<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">We hosted a program from them last January on Steam Power-- covers their steam railroads and other devices that are/were powered by steam. We created a steam power craft kit for the participants to take-and-make and built one a the library for folks to try-- it really worked!</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"> It was a fun and entertaining program, parents and kids alike enjoyed it.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">As a caution:  Scheduling was a bit challenging. We reserved the program in June with a staffer who ceased their affiliation by August, with no notice. Emails went unanswered for weeks. I finally tried a different address and got connected to staff that could help. Everyone arrived as agreed and the program was a success, so no harm, no foul-- just a nervous few weeks!</div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Fri, Aug 25, 2023 at 8:42 AM Kate Van Auken via Michlib-l <<a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div dir="ltr">How awesome, Jim!  Thank you so much for working on this for all libraries!  I'm excited to share this with my members!<div>Kate V</div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Fri, Aug 25, 2023 at 8:07 AM Jim Flury <<a href="mailto:jflury@tln.org" target="_blank">jflury@tln.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div><div style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><div><div id="m_-7965965640967939569m_-2763464493465798980zimbraEditorContainer" style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;word-spacing:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:black;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Good Morning,</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;word-spacing:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:black;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;word-spacing:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:black;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Over the course of the past several months we have been working with MAP destination partner Steam Railroading Institute in Owosso <a href="https://michigansteamtrain.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://michigansteamtrain.com/</a> to develop a series of FREE program opportunities for Michigan's public libraries. <strong>SRI volunteer staff will travel to any public library in the state, free of charge, to put on the program of your choice from the list below.</strong></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;word-spacing:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:black;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;word-spacing:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:black;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Below is a copy/paste of the TLN/SRI agreed upon email from SRI. All you need to do to request your free program is to send an email to <a href="mailto:info@michigansteamtrain.com" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">info@michigansteamtrain.com</a> In the email please include the name of your library, your contact information, which presentation(s) you might be interested in, and possible program dates. SRI will respond in a follow up directly to you.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;word-spacing:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:black;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;word-spacing:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:black;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Please let me know if you have any questions concerning these free SRI programs for Michigan's public libraries.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;word-spacing:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:black;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;word-spacing:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><span id="m_-7965965640967939569m_-2763464493465798980_mce_caret"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:black;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">All Aboard!</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;word-spacing:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:black;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;word-spacing:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:black;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Jim Flury</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;word-spacing:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:black;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;word-spacing:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:black;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;word-spacing:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;color:black">STEAM RAILROADING INSTITUTE (SRI)</span></b><span style="color:black"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;word-spacing:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><b><u><span style="font-size:14pt;color:black">FREE Interactive PowerPoint Programs for Michigan Public Libraries through TLN</span></u></b><span style="color:black"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;word-spacing:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;color:black"> </span></b><span style="color:black"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;word-spacing:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:black">The Steam Railroading Institute is an official Non-Profit 501C3 Volunteer Organization that is the historic caretaker of the Famous No1225 Super Steam Locomotive! It was used for many of the visual and audio train aspects in the <span id="m_-7965965640967939569m_-2763464493465798980OBJ_PREFIX_DWT4376_com_zimbra_date" style="color:rgb(0,90,149);text-decoration:none">Christmas</span> movie “The POLAR EXPRESS” with Tom Hanks. SRI is also an active new partner with the Michigan Activity Pass (MAP), helping to support this exciting program. They can be reached at the SRI’s website <span id="m_-7965965640967939569m_-2763464493465798980OBJ_PREFIX_DWT4377_com_zimbra_url" style="color:rgb(0,90,149);text-decoration:none"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.michigansteamtrain.com&d=DwQFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=iJ7Qlye5mk59pQHpYKILwg&m=sSh1lBR7RuU-fhMRqZkf6yJDm7wdYLfxecRUVil1kFIxjMX9DUfb3f7fEehZA3kZ&s=ZE8bEURQaVERoED4BrSEJdhhnI5enQeZvtbQMyW0LSk&e=" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color:rgb(0,90,149);text-decoration:none" target="_blank"><span style="color:blue"></span></a></span><span id="m_-7965965640967939569m_-2763464493465798980OBJ_PREFIX_DWT4378_com_zimbra_url" style="color:rgb(0,90,149);text-decoration:none"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.michigansteamtrain.com&d=DwQFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=iJ7Qlye5mk59pQHpYKILwg&m=GPn8cjzyBzYqRmQG1Qb7Nml9dCqtPgw43hUBcNVlA4hzbEfhr9CKkCqyKX7mDHqF&s=LxnvS99SEWe7BW4eEwABAch0trp8dFq5n0IfRZQS0dA&e=" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color:rgb(0,90,149);text-decoration:none" target="_blank">www.michigansteamtrain.com</a></span></span> ; where all their activities are illustrated, information also in real-time updates, volunteer opportunities if desired and much more! <b>CONTACTS for FREE POWEREPOINT PRESENTATIONS can simply be made</b><b> through Steam Railroading Institute by sending an email to:   <span id="m_-7965965640967939569m_-2763464493465798980OBJ_PREFIX_DWT4379_ZmEmailObjectHandler" style="color:rgb(0,90,149);text-decoration:none"><a href="mailto:info@michigansteamtrain.com" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color:rgb(0,90,149);text-decoration:none" target="_blank"><span style="color:blue">info@michigansteamtrain.com</span></a></span></b>  . Please include your Library’s name, contact information, which presentation(s) you might be interested in, possible dates, and they will personally respond with a prompt call to you. <span style="font-size:12pt;color:black">From school students, FIRST GRADE to HIGH SCHOOL and other organizations both social and business; SRI will excite you by bringing the Super Steam Locomotive History to life. Sign up and get on-board for a special event to remember!!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;word-spacing:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;color:black">A listing of SRI Programs are shown below and our volunteers will come to your location anywhere in Michigan.</span></b><span style="color:black"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;word-spacing:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><span style="color:black">1.<span style="font:7pt "times new roman"">   </span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;color:black">The SRI Volunteer Organization, it’s purpose and passions</span><span style="color:black"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;word-spacing:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><span style="color:black">2.<span style="font:7pt "times new roman"">   </span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;color:black">History of the Famous No1225 Pere Marquette Steam Locomotive and its role in the movie “The POLAR EXPRESS”</span><span style="color:black"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;word-spacing:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><span style="color:black">3.<span style="font:7pt "times new roman"">   </span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;color:black">How Steam Train Engines Work</span><span style="color:black"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;word-spacing:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><span style="color:black">4.<span style="font:7pt "times new roman"">   </span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;color:black">History of the Chicago & North Western No175 Steam Locomotive and its restoration (newest addition to our Steam Locomotive Family)</span><span style="color:black"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;word-spacing:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><span style="color:black">5.<span style="font:7pt "times new roman"">   </span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;color:black">Train Robberies in Michigan and the Mid-West</span><span style="color:black"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;word-spacing:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><span style="color:black">6.<span style="font:7pt "times new roman"">   </span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;color:black">Magic Man Behind the Scenes for the historic No1225 Steam Locomotive  – Mr. Forest Akers (newest program in development)</span><span style="color:black"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0px;font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-style:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;word-spacing:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255,255,255)"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:black"> </span></p> </div><br><div>Jim Flury<br>Technical Services Manager<br>The Library Network<br>41365 Vincenti Court<br>Novi, MI 48375<br>248-536-3100, ext 133<br>Note New Fax Number: 248-716-5584<br>Note New Email <a href="mailto:Address%3Ajflury@tln.org" target="_blank">Address:jflury@tln.org</a></div></div><br></div></div></div></blockquote></div><br clear="all"><div><br></div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div>Kate Van Auken, Director<br></div><div>White Pine Library Cooperative</div><div>429 N. State St., Suite 207</div><div>Caro, MI   48723</div><div>(989) 793-7126<br></div><div>8-4 M-F</div></div></div>
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</blockquote></div><br clear="all"><div><br></div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr">Jean Fellows</div><div dir="ltr">(she/hers)<br><div>Programming Coordinator</div><div>Grand Ledge Area District Library</div><div>131 E. Jefferson St.,</div><div>Grand Ledge, MI 48837</div><div>517-627-7014<br></div><div><br></div><div><i style="color:rgb(71,71,71);font-family:Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:x-small">The Grand Ledge Area District Library is situated on ancestral, traditional and contemporary lands of the Anishinaabeg – Three Fires Confederacy of Ojibwe, Odawa and Potawatomi peoples-- land ceded in the 1819 Treaty of Saginaw. For more information, see the article from Central Michigan University Library:<a href="https://blogs.cmich.edu/library/2019/11/26/the-1819-treaty-of-saginaw/#:~:text=In%20the%201819%20treaty%2C%20the,living%20on%20the%20ceded%20territory." target="_blank">https://blogs.cmich.edu/library/2019/11/26/the-1819-treaty-of-saginaw/#:~:text=In%20the%201819%20treaty%2C%20the,living%20on%20the%20ceded%20territory.</a></i><br></div><div><br></div></div></div></div>