Libraries

Published February 27, 2021

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.

Published February 5, 2021

Madison - Park News

Madison Heights Public Library permanently ends library late fees

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights Public Library has not been collecting late fees on overdue materials since the pandemic started last year.

Published January 27, 2021

Madison - Park News

New online services available at Madison Heights library

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights Public Library is trying to meet patrons where they’re at during the pandemic. With building access limited, that means more online services for the residents at home.

Published January 26, 2021

Madison - Park News

Winter Reading Challenge begins

HAZEL PARK — A summer tradition at the Hazel Park library is making its winter debut.

Published January 24, 2021

Sterling Heights Sentry

Community Center, library to resume in-person services

STERLING HEIGHTS — After having to shut down certain services for months at a time in 2020 due to coronavirus concerns, Sterling Heights’ Community Center and public library are starting to reintroduce in-person activities and services, at least in a limited way.

The Royal Oak Public Library continues to offer curbside pickup service for patrons at its 11 Mile Road entrance.

Published January 14, 2021

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak library expands services, continues curbside pickup

ROYAL OAK — Since the Royal Oak Public Library shuttered its doors March 13, Director Emily Dumas and her staff have been busy implementing an expanded offering of virtual services and programs in addition to providing contactless pickup.

Published January 13, 2021

Troy Times

Professor to discuss race relations, social justice

TROY — Last summer saw protests across the country that called attention to police brutality against minorities, highlighting the injustice that people of color have faced for generations.

Published January 12, 2021

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

‘The community is invested and wants to support the library’

MOUNT CLEMENS — 2020 meant the public approval of a library bond.

After nearly 30 years as the director of the West Bloomfield Township Public Library, Clara Bohrer recently retired. Bohrer is pictured in 2010 with former First Lady Michelle Obama and local resident Cameron Thomas-Shah after the library was one of five in the United States to be awarded the National Medal for Museum and Library Service.

Published January 10, 2021

West Bloomfield Beacon

Longtime West Bloomfield library director retires

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Nearly 30 years ago, Clara Bohrer received a phone call to inform her that she had been hired as the director of the West Bloomfield Township Public Library.

Published January 8, 2021

West Bloomfield Beacon

New West Bloomfield library director takes the helm

WEST BLOOMFIELD — As someone who grew up in Troy and served as the Troy Public Library director for more than 13 years, it was going to take a pretty good opportunity for Cathy Russ to leave her position there.

Library hopeful that digital offerings will negate in-person usage decrease

Published December 21, 2020

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Fraser library hopeful that digital offerings will negate in-person usage decrease

FRASER — The COVID-19 pandemic has caused individuals and businesses across the spectrum to constantly pivot and adapt to a fluid situation. That includes the Fraser Public Library.

Published December 8, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Search underway for next Troy library director

TROY/WEST BLOOMFIELD — After more than 13 years as the director of the Troy Public Library, Cathy Russ has left to take up the same position at the library in West Bloomfield Township.