Frankenmuth

13 by Kirsten Bierlein-Hollenback, Communications Librarian On August 4th, the Frankenmuth community placed their trust and confidence in the Frankenmuth Wickson District Library staff and Board of Trustees when they voted to pass the proposed millage. Here's a brief note from our director, Michelle Duclos: "We are incredibly grateful for the trust and confidence that you have placed in us. This investment allows us to con nue providing the high-quality library services, programs, and resources that you have come to expect, while also ensuring we can properly maintain and preserve our library building for future genera ons. On behalf of our Board of Trustees, staff, and volunteers, THANK YOU for suppor ng your community library. We look forward to con nuing to serve Frankenmuth for many years to come!" What I would like to add to Michelle's sen ments, if I may be so bold, is that a vote for the library is, in many ways, a vote for the locals. At the me of publica on, I will have lived in this town for 34 years (which is both incredible and confusing considering my permanent age of 25, but that's a different story for a different ar cle en rely.) Throughout those 34 years, I have witnessed incredible acts of what it means to pour back into one's community. Did you know that the late, great Mr. Gary McClellan used to get up bright and early to scrub toilets at the Chamber? Have you ever a ended a Jaycees or Civic Events Council mee ng, just to witness the sheer number of locals willing to volunteer their me and physical endurance to ensure Frankenmuth's most beloved events con nue to thrive? Perhaps you've driven through my neighborhood and witnessed my kids drawing with chalk that was gi ed to them by our neighbor, simply because seeing the sidewalks filled with color brings him joy. I believe that we're a community filled with people who want the best for each other. We have different approaches, but the end goal is the same: cul vate and maintain a thriving, safe, suppor ve local community. So, whether your approach was to vote "yes" on the library millage or not, please know that you're always welcome inside our walls. It's one of the last great ins tu ons for locals, and it's our inten on to be here for years to come. And truly, it is because of the passing of the millage that our staff is thrilled to share our programming plans for Fall and Winter 2026! Story Time with Mrs. Emmons is BACK for a new season. Adult Sensory Story Time is also returning- we cannot wait to catch up with our Sensory Story Time friends and their caregivers! Ms. Barb has some wonderful a er-school ac vi es planned for school-age kids on Tuesdays and tweens and teens on Thursdays. Jen is busy organizing our adult programming- from our Memory Café to Friday cra s, to our mega-popular Quarterly Lecture Series with Dr. Nathan Seeley, and so much more! We're also excited to con nue to expand use of our in-demand mee ng spaces! There's so much happening at Frankenmuth Wickson District Library, and it's all because of you- and for you- our beloved locals. Thank you.

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