The Berkley community is a fortunate recipient of Lisabeth’s creativity and care. If you’ve checked out a new or old favorite from BerkBuster, enjoyed or participated in a fun social media video, or attended a Heated Rivalry program, you have experienced the fresh ideas that Lisabeth brings to library service!

A message from Lisabeth:

“I wanted to take a moment to thank the Berkley Public Library community for all the encouragement I’ve received this week. I love the library, my co-workers, our patrons, and this community so much, and I feel so lucky to have the job that I do. Thank you for making Berkley Public Library the best little library in the world. I’m so grateful to the Michigan Library Association for giving me a moment to tell the entire state about the awesomeness of the BPL staff and community. I’m so grateful for you all. 

Make it a BerkBuster night!

LB”

Founded in 1891, the Michigan Library Association (MLA) is Michigan’s oldest and largest statewide library organization, representing public, academic, school, tribal, and special libraries. MLA serves as the unified voice for libraries and library personnel across the state.

Their collaborative network of more than 2,500 libraries, library professionals, trustees, and supporters works together to protect and promote libraries, support sustainable funding, and advance high-quality library services for all Michigan residents. Guided by their mission to lead the advancement of Michigan libraries through advocacy, professional development, and engagement, and their vision of Strong libraries, strong communities, stronger Michigan, MLA champions libraries as essential institutions that expand access to information, foster lifelong learning, and strengthen communities statewide.