Library of Michigan

08/28/2026

Summer Reading programming was very popular for libraries across Michigan again this year! So many happy readers. And thank you to the Detroit Lions Community Initiative for partnering with 15 public libraries in the state and supporting summer reading. Thanks to Alma Public Library for sharing some pictures of their happy readers!

08/27/2026

A reminder, the job opening of State Librarian is still available to applicants on the State of Michigan website: https://bit.ly/MiStateLibrarian

The State of Michigan is now hiring for the position of State Librarian.

Are you interested in leading a team of library professionals serving the State of Michigan and overseeing State Library Collections?
The Department of Education has posted a State Librarian (State Office Administrative 17 position (3103-26-092TH)), at the Library of Michigan, on the State of Michigan posting site: https://bit.ly/MiStateLibrarian

08/27/2026

Updates to the 's borrowing rules in 1940. Interesting statistic - 70% of books circulating from the state library were to patrons outside of Lansing, including every county in the state.
📰: 8/27/1940 Lansing State Journal p. 7

08/26/2026

Aram Mrjoian's program at Community District Library's Corunna Branch wrapped up the 2026 Author Tour. Thank you to everyone who came last night and to all who attended a author tour event this year! Additional thanks to the Library of Michigan Foundation for sponsoring the tour.

08/24/2026

Mindy Babarskis and Jennifer Sasota represented the and on Saturday at the The Library of Congress's 2026 . Check out their adventures!

08/24/2026

08/24/2026

A pressure washer with some elbow grease and the exterior stone at is showing a refreshed look for the years to come 😊

08/20/2026

Happy Birthday Library of Michigan Foundation! 41 years ago, the Foundation was created by Governor James Blanchard to raise private funds for the . We are grateful to Gov. Blanchard as well as both the Foundation's Board of Directors and Executive Director Sarah Shaw for their efforts in supporting the 's resources and services. https://www.libraryofmichiganfoundation.com/

08/20/2026

Join us at the Mid‑Michigan Local History Conference and engage with other local history practitioners from our region of the state. Learn more and register at www.Michigan.gov/MMLHC.

08/20/2026

The posting for in 1983. Compare it with the current posting that is open: https://bit.ly/MiStateLibrarian
📰: 8/22/1983 Detroit Free Press p. 2D