BIRMINGHAM — Some Baldwin Public Library patrons may have been disappointed recently while using Hoopla, a free resource for library card holders to rent audiobooks, e-books, comics and more.

ROCHESTER —  Experts from the world of the arts, crime, history and business will spread their wisdom to Rochester Hills Public Library patrons during the annual “Wine, Wit and Wisdom” fundraiser.

ROCHESTER —  Experts from the world of the arts, crime, history and business will spread their wisdom to Rochester Hills Public Library patrons during the annual “Wine, Wit and Wisdom” fundraiser.

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak Public Library,  222 E. 11 Mile Road, is holding a huge art show for students in kindergarten through the 12th grade until April 25.

FRASER — Though a hole from a crash at the Fraser Public Library has been fixed, a lot more renovations lie ahead.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — At its meeting March 17, the St. Clair Shores City Council received a progress update on the library. It is scheduled to go through extensive renovations in September, closing it temporarily from the public.

ROSEVILLE — The Roseville Public Library building will be closed to the public from March 31 through April 5.

ROCHESTER HILLS/ROCHESTER/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Oakland Township has reached a temporary agreement with the Rochester Hills Public Library for library services.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — The St. Clair Shores library is thriving with an increase in programming and items checked out each year.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — For visitors of the Clinton-Macomb Public Library’s main branch, adapting to construction-based closures means visiting the system’s branch libraries.

WARREN — Plans are underway to reopen the Busch Branch of the Warren Public Library after school March 3.

MACOMB COUNTY — Although the world is seeing a digital shift, libraries are still thriving with increased programming and continued renovations to better suit the needs of their communities.

TROY — The Troy Public Library provided an opportunity for families to learn more about the Lunar New Year through a celebratory event that occurred in the library’s “Story & Craft” room Jan. 29.

NOVI — Fourth graders throughout the Novi Community School District have decorated coffee cup sleeves to be handed out with hot drink purchases at the “Read a Latte Cafe” located inside the Novi Public Library Feb. 10-14, or while supplies last.

TROY — Plans for a new Troy Public Library  building are steadily coming to fruition after City Council members approved a budget amendment and a recommended architect pick for the potential new building’s schematic design and cost opinion.

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP —  Through March 9, Bloomfield Township residents have a chance to express their creativity by entering the library’s annual photo contest.

EASTPOINTE — If Darolyn Brown was a poem, the words flowing across the page would tell the story of a young girl who grew up reading poetry, used various written passages in her classroom when she became a teacher, and has several favorite poets she finds inspirational.

SOUTHFIELD — According to Antonio Cosme, who is the land stewardship manager with the Friends of Rouge Park, “Any maple tree can be tapped.”

FERNDALE — The new director of the Ferndale Area District Library is ready to step up and take charge.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Since 2020, the Clinton-Macomb Public Library has strived to drive conversations in its two communities through its 1-2-3 Initiative.