<div dir="ltr"><div><span id="gmail-docs-internal-guid-a359e578-7fff-1966-4de6-52fd4f95ca3d"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:15pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">We are excited to invite you to </span><span style="font-size:15pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">The Guild of Library Makers Conference (GOLMCON 2025)</span><span style="font-size:15pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">, a unique opportunity to explore the evolving role of makerspaces in modern Libraries and how they contribute to fostering creativity, innovation, and community engagement.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-left:36pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="font-size:15pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Date:</span><span style="font-size:15pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> Friday 9/12/2025</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-left:36pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="font-size:15pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Time: </span><span style="font-size:15pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">9:00am - 4:00pm (Doors open at 8:30am)</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-left:36pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="font-size:15pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Schedule:</span><span style="font-size:15pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> To be released closer to event and sent to registrant’s email</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-left:36pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="font-size:15pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Location:</span><span style="font-size:15pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> Rochester Hills Public Library 500 Olde Towne Rd, Rochester, MI 48307</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-left:36pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="font-size:15pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Registration Deadline:</span><span style="font-size:15pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> Friday</span><span style="font-size:15pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> </span><span style="font-size:15pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">8/1/2025</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-left:36pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="font-size:15pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Cost:</span><span style="font-size:15pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> Free</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:15pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">This conference will bring together Library professionals and makers to share insights, strategies, and success (and failure) stories about incorporating makerspaces into Libraries. Whether you're looking to start a makerspace at your library or enhance an existing one, this event will provide the tools, ideas, and connections you need to succeed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:15pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">What to Expect:</span></p><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:15pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:10pt;margin-bottom:10pt" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:15pt;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Expert Speakers:</span><span style="font-size:15pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> Learn from makerspace professionals about the latest trends and best practices in makerspace development.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:15pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:10pt;margin-bottom:10pt" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:15pt;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Networking:</span><span style="font-size:15pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> Connect with other Library professionals, share experiences, and explore potential collaborations.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:15pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:10pt;margin-bottom:10pt" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:15pt;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Innovative Solutions:</span><span style="font-size:15pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> Discover new technologies, resources, and ideas that can transform your Library into a hub of creativity and learning.</span><span style="font-size:15pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><br><br></span></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:10pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="font-size:15pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><span style="width:100px;display:inline-block"></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:10pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="font-size:15pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">How to Register:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:15pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">To secure your spot at the conference, please complete the registration form below:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><a href="https://forms.gle/jTqQ2nS75epR6rwj6" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:15pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">Register for GOLMCON 2025</span></a></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:15pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Why Attend?</span><span style="font-size:15pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> Attending this conference will provide you with valuable knowledge to:</span></p><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:15pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:15pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">How to start or expand your Library's makerspace</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:15pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:15pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Develop engaging makerspace programming for Library users of all ages</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:15pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:15pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Network with peers and makerspace experts</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-size:15pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt" role="presentation"><span style="font-size:15pt;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Stay ahead of the curve in Library innovation</span></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:15pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">We look forward to seeing you at </span><span style="font-size:15pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">The Guild of Library Makers Conference (GOLMCON 2025)</span><span style="font-size:15pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> and hope you take advantage of this incredible opportunity to enhance your skills and Library offerings!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:15pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">If you have any questions or need assistance with registration, please feel free to contact us at </span><a href="mailto:guildoflibrarymakers@gmail.com" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:15pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">guildoflibrarymakers@gmail.com</span></a><span style="font-size:15pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:15pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">To aid in attendance, we have included a </span><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FTA7Y5KrUF7kHCQfm4tF05kapfayqAASSuc_w6uQ5zk/edit?tab=t.0" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:15pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">justification letter for attendance here.</span></a></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:center;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:15pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><br></span><span style="font-size:15pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Matt Grayvin</span><span style="font-size:15pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> - GOLM Lead Organizer</span><span style="font-size:15pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><br></span><span style="font-size:15pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Makerspace Manager - Rochester Hills Public Library</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:center;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:15pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><br></span><span style="font-size:15pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Join GOLM on our Discord at this website or QR code below:
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<a href="https://discord.gg/9vRYyXKPrf">https://discord.gg/9vRYyXKPrf</a></span></p></span><br class="gmail-Apple-interchange-newline"></div><div><br></div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr">Michael McEvoy<br>Head of Information Technology<br>Northville District Library<br><a href="mailto:mmcevoy@northvillelibrary.org" target="_blank">mmcevoy@northvillelibrary.org</a><br>248-349-3020 ext 226<br>248-381-0181 (Innocaption)<br>248-982-4918 (Mobile - Please Text Only)<br><div><br></div><div><div>⡴⠶⠦⠤⣤⣄⣀⡀⢀⣠⡴⠖⠚⠋⠛⠛⠲⢦⣄⡀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢀⠀</div><div>⠙⢦⡀⠉⠒⠤⣍⡉⠉⠁⠀⠐⢤⠐⠀⡰⠀⠀⠈⠙⠉⢉⣉⣉⣉⠍⠉⣩⠇</div><div>⠀⠀⠻⣄⠀⠀⠀⢻⢤⣞⣿⣿⡆⢀⡀⢠⣟⣿⣷⠄⡾⠉⠀⠀⠀⣠⡾⠃⠀</div><div>⠀⠀⠀⠙⠳⣤⣀⣈⣀⠙⠿⠟⠃⢓⡊⠙⠻⠛⠋⣠⣃⣀⣀⣤⠞⠋⠀⠀⠀</div><div>⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠈⢻⡝⠓⠒⢺⠷⠒⠒⠒⠛⠛⢉⣩⠿⣿⡁⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀</div><div>⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣼⡟⢲⢤⣸⡄⠀⢀⣠⠴⣺⡏⣏⣤⡾⠇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀</div><div>⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⢞⣺⣠⠋⠹⠉⡏⢁⡴⣹⣧⣤⠾⠁⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀</div><div>⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠙⢻⡟⢁⠄⡇⢠⠈⠉⠀⠋⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀</div><div>⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⠋⠁⠀⡇⢸⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀</div><div>⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠈⠉⠉⠉⠉⠙⠛⠉⠉⠉⠉⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀</div><div>"Technical solutions to social problems are inherently flawed."⠀⠀</div></div><div><br></div><div>p.s. My working day may not be your working day. Please do not feel obligated to respond immediately.</div></div></div></div>