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2008:			December - November - October - September - August - July - June - April - March - February
	December
		• 09 -	Library of Michigan's 2009 Michigan Notable Books Recount State's Triumphs, Trials and Tenacity Dec. 9, 2008 - The Library of Michigan today announced the 2009 Michigan Notable Books, 20 books highlighting Michigan people, places and events. Giving life to the diverse experiences of Michigan's people, this year's selection runs the gamut from novels depicting characters persevering through life's challenges, the 100th anniversary of the Model T and an historical account of a of Great Lakes shipwreck, to books that capture the local flavor of Michigan's culture, tourism and recreation.
	November
		• 14 -	Michigan Association for Media in Education Honors Library of Michigan Staffers at 2008 'Just the Facts' Conference
	October
		• 31 -	Michigan eLibrary's 'Election 2008' Resources Help Residents Cast a More Informed Vote Nov. 4
		• 24 -	Marshall District Library Wins 2008 State Librarian's Excellence Award for Exceptional, Innovative Service; Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library and Dickinson County Library Earn Citations of Excellence
	September
		• 23 -	Family History Month in October is a Great Time to Explore Michigan Library and Historical Center's Free Genealogy Workshops
		• 11 -	State Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Renowned Michigan Book Anatomy of a Murder by Attorney, Angler John D. Voelker
		• 09 -	'Blind Man's Bluff' Author Shares Her 'Journey to Acceptance' Sept. 18 at Library of Michigan
	August
		• 27 -	Library of Michigan Picks 'Raccoon Tune' to Turn Young Readers and Families on to Reading
		• 15 -	Michigan Reads! Statewide Early Childhood Literacy Program Kicks Off at Target Children's Book Festival in Milford Aug. 23
		• 06 -	Idlewild's History as Creative Haven to be Honored with a Michigan Literary Landmark on Saturday, Aug. 16
	July
		• 23 -	Renowned Baseball Writer Tom Stanton Wins 2008 Michigan Author Award
	June
		• 30 -	Piece Together Your Past at Library of Michigan Genealogy Seminar July 25-26, Featuring Renowned Lecturer George K. Schweitzer
		• 19 -	Parents and Caregivers Can Combat Kids' Summer Learning Loss with Fun, Creative Library Programs
		• 06 -	Capitol National Bank CEO Paula Cunningham and Attorney Colleen Reid Join Library of Michigan Foundation Board
		• 04 -	Michigan Students from Ann Arbor and Grand Rapids Win National 'River of Words' Environmental Poetry and Art Contest
	April
		• 28 -	Battle Creek, Birmingham and Howell Students' 'Letters About Literature' Earn Statewide Awards, Donations for School Libraries
		• 23 -	Library of Michigan Praises FOLUSA's Selection of Congressman Vern Ehlers for 2008 Public Service Award
		• 04 -	Savor Michigan's Literary and Culinary Flavor at 'Night for Notables' - Featuring Author, Chef Eric Villegas - at the Library of Michigan April 26
		• 01 -	Top Michigan Authors Take Their Notable Stories on the Road for Statewide Spring Library Tour
	March
		• 31 -	Ernest Hemingway's Secretary Talks About Life with the Literary Icon at Library of Michigan April 23; Valerie Hemingway Visit, Part of The Great Michigan Read, Coincides with "Up North with the Hemingways" Exhibit April 18-May 5
		• 11 -	Library of Michigan's Free Family History Workshop March 29 Shows How to Make Most of Internet Research and Resources
		• 06 -	Library of Michigan Picks Local Author Nancy Shaw's 'Raccoon Tune' to Spark Kids' Interest in Michigan Reads! Fall Program
	February
		• 19 -	Michigan Center for the Book Helps 12 Michigan Libraries Offer Events that Encourage Reading


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