Hello! With midsummer comes vacations, fireworks - and the United for Libraries Virtual Conference! This year, the conference runs July 29 - 31, 2025. [Early Bird rates through July 18][cid:image004.png@01DBF4DC.AF441A20] [Early Bird rates through July 18] [Early Bird rates through July 18] This three-day interactive event will contain content of interest to Library Trustees, Friends' Groups and Library Foundations. Library Directors will also find topics of interest. The program includes a variety of speakers, including Trustees, Foundation leaders, Friends', and other library stakeholders. Attendees are welcome to attend every session, or pick and choose what they wish to view, For additional information, including session topics and events: United for Libraries Virtual: Trustees - Friends - Foundations | United for Libraries<https://www.ala.org/united/events_conferences/virtual?_zs=EkRwg1&_zl=HqlHA> Thanks to the Library of Michigan, and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), This event is available AT NO COST - FREE for Michigan library Trustees, Friends' Groups, Foundations, Cooperative Directors, and Library Directors. However, REGISTRATION is still required. To register: Go to https://airtable.com/appJGVPTs5YJ03X5c/pagDvJhM5bdB0zJrP/form Choose " Mi" from the dropdown list Enter the requested information Choose "Submit." * If you have any trouble with registration, Contact United for Libraries staff by phone at (312) 280-2161 or by email at united@ala.org<mailto:united@ala.org>. This program is funded in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. I hope to "see" you there! Clare Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library Law Consultant Library of Michigan MembielaC@michigan.gov<mailto:MembielaC@michigan.gov> 517-335-8132 The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. "the State may not, consistently with the spirit of the First Amendment, contract the spectrum of available knowledge." Griswold v. Connecticut, 381 U.S. 479, 482 (1965). Michigan's Top 10 Strategic Education Plan<https://www.michigan.gov/mde/resources/michigan-top-10-strategic-education-plan> provides focused direction to drive educational achievement in support of all learners. [cid:image001.png@01DBF4DC.36D2D1D0] Nourishing Michigan's Future during the summer! Find a Summer Food Service Program site nearest you and encourage Michigan's children to Meet Up and Eat Up! Michigan.gov/MeetUpEatUp<http://www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup>. [Michigan.gov/Vote logo Description automatically generated]<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/> Get personalized voter information on early voting and other topics at Michigan.gov/Vote<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/>.