Libraries

Published November 20, 2020

Library reverts to drive-thru, express services due to rising COVID-19 cases

ROCHESTER — After months of being open, the Rochester Hills Public Library has once again closed the majority of its building to the public due to rising cases of COVID-19.

Published November 18, 2020

Madison - Park News

Little Free Libraries offer books around Madison Heights

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights Public Library isn’t the only place in town to borrow a book. In recent years, brightly painted newsstands called Little Free Libraries have been popping up in public spaces, each offering an ever-changing selection of books donated by community members.

Published November 6, 2020

Madison - Park News

Giant book pages form new building sign at Hazel Park library

HAZEL PARK — A new sign resembling an open book has been added over one of the entrances to the Hazel Park Memorial District Library. A new ground sign has been added as well. The building sign breathes new life into a facade weathered by time.

Joyce Johnson officially became a member of the Southfield Public Library board Oct. 19.

Published October 27, 2020

Southfield Sun

Southfield library names Joyce Johnson to board

SOUTHFIELD — Joyce Johnson was looking forward to retirement. After 22 years teaching at different stops within Southfield Public Schools, Johnson was excited for her time off. Then Southfield Mayor Ken Siver called and everything changed.

Published October 27, 2020

Rochester Post

Library to pilot new laptop-borrowing program

ROCHESTER/ROCHESTER HILLS/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Whether its accessing Google Classroom for school, a Zoom meeting for work or just to connect virtually with a loved one during the COVID-19 pandemic, people are spending more time online than ever before.

Published October 26, 2020

Farmington Press

Farmington Community Library takes one step closer to normal

FARMINGTON/HILLS — Battling back against restrictions initially imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Farmington Community Library has taken one step closer to reinstating normal operations.

The West Bloomfield Township Public Library has entered into another phase in its return to services.

Published October 23, 2020

West Bloomfield Beacon

Computer lab, printing from home now available at West Bloomfield library

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The West Bloomfield Township Public Library has moved into another phase of its return to services.

Published October 23, 2020

Warren Weekly

Libraries moving forward to serve patrons

CENTER LINE/WARREN — It’s been anything but a normal year, and some things have changed, but your local libraries are moving forward to serve patrons in these strange times.

Local kids can join some fun Halloween-themed programs hosted by both the Eastpointe Memorial Library and Roseville Public Library this season.

Published October 16, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe, Roseville libraries to host Halloween programs for families

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — The Eastpointe Memorial Library and Roseville Public Library are hosting several Halloween-themed programs to give families a fun experience during what is a difficult Halloween season for many people.

Published October 16, 2020

Madison - Park News

Hazel Park library gets into Halloween spirit

HAZEL PARK — There’s something for everyone this Halloween season at the Hazel Park Memorial District Library. Among the highlights: a costumed parade for the kids outside City Hall, a party for teens at Scout-McPherson Park and a presentation by horror writers over Zoom.

Troy voters to decide library millage proposal

Published October 7, 2020

Troy Times

Troy voters to decide library millage proposal

TROY — Troy city officials are encouraging voters to read up on an upcoming ballot proposal to renew and increase the city’s library millage.

Library bounces back after COVID-related closure

Published September 22, 2020

Troy Times

Troy library bounces back after COVID-related closure

TROY — The Troy Public Library has gotten a clean bill of health to resume the curbside loaning of books and other materials Sept. 21 after the building had to shut down for part of the prior week due to COVID-19.

Book bundles in the children’s section, a popular service pre-pandemic, have been increased to cut down on time spent searching for individual items. Books are grouped together by subject, author or reading level.

Published September 22, 2020

Farmington Press

Farmington Community Library reopens to patrons

FARMINGTON/HILLS — After nearly five months of in-person services being closed to patrons, the Farmington Community Library branches have reopened to the public with limited access and capacities.

Local libraries provide tutoring, e-books and more

Published September 22, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Libraries provide tutoring, e-books and more during back-to-school season

HARRISON TOWNSHIP/FRASER — School districts regionally and nationally are operating on their own terms this school year. Local libraries are reminding residents that they can help ease the process.

Resources available to help students who are learning from home

Published September 18, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Resources available to help students who are learning from home

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — Going back to school can be stressful under normal circumstances, but with many young people remotely learning due to COVID-19, many more students and parents are looking for ways to stay on top of classes.

Published September 18, 2020

Madison - Park News

Friends of the Madison Heights Public Library hold pop-up book fairs

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Friends of the Madison Heights Public Library recently refocused, with the library director inviting the community to play a more direct role.

Published September 8, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe Public Library receives CARES grant

GROSSE POINTE WOODS/FARMS/PARK — The Library of Michigan — through the Institute of Museum and Library Services — has awarded the Grosse Pointe Public Library a $6,100 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act grant.

Farmington Hills resident Danette Duron-Willner was appointed to the Farmington Community Library board Aug. 24.

Published September 4, 2020

Farmington Press

Farmington Hills mayor appoints new member to library board

FARMINGTON HILLS — The eighth and final seat for the Farmington Community Library board has been filled.

Published September 3, 2020

Sterling Heights Sentry

Libraries give back-to-school review of digital resources

STERLING HEIGHTS — Libraries are typically one of the places where students may go to learn, research and hit the books. But when COVID-19 precautions make that difficult, digital resources are there to fill in the gap, library spokespeople say.