Dear Friends, Since January 2024, the members of the Post-Pandemic Public Library cohorts have been sharing, developing, and refining skills and insights about how to better understand their communities’ wants and needs, work more closely with community partner organizations and government officials, and communicate library values effectively to others. Now, in partnership with our partners at the Library of Michigan, we’re ready to invite you to our two free upcoming Strong Connections, Strong Communities conferences – one virtual, one face-to-face, each with unique presenters and presentations – so we can share our knowledge with you. We hope you’ll explore the two options here (you can attend both!), spread the word, and register soon! CONFERENCE OPTION #1: FACE-TO-FACE AT THE LIBRARY OF MICHIGAN IN LANSING, MARCH 21, 2025 - Held at the Library of Michigan - For the Michigan library community only - Registration is limited – sign up early! - Will not be recorded - Travel costs may be submitted for reimbursement (see FAQ on agenda, linked below) - View the conference agenda, travel FAQs, and sessions: https://bit.ly/stronglibraries2025 - Register here: https://forms.gle/2J4EEe6f9SH8Mnq99 CONFERENCE OPTION #2: VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM, FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2025 NATIONAL REGISTRATION - Held online via Zoom (see conference agenda below for link) - For anyone, anywhere working in or with libraries - Unlimited seats available - Sessions will be archived, with recordings available on the conference agenda page within 4 days of the conference - View the conference agenda and sessions: h ttps://bit.ly/stronglibrariesonline2025 - Register here: https://forms.gle/datevJLJY89rGZnt5 This project is made possible in part by the University of Michigan School of Information, the Library of Michigan, and the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to nextlevelleadership@umich.edu or 734.647.3593 if you have any questions. Hope to see you there! Best, Kristin Fontichiaro & Georgina (Gigi) Broyles University of Michigan School of Information nextlevelleadership@umich.edu // 734.647.3593 -- Kristin Fontichiaro Clinical Professor University of Michigan School of Information 4427 North Quad 105 S. State St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1285 734.647.3593 Blog <http://fontichiaro.com/activelearning> | Book an Appointment (school year only) <https://calendar.app.google/fEjzhKzHPDJ4DQuT7> *Projects:* Michigan Makers <http://michiganmakers.si.umich.edu> | Making in Michigan Libraries <http://makinglibraries.si.umich.edu> Data Literacy in High School <http://dataliteracy.si.umich.edu> | Public Library Management MOOC <http://ai.umich.edu/portfolio/public-library-management/>