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Trustee Roundtable - Adrian Public Library

Trustee Roundtable - Adrian Public Library

2023-04-13T17:00:00Z 2023-04-13T19:30:00Z Trustee Roundtable - Adrian Public Library

Meet other public library trustees to discuss issues facing Michigan libraries and to talk about the resources available to assist Michigan public library trustees. Small group discussions will be facilitated by Shannon White and Clare Membiela from the Library of Michigan. Bring your questions and your best advice!

Participants in this roundtable event will be able to:

  • Discover the methods other library boards in the state use to make decisions, and handle operations.
  • Discuss the importance of knowing and understanding their library's establishment.
  • Identify resources available to Trustees from the Library of Michigan and other organizations.
 Adrian Public Library 143 E. Maumee St. Adrian, MI 49221
Location
Adrian Public Library
143 E. Maumee St.
Adrian, MI 49221
Event Date

April 13, 2023 1:00 PM

April 13, 2023 3:30 PM

Meet other public library trustees to discuss issues facing Michigan libraries and to talk about the resources available to assist Michigan public library trustees. Small group discussions will be facilitated by Shannon White and Clare Membiela from the Library of Michigan. Bring your questions and your best advice!

Participants in this roundtable event will be able to:

  • Discover the methods other library boards in the state use to make decisions, and handle operations.
  • Discuss the importance of knowing and understanding their library's establishment.
  • Identify resources available to Trustees from the Library of Michigan and other organizations.
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