Is the event outside or inside the library? If outside, then there may be an issue with noise ordinances. If it’s inside, then that seems strange that the municipality is weighing in like that on a library program unless they are in the habit of providing the library’s legal advice. Mary Jean Harrison Director Coloma Public Library 151 W. Center Street PO Box 430 Coloma Michigan 49083 269-468-3431 <http://www.colomapubliclibrary.net/> www.colomapubliclibrary.net The most important asset of any library goes home at night – the library staff. Timothy Healy From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> On Behalf Of Steven K. Bowers via Michlib-l Sent: Wednesday, August 2, 2023 1:38 PM To: Michlib-L <michlib-l@mail3.mcls.org> Subject: [Michlib-l] Public Playing of Music Hello everyone, I am hoping someone has a quick and easy answer. We have a library with an event this Saturday and they intend to play music publicly. There municipality has just informed them that they need a license to so so, similar to showing a public movie. It was the library's understanding that as a non-profit they did not have to have a license since it is a free event and they are not profiting from using the music. The library was looking at this site: https://cloudcovermusic.com/music-licensing-guide/when-is-it-legal/ So, my question, do all of you assume you can play music at events without a license, or do you get the license? The library is fine to do the latter but doesn't want to get a license if it is unnecessary. Thanks for any feedback you may have. Time is of the essence! Sincerely, -Steve Steven K. Bowers Executive Director The Library Network (248) 536-3100 x107 sbowers@tln.org <mailto:sbowers@tln.lib.mi.us> TLN.org <https://www.tln.org> (he/him/his)