Libraries

Published October 16, 2018

Troy Public Library will close doors in January for new carpet installation

TROY — The Troy Public Library will close its doors for three weeks in January, its slowest time of year, so crews can install new carpet in the adult services area and the technology room.

Published October 9, 2018

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak library launches new home delivery service

ROYAL OAK — In an effort to enhance library accessibility, the Royal Oak Public Library recently launched a new program that caters to Royal Oak residents who are homebound due to illness or either temporary or permanent disability.

Published October 9, 2018

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe and Roseville libraries to host Halloween programs

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — October is often a time when local libraries break out their spookiest material and get ready for some Halloween fun. The Eastpointe and Roseville public libraries are no different.Read More

Published October 8, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Library welcomes guests for global fundraising affair

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — A book can take readers anywhere their imagination wants to go. It’s with that in mind that Bloomfield Township Public Library staffers will attempt to take visitors on a trip around the world in one evening for the International Night at the Library fundraiser at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13.

Published October 3, 2018

Woodward Talk

Berkley library to celebrate 90th birthday

BERKLEY — One Berkley institution is celebrating its ninth decade of existence in 2018. The Berkley Public Library is celebrating its 90th birthday this year, and will do so with a party from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, at the library, located at 3155 Coolidge Highway.Read More

Published October 1, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

The benefits of a library card keep growing at the Utica library

UTICA — A Utica Public Library card is not just for checking out books and movies anymore. In addition to the many programs the library offers free to residents, the library has added a new online language learning program and more discounts at local businesses through its Pioneer Perks program, which is free for those who have a library card.

The Friends of the Harper Woods Public Library will be hosting its annual fall book sale on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 12 and 13. The event is open to the public.

Published September 28, 2018

Advertiser Times

Harper Woods Public Library to host fall book sale

HARPER WOODS — Members of the Friends of the Harper Woods Public Library are inviting the public to join them for the organization’s annual fall book sale.

Published September 19, 2018

Woodward Talk

Ferndale library to host active shooter response training for civilians

FERNDALE — The Ferndale Area District Library will hold a training seminar dealing with active shooter situations in early October. The training will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, at the library, 222 E. Nine Mile Road. Led by Sgts.Read More

Published September 18, 2018

Troy Times

Interior designer to talk at Troy library about trends

TROY — Looking for a total redo of your four walls, or just looking for an easy way to change things up a bit?

Published September 18, 2018

Grosse Pointe Times

Library officials outline millage renewal at Grosse Pointe Farms council meeting

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — This November, voters in the Grosse Pointe Public Library district will be asked to approve a millage renewal that library officials say is critical to maintaining their operations.

Published September 17, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Oktoberfest to fund library improvements

FRANKLIN — Craft beer and the Kielbasa Kings are on the agenda for the second annual Oktoberfest at the Franklin Public Library.

Published September 14, 2018

Advertiser Times

Harper Woods library to host author discussing little-known secrets of Detroit

HARPER WOODS — The Harper Woods Public Library is welcoming people to learn about a few of the well-kept secrets of their community through a book discussion with local author Karen Dybis, as she discusses her new book, “Secret Detroit.”

Published September 11, 2018

Troy Times

Nutrition program to be offered at Troy library

TROY — Feed your brain and your body, celebrate the power of reading, and learn the benefits of a plant-based diet at the Troy Public Library.

Published September 11, 2018

Troy Times

Book club to tackle titles from 100 books list

TROY — Have you checked out the Great American Read list? The 100 fiction books span different genres and centuries.

Published September 10, 2018

Royal Oak Review

Seed library sprouts at Royal Oak Public Library

ROYAL OAK — Thanks to adult services librarian Mick Howey, Royal Oak Public Library patrons can now browse for more than just books.

Published September 10, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Pages come to life outside at second annual Read in the Park

BIRMINGHAM/BEVERLY HILLS — The event is called Read in the Park, but it’s so much more than just enjoying a good book under a shady tree.

Published September 10, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby Township Library brings free language learning to the community

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Shelby Township Library Director Katie Ester was surprised at the ease of use when she first logged on to Mango Languages and started the first lesson to learn Arabic.

Published September 7, 2018

Sterling Heights Sentry

Library publicizes access to tutoring, library cards

Patrons of the Sterling Heights Public Library don’t need to do much research if they want to gain access to checking out books or getting help with homework. During the Sept.Read More

Published September 5, 2018

Troy Times

Library program to examine music and musings of World War I

TROY — In commemoration of the end of World War I 100 years ago, the musical group the Dugouts will perform music on the fiddle, drum, keyboard and guitar that were played by and for the soldiers of the Great War at the Troy Public Library at 7 p.m. Sept. 13.