Libraries

Published August 5, 2020

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — A total of 39.6% of voters in Harrison Township elected a clerk, a treasurer and a slew of trustee candidates that will battle again this November, while a library millage was rejected by double digits.

After a millage was approved for the Mount Clemens Public Library Aug. 4, Director Brandon Bowman said it shows how much the community values the library and he couldn’t be more grateful and humble to the community.

Published August 5, 2020

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Voters approve Mount Clemens library millage

MOUNT CLEMENS — Improvements are forthcoming at a local library.

Published July 28, 2020

Rochester Post

Library uses 3D printers to print, donate face shields

ROCHESTER HILLS — The Rochester Hills Public Library has put its 3D printers to use to create face shields for local health care workers, senior centers and community members.

Published July 24, 2020

Madison - Park News

Librarians in Madison Heights share their summer reading picks

MADISON HEIGHTS — In the last edition of the Madison-Park News, the staff at the Hazel Park library shared reading recommendations. Now staff members at the Madison Heights library are sharing their own.

Published July 17, 2020

Madison - Park News

Hazel Park librarians offer summer reading recommendations

HAZEL PARK — A good read is a smart way to beat the heat of summer — especially during a pandemic that has put so many activities on hold. The staff at the Hazel Park Memorial District Library are passionate about the many tales waiting to be discovered in their collection, both in the building at 123 E Nine Mile Road and in their catalog online. Here are some of their top picks.

Published July 7, 2020

Rochester Post

Library reopens with new safety restrictions, occupancy limits

ROCHESTER HILLS — After months of being closed, the Rochester Hills Public Library reopened to the public July 6 with an occupancy limit of 180 patrons and additional safety restrictions in place.

Published July 7, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Library renovations begin at Central Branch

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Construction has begun at the Grosse Pointe Public Library’s Central Branch to build a new outdoor community plaza with free Wi-Fi and to renovate the front porch to add an outdoor seating area.

Published July 7, 2020

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Bloomfield Hills asked to renew contract with Baldwin Library

BLOOMFIELD HILLS — If COVID-19 has taught us anything, it’s the value of staying home with a good book. But do residents of Bloomfield Hills still want to continue to get their books, e-books, subscriptions, programming and other services from the Baldwin Public Library, or is it time to close the book on the city’s contract with Birmingham’s library?

The Farmington Community Library’s Farmington Hills and Farmington branches are currently closed to the public, but they have been offering contactless curbside pickup as of July 6.

Published July 7, 2020

Farmington Press

Farmington Community Library announces phased plans for reopening

FARMINGTON/HILLS — More than three months after closing its branches’ doors, the Farmington Community Library board of directors have announced their plans to reopen the library in a series of phases.

Published July 7, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby Township Library’s summer reading program goes digital

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Shelby Township Library has decided to go digital with its summer reading program this year due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Published July 7, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Keep busy with Utica’s summer reading program

UTICA — The Utica Public Library’s summer reading program is back, and if you’re looking for some fun that will keep you busy during the next few weeks, you might want to check out the program.

Published July 6, 2020

C&G Newspapers

All local libraries offering curbside pickup for residents

OAKLAND COUNTY — Libraries have slowly begun to open amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but it might be a while longer before they are open to the public.

Published July 1, 2020

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

The details behind Mount Clemens library bond proposal

MOUNT CLEMENS — The Mount Clemens Public Library opened in 1969, and since then, some say its infrastructure hasn’t changed much. For the Aug. 4 primary, voters in Mount Clemens will decide on a new bond proposal for the Mount Clemens Public Library.

Published July 1, 2020

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Voters to decide on 10-year Harrison Township Library millage

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — On Aug. 4, Harrison Township residents will decide to approve or reject a Harrison Township Public Library millage.

Published July 1, 2020

Madison - Park News

Hazel Park library announces virtual lesson on Native American culture

HAZEL PARK — With health guidelines still advising against large gatherings at this time, the Hazel Park Memorial District Library has shifted its community programming to a virtual format.

The Southfield Public Library, 26000 Evergreen Road, is getting ready to reopen its doors, which were shuttered in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published June 23, 2020

Southfield Sun

Southfield library gearing up for reopening

SOUTHFIELD — It’s been a long few months, and the staff at the Southfield Public Library is ready to welcome back their patrons.

Library offers curbside pickup and returns, prepares to reopen

Published June 23, 2020

Troy Times

Troy library offers curbside pickup and returns, prepares to reopen

TROY — When Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued the Stay Home, Stay Safe executive order March 23, there were 40,000 items checked out of the Troy Public Library.

Published June 23, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Construction underway at future library site

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The grand opening of the new Clinton-Macomb Public Library, located on Broughton Road south of 25 Mile Road, has been pushed to late summer 2021.

Published June 23, 2020

C&G Newspapers

CMPL reopens services in phases

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — For over three months, doors at the Clinton-Macomb Public Library have been closed.

Published June 22, 2020

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Libraries shine during COVID-19 quarantine

BIRMINGHAM/BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Because of e-books, movies and music that can be downloaded from anywhere to virtually any device, streaming media has proved itself these past several months to be the hero of quarantine.