Join us as we speak with Gary Atkins from AllOne Health about Suicide Awareness as we get ready for Suicide Awareness Month.

"Suicide brings forth an array of feelings. It takes courage and bravery to build awareness. This session will break down some misconceptions, explain risk factors and warning signs, and walk-through resources for support."

Please note, this conversation will include discussions about suicide. Please take care while listening.

This Conference is for Everyone! Join us for the first TLN Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Forum on Thursday, August. 20! Join us and your fellow library colleagues at the Farmington Community Library!

With this year's theme of Community Care, we will hear presentations from EDI Committees and related groups from across Michigan as they present on what they've been working on to make their library more inclusive for everyone in their community. 

Please note: There is no charge for this event, but registration is required.

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GATES TO BALLPARK OPEN AT 6PM

 
THE SUMMER PICNIC EXPERIENCE!  

Group photo on the field  

Welcome message on the scoreboard  

Meet and greet with team mascot  

Kids run the bases after every game  

Free parking in Lot A

 

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Kamali, author of the instant national bestseller The Lion Women of Tehran and the internationally acclaimed novel The Stationery Shop, has earned global recognition with her work, published in more than 25 languages. A recipient of the 2022 National Endowment for the Arts Creative Writing Fellowship, she will join Cathy Russ, Director of the West Bloomfield Township Public Library and Chair of the BAS Committee, for a candid discussion followed by a book signing.

Just like last year, Book and Author Society and The Library Network invite area public libraries to feature one of Marjan Kamali’s books as a selection for their book clubs. Many book clubs used BAS’s in-person event last year as an outing after reading a Kate Quinn book.

Even if you don’t choose to involve your book club, we would appreciate you posting one of the attached flyers after May 11.

Event registration opens May 11, with early bird tickets priced at $30 and general admission at $35 after August 17. Proceeds from ticket sales help fund BAS programming and grant opportunities for Michigan libraries. Purchase tickets here.

Please visit bookandauthor.org for more information.

The September event is generously sponsored by Hoopla Digital.