Get ready for the Michigan Library Awards – the Michigan library community's very own version of the Academy Awards, the Emmys, the Grammys, and the Tonys!

On Wednesday, October 13 at 7:00 PM, you're invited to tune in to Facebook and join us for the Michigan Library Awards, brought to you virtually by the Michigan Library Association (MLA), the Library of Michigan, the Library of Michigan Foundation, the Michigan Association for Media in Education (MAME), and the Michigan Academic Library Association (MiALA).

This fun event will feature entertainment and special guest appearances as we unveil the winners of the Rising Star, Frances H. Pletz Award for Excellence in Service to Youth, Heart of a Champion, Support Staff of the Year, Legislator of the Year, Public Librarian of the Year, Academic Librarian of the Year, School Librarian of the Year, Lifetime Achievement Award, the State Librarian’s Citations of Excellence and the State Librarian's Excellence Award.

Please mark your calendar now, follow on Facebook, and plan to join us as we celebrate the accomplishments, dedication and service of outstanding library staff, trustees and supporters at the can't-miss virtual event for celebrating excellence in the Michigan library community.

You can watch the pre-recorded show on any of the following organizations' Facebook pages:

· Michigan Library Association

· The Library Network

· Michigan Academic Library Association

· MCLS

· Michigan Association for Media in Education

· Suburban Library Cooperative

· White Pines Library Cooperative

· Mid-Michigan Library League

· Woodlands Library Cooperative

· Lakeland Library Cooperative

· Kent District Library