Don't forget to get your board members registered for the upcoming Friends of Michigan Libraries-Trustee Alliance workshop to be held at the Rochester Hills Public Library on April 24. For a full agenda and links to register online or by mail visit: http://fomltrusteealliance.org/2015-spring-workshop/ "Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning: How Trustees Can Plan for Success" Why is planning a critical step in the trustees' governance of the library? Certainly no one plans to fail, but without a plan and without strategic thinking, your library may not be on the right path to success. What makes planning a strategic step for success? And how do trustees navigate the planning process? Sarah Ann Long, Shirley Bruursema and Christine Hage will be presenting content during the day's event. You don't want to miss this opportunity to learn and also engage with other trustees from around the state. The cost to attend this event includes lunch and is only $20 for members and $30 for all others. Save money on your registration by becoming a Friends of Michigan Libraries Trustee Alliance member too! Shannon ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shannon D. White Library of Michigan 702 West Kalamazoo, P.O. Box 30007, Lansing, MI 48909-7507 Ph: 517-373-9489; Fax: 517-373-5700 Toll free: 877-479-0021 whites29@michigan.gov<mailto:whites29@michigan.gov> http://michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan Each April, Michigan celebrates the Month of the Young Child. Go to www.miaeyc.org<http://www.miaeyc.org> to learn more.