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Grandpads
by Joyce Krom 06 Oct '25

06 Oct '25

If your library circulates Grandpads, can you share your experiences with me? I'm just beginning the process of investigating. With my thanks, Joyce Krom, Acting Coordinator Detroit Public Library - Douglass Branch 3666 Grand River Ave, Detroit 48208 jkrom(a)detroitpubliclibrary.org<mailto:rsmith@detroitpubliclibrary.org> 313-481-1703 she/her/hers [cid:f4d692cb-a74f-4c2f-ab3c-e6143d407f9a] [cid:7b3cedbe-d920-4e32-b846-79341eb3a9b9]<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/f189791b3fb14f07b70228e0e8189bf1…> Book time to meet with me<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/f189791b3fb14f07b70228e0e8189bf1…>

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Michigan Activity Pass (MAP) Transportation Extended trhough October
by Steven K. Bowers 06 Oct '25

06 Oct '25

All, The MAP transportation pilot program for southeast Michigan has been extended through October. Updated flyer available at: [ https://tln.org/resource/resmgr/documents/services/map/map-transpo-flyer2.p… | https://tln.org/resource/resmgr/documents/services/map/map-transpo-flyer2.p… ] Program info available at: [ https://miactivitypass.org/transportation/ | https://miactivitypass.org/transportation/ ] Sincerely, Steven K. Bowers Executive Director The Library Network (248) 536-3100 x107 [ mailto:sbowers@tln.lib.mi.us | sbowers(a)tln.org ] [ https://www.tln.org/ | TLN.org ] (he/him/his)

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Silent Auction Item Request for MLA Conference
by Lisa Waskin 06 Oct '25

06 Oct '25

So many of you have been involved in past years for bringing the Silent Auction gift baskets to the Michigan Library Association's conference. The committee has decided to do them again this year, so I am hoping you can again be so generous as to bring something to the Annual Conference in Lansing. The money will be going to the Scholarship Fund this year. Your generosity is so very much appreciated. I hope to see you all there October 29-31st. Also, don't forget the Tuesday night event at Lansing Shuffle before the conference starts. Warmest Regards, Lisa PS - Please bring your items to donate to the Registration Desk at the Conference. Thank you again. Lisa Waskin, District Director Superior District Library 541 Library Drive Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783 Ph. (906) 632-9331 lwaskin(a)superiordistrictlibrary.org<mailto:lwaskin@superiordistrictlibrary.org>

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Right to Read Posts
by Lindsey Kult 06 Oct '25

06 Oct '25

Hello! As you all know, this week is Right to Read Week. Our social media team is looking for advice on how "political" to make posts. Our community has faced book challengers in the past and one of the mayoral candidates has "respecting parents' opinions" as a campaign issue. We've heard from other libraries who are going with an America/freedom sort of theme in an effort to counteract backlash from book banning communities, but we're not sure that will satisfy our particular challengers. Please send ideas, advice, moral support! Thank you! Lindsey -- *Lindsey Kult* *She/Her* Youth Librarian; Library Supervisor Dearborn Public Library [image: Dearborn Public Library]

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Book vendors
by Susan Wess 06 Oct '25

06 Oct '25

Any recommendations for book vendors besides Baker & Taylor? A little bit of uncertainty with their future & too many of our orders are back ordered. Thanks Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef>

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Matching Employer Retirement Contributions
by John Rucker 06 Oct '25

06 Oct '25

Hi all, Would any libraries who currently have a policy to offer retirement contribution matches to their staff (in any amount) be willing to share what your language looks like? Thanks in advance! John John Rucker, Director Branch District Library 10 E. Chicago St. Coldwater MI 49036 RuckerJ(a)BranchDistrictLibrary.org https://www.BranchDistrictLibrary.org 517-278-2341, ext. 115 FAX 517-278-2342

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Invitation: An Evening with Lisa Unger- October 7 at Bay City's State Theatre
by kfreeman＠baycountylibrary.org 06 Oct '25

06 Oct '25

The Bay County Library System is thrilled to invite you and your patrons to a special author event with New York Times and internationally bestselling author Lisa Unger - happening tomorrow, Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 7:00 PM at the State Theatre in Bay City. Lisa Unger is the acclaimed author of twenty-two novels, including Close Your Eyes and Count to 10, and is widely celebrated as a master of suspense. Her works have been published in 33 languages, appeared on numerous “Best Book” lists, and earned multiple award nominations, including two Edgar Award nominations in the same year. This free, public event will feature an engaging author talk, a live Q&A session, and a book signing. It’s a fantastic opportunity for mystery and thriller fans to connect with one of the most respected voices in the genre. Location: The State Theatre, Bay City Date & Time: Tuesday, October 7, 2025 | 7:00–9:00 PM Admission: Free - no registration required We’d love your help spreading the word to patrons who may be interested in attending. This event is generously presented by the Friends of the Bay County Library System. Warm regards, Kristin Freeman Bay County Library System

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padded envelopes up for grabs
by Kimberly Condon 06 Oct '25

06 Oct '25

Good morning! We have three boxes of padded envelopes to pass along to the first three libraries to respond with their RIDES codes. :) Thanks! Kimberly Condon *Library Assistant Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Library<https://saginaw.ploud.net/> *989-317-4789 *kcondon(a)sagchip.org<mailto:kcondon@sagchip.org>

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New Email Address, Same Great Community – Welcome to Michlib-L@liblists.org!
by Quick, Shauna (MDE) 06 Oct '25

06 Oct '25

We’ve moved! Michlib-L has a new email address (Michlib-l(a)liblists.org - save me to your contacts!) but the same great purpose: connecting library professionals across Michigan. Whether you’re a longtime subscriber or just joining us, welcome! We’re so glad you’re here. We’re excited to continue building this vibrant, collaborative community with you. To help keep Michlib-L welcoming and useful for everyone, here are a few friendly reminders and expectations: Michlib-L Guidelines Purpose: Michlib-L, moderated by the Library of Michigan, is your professional space for: * Library-related discussion * Resource sharing * Advice and support Vendor solicitations are not allowed. All messages are archived and visible to all subscribers. Community Expectations Constructive Discussion - Help us keep things productive and positive. Share ideas, not criticism. Disagreements - It’s okay to disagree. Just keep it respectful. Critique ideas, not individuals. Kindness - We all make mistakes. If you notice a misstep, consider reaching out privately. Focus - Keep posts relevant to the list’s purpose. Clarity - Use clear, descriptive subject lines so others can easily follow the conversation. Contact Info - Include your name and institution (if applicable) in your messages. Efficiency - Not every reply needs to go to the whole list. * Use Reply to respond privately * Use Reply All to respond to the full list * Short messages like “Thanks!” or “I agree!” are best sent directly to the original poster. Collate Responses - If you receive multiple off-list replies, consider summarizing and sharing them back with the group. Attachments & Archives Attachments are removed from the archives and digest versions. To ensure your content reaches everyone, embed text directly in your message * If formatting or images are essential, upload the file to your website and share the link * Top Tip for Michlib-L Subscribers If your message doesn’t appear on the list, check that you’re sending from the email address you used to subscribe. Messages from non-subscribed addresses won’t post. Need help with your subscription? I’m happy to check on it for you! If your posts don’t follow these guidelines, we’ll reach out before unsubscribing you. Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions, concerns, or ideas. We’re here to support you! Happy posting! Shauna Quick Library Technology Access Consultant Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48915 quicks1(a)michigan.gov<mailto:quicks1@michigan.gov> | 517-335-0126 she/her/hers [Michigan's Top 10 Strategic Education Plan] [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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Listserv Update Complete
by Tessa Genovese 05 Oct '25

05 Oct '25

This listserv has now been updated. As a reminder, postings should now be sent to michlib-l(a)liblists.org<mailto:michlib-l@liblists.org>. The list is now accessible at https://liblists.org/postorius/lists/. Thank you for your patience with this update process! Tessa Genovese IT Architect and Project Manager 517-237-3578 genoveset(a)mcls.org<mailto:genoveset@mcls.org> [Image] 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> [Image]<https://www.credly.com/badges/9c0827c3-c1a9-43b6-ae9c-8a88fa668c3c/public_u…>

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