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"Something will be offensive to someone in every book, ...

"Something will be offensive to someone in every book, ..."Something will be offensive to someone in every book, ..."Something will be offensive to someone in every book, ...

...so you've got to fight it." — Judy Blume 

"Something will be offensive to someone in every book, ...

"Something will be offensive to someone in every book, ..."Something will be offensive to someone in every book, ..."Something will be offensive to someone in every book, ...

...so you've got to fight it." — Judy Blume 

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LDL Board of Trustees Meeting 5.21.2026

The LDL Board meeting was held on May 21,  2026 at 10 a.m. at the Oregon Township Hall.  The board was comprised of chair Chris VanBelle, treasurer Bonnie Lawrence, vice chair Kari Kohlman, secretary Peggy Brotzke, trustee Carol Brown, trustee Bill Marquardt, and trustee John DeAngelis. Lapeer District Library Director Stephen Banister sat with the board. Due to technical difficulties, the video begins after the first Public Comment period, during which no comments were given.




Welcome Director Banister!

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Library Board Trustee Facts

Provided to the public by the Library of Michigan, this excellent document answers many questions the public may have regarding the duties of Library Trustees, including a definition of Fiduciary Duty.



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Fight Censorship In Our District Library!

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Marguerite deAngeli inspired Carla Hayden, former Librarian

"Bright April," a children's novel written by Lapeer's own deAngeli, inspired Carla Hayden to become a librarian.

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At Fight 4 the First Lapeer, we are dedicated to fighting censorship and safeguarding the rights of library patrons. We believe in empowering the citizens of Lapeer with information and resources to take action against attacks on our First Amendment rights.


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