Events

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Public Library Services Grant Application Webinar

03/09/2026 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM ET
  • Free
Webinar link will be emailed to registrants the day before the webinar begins.
This webinar will review the application and application process for the 2026 Public Library Services grant.

Managing the Afterschool Crowd at Your Library

03/11/2026 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM ET
  • Free
PCI Webinars uses the Zoom platform for this webinar.
In this webinar you’ll hear from a former teen services librarian whose library typically had 100-150 teens most days after school.

Digital Collections Office Hours

03/12/2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM ET
  • Free
Office Hours uses the Zoom platform.
Join our monthly discussion about all things digital. Discuss questions regarding digitization, digital collections, and digital preservation with staff from the Library of Michigan, DPLA Michigan Service Hub, and Michigan Digital Preservation Network.

Michigan Library Director Virtual Meeting

03/13/2026 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM ET
  • Free
Zoom details will be emailed to library directors before each session.
Monthly meeting of Michigan library directors to hear updates on news and resources from the Library of Michigan and get answers to current questions.

MeL Training - Discover the America250 Gale eBook Collection from the Library of Michigan

03/17/2026 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM ET
  • Free
Gale uses the Zoom platform to present training.
This training introduces the America250 Gale eBook Collection available through the Michigan eLibrary. Explore key titles covering U.S. history, civics, culture, and significant historical events.

Best Romances of 2025

03/18/2026 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM ET
  • Free
PCI Webinars uses the Zoom platform for this webinar.
Join us for our “Best Romances of 2025” webinar, where we’ll talk about our favorite love stories that came out last year.

Library Law Office Hours

03/19/2026 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM ET
  • Free
Office Hours uses the Zoom platform.
Are you a library director, administrator, board member or friend? Do you have a library law question? Join us for this informal session!

Library Signage: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

03/25/2026 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM ET
  • Free
PCI Webinars uses the Zoom platform for this webinar.
The session will look critically at many types of library signs and review the positive and negative aspects of library signage.

Awesome Millage Mondays

04/06/2026 02:00 PM - 05/04/2026 03:30 PM ET
  • Free
Webinar link will be emailed to registrants the day before the webinar begins.
Michigan Public Libraries are required to be funded locally, by the communities they serve. Generally that means a millage. A millage means a millage campaign. This 5-part weekly webinar series will provide information and resources on the millage process- from how to determine whether to go for a millage and how much to request, to the laws surrounding the millage process, campaign limitations, yes groups, and tackling tough community questions.

Accessibility Services Roundtable (ASR)

04/07/2026 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM ET
  • Free
Library of Michigan - Lake Michigan
4th Floor
Join us for a meeting of the Accessibility Services Roundtable (ASR) at Library of Michigan.

Disability Network Southwest Michigan presents Affirming Supports for Autistic People

04/07/2026 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM ET
  • Free
Library of Michigan - Lake Michigan
4th Floor
In this workshop, immediately following Michigan's Accessible Services Roundtable, we will explore how the Autistic brain works and discuss affirming ways to provide support.

MiNDS - Michigan New Director Support

04/07/2026 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM ET
  • Free
Zoom details will be emailed to public library directors before each session.
The Michigan New Director Support meeting provides a virtual space for new directors to learn more about their roles as administrators of Michigan public libraries and share experiences with their peers. Meetings are informal and not recorded. We encourage new directors to join the monthly meet-up whenever possible.

Digital Collections Office Hours

04/09/2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM ET
  • Free
Office Hours uses the Zoom platform.
Join our monthly discussion about all things digital. Discuss questions regarding digitization, digital collections, and digital preservation with staff from the Library of Michigan, DPLA Michigan Service Hub, and Michigan Digital Preservation Network.

Michigan Library Director Virtual Meeting

04/10/2026 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM ET
  • Free
Zoom details will be emailed to library directors before each session.
Monthly meeting of Michigan library directors to hear updates on news and resources from the Library of Michigan and get answers to current questions.

Awesome Millage Mondays

04/13/2026 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM ET
  • Free
Webinar link will be emailed to registrants the day before the webinar begins.
Michigan Public Libraries are required to be funded locally, by the communities they serve. Generally that means a millage. A millage means a millage campaign. This 5-part weekly webinar series will provide information and resources on the millage process- from how to determine whether to go for a millage and how much to request, to the laws surrounding the millage process, campaign limitations, yes groups, and tackling tough community questions.

MeL Training - Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints Supporting Projects and Papers

04/14/2026 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM ET
  • Free
Gale uses the Zoom platform to present training.
Learn how Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints, available through the Michigan eLibrary, can strengthen argumentative, persuasive, and research-based assignments.

Grants Office Hours

04/14/2026 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM ET
  • Free
Office Hours uses the Zoom platform.
Join our monthly discussion about all things grants. Discuss questions about Library of Michigan grants or grants in general with staff from the Library of Michigan. We will cover planning programs, developing budgets, issues with partnerships, evaluation, managing the grant requirements, funder relationships and anything else you’d like to discuss.

Library Law Office Hours

04/16/2026 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM ET
  • Free
Office Hours uses the Zoom platform.
Are you a library director, administrator, board member or friend? Do you have a library law question? Join us for this informal session!

Gather 'Round the Table with Teens

04/20/2026 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM ET
  • Free
Jackson District Library, Meijer Branch
4699 Airport Road
Jackson, MI 49202
Food literacy is essential for teens to understand and learn about food in a positive way, including food skills and best food practices. Young Adult library library staff will benefit from this workshop designed to guide libraries to in turn support teens as they explore the impact of food on so many levels of their lives.

Awesome Millage Mondays

04/20/2026 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM ET
  • Free
Webinar link will be emailed to registrants the day before the webinar begins.
Michigan Public Libraries are required to be funded locally, by the communities they serve. Generally that means a millage. A millage means a millage campaign. This 5-part weekly webinar series will provide information and resources on the millage process- from how to determine whether to go for a millage and how much to request, to the laws surrounding the millage process, campaign limitations, yes groups, and tackling tough community questions.

Gather 'Round the Table with Teens

04/22/2026 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM ET
  • Free
Traverse Area District Library, Woodmere Library
Main Meeting Room
610 Woodmere Ave.
Traverse City, MI 49686
Food literacy is essential for teens to understand and learn about food in a positive way, including food skills and best food practices. Young Adult library library staff will benefit from this workshop designed to guide libraries to in turn support teens as they explore the impact of food on so many levels of their lives.

Gather 'Round the Table with Teens

04/24/2026 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM ET
  • Free
Gloria Coles Flint Public Library
Harris Room
1026 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48503
Food literacy is essential for teens to understand and learn about food in a positive way, including food skills and best food practices. Young Adult library library staff will benefit from this workshop designed to guide libraries to in turn support teens as they explore the impact of food on so many levels of their lives.

Awesome Millage Mondays

04/27/2026 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM ET
  • Free
Webinar link will be emailed to registrants the day before the webinar begins.
Michigan Public Libraries are required to be funded locally, by the communities they serve. Generally that means a millage. A millage means a millage campaign. This 5-part weekly webinar series will provide information and resources on the millage process- from how to determine whether to go for a millage and how much to request, to the laws surrounding the millage process, campaign limitations, yes groups, and tackling tough community questions.

Awesome Millage Mondays

05/04/2026 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM ET
  • Free
Webinar link will be emailed to registrants the day before the webinar begins.
Michigan Public Libraries are required to be funded locally, by the communities they serve. Generally that means a millage. A millage means a millage campaign. This 5-part weekly webinar series will provide information and resources on the millage process- from how to determine whether to go for a millage and how much to request, to the laws surrounding the millage process, campaign limitations, yes groups, and tackling tough community questions.

Michigan Library Director Virtual Meeting

05/08/2026 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM ET
  • Free
Zoom details will be emailed to library directors before each session.
Monthly meeting of Michigan library directors to hear updates on news and resources from the Library of Michigan and get answers to current questions.

Grants Office Hours

05/12/2026 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM ET
  • Free
Office Hours uses the Zoom platform.
Join our monthly discussion about all things grants. Discuss questions about Library of Michigan grants or grants in general with staff from the Library of Michigan. We will cover planning programs, developing budgets, issues with partnerships, evaluation, managing the grant requirements, funder relationships and anything else you’d like to discuss.

Digital Collections Office Hours

05/14/2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM ET
  • Free
Office Hours uses the Zoom platform.
Join our monthly discussion about all things digital. Discuss questions regarding digitization, digital collections, and digital preservation with staff from the Library of Michigan, DPLA Michigan Service Hub, and Michigan Digital Preservation Network.

MeL Training - Explore New Gale eBook Titles: Library Science, America250, and Digital Literacy

05/21/2026 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM ET
  • Free
Gale uses the Zoom platform to present training.
Discover the newest Gale eBook titles in Library Science, America250, and Digital Literacy available through the Michigan eLibrary.

Library Law Office Hours

05/21/2026 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM ET
  • Free
Office Hours uses the Zoom platform.
Are you a library director, administrator, board member or friend? Do you have a library law question? Join us for this informal session!

MiNDS - Michigan New Director Support

06/02/2026 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM ET
  • Free
Zoom details will be emailed to public library directors before each session.
The Michigan New Director Support meeting provides a virtual space for new directors to learn more about their roles as administrators of Michigan public libraries and share experiences with their peers. Meetings are informal and not recorded. We encourage new directors to join the monthly meet-up whenever possible.

Grants Office Hours

06/09/2026 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM ET
  • Free
Office Hours uses the Zoom platform.
Join our monthly discussion about all things grants. Discuss questions about Library of Michigan grants or grants in general with staff from the Library of Michigan. We will cover planning programs, developing budgets, issues with partnerships, evaluation, managing the grant requirements, funder relationships and anything else you’d like to discuss.

Digital Collections Office Hours

06/11/2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM ET
  • Free
Office Hours uses the Zoom platform.
Join our monthly discussion about all things digital. Discuss questions regarding digitization, digital collections, and digital preservation with staff from the Library of Michigan, DPLA Michigan Service Hub, and Michigan Digital Preservation Network.

Michigan Library Director Virtual Meeting

06/12/2026 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM ET
  • Free
Zoom details will be emailed to library directors before each session.
Monthly meeting of Michigan library directors to hear updates on news and resources from the Library of Michigan and get answers to current questions.

Library Law Office Hours

06/18/2026 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM ET
  • Free
Office Hours uses the Zoom platform.
Are you a library director, administrator, board member or friend? Do you have a library law question? Join us for this informal session!

Digital Collections Office Hours

07/09/2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM ET
  • Free
Office Hours uses the Zoom platform.
Join our monthly discussion about all things digital. Discuss questions regarding digitization, digital collections, and digital preservation with staff from the Library of Michigan, DPLA Michigan Service Hub, and Michigan Digital Preservation Network.

Michigan Library Director Virtual Meeting

07/10/2026 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM ET
  • Free
Zoom details will be emailed to library directors before each session.
Monthly meeting of Michigan library directors to hear updates on news and resources from the Library of Michigan and get answers to current questions.

Trustee Training 101 - Just the Basics

07/13/2026 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM ET
  • Free
Webinar link will be emailed to registrants the day before the webinar begins.
Trustees are integral to the governance and operations of Michigan public libraries, but many trustees are citizen volunteers with little experience in the industry of public libraries or public administration. This session provides an introduction to public library governance and local government administration that will help trustees understand their responsibilities, duties and roles as the legally responsible body for their public library.

Grants Office Hours

07/14/2026 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM ET
  • Free
Office Hours uses the Zoom platform.
Join our monthly discussion about all things grants. Discuss questions about Library of Michigan grants or grants in general with staff from the Library of Michigan. We will cover planning programs, developing budgets, issues with partnerships, evaluation, managing the grant requirements, funder relationships and anything else you’d like to discuss.

Library Law Office Hours

07/16/2026 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM ET
  • Free
Office Hours uses the Zoom platform.
Are you a library director, administrator, board member or friend? Do you have a library law question? Join us for this informal session!

Trustee Training 102 - Advanced Trustees

07/20/2026 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM ET
  • Free
Webinar link will be emailed to registrants the day before the webinar begins.
Once a library trustee understands their responsibilities and duties as those duties pertain to their library's establishment type, the next step is an understanding of those responsibilities and how the library as a government entity affects the performance of those duties. This session will introduce elements of public finance, FOIA, Open Meetings Act and the intricacies of the Board/ library director relationship.

MiNDS - Michigan New Director Support

08/04/2026 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM ET
  • Free
Zoom details will be emailed to public library directors before each session.
The Michigan New Director Support meeting provides a virtual space for new directors to learn more about their roles as administrators of Michigan public libraries and share experiences with their peers. Meetings are informal and not recorded. We encourage new directors to join the monthly meet-up whenever possible.

Grants Office Hours

08/11/2026 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM ET
  • Free
Office Hours uses the Zoom platform.
Join our monthly discussion about all things grants. Discuss questions about Library of Michigan grants or grants in general with staff from the Library of Michigan. We will cover planning programs, developing budgets, issues with partnerships, evaluation, managing the grant requirements, funder relationships and anything else you’d like to discuss.

Digital Collections Office Hours

08/13/2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM ET
  • Free
Office Hours uses the Zoom platform.
Join our monthly discussion about all things digital. Discuss questions regarding digitization, digital collections, and digital preservation with staff from the Library of Michigan, DPLA Michigan Service Hub, and Michigan Digital Preservation Network.

Michigan Library Director Virtual Meeting

08/14/2026 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM ET
  • Free
Zoom details will be emailed to library directors before each session.
Monthly meeting of Michigan library directors to hear updates on news and resources from the Library of Michigan and get answers to current questions.

MeL Training - Homeschool Help with Gale Resources for Secondary Students from MeL

08/18/2026 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM ET
  • Free
Gale uses the Zoom platform to present training.
Discover how Gale resources from the Michigan eLibrary can support homeschooling families with secondary students.

Library Law Office Hours

08/20/2026 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM ET
  • Free
Office Hours uses the Zoom platform.
Are you a library director, administrator, board member or friend? Do you have a library law question? Join us for this informal session!

Grants Office Hours

09/08/2026 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM ET
  • Free
Office Hours uses the Zoom platform.
Join our monthly discussion about all things grants. Discuss questions about Library of Michigan grants or grants in general with staff from the Library of Michigan. We will cover planning programs, developing budgets, issues with partnerships, evaluation, managing the grant requirements, funder relationships and anything else you’d like to discuss.

Digital Collections Office Hours

09/10/2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM ET
  • Free
Office Hours uses the Zoom platform.
Join our monthly discussion about all things digital. Discuss questions regarding digitization, digital collections, and digital preservation with staff from the Library of Michigan, DPLA Michigan Service Hub, and Michigan Digital Preservation Network.

Michigan Library Director Virtual Meeting

09/11/2026 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM ET
  • Free
Zoom details will be emailed to library directors before each session.
Monthly meeting of Michigan library directors to hear updates on news and resources from the Library of Michigan and get answers to current questions.

Library Law Office Hours

09/17/2026 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM ET
  • Free
Office Hours uses the Zoom platform.
Are you a library director, administrator, board member or friend? Do you have a library law question? Join us for this informal session!

Grants Office Hours

10/13/2026 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM ET
  • Free
Office Hours uses the Zoom platform.
Join our monthly discussion about all things grants. Discuss questions about Library of Michigan grants or grants in general with staff from the Library of Michigan. We will cover planning programs, developing budgets, issues with partnerships, evaluation, managing the grant requirements, funder relationships and anything else you’d like to discuss.

Library Law Office Hours

10/15/2026 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM ET
  • Free
Office Hours uses the Zoom platform.
Are you a library director, administrator, board member or friend? Do you have a library law question? Join us for this informal session!

Grants Office Hours

11/10/2026 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM ET
  • Free
Office Hours uses the Zoom platform.
Join our monthly discussion about all things grants. Discuss questions about Library of Michigan grants or grants in general with staff from the Library of Michigan. We will cover planning programs, developing budgets, issues with partnerships, evaluation, managing the grant requirements, funder relationships and anything else you’d like to discuss.