You are cordially invited to the Friends of Michigan Libraries (FOML) 2026 Annual Membership Meeting. Please find the event details and agenda below. The deadline for registration and cancellation is April 9. Click here to register. Agenda 9:00 – 9:30 am Registration, check-in, and morning refreshments 9:30 – 10:00 am Call to Order & Welcome – Joe David, FOML President Annual Membership Meeting and Determination of Quorum Motion to Approve Roster of 2026 FOML Board Officers & Members 10:30 – 10:40 am Group photo 10:40 – 11:00 am Morning Break 11:00 – 12:00 pm Guest Speaker: Steven Bowers, Executive Director, The Library Network Topic: “Unity: Moving Forward Together in Service” 12:00 – 12:30 pm Lunch 12:30 – 12:45 pm Recognition of 2025 FOML Merit Award winners 12:45 – 1:45 pm Panel Discussion: “Building Bridges: effective Collaboration between Library Directors and Friends Groups” Moderator: Joe David, FOML President; Panelists: Maria McCarville (Warren Public Library), Clare Membiela (Library of Michigan), Sue Johnson (FOML Treasurer), and Linda David (Kent District Library) 1:45 – 2:15 pm Afternoon Break 2:15 – 3:15 pm 'Table Talk’ Session 3:15 – 3:30 pm Closing & Evaluation 3:30 pm Adjournment We look forward to seeing you there. Best regards, Joe David President, Friends of Michigan Libraries
