[Michlib-l] Political Activities in Public Libraries

[Katie Ester]

My apologies for including you all in this message. But, hey, if anybody 
wants to weigh-in or has a policy regarding this, please feel free to 
jump-in.

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Katie Ester
Director
Shelby Township Library
51680 Van Dyke
Shelby Township, MI 48316
(586) 726-2344

On 01/29/2020 9:52, Katie Ester via Michlib-l wrote:
> Hi Clare,
> 
> I'm wondering if you can point me to any law or legal opinion on the
> use of public libraries for non-partisan political activity. Our
> Township would like to come up with a Township-wide policy that would
> address this. Specifically, the use of public/municipal buildings for
> non-campaigning activities like public forums, meet-and-greets, coffee
> hours with your local rep, etc. (My guess is that our Twp is looking
> to ban the use of our buildings for such use.)
> 
> My thanks,
> Katie