Events

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Romance Readers Advisory: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told

10/29/2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM ET
  • Free
PCI Webinars uses the Zoom platform for this webinar.
Join us for a one-hour webinar to get the skinny on all things Romance RA.

Ten Passive Programming Ideas for Teens

11/05/2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM ET
  • Free
PCI Webinars uses the Zoom platform for this webinar.
This PCI webinar with David and Tiffany Duck will explore practical ideas, examples, and tips to implement programs and self-directed activities that foster teen participation and make your library a welcoming space.

Grants Office Hours

11/11/2025 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.

Applying Early Literacy in Storytime Settings

11/12/2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM ET
  • Free
PCI Webinars uses the Zoom platform for this webinar.
Storytime isn’t just fun—it’s foundational. In this session, we’ll explore how to intentionally apply early literacy practices to storytime sessions in meaningful, engaging, and developmentally supportive ways.

Digital Collections Office Hours

11/13/2025 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

11/14/2025 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.

Best Practices for Onboarding New Staff

11/19/2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM ET
  • Free
PCI Webinars uses the Zoom platform for this webinar.
New library workers face the challenge of learning a job as well as integrating into a workplace culture and environment. In this session, we will share how libraries support and encourage employees with an effective onboarding process.

Library Law Office Hours

11/20/2025 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!

Stoicism and Gratitude: Being Thankful for What We Can Control and What We Cannot

11/26/2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM ET
  • Free
PCI Webinars uses the Zoom platform for this webinar.
Join Andrew for a thought-provoking hour of information on Stoicism and gratitude.

MiNDS - Michigan New Director Support

12/02/2025 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.

Developing an Adaptive Storytime

12/03/2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM ET
  • Free
PCI Webinars uses the Zoom platform for this webinar.
This program will walk participants through how we developed and implemented an adaptive storytime and a sensory wall so that they can apply aspects of these strategies that work for their libraries and communities.

Unearth A Story(™): Connect & Collaborate

12/04/2025 10:00 AM - 04:30 PM ET
  • Free
Library of Michigan
Lake Erie Meeting Room (2nd Floor)
702 W. Kalamazoo St.
Lansing, MI 48915
A networking & collaborating opportunity to engage with other library staff on summer programming!

Grants Office Hours

12/09/2025 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.

AI in Libraries: Getting Prepared for 2026

12/10/2025 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM ET
  • Free
PCI Webinars uses the Zoom platform for this webinar.
In this lively, skills-focused session, we’ll look at what’s next for AI in libraries and how to get ready for it. You’ll leave with a toolkit of emerging tools worth exploring, and a clear picture of the trends shaping how libraries will lead — not just adapt — in the years ahead.

Emotional Intelligence During the Holidays

12/10/2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM ET
  • Free
PCI Webinars uses the Zoom platform for this webinar.
This program will provide a basic overview of emotional intelligence and give you 12 easy tips to use during the holidays that help reduce stress, anxiety, depression, loneliness, and feeling overwhelmed.

Michigan Library Director Virtual Meeting

12/12/2025 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.

Digital Collections Office Hours

12/13/2025 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.

More than Your Voice: Practical Strategies for Speaking to Power

12/17/2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM ET
  • Free
PCI Webinars uses the Zoom platform for this webinar.
The session explores how awareness is a strategic advantage and how successful conversations start with intention.

Library Law Office Hours

12/18/2025 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!

Michigan Library Director Virtual Meeting

01/09/2026 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.

Digital Collections Office Hours

01/13/2026 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.

Grants Office Hours

01/13/2026 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.

MiNDS - Michigan New Director Support

02/03/2026 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

02/13/2026 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

02/13/2026 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.

Digital Collections Office Hours

03/13/2026 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

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.

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.

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.

Digital Collections Office Hours

04/13/2026 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

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.

Digital Collections Office Hours

05/13/2026 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.

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.

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.

Digital Collections Office Hours

06/13/2026 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

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.

Digital Collections Office Hours

07/13/2026 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.

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.

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.

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.

Digital Collections Office Hours

09/13/2026 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.