Events

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Enhancing Your Energy and Enthusiasm

04/16/2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM ET
  • Free
PCI Webinars uses the Zoom platform for this webinar.
This webinar will help you learn simple steps you can take to bring enthusiasm and energy back to each day!

Library Law Office Hours

04/17/2025 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!

Managing Difficult Employee Behaviors

04/23/2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM ET
  • Free
PCI Webinars uses the Zoom platform for this webinar.
This program will provide you with practical tools and techniques to address difficult situations while fostering open dialogue and a respectful workplace culture.

What Public Libraries need to know about the 2025 Youth Employment Standards Act (YESA) Amendments

04/25/2025 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM ET
  • Free
Webinar link will be emailed to registrants the day before the webinar begins.
New amendments to the Youth Employment Standards Act (YESA) will impact libraries which employ minors, or which have minors as volunteers. This session will review the changes and provide information to help libraries comply with the new law.

Trauma-Informed Libraries: What are they, why do they matter, and how do we become one?

04/30/2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM ET
  • Free
PCI Webinars uses the Zoom platform for this webinar.
In this webinar, we will take deep dive into providing easy to digest explanations of what it means to be trauma-informed, why does it matter, and simple, actionable steps that professionals working in libraries can take to implement at their libraries from small scale to large scale.

CANCELLED - Gather 'Round the Table with Teens - CANCELLED

05/05/2025 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.

MiNDS - Michigan New Director Support

05/06/2025 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.

CANCELLED - Gather 'Round the Table with Teens - CANCELLED

05/07/2025 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.

Digital Collections Office Hours

05/08/2025 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.

CANCELLED - Gather 'Round the Table with Teens - CANCELLED

05/09/2025 09:00 AM - 04:00 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.

Michigan Library Director Virtual Meeting

05/09/2025 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.

Library Law Office Hours

05/15/2025 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!

Grants Office Hours

05/20/2025 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.

MiNDS - Michigan New Director Support

06/03/2025 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.

Planting the Seeds for E-Rate Success: Grow Your Library’s E-Rate Knowledge!

06/06/2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET
  • Free
Webinar link will be emailed to registrants the day before the webinar begins.
Join us for an engaging and informative session designed to help libraries nurture their E-Rate success! Now that the forms have been filed, "Planting the Seeds for E-Rate Success" will guide you through the critical next steps of the E-Rate process—from PIA review, to compliance, and invoicing. Learn how to cultivate success by avoiding common pitfalls, staying on track with deadlines, and ensuring your library is prepared to harvest the benefits of the upcoming funding year. Whether you're just planting the seeds of your E-Rate journey or already tending to a flourishing program, this session will equip you with the knowledge to watch your library’s E-Rate efforts thrive.

Digital Collections Office Hours

06/12/2025 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

06/13/2025 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.

Grants Office Hours

06/17/2025 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.

Library Law Office Hours

06/19/2025 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!

MiNDS - Michigan New Director Support

07/01/2025 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.

Grants Office Hours

07/08/2025 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.

Digital Collections Office Hours

07/10/2025 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

07/11/2025 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.

Library Law Office Hours

07/17/2025 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!

MiNDS - Michigan New Director Support

08/05/2025 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.

Michigan Library Director Virtual Meeting

08/08/2025 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.

Grants Office Hours

08/12/2025 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.

Digital Collections Office Hours

08/14/2025 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.

Library Law Office Hours

08/21/2025 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!

MiNDS - Michigan New Director Support

09/02/2025 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.

Grants Office Hours

09/09/2025 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.

Digital Collections Office Hours

09/11/2025 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

09/12/2025 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.

Library Law Office Hours

09/18/2025 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!

MiNDS - Michigan New Director Support

10/07/2025 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.

Digital Collections Office Hours

10/09/2025 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.

Grants Office Hours

10/14/2025 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.

Library Law Office Hours

10/16/2025 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!

MiNDS - Michigan New Director Support

11/04/2025 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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.