I Love My Librarian Award
Librarians in our nations 123,000 libraries make a difference in the lives of millions of people everyday. Now is your chance to shine the spotlight on a librarian at your public library!
Nominate Your Librarian
Up to 10 librarians will receive $5,000 and will be honored at a reception in New York hosted by The New York Times.
Nominations open on August 2 and must be received by September 20, 2010.
Click here to fill out the online nomination form today!!
About the Award
The Carnegie/New York Times I Love My Librarian Award encourages library users to recognize the accomplishments of exceptional librarians. The award program will demonstrate how librarians are improving the lives of the people in their communities. The award is administered by the American Library Association with support from the Carnegie Corporation and The New York Times.
Submitted by llevier on Thu, 2010-08-05 09:07.
Come to the library and purchase a $5.00 Shop for a Cause ticket. The ticket will save you anywhere from 15-25% on selected items when you shop at Macy’s on October 17th, 2010. This fundraiser benefits local non-profit organizations, as well as Macy’s department stores. Passes can be used in store or online on October 17th only!
For more information on Macy's annual Shop for a Cause Event, click here.
Submitted by llevier on Wed, 2010-08-04 13:41.
Display your Collection in our Display Cases
Do you have a really cool collection that you want to show off? Sign up to display it in one of our display cases for a whole month. Sign up and then bring it in so everyone can enjoy it. The cases do have locks on them and are glassed in so they can't be tampered with. There are 7 cases total, if you have a huge collection, or you can just sign up for one. If you are interested in bringing in your collection, be it Barbies, Beanie Babies, Post Cards, Stamps, Bandaids or whatever else you collect, contact Librarian Caryn Bartone at cbartone@ssldl.info or 248-437-6431 ext. 204. Sign up today!!
Submitted by llevier on Tue, 2010-07-20 14:37.
The library will no longer be printing or mailing our former newsletter "The Compass." We have decided to "Go Green," and save time and money by switching to an online newsletter only. The E-Newsletter is emailed, to those who sign-up for it, on the first of every month. Our monthly E-Newsletter has the latest information on what's happening at your library. Keep up to date on library information and events by signing up for the E-Newsletter today!!
The tote bags are large and have 3 side pockets for storage.
Buy one today at the check-out desk for $3.00!!
Submitted by llevier on Mon, 2010-06-21 14:38.
Do you download audiobooks? Overdrive now has an app for the iphone/itouch. Click here for more information or to download it!
Submitted by llevier on Sun, 2010-06-20 12:53.
Where do I vote:
Michigan Voters Information is a web site provides you with a vast assortment of information related to voter registration and election administration in Michigan. Visit: https://webapps.sos.state.mi.us/mivote/
Your Video Guide to the Election:
MiVote.org is a non-partisan, interactive, video-based website that informs and engages both the citizens of Michigan and the candidates running for every major political office. MiVote.org allows Michigan citizens to connect directly with candidates, share their opinions, debate fellow voters and upload their own opinion videos. Visit: http://mivote.org/
League of Women Voters:
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan organization established in 1920 to encourage citizen participation in government. It never supports or opposes any political party or candidate but does advocate on selected issues. Visit: http://www.lwvmi.org/
Park & Read program offers free park passes for Michigan readers!
Back for a second summer, the DNRE and the Library of Michigan are again offering Park & Read at more than 400 libraries across Michigan.
Park & Read allows library card-holders the ability to “check-out” a one-day pass into any Michigan state park or recreation area in lieu of the resident daily motor vehicle permit. This $6 savings also provides free access to the more than 500 events taking place in state parks throughout the summer.
For those interested in bringing along a library book for serious beach reading, 71 of the state parks have hammocks available for Park & Read users to borrow while on-site for the day so they can fully enjoy a great book in Michigan’s great outdoors.
“This is a great opportunity to try something different. Whether you’re looking for time alone or time together, these free passes are a great excuse to go for a picnic, take the kids swimming, or to find your next best fishing spot,” said Ron Olson, Recreation Division chief for the DNRE.
Passes are valid for seven days from check-out and can be used for one day at any one of Michigan’s 98 state parks. Passes are valid for day-use only. This program runs from Memorial Day weekend through December 31, 2010.
For more information on the program and a complete list of participating libraries, hammock availability, and park events taking place throughout the state, visit www.michigan.gov/stateparks.
