News & Updates
May 7th Advisory Council to have Accidental Facilities Manager presentation
Many library directors find themselves responsible for buildings, maintenance, and long‑term planning without any formal training. If that sounds familiar, this month’s Advisory Council session is designed with you in mind. The Accidental Facilities Manager Presenters: Andrea Bunker & Heather Backman Library Building Consultants, Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners Andrea and Heather bring deep experience helping libraries navigate the realities … read more May 7th Advisory Council to have Accidental Facilities Manager presentation
Youth Services Meeting May 12th @ CWPL
In Person Youth Services Meeting MMLL is hosting an in‑person Youth Services Meeting on Tuesday, May 12, from 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. in the meeting room at the Cadillac Wexford Public Library. The morning will be a blend of training and conversation. We will have two presenters: Jessica Pangborn, Teen Specialist & Programming Specialist from the Cadillac Wexford Library, will share about CWPL’s … read more Youth Services Meeting May 12th @ CWPL
Next Meeting of the MMLL Board of Trustees
The next regular meeting of the MMLL Board of Directors is scheduled for Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 10 AM. The meeting will be held at the Benzonia Public Library located at 891 Michigan Avenue in Benzonia, Michigan. Contact Jennifer Balcom (jbalcom@mmll.org) for more information.
Spring 2026 Advisory Council Training Series
The MMLL Advisory Council is hosting a spring series of focused, hands-on training sessions designed to support directors in the day-to-day realities of running small and rural libraries. Meetings are held via Zoom on the second Thursday of each month at 2:00 pm, unless otherwise noted. April 9 Understanding the OverDrive Collection Speaker: Katie Strong, Account Manager, OverDrive This … read more Spring 2026 Advisory Council Training Series
Mini Grant Program – Round 2 Now Open
Mini Grant Program – Round 2 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 $1000 to support a project or a one-time event. New this year: Libraries may now request funding for Library Legal Projects, such as policy reviews or contract guidance. … read more Mini Grant Program – Round 2 Now Open
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
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