Hello! The University of Michigan has received funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to *bring maker education* to all areas of Michigan for libraries, community groups, educators, civic leaders, and more. We're* seeking 8 host sites* around Michigan (we'll host a 9th in Ann Arbor) to help us recruit and host these three-day events in Summer 2016 (with more workshops coming in 2017). *2016 host libraries receive:* - a public maker event organized by U-M project staff - a $500 stipend We are especially eager to work with* libraries in rural areas* and would love to find *two sites in the UP*. If your library itself lacks meeting space, but you have a community partner (like a local school) who could host the events, that's fine. Having done maker education work around the U.S. and in China, Australia, and Italy, we're excited about being right here in our Michigan home, helping libraries and their communities think about how making can help spurn creative thinking, innovation, or just delight. Relevant links: - Learn more about our project by reading this information sheet. <https://docs.google.com/a/umich.edu/document/d/1JPMe5XFSRguUIkLpFGFCauXwM2dXLLQnEHzx9j8zQuo/edit?usp=drive_web> - View a map of eligible counties <https://drive.google.com/a/umich.edu/file/d/0B2kiO7L718KMWXIzWGlhRTVHbXc/view> - Apply via this form by November 15, 2015 <https://docs.google.com/a/umich.edu/forms/d/1qOjJvsGevi4AqC9iz3-MpgIF6mISujqhyADr_q52Qwk/viewform> - Join our email list if you would like to receive emails about upcoming workshops you and your colleagues can attend <http://imlsmaking.sites.uofmhosting.net/join-our-email-list/> Thanks in advance! Kristin Fontichiaro Silvia Lindtner Mayank Khanna Making in Michigan Libraries project -- Kristin Fontichiaro 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> | Michigan Makers Project <http://umsi.info/makers> | Book an Appointment <https://www.google.com/calendar/selfsched?sstoken=UUFHX1E5cXRtYUVQfGRlZmF1bHR8YmY3NDdlYzA4ZDM2MjFmMzAzMDM2OTA3NGM3NjliMzQ> Apply through November 15 to host Summer 2016 maker workshop PD at your library <http://bit.ly/hostmakers>