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need packing envelopes
by Stair Library 23 Jan '24

23 Jan '24

Although we recently purchased a bunch of packing envelopes, we are now getting low. If you have any (all sizes) to spare, please send some our way: zv232 Thank you! Colleen -- Colleen Leddy, Director Stair District Library 228 W. Main St. Morenci, MI 49256 517.458.6510 stairlib.org M&W: 10-7 T&Th: 1-5 F&S: 10-2

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Survival Skills Class for Teens
by Nicole Sype 23 Jan '24

23 Jan '24

Hello all, I'm looking for a presenter who would be able to come to our library and lead a class on survival skills (starting a fire, getting clean water, making a shelter, identifying poisonous plants, etc.) over the summer. Does anyone know of an organization or individual that I could reach out to? Best, Nicole Sype (she/her) Teen Librarian William P. Faust Public Library of Westland 6123 Central City Parkway | Westland, MI 48185 734-326-6123 ext: 2841 | [www.westlandlibrary.org]

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Summer Reading Programs
by JC Wheeler Public Library 23 Jan '24

23 Jan '24

Hi all! If anyone has any recommendations for paid programs for summer reading, I would appreciate to hear from you! This is my first year as a director for summer reading, and looking for some fun presenters/magicians/comedians etc. Thanks in advance! JC Wheeler Library PO Box 226 1576 S. Main Martin, MI 49070 269-672-7875 “Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day. You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be encumbered with your old nonsense.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Virtual Workshop with The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 23 Jan '24

23 Jan '24

Ready to Read Michigan Presents: Little Books, Big Feelings with The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art<https://www.carlemuseum.org/> Tuesday, January 23, 2024 2:00-3:30pm ET (90 minutes) Join us LIVE - Limited registration<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> only for those who can attend LIVE, this will not be recorded. What stories do we tell to create safe and supportive learning spaces? This workshop will explore how to use picture books to help young people identify and manage emotions, navigate relationships, and cope with difficult situations. Registration<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even…> is extremely limited and for those who can attend LIVE only. Please do not register if you cannot attend it in real time. Instructor information: David Feinstein, Literacy Educator, The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art This project is made possible by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan. 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. [Michigan.gov/Vote logo Description automatically generated]<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/> Get personalized voter information on early voting and other topics at Michigan.gov/Vote<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/>.

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Holly Township Library Closed 1/23/24
by Tina Russette 23 Jan '24

23 Jan '24

The Holly Township Library will be closed today due to inclement weather. Stay safe on the roads and sidewalks. Tina -- Tina Marie Russette (she/her) Adult Services Manager Holly Township Library 1116 N. Saginaw St. Holly, MI 48442 248-634-1754

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Albion District Library Delayed Opening Due to Ice
by Cynthia Stanczak 23 Jan '24

23 Jan '24

Albion District Library has delayed opening to 12:00 pm today (Tuesday, January 23) due to the icy conditions. Please be safe out there, folks! Cynthia Stanczak, MLS (she/her) Library Director Albion District Library 501 S. Superior St. Albion, MI 49224 (517) 629-3993 Albion District Library: Transforming Minds, Changing Lives. Proudly serving our community since 1919. Online at www.albionlibrary.org, or find us on Facebook! *My working day may not be your working day. Please do not feel obligated to reply to this email outside of your normal working hours.*

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Drum Program
by GADL YouthServices 22 Jan '24

22 Jan '24

Can anyone give me the contact information of the lady that did the drum demonstration at our last Youth Services meeting? Dede Drums??? I can't find the information to look up her website???? Thanks so much! *Shelly Patterson,* *Youth Serv**ices * Grant Area District Library 122 Elder St Grant, MI 49327 231-834-5713 www.grantlibrary.net *"A book is a magical thing that lets you travel to far-away places without ever leaving your chair."* *--Katrina Mayer*

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BSCL Closing early
by BERRIEN SPRINGS COMMUNITY LIBRARY 22 Jan '24

22 Jan '24

Hello The Berrien Springs Community Library is closing at 4 p.m. today due to the inclement weather. 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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Power Up Conference 2024 A Leadership Conference for Youth Services Managers & Staff
by UW iSchool CE 22 Jan '24

22 Jan '24

Power Up Conference 2024<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/power-up/2024-power-up/> A Leadership Conference for Youth Services Managers & Staff March 21 - 22, 2024, Madison, WI Register Today!<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/power-up/2024-power-up/power-…> [cid:81f85977-f175-4c15-913e-9bff56c0680a] Power Up brings together youth services librarians and staff from public libraries, schools, after-school programs, museums, and other community partners. This year our opening keynote will be Past President of ALSC and REFORMA and award-winning author Lucia Gonzalez. Closing out the conference will be Mimi Ito, author of eight books, including Hanging Out, Messing Around, and Geeking Out: Youth Living and Learning with New Media. You can take a look at the full line-up of sessions here<https://uwpowerup2024.sched.com/>. In addition to the great sessions happening during the conference there are also two post-conference workshops offered on Friday afternoon. * Taking a Stand for True Play<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/power-up/2024-power-up/power-…> with Carissa Christner, Madison Public Library * Materials Challenge Readiness<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/power-up/2024-power-up/power-…> with Megan Schliesman and Tessa Michaelson Schmidt, Cooperative Children’s Book Center (CCBC) Post-Conference Workshops Materials Challenge Readiness with Megan Schliesman and Tessa Michaelson Schmidt, Cooperative Children’s Book Center (CCBC) Friday, March 22, 1:30-4:00 pm at Cooperative Children’s Book Center (CCBC) We’ll walk through ways to be prepared for and respond to concerns and challenges in this workshop that will provide opportunities to acknowledge and then decenter fear in order to focus on the reasons why libraries do what they do when it comes to providing community members with diverse materials and a wide range of choices. We encourage all participants to review their library’s mission and selection and reconsideration policy and related procedures in advance. Taking a Stand for True Play with Carissa Christner, Madison Public Library Friday, March 22, 2:00-4:00 pm at Madison Public Library Would you like to reduce the amount of time spent planning programs for children AND increase the positive outcomes for participants? In this workshop, we will be discussing the various ways that Madison Public Library has embraced the Anji Play approach since 2016 and the benefits for staff, patrons and outreach partners. The workshop will include a tour of the Central Library children’s area play spaces as well as an opportunity for adult play during the workshop, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes! -- Questions? Email ce-info(a)ischool.wisc.edu

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Paper claimed.
by Meg Converse 22 Jan '24

22 Jan '24

Thank you! -- Margaret (Meg) Converse Head Cataloguer, Technical Processing Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library 211 North First Street Alpena, Michigan 49707 megc(a)alpenalibrary.org 989-356-6188, ext. 19

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