Friends of Michigan Libraries will hold "Talk About Friends" at Alpena George N. Fletcher Public Library on Friday, October 6, 2023 Register at https://fomlevents.org/events/talk-about-friends-october-6/ This is an in-person event: Member cost is $10, non-member cost is $15 Agenda 9:15 am – Sign-in and Refreshments 9:30 am – Welcome and Introductions - Sharon Engstrom, Friends President, Alpena County George N Fletcher Public Library District Library 9:40 am – Important Principles & Practices of Friends Groups - Clare Membiela, Library Law Consultant, Library of Michigan 10:20 am – Talk Table #1 11:00 am – Morning Break 11:15 am – Friends Members Manual (Newly Revised Edition) Charles Hanson, FOML Treasurer 11:25 am – Talk Table #2 12:00 noon – Wrap-up and Evaluation 12:15 pm – Adjournment NOTE: Optional Library Tour (to include Friends Bookstore) will be available after adjournment.