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Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the Detroit Public Library: Daniel Silvia With Wife Jamie Gangel
by Megan Summers 30 Jun '26

30 Jun '26

The Author Series Committee at the Detroit Public Library welcomes Kalamazoo native and bestselling author Daniel Silva with his wife, journalist Jamie Gangel, for a special discussion about Daniel's latest book in the Gabriel Allon series: Ransom (Harper, 2026). In the 26th book of the Gabriel Allon series, the art restorer and retired spy searches for a missing British socialite and uncovers dark secrets about her billionaire husband. Join us for this special literary conversation! When: Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 2pm EST Where: Main Library Auditorium, DPL Address: 5201 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, 48202 Eventbrite Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/author-talk-daniel-silva-in-conversation-with-… *THE FIRST 250 PEOPLE IN ATTENDANCE WILL RECEIVE A FREE COPY OF DANIEL'S LATEST BOOK.* Partnering with DPL to provide copies of Ransom is Book Beat<https://www.thebookbeat.com/> in Oak Park. Seats are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registration on Eventbrite is highly encouraged in order to receive important updates about Daniel's visit. Best, Megan Summers (she/her) Branch Manager Chandler Park Branch 12800 Harper Detroit, MI, 48213 313-481-1560 msummers(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org

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Detroit Public Library: Assistant Manager- Children/Youth Services Opportunity
by Hyden Al-najar 29 Jun '26

29 Jun '26

Hello! The Detroit Public Library is currently looking to fill our Assistant Manager- Adult Services position. This is a great opportunity for career growth, in a great environment. Please see the job description attached. If you are interested, please send your resume and cover letter to the email below. Reach out if you have any questions. We look forward to speaking with you! Please send resumes to halnajar(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org Hyden Al-najar Human Resources Specialist Detroit Public Library 5201 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48202 (p) 313-481-1332 halnajar(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org

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Detroit Public Library: Archivist Opportunity
by Hyden Al-najar 29 Jun '26

29 Jun '26

Hello! Are you passionate about history and Special Collections? The Detroit Public Library Archivist position is for you! . This is a great opportunity for career growth, in a great environment. Please see the job description attached. If you are interested, please send your resume and cover letter to the email below. Reach out if you have any questions. We look forward to speaking with you! Please send resumes to halnajar(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org Best regards, Hyden Al-najar Human Resources Specialist Detroit Public Library 5201 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48202 (p) 313-481-1332 halnajar(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org

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Program Recommendation - Sherry Burton
by Brannon McCullough 29 Jun '26

29 Jun '26

Last week, author and historian Sherry Burton came to the Commerce Township Community Library to present the History of the Orphan Trains. I received really positive patron feedback about how interesting and informative it was. I hadn’t planned on staying for the entire presentation, but I genuinely found it fascinating myself and stayed for the whole thing. If you’re looking for a unique history program, you can reach Sherry at sherryaburton(a)yahoo.com. -- Brannon McCullough (he/him) Adult Services Librarian Commerce Township Community Library 180 E. Commerce Road Commerce Twp., MI 48382 *Phone*: 248-669-8108 Ext. 114 *Fax*: 248-387-6240 *Email*: bmccullough(a)commercelibrary.info Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/33635961?utm_med…> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/33635961?utm_med…> [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_…> -- The information contained in this electronic message is intended only for the use of the designated recipient(s). If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, use, dissemination, forwarding or copying of this message is strictly prohibited, and we request that you delete the original message and all attachments.

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Closing Sunday July 5: Director search - Lewisboro Library (NY)
by Beth Barker 29 Jun '26

29 Jun '26

Director - Lewisboro Library (NY) The Lewisboro Library (NY) Board of Trustees seeks a future-focused, responsive, collaborative, and community-centered leader to serve as their Director. The Director will guide daily operations, champion excellent patron services, steward the library's financial and physical resources, and work with the board, staff, volunteers, community partners, and local government to advance the library's role as an essential civic, educational, and cultural resource for the Town of Lewisboro. The ideal candidate will bring a collaborative leadership style, encourage connection, foster creativity, bring positivity to daily operations and long-term growth, and balance strategic leadership with operational oversight. The Lewisboro Library, a non-profit public association library, is a welcoming hub for connection, learning, discovery, and community life. The library's 7,200-square-foot facility, with its multifunctional floor plan and beautiful garden, is a jewel in the community. A highly engaged staff of 18 welcomes nearly 80,000 visits annually and provides programs, services, and materials for residents of all ages with a budget just shy of $1 million. The next Director will join the library at an important moment of opportunity, helping the board and staff strengthen and modernize its services and spaces, expand library visibility, deepen community relationships, support fundraising and development, and plan for the library's future. Key opportunities include expanding community partnerships and increasing the library's visibility throughout the hamlets and town it serves as well as sustaining and growing fundraising efforts through grants, donor engagement, the annual Library Fair, and other development initiatives. Lewisboro offers a distinctive blend of rural character, natural beauty, and proximity to the New York metropolitan area. Located in northern Westchester County near the Connecticut border, the area is known for wooded landscapes, lakes, trails, and protected open spaces, along with a highly regarded school system and active civic life. Residents enjoy access to numerous parks, preserves, cultural attractions, and outdoor recreation throughout the year while benefiting from a quiet residential setting, a strong commitment to conservation, and commuting access to Manhattan. With its six hamlets-Cross River, Goldens Bridge, Lewisboro, South Salem, Vista, and Waccabuc-active local organizations, and strong sense of place, the Town of Lewisboro is an appealing community in which to live, work, and lead. Responsibilities: The Director is responsible for the overall administration, leadership, and effective operation of the library. Major areas of responsibility include financial management and fund development; overseeing day-to-day library operations, including circulation, collections, technology, public service, programming for all ages, patron experience, communications, and public relations; hiring, supervising, supporting, and evaluating staff; promoting a positive and accountable workplace culture and encouraging professional development; administering personnel policies consistently and fairly; overseeing the library facility, equipment, technology infrastructure, vendor relationships; coordinating maintenance needs and long-term facility needs; working closely with the Board of Trustees on policy development, strategic and operational planning, compliance, and implementation of board priorities; community engagement and building relationships and nurturing partnerships with schools, civic groups, cultural organizations, local government; strengthening the library's impact; and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, library policies, employment practices, reporting requirements, and professional standards. For a full list of responsibilities, see the links in the job posting on the Bradbury Miller Associate website (https://bradburymiller.com/open-positions/) Minimum requirements include a Master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited institution, the ability to obtain and maintain a New York State Public Librarian Professional Certificate, and three years of management or supervisory experience. Preferred qualifications include public library experience, strong public service experience, fundraising and grant-writing experience, and experience working with a governing board. Compensation: The hiring salary range is $110,000 - $130,000 (with placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications) and an excellent fringe benefits package. Interested candidates should submit their resume through the application portal (https://bradburymiller.com/open-positions/) by selecting the position and then the "Apply" button. For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates (https://bradburymiller.com/contact/) This position closes on Sunday, July 5, 2026. Visit our website (https://bradburymiller.com/open-positions/) to access the latest version of this announcement in full, along with all related links. - Beth Barker (she/her) Director of Finance and Communication Bradbury Miller Associates 330-340-7115 | Dover, OH | bradburymiller.com<http://bradburymiller.com/> Sign up for our newsletter<https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=myy6mkoab&p=oi&m=11148931…> for updates on available positions!

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Presenter Recommendation- Jennifer Ott
by Mick Howey 29 Jun '26

29 Jun '26

Hello Michlib! Last Monday, Baldwin hosted Jennifer Ott and her presentation Gardening for Pollinators: Inviting Bees, Butterflies, & Birds. Jen was fantastic! Engaging, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic with a beautiful presentation. She was great with the audience, answering questions for about 15 minutes. Despite a beautiful evening, we had a nice crowd of 23. Highly recommended! Jen's speaking fee was $300. You can find out more on her website My Thyme Gardens <https://mythymegardens.com/>. Please let me know if you have any questions. Cheers, Mick Howey, MLIS Adult Services Librarian II Baldwin Public Library 300 West Merrill Street Birmingham, MI 48009 (248) 554-4649 https://www.baldwinlib.org/ Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/72296780?utm_med…>

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Presentation Recommendations
by Emily Sherman 29 Jun '26

29 Jun '26

Good afternoon, I would like to recommend two programs: The first is a presentation called "Bone Wars: Paleontology's Biggest Rivalry" which was presented by Elizabeth Stack and Steven Bellettini who also run the YouTube channel "Your Dinosaurs Are Wrong." https://yourdinosaursarewrong.com. Both Elizabeth and Steven are very passionate about dinosaurs and the world and history of paleontology. Presenting to libraries is new to Elizabeth and Steven but I found them engaging and knowledgeable in the way that they presented on this historical feud. They were also willing to collaborate with me on a topic that would appeal to adults rather than their usual dinosaur education programs--which also sound fascinating and I think could be interesting for many different types of audiences! If you are looking for a new history program or something a little different to bring to your library they would be worth it to look into. I would also like to recommend Julianne Ankley for a music program. Julianne is very talented and our patrons greatly enjoyed her music (genre: Americana Rock) and left the evening smiling; she also made a playlist for Spotify of the songs that she sang that evening so attendees could access them again. She weaves in her biography as well as background on how each song was written between songs, brought her own speaker and set up, and was very easy to work with. Julianne mentioned to me after her set that she was interested in booking more library shows and I told her I would happily recommend her. https://www.julianneankley.com/ If you have any further questions about either of these recommendations please reach out. Emily Sherman Adult Services Librarian Northville District Library 248-349-3020

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SLC Internship Job Posting
by Kathy McKinney 29 Jun '26

29 Jun '26

Hello, Suburban Library Cooperative is looking to hire a library intern for the period from September 2026 to August 2027. We are looking for a student currently enrolled in a Library Science Master's Degree program at an accredited college or university. This part time position is paid. The intern will rotate quarterly among four libraries to gain experience in libraries of different sizes and in different roles within the organizations. Please see the job description for further information and how to apply. Kathy McKinney Director (586) 685-5764 | kathy(a)libcoop.net Suburban Library Cooperative | 44750 Delco Blvd, Sterling Heights, MI 48313 libcoop.net | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/libcoop> | Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/suburbanlibrarycoop/>

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Program Announcement-Know Your Rights with the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center
by Jessica Bostian 29 Jun '26

29 Jun '26

Good morning Michigan libraries! The Detroit Public Library invites you to join and share our virtual program tomorrow with the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center. Program will take place entirely virtually via Zoom, and begins at 6pm. "Join a Michigan Immigrant Rights Center attorney for an informational presentation to help you be prepared. We will cover important rights in the context of immigration enforcement—before, during, and after an enforcement action." Thank you and have a great rest of your day/week! ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Know Your Rights<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/know-your-rights-tickets-1992296730151?aff=odd…> Tuesday, June 30th @ 6pm via Zoom Topic: Know Your Rights w/Michigan Immigrant Rights Center Time: Jun 30, 2026 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89407150755?pwd=ZutXr3qDwVfbN15LDSbI6hCeXNJHtS.1 Meeting chat link https://us06web.zoom.us/launch/jc/89407150755 Meeting ID: 894 0715 0755 Passcode: 068541 --- One tap mobile +13126266799,,89407150755#,,,,*068541# US (Chicago) +16469313860,,89407150755#,,,,*068541# US --- Join by SIP • 89407150755(a)zoomcrc.com Join instructions https://us06web.zoom.us/meetings/89407150755/invitations?signature=9fPThG13… Jessica Bostian Assistant Manager Social Science, Education, Religion Business, Science, Technology Detroit Public Library 5201 Woodward Ave. Detroit, MI 48202 Patent and Trademark Resource Center Representative jbostian(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org 313-481-1403

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Fwd: EXCITING NEWS! Michigan statewide membership
by Christina Markowski 29 Jun '26

29 Jun '26

Sharing some good news! Tina Markowski (she/her) Director Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library (989) 356-6188 X16 *Bookworm? Please, I'm a Book Dragon. * ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Megan Jones <meganj(a)homelesstraining.com> Date: Thu, Jun 25, 2026 at 12:47 PM Subject: EXCITING NEWS! Michigan statewide membership To: cstjohn(a)alpenalibrary.org <cstjohn(a)alpenalibrary.org> Hi Christina! *WE HAVE SUPER EXCITING NEWS!!!* The Library of Michigan has purchased a statewide membership to our Homeless Trainings for all Michigan libraries. 🎉 Please access the trainings using the Library of Michigan’s Niche Academy: https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills If you need help accessing the academy, please let me know. *SPREAD THE WORD* If you know other Michigan libraries who don't currently have access to our trainings, let them know the good news!!! As always, please reach out with any questions. Best, Megan *Megan Jones* megan(a)homelesstraining.com www.HomelessTraining.com *Compassionately and confidently manage problematic behavior from those struggling with homelessness, trauma, mental illness, substance abuse and more. *

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