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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">As part of the statewide Michigan membership all library staff, Trustees and Friends can enjoy the benefits of the United for Libraries membership. Below is their latest “News You Can Use”
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Don’t forget that we have United for Libraries welcome webinars scheduled for November 18 and 19. Visit
</span><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;background:white"><a href="http://www.mi.gov/librarytrustee"><span style="color:windowtext">www.mi.gov/librarytrustee</span></a>
</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;background:white;font-weight:normal">for information on registering for the free webinars.<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><i>You are receiving this email as a personal, organizational, or group member of United for Libraries.</i><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">ALA Annual Conference Grants Available</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Three Friends will receive grants of $850 plus full conference registration to attend the ALA Annual Conference in Orlando in June, 2016. One
<a href="http://www.ala.org/united/grants_awards/friends/thriftbooks" target="_blank">
public library Friend</a> will receive a grant sponsored by Thrift Books and <a href="http://www.ala.org/united/grants_awards/friends/sage" target="_blank">
two academic Friends</a> will receive grants sponsored by SAGE. Applications are due Jan., 15, 2016.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">ALA Trustee Citation</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">The ALA Trustee Citation, established in 1941 to recognize public library Trustees for distinguished service to library development, symbolizes and honors the best contributions
and efforts of the estimated 60,000 American citizens who serve on library boards. Trustee service may have been performed on the local, state, regional or national level, or at a combination of levels. Equal consideration is given to Trustees of libraries
of all sizes. <a href="http://www.ala.org/united/grants_awards/trustees/trusteecitation" target="_blank">
Applications</a> are due Jan. 15, 2016.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">ALA Midwinter Meeting Coming Soon!</span></b><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Check out the host of informative and engaging sessions
<a href="http://www.ala.org/united/events_conferences/midwinter" target="_blank">
hosted by United for Libraries</a>, including a two-part Director’s Institute featuring experts who work exceptionally well with their Friends group and/or with their Boards of Trustees. Directors may register for one or both parts of this pre-conference.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Friends, Trustees, and Foundation representatives are invited to attend the United’s popular Nuts & Bolts program on Friday. More details will be posted soon on the
<a href="http://www.ala.org/united/events_conferences/midwinter" target="_blank">
United for Libraries website</a>. Look also for details about discussion groups for Trustees, Friends, Foundations, and academic Friends.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><a href="http://www.ala.org/united/sites/ala.org.united/files/content/events_conferences/midwinter/MW16calendar.pdf" target="_blank">Download a calendar</a> of United for Libraries
programs. If you are attending the ALA Midwinter Meeting, be sure to attend the Gala Author Tea sponsored by ReferenceUSA.
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Author Tea sponsored by ReferenceUSA</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Mon., Jan. 11, 2016<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">2-4 p.m. (doors open at 1:50 p.m.)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Seaport Hotel, Plaza Ballroom<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Advance tickets: $60, $55 United for Libraries division members; onsite tickets: $65 (if available)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Janice Y.K. Lee (pictured left) (Penguin), Liz Moore (W.W. Norton & Company), Val McDermid (Perseus), Stephanie Danler (Penguin Random House), Jennifer Haigh (HarperCollins), and
Robyn Carr (Harlequin) will discuss their writing lives and forthcoming books. Enjoy a light offering of tea, finger sandwiches, and a variety of sweet treats. A book signing will follow. Buy your tickets early, as this event often sells out. United for Libraries
will recognize the winners of the 2015 National Friends of Libraries Week Awards during the program.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">YES! It’s clear that children who have a book rich environment have much higher success in school. The American Academy of Pediatrics says that the importance of reading to children
begins at birth. Sadly, there are too many homes without a single book for their baby! We can help your library make a difference in your community and turn more families into readers and library users.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Books for Babies is a national literacy program that acquaints parents of newborns with the important role they play in the development of their children. Parents are presented
with a Books for Babies kit containing a board book for baby, baby’s first library card, and a variety of brochures with reading tips and early literacy information from nationally-recognized educational organizations. Kits are available in both English and
Spanish.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Organizations such as Friends of the Library groups, Women’s Clubs, and Junior Leagues purchase Books for Babies packets. Groups often supplement the packets with information about
local resources, including library locations and contact information as well as details about lapsit and preschool storyhours.
<a href="http://www.ala.org/united/products_services/booksforbabies/kitcontents" target="_blank">
Click here to place an order</a> for Books for Babies kits, or to order a sample kit and find out more about starting a Books for Babies program in your community.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Beth Nawalinski<br>
Deputy Director<br>
United for Libraries<br>
The Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations<br>
A division of the American Library Association<br>
859 W. Lancaster Ave, Unit 2-1<br>
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010<br>
<a href="tel:800-545-2433%2C%20ext%202161" target="_blank">800-545-2433, ext 2161</a><br>
<a href="tel:484-383-3407" target="_blank">484-383-3407</a> Fax<br>
<a href="mailto:bnawalinski@ala.org" target="_blank">bnawalinski@ala.org</a><br>
<a href="http://www.ala.org/united" target="_blank">www.ala.org/united</a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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