*Scholarship Applications Due Tomorrow* Don't let financial issues stand between you and an enriching education opportunity. MLA has a scholarship fund to assist individual members with defraying costs for attending association sponsored education events. The deadline to apply for Spring Institute, Academic Libraries and spring workshops is *Friday, February 3*. Click here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WUEbjZ84XvIimO-KTRZdtdT1whP53c9xmuFhpYrcJs9kh3yKV52Ra19jXfxZ5lD-1zxP5T_pSq_w8sI0Z03yMg0gHw10yN3fX0q4D1OT-FGa3ZZajUloIlkzJAnTMFADJOtNooFjo7VOeojSbgKwIzkR1dfqd4gN4FUxzVtXsXliCDnUYGEsuXEmC6J-0n_FkBmoFXyVHA4aVeJMu8Ya6UNOBrMKXdxmZwVMQC2_vZKH4tcQDzUYs-D9NhUV_xHuZPXO8zVeRic=&c=d7Kz8iJhK15QikXzJVoIBWwPc56HibP5PVHSkw4UdZm1H3dZcqbqyA==&ch=N-f1AsdWij_B5RNCc7m-i87JaRmLpj6y1TRUVYKxKZeL3H_3GiGqpA==> to download the application form. Email your completed form to rfitschen@milibraries.org. <rfitschen@milibraries.org> More Information <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WUEbjZ84XvIimO-KTRZdtdT1whP53c9xmuFhpYrcJs9kh3yKV52Ra6UNF-VfhdL0JtQaXNmKoivSV-JQMryIjE78ElYvAYVNUdAY2pZhaWUOBY8BEmRyTLyQ-8eR7KHVxCqi9Tx7ou_tTCe4-LxYkvplKhBmW89iOWiO77xc7L06Jj9-nfL3jTt8tkh2nBu0wdhxYo6802UYMiy0z10rav9jD3wwzwQHms2S3vj-rAY=&c=d7Kz8iJhK15QikXzJVoIBWwPc56HibP5PVHSkw4UdZm1H3dZcqbqyA==&ch=N-f1AsdWij_B5RNCc7m-i87JaRmLpj6y1TRUVYKxKZeL3H_3GiGqpA==> *Spring Institute 2017 Conference Registration is Now Open* Join us Wednesday, March 29, 2017 - Friday, March 31, 2017 at the Bavarian Inn and Conference Center in Frankenmuth, Michigan for Spring Institute 2017, Michigan's premiere annual education event for youth library professionals *Register Today! <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uTDnXRPxP33gB_0je-aN9oQi0wkLa9iB0COKIaRI8sSgGakRgfc_jFWmay9BGhyNVra5XfeZiOJgIYTlWByHgFv57ozQoAf4PRNrDWN6x5cAq7sVlrbkvA-gvjI3mx6c-_a3eyGYvqfeHT6io9LgdU3OEoAZhjqO_zul4fj2_jMtU7iVz4mkM0rHqCxg-2tslxwcg8NPNP-svg5UzwKkTF5Y_lzkt6C7xO5lyiVKaSwyDUvgGrz5f5PY1bAUHAb6YSypsb3Uw_ITHqHMiaAuTFQmVNfLoo1tnHIq4F2stnE=&c=Engs2o-Is5jTqLyezyZnIe9k_FGmrOijrZJE5X4Av_CQEN0kQqxOkA==&ch=OLShNFauBja0ZLBBDa4bi2ynfYUKvkWyRXC-aQ96Z6Brx19j3rjCUA==>* *Keynote Highlight:* *A Detroit Story: An Artist's Journey to Becoming a Picture Book Illustrator* Francis Vallejo is an award-winning, Detroit based, artist whose works have been exhibited in major national publications, art galleries and museums. Francis is a freelance illustrator and Professor of Illustration at the College for Creative Studies. Learn more about Francis by visiting his website at www.francisvallejo.com <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uTDnXRPxP33gB_0je-aN9oQi0wkLa9iB0COKIaRI8sSgGakRgfc_jI2_R5HdXpO9LeXcsFSqxOd6_whFZNPs0ciTqA8E9h04nYm6i7iJj3UfXeCuSOwSa58m3voP954Vr2wb3Kpf4pWCiIJsg1yX87eAW6TYuCNK2ODtdRg0uOGZ94qYIAmHNg==&c=Engs2o-Is5jTqLyezyZnIe9k_FGmrOijrZJE5X4Av_CQEN0kQqxOkA==&ch=OLShNFauBja0ZLBBDa4bi2ynfYUKvkWyRXC-aQ96Z6Brx19j3rjCUA==> or connect with him @francisvallejo. *Closing Keynote with Cory Doctorow* Cory Doctorow is a science fiction author, activist, journalist and blogger - the co-editor of Boing Boing <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uTDnXRPxP33gB_0je-aN9oQi0wkLa9iB0COKIaRI8sSgGakRgfc_jFWmay9BGhyNIIKPBSddtIaeLTBZo5gKF459alEmFXp1JgNJKfedkUdf-ET1uUdExx9J3JBdFKdCye7howlVQejhVukSPVrWDCWhFf6im9Vu4vI7ClI7o3c=&c=Engs2o-Is5jTqLyezyZnIe9k_FGmrOijrZJE5X4Av_CQEN0kQqxOkA==&ch=OLShNFauBja0ZLBBDa4bi2ynfYUKvkWyRXC-aQ96Z6Brx19j3rjCUA==> and the author of the YA graphic novel *In Real Life*, the nonfiction business book *Information Doesn't Want to be Free*, young adult novels like *Homeland*, *Pirate Cinema* and *Little Brother* and novels for adults like *Rapture of the Nerds* and *Makers*. You can find out more about Cory at craphound.com. <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uTDnXRPxP33gB_0je-aN9oQi0wkLa9iB0COKIaRI8sSgGakRgfc_jFWmay9BGhyNcNdC3Lo2JVnm_rHjLv51-AFAlyCfD5LTWErR8w5wqg2D7OasvEK1WNAfrJc9ayEzeXD2PVdHpjNuT1AxoiMpQ_ob5rhKuT6UKjfYS9IfSBw=&c=Engs2o-Is5jTqLyezyZnIe9k_FGmrOijrZJE5X4Av_CQEN0kQqxOkA==&ch=OLShNFauBja0ZLBBDa4bi2ynfYUKvkWyRXC-aQ96Z6Brx19j3rjCUA==> *New in 2017! * *Don't miss these exciting new programs and networking events:* *Evening with an Author* Join us Wednesday, March 29, 2017 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. as we mix and mingle with several local Michigan authors. Learn about their works, eat a little, drink a little and know that 100% of your $10 ticket price is helping SI give back to the community. Click here <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uTDnXRPxP33gB_0je-aN9oQi0wkLa9iB0COKIaRI8sSgGakRgfc_jGrc_21UFKXO4olWRl03nMuH4d0r_KDxSwgLpdm-7YUQLJtfWFhJuj6hPYOUoAgZarLncuP-rWV9wJ-dKr4QMuFOzTf4ehA8ywhkNcdcvI_xO7rRhnWJf-6505TKoHDi3AApDE3Z0s51dJYu7VE1JO7E0OmfsRZSIFA3FhugCY0nbZLPGnYcU5wvLB4Pm6zwZogixJ5pVER3ZIYH6LeLru4=&c=Engs2o-Is5jTqLyezyZnIe9k_FGmrOijrZJE5X4Av_CQEN0kQqxOkA==&ch=OLShNFauBja0ZLBBDa4bi2ynfYUKvkWyRXC-aQ96Z6Brx19j3rjCUA==> for more information and a list of participating authors. *Sponsored by Great Lakes Bay Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uTDnXRPxP33gB_0je-aN9oQi0wkLa9iB0COKIaRI8sSgGakRgfc_jI2_R5HdXpO9GtQHTd8lwiKI-2isKPl4W1HBxvPYeaoPUq28Yp9ubO9zTU3FVXI2im-e4hO6-O1r_ApbKCTIu3lGTdE5P_opnZ8ucD-c4CGpVil_T_qYNB0=&c=Engs2o-Is5jTqLyezyZnIe9k_FGmrOijrZJE5X4Av_CQEN0kQqxOkA==&ch=OLShNFauBja0ZLBBDa4bi2ynfYUKvkWyRXC-aQ96Z6Brx19j3rjCUA==>* *Let's Chat Breakout Sessions* Less formal than a breakout session, but more structured than an un-conference, Let's Chat sessions are a chance for important library topics to be discussed. The topics and moderators have been selected for you, but you get to choose your participation level. Add your two cents and Let's Chat! *Just Lunch - Trivia Challenge* This fun, lively and entertaining lunch will make you forget that you are, dare we say, networking! This table vs. table trivia challenge will offer opportunities to collaborate, connect and engage with your fellow librarians. Winners take home bragging rights but everyone leaves as a networking champion! For a full schedule of events and session descriptions visit us at milibraries.org <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uTDnXRPxP33gB_0je-aN9oQi0wkLa9iB0COKIaRI8sSgGakRgfc_jN1_LsbBiCnlTrqmkwMdwy67ZN7dVcjCjLC-rPp_ZvIdzi924JIR8c7_Fpv1GiHpDEcZbfGMDrEV3YJUTrzomLgFddsRaZ9aYwVSIIlTFkadwVFGKXq3mdk0e5j3yxUP416NfAugS-vaFwGVj-bKJUs7cBPhWBcSzObwrgBR9pAttzspMcqpT-YQjVaMn4gvre8qMRVLi4qvyZXrsnqnL64Qz60pxOR1bg==&c=Engs2o-Is5jTqLyezyZnIe9k_FGmrOijrZJE5X4Av_CQEN0kQqxOkA==&ch=OLShNFauBja0ZLBBDa4bi2ynfYUKvkWyRXC-aQ96Z6Brx19j3rjCUA==> . *Register today! <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001uTDnXRPxP33gB_0je-aN9oQi0wkLa9iB0COKIaRI8sSgGakRgfc_jFWmay9BGhyNVra5XfeZiOJgIYTlWByHgFv57ozQoAf4PRNrDWN6x5cAq7sVlrbkvA-gvjI3mx6c-_a3eyGYvqfeHT6io9LgdU3OEoAZhjqO_zul4fj2_jMtU7iVz4mkM0rHqCxg-2tslxwcg8NPNP-svg5UzwKkTF5Y_lzkt6C7xO5lyiVKaSwyDUvgGrz5f5PY1bAUHAb6YSypsb3Uw_ITHqHMiaAuTFQmVNfLoo1tnHIq4F2stnE=&c=Engs2o-Is5jTqLyezyZnIe9k_FGmrOijrZJE5X4Av_CQEN0kQqxOkA==&ch=OLShNFauBja0ZLBBDa4bi2ynfYUKvkWyRXC-aQ96Z6Brx19j3rjCUA==>* Early Bird Registration Expires Tuesday, February 28, 2017. We look forward to seeing you in Frankenmuth. Questions can be directed to MLA@milibraries.org <mla@milibraries.org> or 517-394-2774 <(517)%20394-2774> . Jocelyn Levin, MLIS ​Youth Services Librarian Lyon Township Public Library, South Lyon, MI Baldwin Public Library​, Birmingham, MI jmb.mlis@gmail.com