MyHeritage Program, Night for Notables, Michigan Poet Laureate, 2025 MNB Author Tour, "Children in Peril" Exhibit. [Library of Michigan logo] Special Collections Update - February 28, 2025 MyHeritage Program, Night for Notables, Michigan Poet Laureate, 2025 MNB Author Tour, "Children in Peril" Exhibit. [Mindy Virtual Presenting]Virtual Program - MyHeritage Library Edition Thursday, March 6, 2025 6:30PM - 7:30PM, Zoom Register For This Program<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fus06web.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2F2VdU0jFbRaGGkaDz_ToD-w/1/010101954e8a2061-62d7a77d-c4e1-4873-bfb4-91ae9e593419-000000/QE0gUKm05koI0q1ruFDosGSrhfCL8SGCsqU0Xb3R3Kk=394> MyHeritage Library Edition is a family history database available through the Michigan eLibrary with access to a wide range of historical documents, images, and public records. Go beyond the basics of navigating MyHeritage and learn advanced strategies for discovering records within its collections. Find a complete listing of virtual programs, descriptions, and registration information at Michigan.gov/LMPublicPrograms<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flibraryofmichigan%2Fpublic%2Fprograms-for-the-public/1/010101954e8a2061-62d7a77d-c4e1-4873-bfb4-91ae9e593419-000000/zsA8CGAGYoWhr2cdwUKkW3uiAg8JO9zzw7EmcAhV4ks=394>. ________________________________ [2025 Night for Notables Curtis Chin]Save the Date: Night for Notables on Saturday, April 26, 2025 Join the Library of Michigan and Library of Michigan Foundation in celebrating the 2025 Michigan Notable Books<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flibraryofmichigan%2Fpublic%2Fmnb%2Fprevious-notables%2F2025-michigan-notable-books/1/010101954e8a2061-62d7a77d-c4e1-4873-bfb4-91ae9e593419-000000/skzRoAf_hSzvImfsCpF_Y-JEpGEe3AfAtiIKigHFmew=394> at the annual Night for Notables Reception on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at the Library of Michigan with past Michigan Notable Books honoree Curtis Chin<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.curtisfromdetroit.com%2F/1/010101954e8a2061-62d7a77d-c4e1-4873-bfb4-91ae9e593419-000000/aUek9FlYr2o5rLg37rjX86uaECac5_h8cXgzY9SjkOI=394> as the keynote speaker. 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The Great Michigan Read creates a statewide discussion around a Michigan-themed book by offering free books and materials for libraries, schools, book clubs, and a wide range of other non-profit organizations. The Great Michigan Read facilitates statewide reading, programs, and author events to bridge communities around a common conversation. 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[Melba Joyce Boyd Michigan Poet Laureate] Michigan Poet Laureate Dr. Melba Joyce Boyd ________________________________ Coming Soon: 2025 Michigan Notable Books Author Tour Library of Michigan staff are currently working with authors from the 2025 Michigan Notable Books list and host locations throughout the state to solidify the 2025 Michigan Notable Books Author Tour. 50 locations across Michigan will host programs during the April, May, and June months. Dates, locations, and times will soon be announced on the Michigan Notable Books page: Michigan.gov/NotableBooks<https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flibraryofmichigan%2Fpublic%2Fmnb/1/010101954e8a2061-62d7a77d-c4e1-4873-bfb4-91ae9e593419-000000/b441kGFvz4cygxFjd4DQoNwHiuPDCN-iQf4u3qoHCx4=394>. [2025 Michigan Notable Books Author Tour] 2025 Michigan Notable Books Author Tour. ________________________________ Coming Soon: "Children in Peril" Photography and Poetry Exhibit The Lake Erie Room at the Library of Michigan will soon host a joint exhibit called "Children in Peril" featuring the images of photographer Taro Yamasaki and poetry of author Anne-Marie Oomen. Born in Detroit, Yamasaki won the 1981 Pulitzer Prize for Feature Photography while working for the Detroit Free Press. His photography has also been used in publications such as Time, Life, Sports Illustrated, Forbes, Fortune, Money, Men's Journal and People. Equally as talented, Oomen was recently awarded the 2023-24 Michigan Author Award. Several of her books were honored as Michigan Notable Books selections. The exhibit will feature Yamasaki's images documenting refugee camps and conflict areas across the world paired with poetry composed by Oomen. Opening and closing dates for the exhibit are pending. 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