Friends of Michigan Libraries

Talk About Friends

Novi Public Library

Friday, March 17, 2023

9:15 am – Sign-in and Refreshments

9:30 am – Welcome and Introductions

                                Sue Johnson, President, Friends of the Novi Public Library

9:40 am – Important Principles & Practices of Friends Groups

                                Clare Membiela, Library Law Consultant, Library of Michigan

10:00 am – Talk Table #1

10:30 am – Morning Break

10:45 am – Friends Members Manual (Newly Revised Edition)

Pat Orr, FOML President

MI Right to Read

Dillon Geshel,  MLA Intellectual Freedom Committee

11:15 am – Talk Table #2

12:00 noon – Wrap-up and Evaluation

12:15 pm – Adjournment

NOTE:  Optional Library Tour (to include Friends Bookstore) will be available after adjournment.