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Help support the Michigan Yearbook Project by donating your vocational school (e.g. nursing, pharmaceutical, seminary) yearbooks to the #LibraryofMi. Learn more at Michigan.gov/LibraryGift.

"In all the years to come the graves of our dead patriots can be decorated; but only for a few short years can we gladden the eye and shake the hand of the veteran." - Michigan Governor Woodbridge Ferris, 1915 #MemorialDay

2025 #MiNotableBks Author Tour events this week at Fremont Area District Library and Shelby Township Library. Look on Michigan.gov/NotableBooks for other tour details and about the #MiNotableBks program.

#ThrowbackThursday The development of county library systems in Michigan during the Great Depression and the assistance provided by the #LibraryofMI. 📰: 5/29/1935 The Ann Arbor News p. 7

Another busy week of #MiNotableBks programs this week! See which 2025 #MiNotableBks author is visiting near you 📚. More information at Michigan.gov/NotableBooks.

#ThrowbackThursday Former #MiStateLibrarian Mary Frankhauser hitting the road to give a dedication address in Traverse City, preside over a roundtable, and attend a meeting in Menominee. 📰: 6/5/1929 Lansing State Journal p. 4

Yesterday evening Community Engagement Librarian visited the Dowagiac Area History Museum to present on Michigan Carnegie Libraries. To view a recording of the program, look on the Museum's Facebook page: facebook.com/share/v/1Aiy4E…

Looking forward to #MiNotableBks author events this week at Peter White Public Library, Muskegon Area District Library Holton Branch, Munising Library, and Adrian District Library. More info at Michigan.gov/NotableBooks

Come explore the "Innocents In Peril" exhibit at the #LibraryofMi featuring photography of Taro Yamasaki, with poetry by Anne-Marie Oomen. More information at Michigan.gov/LibraryExhibit

Yearbooks of #MiSchools are key resources for learning about institutional mascots. Read about a few of the more unique school nicknames found across our state: freep.com/story/news/edu…

#ThrowbackThursday Proof that donating items to the #LibraryofMi has been "A Good Idea" since at least 1873 😉. 📰: 6/12/1873 The Niles Republican p. 2

The #LibraryofMi and Michigan Dept of Ed are supporting a limited number of events for the #MiPoetLaureate Dr. Melba Joyce Boyd. Find more details for hosting Dr. Boyd at Michigan.gov/PoetLaureate

Yesterday #MiStateLibrarian Randy Riley attended the open house at Bad Axe Area District Library that celebrated the library's recent renovations and Summer Reading Kickoff.

Happy Birthday #LibraryofMI! Serving Michigan since June 16, 1828.

A full week of #MiNotableBks author programs this week. Find more tour information on Michigan.gov/NotableBooks

Celebrate the #616 with a past #MiNotableBks selection that is set in that area of Michigan!

Attending the HSM UP History Conference in Houghton next week and have UP yearbooks to donate? Bring them to the #LibraryofMi exhibit table or make alternate arrangements. Contact #LMstaff first at [email protected] or 517-335-1477. Learn more at Michigan.gov/LibraryGift

The #LibraryofMi is closed Thursday, June 19, 2025 in observance of the #Juneteenth holiday. It will reopen on Friday, June 20, 2025.

#ThrowbackThursday Vacation season typically brought many travel and recreation questions to #LibraryofMi staff. We still collect tourism material from all over Michigan. 📰: 6/19/1936 Niles Daily Star p. 5

Going into the homestretch of #MiNotableBks Author Tour events for 2025. Look for a program near you at Michigan.gov/NotableBooks