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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Seats are filling fast but there is still time to register for the EDI Summit being hosted by KDL!  All are welcome, so please consider encouraging your community partners to attend as well!
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Thanks!   <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Lindsey Dorfman</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Director of Branch Services and Operations </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Kent District Library<br>
814 West River Center Dr. NE<br>
Comstock Park, MI 49321<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">(616) 784-2177<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Lance Werner via Michlib-l<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, April 11, 2019 2:39 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Mich-L. <Michlib-l@mail2.mcls.org><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Michlib-l] Next Nexus: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Summit<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Good afternoon<span style="color:black">,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">KDL is hosting a state-wide event on equity, diversity and inclusion on May 2. This event will include presentations by Seattle Public Library, KDL, and a panel discussion. See the
<a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2furldefense.proofpoint.com%2fv2%2furl%3fu%3dhttp-3A__kdl.org_nextnexus-5Fedi_%26d%3dDwMFAg%26c%3deuGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM%26r%3dlx7Fvg7MohaQzBAjU3W04gXDg5sw7WIvlgWDV1m5KiA%26m%3d0AlBEEgdHU2NODqrn-qc3xuQBZNJIKTs0vbuoPhGuUs%26s%3dZQdZ_tF85XBmMvx8JVI4DsuxULO1sGPlRCJPahQZi98%26e%3d&c=E,1,rpEj1NYcnme9tf3g1Lg_2gO7UQFhygSTfjsN4fBqWYVSz_goMMB2bLgG5DnkiUFf0zWQ_ocMI6yhaoGYhVzdOhnSJReEbXmEW3C6xnH7KzQ,&typo=1">
event page</a> for more information. Libraries from across Michigan are invited and encouraged to participate, though this summit is not exclusively for libraries and will have content of value to many different organizations.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Please find a PDF flier for the state-wide EDI Summit attached, and be sure to register soon if you plan to attend because space is limited. Registration will end April 24. We appreciate any help getting the word out
 to your staff members and others in your networks!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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https://www.eventbrite.com/e/next-nexus-equity-diversity-and-inclusion-summit-tickets-59703400478</a><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">It should be a great summit with a lot of opportunity for important dialogue, ideas, and self-reflection. Please let me know if you have any questions. We hope that you can join us either virtually or in person!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Thanks for considering,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Lance Werner</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Director, Kent District Library</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black"><a href="tel:616-784-2007">616-784-2007</a> // <a href="mailto:lwerner@kdl.org">lwerner@kdl.org</a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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