Vital Records Virtual Program, Holiday Closing, Poet Laureate Tour, Author Award Nominations, HSM UP Conference, Exhibit, & MNB Author Tour [Library of Michigan logo] Special Collections Update - June 27, 2025 Vital Records Virtual Program, Holiday Closing, Poet Laureate Tour, Author Award Nominations, HSM UP Conference, Exhibit, & MNB Author Tour [Mindy Virtual Presenting]Virtual Program: Vital Records Research at the Library of Michigan Thursday, July 10, 2025 6:30PM - 7:30PM, Zoom* Register For This Program<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fus06web.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2Fc0wYnjiRR-SKTm9TM4lu-A/1/01010197b180d80a-6c7f99e2-9c13-4e55-8d78-278e739e0db7-000000/weOeDyzBTpp07aTZjskTpUDeBsmr9VwwjwZQMuOS2Tg=411> Vital records are one of the foundational resources used in family history research. Explore how these records have evolved in Michigan and where to find them. Discover what vital records are available through the Library of Michigan as well as alternative resources to use when a vital record is lost. *Note: Moved to 2nd Thursday of July to avoid 4th of July holiday Registration is required for all Zoom sessions. To see the full list of 2025 Virtual Programs and Registration information, go to Michigan.gov/LMPublicPrograms<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.Michigan.gov%2FLMPublicPrograms/1/01010197b180d80a-6c7f99e2-9c13-4e55-8d78-278e739e0db7-000000/wCBxW3D5UxQOqZpquKhRe5fW65dWsx1wcS4UlG7YCwI=411>. ________________________________ [Library of Michigan Flags]Fourth of July Holiday Closing Announcement The Library of Michigan will be closed from Friday, July 4, 2025 through Sunday, July 6, 2025 for the Fourth of July Holiday. The Library of Michigan will reopen on Monday, July 7, 2025. All reference questions and library card applications will be processed during the week after reopening. ________________________________ Michigan Poet Laureate Host Applications and Michigan Author Award Nominations The Library of Michigan and the Michigan Department of Education are supporting a limited number of events for the Michigan Poet Laureate Dr. Melba Joyce Boyd to engage with audiences across the state of Michigan. 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Michigan Poet Laureate Dr. Melba Joyce Boyd and R. 2023-2024 Michigan Author Award recipient Anne-Marie Oomen. ________________________________ Library of Michigan at the Historical Society of Michigan Upper Peninsula History Conference The Library of Michigan is proud to be a sponsor of the Historical Society of Michigan 2025 Upper Peninsula History Conference<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fhsmichigan.org%2Fprograms%2Fconferences%2Fupper-peninsula-history-conference/1/01010197b180d80a-6c7f99e2-9c13-4e55-8d78-278e739e0db7-000000/_HENQZeB268cxvlD8mXOxiBW-MhBBGjNUFLCqDOihRA=411> taking place June 27-29, 2025 in Houghton. Look for Library of Michigan staff at the conference on Saturday, June 28 in the event's exhibit space. Come chat and learn about the many programs and services offered by your state library. 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