@LibraryofMich

A library to collect and preserve Michigan publications, conduct reference and research and support libraries statewide.

 Lansing Michigan
michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/
Joined January 2014
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The #BehindTheScene view when multiple staff are presenting a Lunch & Learn program for our neighbors at the @MiTreasury 💻
Multiple Library of Michigan staff presenting a virtual program from a laptop.

ALT Multiple Library of Michigan staff presenting a virtual program from a laptop.

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#ThrowbackThursday School Library Consultant Louise Rees conducting a workshop for #MiLibraries staff of Huron, Sanilac, and Tuscola Counties in Bad Axe. 📰: 10/22/1952 The Port Huron Times Herald p. 17
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Please join us in welcoming David Votta as the next #MiStateLibrarian! Read the full press release and learn more about David by visiting Michigan.gov/LibraryofMichig….
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The #LibraryofMi recently hosted the Poetry Society of Michigan for their Fall Conference and also honored the organization for their 90 years of encouraging and celebrating poetry across Michigan.
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The #LibraryofMi recently welcomed library staff from @farmlib to our facility. The FCL group had a good discussion with representatives of LM's Library Development team, followed by an extensive tour throughout the #LibraryofMi itself.
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#ThrowbackThursday An informal event honoring Loleta Fyan when she was named #MiStateLibrarian in 1941. 📰: 10/15/1941 @LSJNews p. 21
Article describing an event honoring Loleta Fyan when she was named Michigan State Librarian in 1941.

ALT Article describing an event honoring Loleta Fyan when she was named Michigan State Librarian in 1941.

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This past weekend, Michigan Collection Librarian Mindy Babarskis visited @DetroitLibrary to present for the Detroit Society for Genealogical Research.
Collage of images from Mindy's program at Detroit Public Library, including a photo of Mindy at the podium, a shot of her PowerPoint, and physical examples of items she brought on a table.

ALT Collage of images from Mindy's program at Detroit Public Library, including a photo of Mindy at the podium, a shot of her PowerPoint, and physical examples of items she brought on a table.

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#ThrowbackThursday Always good to have a library collection available for a state constitutional convention. 📰: 10/8/1961 The Bay City Times p. 4
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Community Engagement Librarian spoke yesterday during the White Pine Library Cooperative annual meeting at @SVSU. He also presented retiring Coop Director Kate Van Auken with a certificate on behalf of the #LibraryofMihonoring her 25 years of service. Congratulations Kate!
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Thank you to everyone who joined the Mid‑Michigan Local History Conference at #MLHC. We're excited to see this program grow and continue creating learning and engagement opportunities for our local history community.
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Getting ready for tomorrow's 2026 Mid-Michigan Local History Conference! Attendees - please review event details ahead of time at Michigan.gov/MMLHC
Handouts and posters for the Mid-Michigan Local History Conference

ALT Handouts and posters for the Mid-Michigan Local History Conference

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#ThrowbackThursday Mary Spencer being reappointed as #MiStateLibrarian in 1911. She continued to serve in that role until 1923. 📰: 10/1/1911 @freep p. 6
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Community Engagement Librarian Adam Oster visited Tecumseh District Library yesterday to present on Carnegie Libraries in Michigan. Tecumseh is one of 53 Michigan communities to build libraries using Carnegie funds.
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Looking forward to the Mid-Michigan Local History Conference, which will take place on Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 10AM-3PM at the #MLHC. Find details and registration information at Michigan.gov/MMLHC
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Community Engagement Librarian Adam Oster and Library of Michigan Foundation Executive Director Sarah Shaw represented the #LibraryofMi and LMF on Saturday at the @HistSocietyMI 2026 Michigan History Conference in Grand Rapids.
Library of Michigan and Library of Michigan Foundation tables in the Michigan History Conference exhibit space.

ALT Library of Michigan and Library of Michigan Foundation tables in the Michigan History Conference exhibit space.

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On his way back from #UPRLC26, Community Engagement Librarian Adam Oster visited Brevort Township Community Library of Superior District Library and Indian River Area Library.
Exterior of Brevort Township Community Library.

ALT Exterior of Brevort Township Community Library.

Community Engagement Librarian Adam Oster outside Brevort Township Community Library.

ALT Community Engagement Librarian Adam Oster outside Brevort Township Community Library.

Community Engagement Librarian Adam Oster with the staff of Indian River Area Library.

ALT Community Engagement Librarian Adam Oster with the staff of Indian River Area Library.

Exterior of Indian River Area Library.

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Several #LMstaff attended and participated in the #UPRLC26 in Marquette this week. Former #MiStateLibrarian Randy Riley was also honored during the event with the 2026 Community Champion award.
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Remembering former #MiStateLibrarian Randy Riley on his birthday. The image is a selfie Randy took outside of the Mancelona Township Library in 2019.
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Upcoming Poetry Society of Michigan Fall Conference taking place on October 17 at the #LibraryofMi. Registration and additional details at poetrysocietyofmichigan.com/
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#ThrowbackThursday One of the Educational Exhibitors at the 1925 @SaginawFair was the #LibraryofMi. County fair exhibits helped showcase the services of the state library and to encourage the establishment of #MiLibraries across the state. 📰: 9/17/1925 @saginawnews p. 16
Newspaper ad for the 1925 Saginaw County Fair listing the schedule and exhibitors.

ALT Newspaper ad for the 1925 Saginaw County Fair listing the schedule and exhibitors.

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