Hello!

 

Are you a Michigan library director, board member, or friends group member? Have you ever faced questions involving the law and how it relates to Michigan libraries? Questions like:

 

If a Bride-to-Be takes advantage of a library’s picturesque  and well-maintained outdoor garden (which has paths for strolling along a picture walk, and a few benches for sitting) to take pictures of themselves in various poses on the grass, (despite the “Keep off the grass” and “ Caution, Herbicide Applied Keep Off The Grass” signs )  and develops a severe and unsightly poison ivy rash on their face in the days following the visit, is the library obligated to pay for a make-up session and appropriate cosmetics to mitigate the rash’s effect on her Big Day?

 

Join us for a session of questions and information on library legal matters!

 

TODAY, May 21, 2026 @ 3:00 ETA

To register, click this link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqdO6uqD8pEt31yRiFFRZkHDc96mWbdidT

 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. complete the information, and the Zoom link will be sent!

 

I hope to see you there!

 

 

Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D.

Library Law Consultant

Library of Michigan

MembielaC@michigan.gov

517-335-8132

 

The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem.

 

“the State may not, consistently with the spirit of the First Amendment, contract the spectrum of available knowledge.” Griswold v. Connecticut, 381 U.S. 479, 482 (1965).


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