January 26, 2010

   Millage Campaigns: The Nuts & Bolts
   Guest Speakers:
   Stephanie Mallak Olson
   Shirley Bruursemae
   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

This workshop will teach participants how to perform simple and effective repairs on books in their general collection. Participants will learn to assess the nature of the damage, decide on an appropriate treatment, and carry out several repair techniques. This workshop does NOT teach techniques for repairing materials that are special or rare.

March 30, 2010

April 27, 2010