Events

Conflict is a fact of life, but in a library, board conflict or board/director conflict can ripple through the institution and cause damage that can take years to repair. This webinar will discuss common causes of library conflict and present strategies to combat, mitigate and solve issues before they turn into library-wide, or community-wide problems.

Programming ideas and tips for CSLP's 2020 summer reading program will be shared from your peers in the field.

A look at how a streamlined plan allows your library to engage with thousands of students a year. Specifically, learn how developing curriculum-based, grade specific programs help appeal to teachers and administrators, while still attracting students to participate.

In this interactive webinar, Storyteller and Narrative Consultant, Jenifer Strauss will encourage you to step gently out of your comfort zone and create storytime programs with a new twist and some unique razz-a-ma-taz! Jen will be presenting innovative, "Out of the Box" ideas for storytime planning and model NEW use-right-away songs, stories and activities.

Explore new ways to read aloud and engage your youngest patrons with the 2020 Ready to Read Michigan book, A Parade of Elephants by Kevin Henkes!

Don your hard hats and take a journey inside the teenage brain with former sixth grade teacher, Institute on Media and the Family speaker and Storyteller, Jenifer Strauss. Find out "why they act that way" and what it takes to really connect with tweens and teens at your library.

The 2020 Library of Michigan event features keynote speakers and three days of breakout sessions at the Grand Traverse Resort in Acme, Michigan. The main exhibit space will be in the Governor’s Hall EF, in close proximity to the dining area and other event meeting rooms at the resort.

Discussion of Copyright do and don'ts with respect to the use of images on library promotional materials, social media and websites.

Join Storyteller Will Stuck for a hands-on workshop for 2020's summer reading program, "Imagine Your Story." Virtual Reality equipment and experience will then be provided by Kevin McDonough of Northern Michigan University.

Join Storyteller Will Stuck for a hands-on workshop for 2020's summer reading program, "Imagine Your Story." Virtual Reality equipment and experience will then be provided by Kevin McDonough of Northern Michigan University.

Join Storyteller Will Stuck for a hands-on workshop for 2020's summer reading program, "Imagine Your Story." Virtual Reality equipment and experience will then be provided by Kevin McDonough of Northern Michigan University.

This half day workshop will cover E-Rate for libraries as well as the exciting changes coming to schools and libraries as a result of the Michigan State Education Network (MiSEN), advice from a librarian-turned-consultant, and data about how different approaches to E-Rate & libraries work for other states.

All-day, hands-on workshop specific to the Ploud website template solution for small and rural libraries. Provides practice and learning space for the beginner through intermediate staff person.

All-day, hands-on workshop specific to the Ploud website template solution for small and rural libraries. Provides practice and learning space for the beginner through intermediate staff person.