As I have blogged before, the Library of Michigan is scheduled to “go away,” and supposedly save the state a lot of money… Genealogists aren’t taking this lying down – and a rally in support of the library is scheduled for August 5. See the following info. from Shirley Hodges.
If you live in Michigan or are within driving range please consider joining us in the Hands Around the Library Rally on August 5, 2009.
The Michigan Genealogical Council is coordinating a public assembly in Lansing to show our legislators and fellow citizens that we care about our state’s past.
On Wednesday, the 5th of August, let’s assemble at the State Capitol on the lawn. We have reserved the North and South lawns, and the steps. Time, 9:45 a.m. The State Senate goes into session at 10 a.m., the only time in the next few weeks we can be certain our legislators will be assembled at Lansing.
At 10:30 a.m., we will proceed/march over to the Michigan Historical Center and form our Hands Around the Library. Since the perimeter of the building is around 1800 feet, it is obvious we can use as many genealogists or friends of libraries/history of all types as possible. Flags and ribbons can be held between people as well as hands and arms.
Once we have formed our Hands Around The Library, we’ll hold that position for about 20 minutes, beginning at 11:00 a.m. — then off to lunch, researching in the Library of Michigan, or museum viewing for the afternoon!
Read Shirley’s article with more details at GlobalGenealogy.com.
See the Michigan Genealogical Council page dealing with the Library of Michigan issue.
