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Michigan Library Advocacy Day 2026

Join us at the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing to meet with your legislators on a day dedicated to advocating for libraries and library workers!

On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Michigan library workers and trustees will gather together at the Capitol in Lansing to meet with legislators to build relationships while we advocate for library funding and support.

New to advocacy? You're invited to join us and help shine a light on all the good your library is doing in your community! For the first two weeks, registration is open exclusively to first-time advocacy day attendees. You do not need to be a member of MLA or have prior advocacy experience to join us!

Registration includes an Advocacy Day t-shirt, a boxed lunch, and a custom agenda. MLA will schedule a meeting between you and your legislator(s) or legislative staff.

Training for all advocates will be held via Zoom on Thursday, April 16, 2026, from 10:00-11:00 AM to help advocates prepare to meet one-on-one or in a small group with legislators or legislative staff. These visits help facilitate relationships between Michigan library workers and their legislators, and this is the most important part of Advocacy Day!

Registration Opens for New Advocates: Friday, February 6, 2026
Registration Opens for Everyone: Friday, February 13, 2026
Deadline to Register with Individualized Scheduling: Friday, March 27, 2026
Registration Closes: Friday, April 17, 2026 or when capacity is reached

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Not associated with a library? You can still add your voice by contacting your legislators and asking them to support libraries and library workers in Michigan!

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