SOUTHFIELD — Phase one of construction at the Southfield Public Library, 26300 Evergreen Road, began Aug. 26 as part of a plan to improve the building’s exterior, a project that started in 2021.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Plans for overhauling the Harrison Township government offices have changed as township officials settle on a new direction for the existing municipal complex.

TROY — Troy community members can enjoy more access to the Troy Public Library’s catalog, as well as on-site library card registration and outdoor programming, through the library’s new bookmobile.

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Public Library will reopen at 1 p.m. Sept. 23 following a closing due to bugs found in a returned DVD case. 

HAZEL PARK — The Hazel Park District Library is receiving a fresh new look. At press time Sept. 18, work was underway on a massive mural on the building at 123 E. Nine Mile Road.

BIRMINGHAM — For the better part of the last decade, Baldwin Public Library has been renovating its space.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — This November, voters are slated to have an opportunity to vote on matters that have both local and national implications.

FARMINGTON/FARMINGTON HILLS — Residents of Farmington and Farmington Hills will decide whether to approve a Farmington Community Library 20-year tax renewal of just under 1 mill on the Nov. 5 general election ballot.

FRASER — Despite a vehicle crashing through one of its walls last year, the Fraser Public Library is pushing ahead and making do with what they have.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Perhaps you have noticed a bit of redecorating at the Clinton-Macomb Public Library’s main branch. Plain white walls block off parts of the inside to guests, while anyone hoping to use the drive-thru book return has been turned away with portable fencing and orange barriers.

TROY — During the 2023-24 fiscal year the Troy Public Library circulated over 1,000,000 items.

ST. CLAIR SHORES/STERLING HEIGHTS/ROSEVILLE — Summer is in full swing and so is summer reading at local libraries where spending time enjoying a good book could enter you to win prizes.

SOUTHFIELD — The archives will open at the Southfield Public Library, 26300 Evergreen Road, for Southfield History Day 1-3 p.m. July 13, with a tour of the Southfield History Room.

NOVI — The Novi Adult Transition Center offers opportunities for adults under the age of 26 with special needs to learn life and job skills at various job sites throughout the Novi community, including the Novi Public Library.

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — The Rochester Hills Public Library is asking Rochester Hills voters to consider a millage hike in the August primary election.

ROSEVILLE — Ever want to play your grandma’s old records, but don’t feel like buying a record player? Want to see if your kid likes playing the keyboard before sinking hundreds of dollars into it? How about having a karaoke party?

HAZEL PARK — Exotic animals, edible slime, treasure hunts, and a tightrope-walking juggler are among the highlights of the 2024 summer reading program at the Hazel Park District Library.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Summer is upon us, and with it, comes a bunch of free time to fill. The Bloomfield Township Public Library invites youth, teens and adults to spend their summer engaged in books and other fun programming at the library.

ROCHESTER — In honor of its 100th anniversary, the Rochester Hills Public Library is challenging community members to read for 100 days this summer.

TROY — Families of children ages 0-13 are invited to join the Troy Public Library for a summer kickoff 6-8 p.m. June 14.