Special Collections Update  -  September 30, 2023

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Special Collections Update  -  September 30, 2023

MyHeritage Library Edition Program, MLive Features on Rare Book Collection, Great Michigan Read, and Fall Family History Event

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Programs for the Public: MyHeritage Library Edition

Thursday, October 5, 2023 6:30PM - 7:30PM, Zoom
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MyHeritage Library Edition is a family history database available through the Michigan eLibrary with access to a wide range of historical documents, images, and public records. Discover the fundamentals for navigating MyHeritage and learn key strategies for finding specific records within its collections.

Find registration information and other programs at: Michigan.gov/LMPublicPrograms.


Library of Michigan's Rare Book Collection Featured by MLive

The Library of Michigan's Rare Book Collection was recently featured in two articles with corresponding videos by MLive. State Librarian Randy Riley, Michigan Documents Librarian Bernadette Bartlett, and Community Engagement Librarian Adam Oster showcased several unique items from the Rare Book Collection as well as highlighted interesting aspects of the Library of Michigan's history. Select the links below to view the articles and videos. Special thanks to Jordyn Hermani, Santino Mattioli, and Lori Chapman of MLive for featuring the Library of Michigan.

Randy Riley MLive interview

Rare books, rarer history: Inside the library that’s older than Michigan.

Adam Oster MLive interview

What’s ‘the coolest spot in Michigan’? This library’s rare vault has an answer.


Great Michigan Read Sponsor with Michigan Humanities

The Library of Michigan is pleased to be a sponsor of the 2023-24 Great Michigan Read, a program facilitated by Michigan Humanities. Great Michigan Read creates a statewide discussion around a Michigan themed book. Through partnerships with libraries, schools, book clubs, and a wide range of other non-profit organizations, the Great Michigan Read facilitates statewide reading and programs to bridge communities around a common conversation.

The 2023-24 selection is Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley. In support of this year's program, the Library of Michigan has provided access to the eBook and eAudiobook of Firekeeper's Daughter through our ReadMichigan.org eBook platform. Visit the Great Michigan Read site to see a full list of activities related to the program, including visits by author Angeline Boulley across the state.

 

Michigan Humanities Firekeeper's Daughter

Michigan Genealogical Council Fall Family History Event

The Library of Michigan is joining the Michigan Genealogical Council and the Archives of Michigan in presenting the Fall Family History Event on November 3-4, 2023. Participants can attend both online and in person.

Michael L. Strauss, AG, will be the keynote speaker, featuring presentations on:

  • Introduction to Military Genealogy Research
  • A House Divided: Research in the Civil War
  • Roosevelt’s Tree Army: Researching in the Civilian Conservation Corps
  • All in a Day’s Work: Occupational Genealogical Research

Find a complete schedule and registration information on the Michigan Genealogical Society website.

2023 Fall Family History Event Michael Strauss

Michigan Genealogical Society and Michael L. Strauss, AG.

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