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<p class="MsoNormal">Spring Institute 2019 will be here before you know it! Register and book your hotel by March 6 to get the best rates and secure a room.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The Spring Institute 2019 work group has gone above and beyond planning innovative programming, outstanding speakers and fun networking events. Don't miss out on the chance to network with colleagues, learn new things and get inspired listening
to our excellent lineup of speakers, including Chris Crutcher! It's all happening in Bay City, Thursday, March 28 and Friday, March 29. If you are planning to arrive Wednesday evening, don't miss the
<a href="https://mla.memberclicks.net/special-events" target="_blank"><span style="color:#98A05F">Welcome Reception</span></a> sponsored by Great Lakes Bay Regional CVB-free to attend and there will be snacks and beverages! <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Mark your calendar for these upcoming deadlines: <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Early Bird
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<p class="MsoNormal">Early bird registration ends <strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">March 6, 2019.</span></strong> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Hotel Cutoff</span></strong><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Reserve your <a href="https://mla.memberclicks.net/hotel-travel" target="_blank">
<span style="color:#98A05F">hotel room</span></a> by <strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">March 6, 2019.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Visit us on the web to view <a href="https://mla.memberclicks.net/conference-home" target="_blank">
<span style="color:#98A05F">detailed conference information</span></a>, the <a href="https://mla.memberclicks.net/schedule" target="_blank">
<span style="color:#98A05F">schedule at a glance</span></a>, <a href="https://mla.memberclicks.net/featured-speakers" target="_blank">
<span style="color:#98A05F">featured speakers</span></a>, <a href="https://mla.memberclicks.net/sessions" target="_blank">
<span style="color:#98A05F">education sessions</span></a> and <a href="https://mla.memberclicks.net/special-events" target="_blank">
<span style="color:#98A05F">special events</span></a> and <a href="https://mla.memberclicks.net/register" target="_blank">
<span style="color:#98A05F">register today</span></a>! <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">We hope to see you in Bay City! Questions? Contact us! Email
<a href="mailto:MLA@milibraries.org">MLA@milibraries.org</a> or call (517)394-2774<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Rachel Ash<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Director of Membership, Communications and Marketing<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Michigan Library Association<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">3410 Belle Chase Way Ste. 100<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Lansing, MI 48911<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Phone: 517-394-2774 ext. 225<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Fax: 517-394-2675<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.milibraries.org/"><span style="color:#0563C1">www.milibraries.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:rfash@milibraries.org"><span style="color:#0563C1">rfash@milibraries.org</span></a><u><span style="color:#0563C1"><o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Connect with us on social media:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="facebook.com/michiganlibraryassociation"><span style="color:#0563C1">Facebook</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="twitter.com/mlaoffice"><span style="color:#0563C1">Twitter</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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