Workshops

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January 26, 2010

   Millage Campaigns: The Nuts & Bolts
   Guest Speakers:

   Stephanie Mallak Olson
   Shirley Bruursema
   Richard Butler, Jr
   Trenton Smiley

    

  Flint Public Library
  1026 E. Kearsley Street, Flint
  9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

This comprehensive seminar discusses the challenges and obstacles to successfully passing a millage in today’s economic climate. The workshop includes: strategies for successful millage campaigns; timeline, budgets & fundraising; marketing tips and strategies;  the roles of administration, staff, trustees, friends and volunteers, and finally a discussion of the changes in the tax environment and ballot requirements.

   

March 16, 2010

   Book Repair Workshop
   Nora Carr, Guest Speaker
    
 Genesee Intermediate School District
  2413 W. Maple Ave, Flint
 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

This workshop will teach participants how to perform simple and effective repairs on books in their general collection.

April 27, 2010

   Making Waves in the Library: Engaging Boys & Teens
   Michael Sullivan, Guest Speaker
   Patrick Jones, Guest Speaker
  Erin Helmrich , Guest Speaker
    
 Holiday Inn - Gateway Centre
 5353 Gateway Centre, Flint
 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
 
 
Erin Helmrich Presentation
 
Patrick Jones Presentation

June 8 , 2010

  Building Parnerships & Forging New Alliances During Turbulent Fiscal Times
  Larry Neal , Guest Speaker
  Christine Berro , Guest Speaker
  Kyle Melinn , Guest Speaker
  Valerie Gross , Guest Speaker
    
 

Oakland Schools Administrative Center
 2214 Mall Drive East, Waterford
 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
 
Announcement Flyer

 
Driving Directions
 
Registration Form
 
Valerie Gross PLA Article
 
Valerie Gross Public Libraries Article