Libraries

Published April 15, 2021

Volunteer group recruits new members to support library

MADISON HEIGHTS — Last fall, the Friends of the Madison Heights Public Library refocused, with the library director inviting the community to play a more direct role. The citizen-led group acts as a support for the library, providing extra programming for kids and adults.

Mary Beall poses for a photo shortly after being named interim city librarian in Southfield. Beall takes over for Dave Ewick, who held the position for 14 years before retiring in March.

Published April 11, 2021

Southfield Sun

Southfield library board appoints Mary Beall acting city librarian

SOUTHFIELD — Mary Beall has been involved with the Southfield Public Library in some capacity for over 25 years.

Published April 7, 2021

Troy Times

Troy library director discusses reopening plan, revamped metrics

TROY — New metrics laid out by the Troy Public Library’s recently hired Director Emily Dumas will now begin to shape when the library will open and at what capacity.

Published March 27, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Library Board changes announced, ‘Grab & Go’ open

GROSSE POINTE WOODS/FARMS/PARK — Grosse Pointe Public Library Board At-Large Trustee Elizabeth Vogel recently stepped down from the board to take on the role of Grosse Pointe Rotary Club president.

Published March 24, 2021

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Baldwin Public Library offers cards to all locally enrolled students

BIRMINGHAM — At a time when media like books, movies and the internet are more important than ever, the Baldwin Public Library has taken steps to make sure local students have access to all of the media they need.

Published March 24, 2021

Macomb Township Chronicle

Construction project springs forward

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The changing from winter to spring means it’s one season closer to the Clinton-Macomb Public Library opening a new branch in Macomb Township.

Published March 17, 2021

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Bloomfield library director retires

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — After 43 years in the library biz, Bloomfield Township Public Library Director Carol Mueller will stamp her last book slip this May and head into retirement.

Published March 17, 2021

Warren Weekly

Warren libraries reopen with safeguards, limited hours

WARREN — Operations are moving back toward normal at the Warren Public Library, one step at a time.

Published March 14, 2021

Madison - Park News

Plans announced for playscape at Madison Heights Public Library

MADISON HEIGHTS — Big changes are planned for the property around the Madison Heights Public Library, thanks to a new grant that the city has received from a national nonprofit.

Teen and Systems Librarian Sarah Marsack is getting in the Easter spirit for the Roseville Public Library’s Spring Book Walk and Egg Hunt.

Published March 10, 2021

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville library to host Book Walk and Egg Hunt

ROSEVILLE — The Roseville Public Library is inviting local families to stop by for some Easter-themed fun at its first Spring Book Walk and Egg Hunt.

Library hosts meet the author series for March is Reading Month

Published February 27, 2021

Troy Times

Library hosts meet the author series for March is Reading Month

TROY — March is Reading Month programming will go virtual this year for the Troy Public Library. The library will host a meet the author series via Zoom.

Emily Dumas began her new role as the Troy Public Library Director Feb. 22. Dumas previously directed the Royal Oak Public Library.

Published February 26, 2021

Troy Times

Former Troy resident takes lead at library

TROY — Newly hired Troy Public Library Director Emily Dumas, who began her role Feb. 22, said the transition was a bit of a homecoming for her.

Published February 24, 2021

C&G Newspapers

For Black History Month, CMPL focuses on art

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Creative contributions from Black artists from the 19th century through the present day were recently on full display virtually.

Published February 23, 2021

Sterling Heights Sentry

Sterling Heights library highlights tutoring, other services amid pandemic

STERLING HEIGHTS — The Sterling Heights Public Library is open for in-person visits, allowing patrons to browse for items, check out materials and use the computers, printers and more. Renovations are also ongoing.

Published February 10, 2021

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Retiring library director honored with new building endowment

BIRMINGHAM — Last month, Director Doug Koschik retired from the Baldwin Public Library after 30 years of service. But he’s certainly not gone for good.

Outgoing Royal Oak Public Library Director Emily Dumas, right, and interim Library Director Adrienne Breznau, left, stand inside the library, which is still closed but offering contactless pickup, Feb. 3. Dumas will become the director of the Troy Public Library Feb. 22.

Published February 10, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Royal Oak library director leaving to lead Troy Public Library

ROYAL OAK/TROY — When Royal Oak Public Library Director Emily Dumas, who has filled the role for the past two years, saw an opening to lead the Troy Public Library, she jumped on it.

Published February 10, 2021

Grosse Pointe Times

Ewald Library Branch renovations completed

GROSSE POINTE PARK — After being closed for six months for renovations, the Ewald Branch of the Grosse Pointe Public Library is open for curbside service.

Published February 9, 2021

Warren Weekly

Warren libraries to stay closed through February

WARREN — The Warren Library Commission met on Jan. 21 and voted to keep the city’s public libraries closed through the month of February.

Published February 9, 2021

C&G Newspapers

Local libraries open with loosened restrictions, additional services

FRASER/HARRISON TOWNSHIP — A couple of area libraries are using the state’s Feb. 1 mandate to either loosen some restrictions or provide additional services.