News & Updates
FY26 Mini Grant Program Opens
Mini Grant Program – Round One Now Open The goal of the MMLL Mini Grant Program is to help member libraries better serve their communities. Member libraries may request up to $500 to support a project or a one-time event. New this round: Libraries may now request funding for Library Legal Projects, such as policy reviews or contract guidance. … read more FY26 Mini Grant Program Opens
Small Libraries: Collection Development Workshop – Nov. 7
Collection Development for Small Libraries will be held Friday, November 7th from 9-12 pm at the Cadillac Wexford Public Library located at 411 S. Lake Street in Cadillac, Michigan. Speakers will include Ali Kuchta, Collection Management Librarian at Kent District Library and a Panel Discussion with MMLL Member Librarians. Event is free, but registration is required … read more Small Libraries: Collection Development Workshop – Nov. 7
Next Meeting of the MMLL Board of Trustees
The next regular meeting of the MMLL Board of Directors is scheduled for Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 10 AM. The meeting will be held at the McBain Community Library located at 107 E Maple Street in McBain, Michigan. Contact Jennifer Balcom (jbalcom@mmll.org) for more information
Gather 2 Grow to present at October Advisory Council
MMLL is pleased to welcome Shay Kovacs, Program Manager of Feeding West Michigan’s Gather 2 Grow program, to our upcoming Advisory Council meeting. Gather 2 Grow partners with libraries and community organizations to provide free, healthy meals to kids and families throughout the summer months. Shay will share how the program works, highlight success stories, and talk about … read more Gather 2 Grow to present at October Advisory Council
Annual Luncheon Registration open!
The MMLL Annual Luncheon will be held September 11, 2025 from 11-3 pm at the Fox Hill Event Center located at 7640 Mackinaw Trail in Cadillac. This event is for all member libraries, their staff, boards, and friends organizations. This year, we’re excited to welcome Dillon Geshel, Interim Director of the Michigan Library Association who will share insights into the … read more Annual Luncheon Registration open!
Next Meeting of the MMLL Board of Trustees
The next regular meeting of the MMLL Board of Directors is scheduled for Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 10 AM. The meeting will be held at the McBain Community Library located at 107 E Maple Street in McBain, Michigan. Contact Jennifer Balcom (jbalcom@mmll.org) for more information