Did you know that there is an organization that supports Friends of Libraries here in Michigan and one for public library trustees? The Friends of Michigan Libraries (FOML) and the FOML Trustee Alliance provide support, consulting and training for these two groups. In October FOML and the Trustee Alliance are having events to help Friends and Trustees network, share and learn in Charlevoix. Be sure to spread the word to your Friends groups and to your library trustees. The events are free but FOML does ask that participants register for planning purposes. The events will be held at the Charlevoix Public Library on October 10 & 11. Attendance is free, but FOML asks that you register so they can keep a good count on needed materials and refreshments. You can find details on the agenda, content, and registration below for each day. AGENDA -- Talk About FRIENDS - An Open-Sharing Discussion about Friends of the Library Thursday, October 10, 2019, 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. at the Charlevoix Public Library, 220 Clinton St., Charlevoix, MI 49720 1:00 p.m. Welcome from Jill Stodt, President, Friends of Michigan Libraries, Rebecca Higgerson, FOML "Talk About Friends" Coordinator, Clare Membiela, Library Law Consultant, Library of Michigan 1:15 p.m. Tom Roberts, President, Friends of the Brandon Township Public Library 1:30 p.m. Fundraising (full group discussion) - What are your Friends most successful fundraising projects? 2:25 p.m. Break 2:40 p.m. Giving back (full group discussion) - What library gift requests have your Friends funded? 3:30 p.m. Adjournment REGISTER HERE: https://fomlevents.org/events/talk-about-friends-2019/ AGENDA -- Talk About TRUSTEES, An Open-Sharing Discussion about Library Boards of Trustees Friday, October 11, 2019, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Charlevoix Public Library, 220 Clinton St., Charlevoix, MI 49720 9:30 a.m. - Welcome from Jill Stodt, President, Friends of Michigan Libraries, Linda Adams, Director, Charlevoix Public Library, Clare Membiela, Library Law Consultant, Library of Michigan 9:40 a.m. - Key Roles of Library Trustees & The Trustee Manual - Clare Membiela 10:00 a.m. - Table Talk I Have your Trustees worked with the Director to develop a long-range plan or a strategic plan for the growth and development of the library? Do your Trustees actively engage as advocates for your library and encourage members to contact their legislators regarding legislation that might impact your library? Are the Friends involved in advocacy? What issues are challenging for your library board of trustees? How does your library board provide clear and up-to-date information to the community about the library's budget, services, long-range goals, etc.? Has your library board undertaken a millage or bond issue campaign for the improvement of library services? 10:45 a.m. - Break 11:00 a.m. - Table Talk II 11:45 a.m. - Summation of Table Talk Topics/Issues and Q & A Time 12:30 p.m. - Adjournment REGISTER HERE: https://fomlevents.org/events/talk-about-trustees-2019/ You can also find a list of hotels in the area on each of the registration pages. For updates be sure to follow Friends of Michigan Libraries (FOML) on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/FOMLibraries or @FOMLibraries. Shannon Shannon White Library of Michigan www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.335.1507 Whites29@michigan.gov<mailto:Whites29@michigan.gov>