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**KNOW BEFORE YOU GO**
We're only 2 days away from Sterlingfest 2023 so we want to make sure you know where you're going.
Check out all the parking and shuttle info on our website: bit.ly/451toe4
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Today, some of the books that shaped my life—and the lives of so many others—are being challenged by people who disagree with certain ideas or perspectives. And librarians are on the front lines, fighting every day to make the widest possible range of viewpoints, opinions, and ideas available to everyone.
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If you could have a dress made from the pages of any book, what would you choose?
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Peter White Public Library votes to keep LGBTQ+ book uppermichiganssource.com/202…
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Almost always, attempts to remove books from libraries and schools aim to further marginalize underrepresented voices.
If you want to stand against book banning, speak up when you see blatant or veiled attempts to ban books or defund libraries.
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Survey: Michigan voters oppose banning books about race and sexuality freep.com/story/news/politic… via @freep
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In honor of International Firefighters Day, The Halo on Hall Rd. will be lit red this Thursday, May 4. 🔥
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Three declines this week, so in response sent out five submissions. It's a numbers game, right?
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How can you help protect the Right to Read in Michigan? #MIRightToRead
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Against the beautiful backdrop of our state Capitol building, 10 Bookmobiles and a couple of book bikes from across Michigan are now parked and open to those passing by, to our library community and legislators as well. #MiLibraryDay #StrongLibrariesEqualAStrongerMichigan
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LOL! We couldn't resist. 🤓🐢
#ShreveMemorialLibrary
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STRONG LIBRARIES = A STRONGER MICHIGAN. What a sight to behold…the Michigan library community stands united in support of all Michigan libraries at MLA’s Michigan Library Advocacy Day in Lansing. #MiLibraryDay #StrongLibrariesEqualAStrongerMichigan
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🤩 Some news: ALA will honor @DollyParton with lifetime honorary membership for her longstanding commitment to inspiring a love of books and reading, AND there's a Celebrity READ® Poster. Press release: bit.ly/ALA-DollyParton
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#NationalLibraryWeek
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Mackinaw Women's Club Book Lending Library at Mackinaw City - ca. 1940s (ebay)
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The city of Sterling Heights acknowledged the upcoming Arbor and Earth Days by planting a redbud tree at the Senior Center, celebrating a 38th consecutive “Tree City USA” designation by the Arbor Day Foundation.
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StoryWalks® enhance our outreach by reaching people who can't come to the library. It lets them know about our services while they read a book and get some fresh air and exercise." --Sterling Heights Public Library (MI)
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#StoryWalkWeek
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Michigan names first state poet laureate since 1950s freep.com/story/news/educati…































