Library makers, registration is open!

GoLMCon 2026 is happening! The Guild of Library Makers is hosting its second annual conference at Southfield Public Library on Friday, September 18th, 9am to 4pm (doors open at 8am).

This is a free, open event for anyone in library work who's curious about makerspaces. Whether you're just starting to wonder if one might fit your library, or you're already running one and have questions, all library staff are welcome.

New this year: Travel Stipends

Thanks to support from the Library of Michigan, we're offering $50 travel stipends to the first 20 qualifying attendees who apply. To qualify, you must:

• Be a current employee of a Michigan library
• Be driving more than 50 miles from your home to Southfield Public Library
• Not be receiving mileage reimbursement from your library for this trip

A map showing the 50-mile driving radius from Southfield Public Library is attached.

Applying for a stipend is separate from registration. If you are interested and think you qualify, email us at guildoflibrarymakers@gmail.com with the following:

• The address you are traveling from
• Confirmation that you are a current employee of a Michigan library and the name of your library
• Confirmation that you are not receiving travel reimbursement from your library for this trip

Stipends are first-come, first-served.

More details about the GoLMCon schedule are coming soon. Keep an eye out on michlib-l or visit us at guildoflibrarymakers.com for updates.

 Conference info: bit.ly/GOLMCON2026INFO
 Register: bit.ly/GOLMCON26REG

We can't wait to see you there!

Matt Grayvin
Executive Director, Guild of Library Makers