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State Librarian's Excellence Award
The Library of Michigan Foundation’s State Librarian’s Excellence Award will be awarded to a library (any type), including branch libraries, that exemplifies excellence in customer service. One library in the state of Michigan will receive this prestigious award each year. The recipient library will receive a $3,000 cash prize and a trophy for display in its public area. Two Library of Michigan Foundation Citations of Excellence will be presented and the recipient libraries will each receive $1,000 and a small trophy for display.
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Jun 03 Lee & Nancy Kronenberg Art Exhibit
June 3, 2019-September 3, 2019
2nd Floor Lake Erie Room

The art of Lee and Nancy Kronenberg is on display until September 3rd. Lee specializes in metals and welding while Nancy focuses on ceramics and painting. Their studio, Artistic Creations Plus, is in Williamston, Michigan.
Jul 12 2019 Abrams Foundation Family History Seminar - Research Lock-In (Register Here)
July 12, 2019, 5:00p.m. – 10:00p.m.

In conjunction with the 2019 Abrams Foundation Family History Seminar, the Abrams Seminar Lock-in will be at the Michigan Library and Historical Center. The Archives of Michigan and Library of Michigan will both be open for seminar participants from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Pizza and refreshments, provided by the Archives of Michigan, will be available for registrants from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Admittance by Advance Registration only

Jul 08 LM's Continuing Education Stipend Program Webinar
2:00p.m. - 2:30p.m.
This 30 minute webinar will provide information on LM's Continuing Education Stipend Program.
Sep 12 2019 New Director Workshop *Registration Will Open July 2019*
9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
This is an annual one-day event that provides a wide range of information for new public library directors.
Sep 13 2019 Advanced Director Workshop *Registration Will Open July 2019*
9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.
This is a one-day event that will provide in-depth information on specific topics for new and experienced directors.

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