
ALT Exterior of the Michigan Avenue Ypsilanti District Library branch, a stone building with large windows and two tall lampposts flanking the entrance. A banner above the doorway reads, “Get a FREE Library Card Today! National Library Card Sign-Up Month.” The image caption reads, “News. Ypsilanti District Library celebrates September's library card sign up month.”

ALT Time: Friday 7:30 p.m., Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. Location: Ypsilanti Performance Space, 218 N. Adams St., Ypsilanti. Admission: Tickets from $10–15.”

ALT White text on a green background with the Echo’s eagle mascot, Scoop, in the corner. The image caption reads “Mahjong Meetup. Date: every Monday, June–August. Time: 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Location: Ypsilanti District Library Whittaker Branch, 5577 Whittaker Road, Ypsilanti. Admission: Free, no registration required.”

ALT An infographic with a yellow background showing the first part (points 1-4) of "7 Things the ILMS Funds in Michigan" with detailed descriptions of each service provided through ILMS funding. Impacts of Dismantling the Institute of Museum & Library Services: 7 Things the ILMS Funds in Michigan Michigan eLibrary (MeL) ILMS funds statewide online access to millions of subscription magazines, newspapers, books, journals & more. MeLCat Catalog Statewide access to items from 435 Michigan libraries. Over 1,000,000 items were loaned through MeLCat in 2024. Workforce Development Statewide access to tests, tutorials, and preparation materials for K-16 students & job seekers in LearningExpress at MeL.org Improved Community Services Training for MI librarians on MeL content + a ton of library programming & community services. 3.1 million people attended Michigan public library events in 2024.

ALT The continuation of the infographic with a yellow background showing the remaining points (5-7) of "7 Things the ILMS Funds in Michigan" and a conclusion section labeled "Bottom Line" with a quote from the State Librarian. 7 Things the ILMS Funds in Michigan Early Literacy Support Summer reading, early literacy materials & training for public librarians to support family literacy. Resulted in 651,603 children's visits to MI public libraries in 2023. Local History Support Training and materials to assist libraries, museums, and historical societies in preserving their community local history. Tech Support Assistance & training for library staff to improve & expand community access to technology and the internet. This support enables 97% of public libraries to offer public Wi-Fi. Michiganders made 10.7 million Wi-Fi connections & checked out 100,000+ hotspots at libraries in 2024. Bottom Line "Michigan's 1,277 public, school, academic, Tribal, & special libraries are anchors for liter



























