I am pleased to announce that Andrea Vernola has joined the Library Development Team at the Library of Michigan as the new Continuing Education Coordinator. Andrea has served in Michigan and Illinois public libraries of all sizes for over 20 years. She was most recently the Branch Manager for the Oshtemo Branch of the Kalamazoo Public Library after many years at KPL leading children's programming and teen services. Andrea's experience includes programming and collections for babies through adults, community engagement and outreach, leadership and management, strategy and evaluation, organizational learning, and staff development. Andrea is also an experienced event coordinator, training facilitator, and lifelong learner. She will be working on updates to LM's staff certification trainings as well as coordinating webinars and in-person learning opportunities. Please reach out to Andrea at VernolaA@michigan.gov<mailto:VernolaA@michigan.gov> with any CE questions you may have or to connect about any library training needs. Michelle Bradley Library Development Manager Library of Michigan 517-335-1507 [cid:image001.png@01DBDF67.4B811D60] Do you know an outstanding Michigan educator? Nominate them for 2026-27 Michigan Teacher of the Year! The MTOY Program is accepting nominations through September 24. Nominate an educator using the online form<https://mde.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9BjArjCenn1GB14>. For more information visit www.Michigan.gov/mtoy<http://www.michigan.gov/mtoy>. [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/>.
