 Jul '24

Everyone - We have a number of upcoming virtual and in-person programs of interest: - Wednesday, August 14th at 6:30pm - Dr. Theodore Schwartz will be talking with us virtually regarding his new book Gray Matters: A History of Brain Surgery. - Thursday, September 5th at 6:00pm - Author Bill Morris will be talking with us in-person and virtually regarding his new book The Lions Finally Roar: The Ford Family, The Detroit Lions and The Road to Redemption in the NFL. Please visit our Library's Events Calendar at our website www.dearbornlibrary.org to register for any of these programs. Dan Lodge Librarian I Adult Services Dearborn Public Library Dearborn, MI

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Human Library Event at Petoskey District Library Saturday, August 3rd
by Mary Hohlbein 24 Jul '24

24 Jul '24

Hello- This event is in-person only...if you library is within driving distance, please consider posting the flyer on your events board. Thanks! Human Library... come unjudge someone! Petoskey District Library Saturday August 3, 11am-3pm Carnegie Building The Petoskey District Library is hosting a Human Library(c) event on Saturday, August 3, from 11:00am-3:00pm. In the best sense of the word, the Human Library(c) is a library of people and their experiences with prejudice. However, instead of paper books, actual people are on loan for conversations. The concept is about acknowledging and challenging prejudice that we all carry towards one another. For that reason, the Human Library(c) creates a safe space for conversation where topics subject to taboo, marginalization, or stigmatization can be openly addressed without condemnation. The people acting as Books have directly or indirectly been exposed to prejudice, bias, or discrimination based on aspects of their person, heritage, or life experiences. At the Human Library(c), we invite in all questions and our Books engage in sharing their personal experiences with readers. Stop by and borrow an open Book for a conversation about prejudices and diversity. The concept is simple: show up and see what topics are available to borrow. Once you have chosen a Book that you would like to talk to, you can sit down and have an open conversation and learn about people that may be different than you. Mary Hohlbein Petoskey District Library

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Employment Opportunity - Electronic Resources Librarian (full-time) - Rochester Christian University
by Allison Jimenez 24 Jul '24

24 Jul '24

*Rochester Christian University* (formerly Rochester University) - *Ham Library* is searching for a highly motivated individual to fill our full-time *Electronic Resources Librarian* position. Recent MLIS grads are welcome to apply! This position is responsible for managing the library’s ERM resources as well as the library website. This position will also work to ensure that electronic resources are widely accessible as possible and coordinate the library’s response to access issues involving electronic resources. Salary is $36,000. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision. Additional benefits include paid holidays, paid time off, and a tuition discount for employees and family members. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Interested persons can review the job description and employment application at https://rcu.edu/employment/. -- Allison Jimenez (She/Her/Hers) Director of Library Services Ennis & Nancy Ham Library [image: RCU-Email.png] Rochester Christian University 800 West Avon Road Rochester Hills, MI 48307 Phone | 248.218.2268 Rochester Christian University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, Illinois, 60604. Phone (800)621-7440

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WebJunction content and upcoming webinars
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 24 Jul '24

24 Jul '24

WebJunction content and upcoming webinars - July 24, 2024 Highlighted Content A Community-Centered Approach to Digital Collections<https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/community-centered-approach-di…> As you develop digital collections that share and preserve local history, culture, stories, and artifacts, it’s important to pause and take stock of narratives that might have been left out of the popular stories in your community. To best represent the many community voices and narratives in your digital collections, you’ll need to build and sustain respectful relationships that focus on mutual support and trust. This course describes approaches that have proven successful for other libraries, archives, and museums, and illuminates a path forward to build collections that center the voices of many different communities. Whether you’re brand-new to digital collections or ready to further your learning, this course can support your efforts to collaborate with your community as you build your collections. Read this article to learn more, and visit the Course Catalog<https://learn.webjunction.org/course/view.php?id=769> to enroll in the course. Social Library goes wild: Library wildlife education programs<https://www.webjunction.org/news/webjunction/social-library-goes-wild.html> For this edition of the Social Library, we’re exploring how libraries are bringing nature indoors for their community members through wildlife education programs. Through hands-on activities, expert talks, and interactive displays, libraries are helping inspire curiosity and appreciation for the animals that share our environment. Advancing IDEAs: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, 23 July 2024<https://hangingtogether.org/advancing-ideas-inclusion-diversity-equity-acce…> This is the latest Hanging Together blog post, part of a regular series<https://hangingtogether.org/tag/IDEA/> on issues of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility, compiled by a team of OCLC contributors. WebJunction Webinars This upcoming webinar is open for registration. If you can’t attend a live session, all WebJunction webinars are recorded and available for free in the Course Catalog<https://learn.webjunction.org/>. Work It Out @ Your Library with the Wombats! Thursday, August 8, 2024 ◆ 3:00 pm Eastern / 12:00 pm Pacific ◆ 60 minutes Registration: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/work-it-out-wombats.html This webinar will introduce you to Work It Out @ Your Library!<https://www.wgbh.org/foundation/gbh-education/early-learning/work-it-out-yo…> a new program for families in your community, built around Work it Out Wombats!,<https://pbskids.org/wombats> a national PBS KIDS television series for 4- to 6-year-olds. Through hands-on activities, library storytime sessions, animated videos, and a family app, this flexible program helps library staff guide families through the exploration of computational thinking. Computational thinking is a creative way of solving problems in more organized ways. When children make believe they're running a restaurant, they explore sequencing by figuring out the steps for serving a customer a meal. When they play with blocks to make a castle, they can practice the design process by creating, testing, and improving the structure. Library staff are uniquely suited to promote this learning with their library families. The webinar will cover why computational thinking skills are important for young children, how the free resources have been used to run fun and engaging programs in libraries, and how you can, too. This program is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Thank you, Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 My Pronouns: She/Her/Hers - See www.mypronouns.org<http://www.mypronouns.org/> to learn more. LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/> Join the MiYouth<http://mail2.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/miyouth> Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services.

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Treasures of the DPL Special Collections, Sat 7/27/2024, 11am
by Margaret Bruni 24 Jul '24

24 Jul '24

Bibles to Baseball: Treasures from the Detroit Public Library's Special Collections Saturday, July 27, 2024 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Detroit Main Library 5201 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48202 Free and open to the public; Parking available in the Employee's Lot off Putnam St. This is a rare opportunity to see and hear about some of the many items from DPL's collection that hold cultural, historical and literary significance, including: * King James Bible, first edition (1611) * George Washington’s diary (1789-90) * Mark Twain’s unfinished manuscript Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer Among the Indians * Laura Ingalls Wilder handwritten draft of These Happy Golden Years * Kate Greenaway original watercolor and first edition * Belle Isle deed and wampum (1769) * Autobiography of Henry Bibb, an escaped slave, and his antislavery newspaper Voice of the Fugitive * Grace Bedell letter to Abraham Lincoln advising him to grow a beard (1860) * Detroit Tigers team correspondence for the purchase of Ty Cobb’s contract (1905) Reserve your seat at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bibles-to-baseball-tickets-912689748607?aff=eb… [https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F810484289%2F31…]<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bibles-to-baseball-tickets-912689748607?aff=eb…> Bibles to Baseball<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bibles-to-baseball-tickets-912689748607?aff=eb…> Treasures from the Special Collections of the Detroit Public Library www.eventbrite.com Margaret Bruni Director for Public Services Detroit Public Library 5201 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48202 313-481-1307 mbruni(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org

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