Hi, I know that summer is a busy time, but what better way to get prepared for all the visitors coming to your library then by attending a great MLA workshop. Don't miss this chance to learn more about how to spot community assets, create new advocates for the library, and how to polish your library pitch. If you have said you wished you had more time for advocacy or wished you were more comfortable doing it, or even if you are an amazing public speaker -- then this workshop is for you. Learn how to maximize your time and skills and get people's attention. Come and get the skills to really delve into your communities' strengths and how to connect them to your library. Get ready to talk about what amazing places our libraries and communities are. For some of our patrons, summer is the only time they visit us and we only have a brief window to get them excited about the library. And if summer is not your busy time, then even better, you will now have the tools to tackle the next semester of students! Check out MLA's Library as Platform workshop on Friday, June 6!! Early bird registration ends May 30 -- save some dough! http://www.milibraries.org/prof-development-networking/the-library-as-platfo... for the agenda and registration. Be there or be square, lise -- Lise Mitchell, Director Grand Ledge Area District Library 131 E. Jefferson Street Grand Ledge, MI 48837 gladldirector@gmail.com 517-622-3018 direct 517-627-7014 Library 517-627-6276 fax