[Michlib-l] Ogemaw District Library and Libby the Tortoise

[Jim Flury]

There is a more extensive Freep article on this, but it is paywalled, although I was able to read it on my iPhone. The below link covers the basics. 

As I was reading the article my first thought was what a great example of how and why a public library is such an important institution. In this case the library took the loss of its building (and its reptilian ambassador) and turned it into a community experience. My second thought was it figures, because that's exactly what public libraries do under all circumstances, whether happy or otherwise. 

Hats off to Colleen and Ogemaw District Library. 

[ https://www.freep.com/picture-gallery/news/local/michigan/2025/08/21/small-town-michigan-library-holds-funeral-for-libby-the-tortoise/85302752007/ | https://www.freep.com/picture-gallery/news/local/michigan/2025/08/21/small-town-michigan-library-holds-funeral-for-libby-the-tortoise/85302752007/ ] 

Jim 

Jim Flury 
Technical Services Manager 
The Library Network 
41365 Vincenti Court 
Novi, MI 48375 
248-536-3100, ext 133 
Note New Fax Number: 248-716-5584 
Note New Email Address:jflury at tln.org 

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