The next FOML Workshop will be held on *Thursday, October 13th, 2016* at the *Kalamazoo Public Library*, but you must register by Friday, September 30th. The theme will be: *"**Knowledge is Power: Managing Your Friends Group for Optimal Friend-ly Service.**"* Topics include: - *"Knowledge Is Power - Helping Your Friends Achieve Maximum Results" - *a panel discussion with *Allison Arnold, Darnell Gundy-Reed and Jennifer Kundak* - *"What Can the Archives of Michigan Offer You?"* by *Kris Rzepczynski, *our State Archivist - and the opportunity to share your success stories with *"Talk About Friends - What Knowledge Can You Share?"* These workshops are a great time to network with other Friends groups, tour the *Kalamazoo Public Library Central Branch*, and spend a day learning how to support your library! Registration can be done online <http://foml.org/eventsconferences/2016-fall-workshop/> by credit card or PayPal. (Remember, 2016 FOML members receive a discount. Here's the membership form <http://foml.org/membership/>.) I hope to see you at the FOML Friends Fall Workshop! Paul Snyder, President Friends of Michigan Libraries -- Linda Pierce Administrative Specialist Kettering Library Phone: (810) 762-9840 Fax: (810) 762-9744 1700 University Avenue ~ Flint, MI 48504 Kettering University