The purpose of the MI-83 Projects was to enhance safe library services and programs available to Michigan's 83 counties in order to further pandemic recovery efforts in our communities. The projects have been successfully completed. Thank you to everyone who participated!

The MI-83 Technology, Libraries, and Communities (TLC Kits) Project provided laptops for patrons to borrow from libraries, critical to addressing the digital divide. In addition, this project provided programming materials to libraries for outdoor and digital events, allowing libraries to safely deliver services and events to their communities.

The MI-83 Digital Library Connection (DLC Project) safely provided digital access to non-fiction information and resources (ebooks and audiobooks) in direct response to the pandemic and related economic and community needs through equitable approaches.

Libraries have always played an essential role in communities and their role is more imperative now than ever before. Michigan libraries are now workspaces, tech hubs, health information centers, and beyond – growing and evolving to meet the needs of patrons in how we work, learn, access services, and socialize.

Please see the archived website, linked below, for more information.