The Michigan Center for the Book is a program of the Library of Michigan and its affiliates. Each sponsor the Michigan Center for the Book. The Center was formally chartered in 1986 as the Michigan affiliate of the National Center for the Book at the Library of Congress. Centers for the Book have been established in most states. The Michigan Center draws from the resources of the Library of Michigan and its affiliates and works cooperatively with many organizations to stimulate an interest in the book through programs and other activities. See what our affiliates think about membership in Why Should My Library Join the Center for the Book.

Center Organization

The Library of Michigan provides administrative support for the Center. Affiliates provide programming ideas and support for the Center. Affiliates may be any state organization that is supportive of the goals of the Center for the Book. There are currently 23 affiliates. Affiliates are:

Adrian Public Library Library
*Brighton District Library
*Canton Public Library
Crawford County Library
Cromaine District Library
Dearborn Heights City Libraries
Delta Township District Library
Emory W. Morris Library, Kellogg Community College
Fremont Area District Library
*Grand Rapids Public Library
*Hackley Public Library
Hillsdale Community Library
Howell Carnegie District Library
Ironwood Carnegie Library
*Macomb Community College Libraries
*Madonna University Library
*Melvin J. Zahnow Library, Saginaw Valley State University
*Oak Park Public Library
*Peter White Public Library
*Plymouth District Library
Shiawassee District Library
*Southfield Public Library
Traverse Area District Library

*Charter members

Ann Arbor Editions
Schuler Books & Music

Annual Reports

2011 Annual Report
2010 Annual Report
2009 Annual Report
2008 Annual Report
2007 Annual Report
2006 Annual Report
2005 Annual Report
2004 Annual Report

Center Documents

Michigan Center for the Book Board
Michigan Center for the Book Bylaws
Michigan Center for the Book Roles
Affiliate Application

November 4, 2011
July 22, 2011
March 4, 2011
November 5, 2010
July 16, 2010
March 5, 2010
November 20, 2009
July 17, 2009
March 27, 2009

For more information about the Michigan Center for the Book and its programs or for information about becoming an affiliate of the Center for the Book, please contact Karren Reish at reishk@michigan.gov or (517) 241-0021.