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The Michigan Library Association leads the advancement of all Michigan libraries through advocacy, professional development, and engagement.

The Michigan Library Association is a collaborative network of libraries, library professionals, and supporters working together to protect and promote our libraries and advance the library profession in Michigan. 

Our network of more than 2500 organizations and individuals is dedicated to advocating for libraries, growing professionally as leaders in the library community, and advancing the profession through the sharing of best practices, innovative ideas, and new programs and services that benefit library personnel, library patrons, and the communities we serve. We are passionate about the library profession and the importance of libraries to our society, and we know we are stronger together!

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Intellectual Freedom Summit

Library leaders from across Michigan are invited to join us for a two-day Intellectual Freedom Summit focused on shaping the future of intellectual freedom policy, practice, and advocacy. This dynamic event is designed for passionate advocates of the right to read, offering a collaborative space for meaningful dialogue, strategic planning, and collective action to tackle the pressing challenges in intellectual freedom today.

Thanks to generous support from the Mellon Foundation, your registration, accommodations, and meals at the summit will be provided at no cost to you.

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Uniting the Michigan Library Community

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Without our members, there is no MLA. Renew your membership or join our network of more than 2500 individuals and organizations from all across the state working together to protect our libraries and advance the library profession in Michigan.

 

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You can make an important contribution to support our work and the values we hold dear; uniting Michigan libraries, advocating for ALL libraries and advancing the library profession by supporting library staff in their careers through education and professional development opportunities. All contributions are tax-deductible! With your support, MLA can empower the library leaders of today and tomorrow and continue to enrich the lives of the people that we serve.

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