Virtual Program: Navigating Michigan Vital Records Prior to 1867
Thursday, April 2, 2026 - 6:30PM-7:30PM, Zoom
Register for this Program
Prior to 1867, Michigan had no statewide system for recording vital events, making it difficult to locate documentation of birth, marriage, and death from the state’s early decades of statehood. Explore the initial legislation and practices that eventually led to statewide civil registration of major life events. Review alternative sources that may provide key details when a vital record was lost or never recorded.
Registration is required for all Zoom sessions. Find the full schedule of 2026 Virtual Programs with registration information at Michigan.gov/LMPublicPrograms.
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Library of Michigan Closing Announcement
The Library of Michigan will close early at 2PM on Friday, April 17, 2026 and Saturday, April 18, 2026 to prepare for the Night for Notables celebration taking place on Saturday, April 18. Normal hours will resume on Monday, April 20, 2026.
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Library of Michigan at the Historical Society of Michigan Local History Conference
Library of Michigan and Library of Michigan Foundation staff are at the 2026 Michigan in Perspective: Local History Conference at Oakland University from March 27-28, 2026. The conference is a great opportunity for library staff to engage with attendees and showcase the services and collections of the Library of Michigan. Special thanks to the conference attendees who brought yearbooks to donate to the Michigan Yearbook Collection Project.
The Library of Michigan is proud to sponsor the 68th Annual Michigan in Perspective: Local History Conference, which is organized by the Historical Society of Michigan.
 Library of Michigan and Library of Michigan Foundation staff at the 2026 Michigan Local History Conference.
2026 Michigan Notable Books Author Tour and Night for Notables Celebration
The Library of Michigan will soon announce the locations and dates of the 2026 Michigan Notable Books Author Tour. The locations are finalizing their program dates with their assigned authors. The tour information will be posted on Michigan.gov/NotableBooks.
The Library of Michigan and Library of Michigan Foundation are hosting 2-time Michigan Notable Books honoree Angeline Boulley as the keynote for the 2026 Night for Notables celebration on Saturday, April 18, 2026. See the full event schedule and registration information on the Library of Michigan Foundation's website. Come join in celebrating the 2026 Michigan Notable Books honorees at the Library of Michigan.
 2026 Michigan Notable Books Author Tour.
Save the Date - Celebrating 2025-2026 Michigan Author Award Recipient Jim Daniels
The Library of Michigan will honor 2025-2026 Michigan Author Award Recipient Jim Daniels on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at Marshall District Library in Marshall, MI. More details will soon be announced.
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Library of Michigan Sponsoring the 2025-26 Great Michigan Read
The Library of Michigan is proud to be a sponsor of the 2025-26 Great Michigan Read program. Since 2007, the Great Michigan Read, the signature program of Michigan Humanities, has united communities across the state through Michigan-centered fiction and non-fiction books. These selections inspire conversations from diverse perspectives, foster a deeper appreciation for the humanities, and connect thousands of readers with authors and engaging educational programs.
The 2025-26 Great Michigan Read features Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant by Curtis Chin. Curtis will be visiting several places in Michigan as part of the program. The April dates include:
- April 12, 1PM: Lansing (Riverwalk Theatre)
- April 13, 6:30PM: Muskegon (The Corner)
- April 15, 6PM: Flint (Gloria Coles Flint Public Library’s Mott Room)
- April 16, 6PM: Port Huron (Don Dodge Auditorium)
Additional dates and other details about the 2025-26 Great Michigan Read program are available on the Michigan Humanities website: https://www.michiganhumanities.org/great-michigan-read. Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant was a 2024 Michigan Notable Books selection.
 April Dates for the Great Michigan Read Author Tour.
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