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Research guides, directory of Michigan law libraries, and helpful online resources.
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Library holdings, Michigan newspaper family histories, and general newspaper resources.
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Michigan Notable Books
The Michigan Notable Book program highlights 20 new books each year which feature Michigan people, places and events. The program shines a light on Michigan’s best writers and then shares their stories with residents of the state as well as the nation.
Michigan Poet Laureate
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Library of Michigan Digital
Michigan Authors and Illustrators
Use the database to find out about Michigan authors! You can look for non-fiction, poetry, mysteries, romance, children’s books and much more. You can find authors for presentations and visits.
Michigan Legislative Biography Database
Covers members of the Michigan state legislature from the first session following statehood in 1835 through the current session. Over 5,500 have served in the legislature as of 2018.
ReadMichigan
Information about exhibiting art at the Library of Michigan
Check this page for information about displaying your artwork at LM.
Application for Artists to Display Their Work
You can find the application to display your artwork here. Please note that after submitting this form you will also need to email pictures of what you'd like to display to Librarian@Michigan.gov.