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Monday, September 23, 2024 12:00 AM

Note From Debbie

September 26, 2024

Stronger together! That was the uniting message coming out of Washington DC this past week at the National Summit on Intellectual Freedom for 150 librarians, library association executives, representatives from the ACLU, NCAC, PFLAG, publishers, authors, the Obama Foundation, booksellers, Red Wine & Blue, advocates, and so many others. MLA was honored to have been invited, not only to represent our members and association but also to represent the International Council for Library Association Executives (ICLAE) that we are a part of.  

For over three years, since the beginning of the culture wars that have put our First Amendment Rights through unprecedented challenges, those invited to attend have been on the frontlines guarding and protecting these rights. What we came to realize in our short time together is that we all represent and speak to diverse and unique communities. But, at the end of the day, we all agreed that we must step up TOGETHER, find a common message, fight like hell, and leave egos at the door. We need to acknowledge the hard, exhausting, and daunting work, and that we have to do it anyway. 

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News - Advocacy
Friday, August 23, 2024 12:00 AM

Michigan Library Millages August Election Results

Check out our roundup of the August 6, 2024 election results for millage issues on ballots around the state. There were 42 millage questions on the ballots and 38 of these passed. We are proud of the library boards, staff, and supporters for their work on these campaigns and their dedication to supporting their libraries. The Library of Michigan provides a listing of Public Library Millage Election Results from 2010 to the present, including the library millage type, if the millage is new, a renewal or a renewal with an increase, the number of yes and no votes, the term, and the year it takes effect. View the results (pdf)

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News - Advocacy
Friday, August 23, 2024 12:00 AM

Justice for All Commission Seeks Library Representation

The Justice for All Commission currently has an open seat for appointment of an individual on behalf of the Michigan libraries as a stakeholder group.

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News - MLA
Friday, August 23, 2024 12:00 AM

MLA Celebrates 133 Year Anniversary

On September 1, MLA will celebrate 133 years of serving the Michigan library community!

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News - MLA
Friday, August 23, 2024 12:00 AM

Let’s Go! October is Michigan Library Appreciation Month

Get ready to celebrate Michigan Library Appreciation Month! This October, we are excited to honor Michigan libraries and library staff, emphasizing the theme of “Let’s Go!” Libraries inspire us to go explore, go learn, and go connect with our communities.

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News - MLA
Friday, August 23, 2024 12:00 AM

Annual Meeting Notice

Notice is hereby given to MLA members that the Annual Meeting will take place during MLA 2024 Annual Conference at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa in Acme (Traverse City) on Thursday, October 17, 2024 from 4:00 – 5:00 PM. MLA 2024 Annual Conference registration is not required to attend the annual meeting and all members are welcome and encouraged to attend.

 
News - Advocacy
Friday, August 23, 2024 12:00 AM

Gov. Whitmer's Appointments to the Library of Michigan Board of Trustees

On August 15, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced two appointments to the Library of Michigan Board of Trustees.

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