Library of Michigan

10/16/2026

This past weekend, Michigan Collection Librarian Mindy Babarskis visited Detroit Public Library to present for the Detroit Society for Genealogical Research.

10/09/2026

Looking for something to do this weekend? Don't forget you can check out passes & receive discounts just by using your library card with Michigan Activity Pass - MAP!

The Michigan Activity Pass (MAP) is a statewide collaborative program between Michigan’s public libraries and participating partner destinations. MAP provides Michigan library cardholders the opportunity to discover and learn more about participating cultural destinations, parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas in the state at a discounted rate.

Head to https://miactivitypass.org/ for details & destination options.

Use your public library card to “check-out” free or discounted passes to hundreds of cultural destinations, parks, campgrounds and recreation areas.

10/08/2026

Always good to have a library collection available for a state constitutional convention.
📰: 10/8/1961 The Bay City Times p. 4

10/07/2026

Community Engagement Librarian spoke yesterday during the White Pine Library Cooperative annual meeting at Saginaw Valley State University. He also presented retiring Coop Director Kate Van Auken with a certificate on behalf of the honoring her 25 years of service. Congratulations Kate!

10/07/2026

Thanks to the Detroit Lions for inviting the Library of Michigan to participate in their One Pride Literacy Fest yesterday!

Cathy Lancaster & the Library of Michigan Foundation’s Sarah Shaw were able to engage with students from around the state at Ford Field. They even got to hang out with Roary the Lion and other community friends while promoting the love of reading and reminding students they can access literacy resources on MeL.org: Michigan eLibrary anytime.

10/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who attend and presented at the Mid‑Michigan Local History Conference at . We're excited to see this program grow and continue creating learning and engagement opportunities for our local history community.

is sponsored by Archives of Michigan, Historical Society of Michigan, Ingham County Historical Commission, , and Michigan State Capitol Education and History Department. Additional support from the Library of Michigan Foundation.

10/04/2026

Congratulations to Rebecca Lowe and the Scripps Middle School Media Center in Oakland County’s Lake Orion Community Schools for earning LM’s Model School Library award for the 2026-27 school year.

10/02/2026

Getting ready for tomorrow's 2026 Mid-Michigan Local History Conference! Attendees - please review event details ahead of time at www.Michigan.gov/MMLHC

10/01/2026

10/01/2026

Mary Spencer being reappointed as in 1911. She continued to serve in that role until 1923.
📰: 10/1/1911 Detroit Free Press p. 6