As we look forward to conference and training opportunities this year, remember that the Library of Michigan Continuing Education stipend applications are currently being reviewed monthly and can be used for virtual events as well as in-person events. For virtual conferences or workshops, LM will reimburse the actual cost of registration for accepted applicants up to $500. During these hectic times, it can help to learn from our colleagues about how they are handling the issues and needs of their communities. Applications must be for events that are AFTER the review date (last day of the month). Please read through the criteria at the link provided here to find answers to your questions first then apply at https://www.michigan.gov/cestipend. Some upcoming programs for library staff include: * ALA Annual Conference<https://2021.alaannual.org/> * Electronic Resources and Libraries 2021<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.electroniclibrarian.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7CReishK%40michigan.gov%7Cd6de3b0840f94ed72c5908d89de3d2a7%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637432949095997689%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=FgUWWougUrmYepKuiYgLHeiSHPWLgRQR3ZdiRFY23hI%3D&reserved=0> * Find more to consider on this events calendar<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.infotoday.com%2Fcalendar.asp%23202102&data=04%7C01%7CReishK%40michigan.gov%7Cd6de3b0840f94ed72c5908d89de3d2a7%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637432949095997689%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=cqhjVc4gGRspxVLuNfU4UR%2Bh08zYlKQoFkCeuA0gKHQ%3D&reserved=0> Contact us with further questions you may have about the funding program. Karren Reish Library of Michigan Library Grants Coordinator 517-241-0021 www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> www.michigan.gov/sl21<http://www.michigan.gov/sl21> [cid:image002.png@01D70479.1EBDD430]