Hello! While the last 15 months have been difficult, libraries and library staff have shown tremendous resilience, creativity, and grit. That should be recognized! What better way to make someone's day and acknowledge all their excellent work this year than to nominate them for an MLA Award? If you watched last year's virtual Awards Ceremony, you know that it was a special night for the honorees and the people who nominated them. It was also a lovely way for all of us to come together as a community and celebrate the work that libraries do. Nominations are open until June 25 for the following categories: - Lifetime Achievement Award - Public Librarian of the Year - Heart of a Champion - Frances H. Pletz Award for Excellence in Service to Youth - Support Staff of the Year - Rising Star We've streamlined the nomination form and we welcome your nominations. You can find all the information here <https://www.milibraries.org/michigan-library-awards>. This year's awards ceremony will premier on Facebook Live at 7 pm on Wednesday, October 13. Wouldn't it be great if we had the opportunity to honor someone from your library? (You can also nominate yourself, that is OK too!) Thank you for your consideration. The Awards Committee looks forward to receiving your nominations by June 25. Best wishes, Cathy Russ -- Cathleen Russ Library Director -- West Bloomfield Township Public Library <https://www.wblib.org/> 4600 Walnut Lake Road <https://maps.google.com/maps?q=West+Bloomfield+Township+Public+Library,+Walnut+Lake+Road,+West+Bloomfield+Township,+MI&hl=en&sll=45.00109,-86.270553&sspn=11.046023,23.269043&oq=west+bloomfield+towns&hq=West+Bloomfield+Township+Public+Library,&hnear=Walnut+Lake+Rd,+West+Bloomfield+Township,+Michigan&t=m&cid=10135584653127091883&z=16&iwloc=A> West Bloomfield, MI 48323 <https://maps.google.com/maps?q=West+Bloomfield+Township+Public+Library,+Walnut+Lake+Road,+West+Bloomfield+Township,+MI&hl=en&sll=45.00109,-86.270553&sspn=11.046023,23.269043&oq=west+bloomfield+towns&hq=West+Bloomfield+Township+Public+Library,&hnear=Walnut+Lake+Rd,+West+Bloomfield+Township,+Michigan&t=m&cid=10135584653127091883&z=16&iwloc=A> Main Phone: (248) 682-2120 Branch Phone: (248) 363-4022 <//www.wblib.org/includes/statistics.php?StatType=Link&StatID=Facebook&weblink=https://www.facebook.com/WestBloomfieldLibrary> <//www.wblib.org/includes/statistics.php?StatType=Link&StatID=Pinterest&weblink=https://www.pinterest.com/westbloomlib> <//www.wblib.org/includes/statistics.php?StatType=Link&StatID=Twitter&weblink=https://twitter.com/westbloomlib> <//www.wblib.org/includes/statistics.php?StatType=Link&StatID=Instagram&weblink=https://www.instagram.com/westbloomlib> This message is intended only for the individuals to whom it is addressed. Please note that it is strictly prohibited to disseminate, distribute or copy this information without expressed written permission. West Bloomfield Township Public Library does not guarantee that the integrity of this communication has been maintained or that this communication is free of viruses, interceptions, or interference.