Chapter & Verse: Storytime from the Stacks New Episode
Check out the latest episode of Chapter & Verse, Small Town Innovation, Renovating and Reimagining the Library Experience.
In this episode, hosts Dillon Geshel and Kate Van Auken talk with Briynne McCrea, Director of the Bad Axe Area District Library in Bad Axe, Michigan. Briynne shares her unique journey from spending her childhood in the library to leading it through transformative changes, including a major renovation and launching a community-focused bookmobile. The conversation explores the vital role libraries play in small towns, the challenges of leading with limited resources, and how building trust and fostering engagement are key to a library’s long-term impact.
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Written by Jenny Marr, MLA Board President
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From the President’s Desk: A New Chapter for MLA
As I begin my term as President of the Michigan Library Association Board, I want to express my gratitude for the opportunity to serve this organization and its incredible members. The year ahead is a transformative one, and I’m honored to help guide the implementation of MLA’s newly adopted strategic plan. Our collective vision includes strengthening relationships with policymakers, expanding access to professional development, and deepening engagement with our members. Each of the four strategic directions speaks to MLA’s commitment to creating a stronger, more connected library community - one where our voices are heard, our services are visible, and our profession is supported at every level.
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Michigan Library Advocacy Day will Focus on Advocating for MeL Funding
On Wednesday, April 30, library supporters from all over Michigan will gather at the Capitol in Lansing to meet with legislators to advocate for all Michigan libraries and shine a light on the incredible impact libraries make on our communities! Our ASK of Michigan Legislators: Fund MeL, the Library of Michigan’s interlibrary loan program, and other statewide initiatives at $6.74 million in FY 2026, increasing the state’s investment by $5 million.
Review our MeL Fact Sheet and talking points here (pdf) |
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 ALA State of America's Libraries Report 2025
During National Library Week on April 7, the American Library Association (ALA) released its annual snapshot of library trends.
Read about the issues impacting libraries and find out which books made the Top Ten Most Challenged Books list in the State of America’s Libraries 2025 Report.
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Michigan Voters Overwhelmingly Reject Book Bans, Show Stronger Support for Libraries in New Statewide Poll
*846-sample live operator statewide survey conducted June 6-15, 2025. Included 80% cell phone only respondents - Margin of Error 3.5 points.
LANSING, MI – A new statewide poll reveals Michigan voters increasingly oppose book bans and strongly support their local public libraries. The new poll follows a similar statewide survey on library issues conducted in March 2023, both commissioned by the Michigan Library Association (MLA) and conducted by the public opinion survey and research firm EPIC-MRA. Results confirm a growing statewide resistance to censorship efforts targeting library collections and a significant increase in strong support for public libraries since 2023.
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