* Please forgive any cross-posting * Hello Friends, The next Friends of Michigan Libraries (FOML) workshop is called *"MI Friends and MI Community: How MI Friends Promote the Library"* and it's coming up on *Thursday, September 11, 2014* at the *Cascade Township Branch of the Kent District Library!* Speakers and topics include: - Rochester Hills Public Library Director *Christine Hage* presenting *"Being Political"* - *Lance Werner*, Director of the Kent District Library on *"Millage Elections: Options for Friends"* - *"Preparing for Millage Elections: Nuts and Bolts"* presented by FOML's Trustee Alliance Representative *Shirley Bruursema* - and *Kris Rzepczynski*, Archivist at the Archives of Michigan, speaking about *"What Can the Archives of Michigan Offer You?"* FOML workshops are a great time to network with other Friends groups, tour the *Cascade Township Library*, and spend a day learning how to support your library! You can find the workshop registration form and agenda here <http://foml.org/eventsconferences/2014-october-workshop/> or contact Linda Pierce at LPierce1@kettering.edu or (810) 762-9840. If you'd like to also attend the Trustee Alliance workshop on Friday, September 12th, you will find that registration form here <http://fomltrusteealliance.org/workshop/>. Remember, 2014 FOML members receive a discount. And if you want to attend BOTH workshops, you save even more. Check out our website at www.foml.org to become a member. I hope to see you there! Paul Snyder, President Friends of Michigan Libraries -- Linda Pierce Administrative Specialist Kettering Library Phone: (810) 762-9840 Fax: (810) 762-9744 1700 University Avenue ~ Flint, MI 48504 Kettering University