Library of Michigan

06/23/2026

has company again -
a Great Lakes freighter! Pop in to visit this summer and get your library card while you are here.

06/22/2026

Glad to be a supporter of the Historical Society of Michigan 2026 History Conference taking place this weekend in Marquette. Look for in the conference exhibit area. If you have yearbooks to donate, reach out ahead of time at [email protected] or 517-335-1477.

We couldn’t do it without our sponsors! We want to take a moment to highlight our Great Lakes level sponsors for our upcoming Upper Peninsula History Conference.

Many thanks to the Library of Michigan and the Meijer Foundation for their support of our organization's many efforts to provide history programming, education, and more. They are a few of the many sponsors making this conference possible. Thank you!

The U.P. History Conference takes place in Marquette June 25-28. Will we see you there?

06/19/2026

The is closed Friday, June 19, 2026 and Saturday, June 20, 2026 in observance of the holiday. The will reopen on Monday, June 22, 2026.

06/18/2026

Images of the Muskegon Area District Library program featuring Dr. Melba Joyce Boyd and other performers as part of an evening of poetry, music, and history.

06/18/2026

Highlighting a visit by Children's Consultant Winnifred Crossley to the Niles District Library as a guest storyteller.
📰: 6/18/1969 Niles Star p. 10

06/17/2026

Yesterday author Jim Daniels spoke at Marshall District Library as part of the 2026 author tour and was also honored as the 2025-2026 recipient. Special thanks to MDL for hosting and to the Library of Michigan Foundation for their support of both programs. Visit www.Michigan.gov/NotableBooks and www.Michigan.gov/MiAuthorAward for more details on each program.

06/16/2026

A special thanks to Mark Bowden of Detroit Public Library and his staff for showcasing the Burton Collection to last week through a behind the scenes tour. Learn more about the Burton Collection at https://detroitpubliclibrary.org/research/burton-historical-collection

06/16/2026

Happy birthday . Michigan's state library has served the government and people of Michigan since June 16, 1828.

06/15/2026

Upcoming program Wednesday June 17, 2026 at Muskegon Area District Library featuring Dr. Melba Joyce Boyd and the Marion Hayden Jazz Trio. Learn more at https://muskegonadl.bibliocommons.com/v2/events/69e285fabd9a3c316a539779?_gl=1*1g6olh7*_ga*MjE0MDYyNTU4MS4xNzgxNDY2NjA5*_ga_HVYX197M0T*czE3ODE0NjY2MDgkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODE0NjY2MDgkajYwJGwwJGgw*_ga_G99DMMNG39*czE3ODE0NjY2MDgkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODE0NjY2MDgkajYwJGwwJGgw

06/14/2026

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