Libraries

Published January 16, 2019

Royal Oak Public Library director to retire March 1

ROYAL OAK — Longtime Royal Oak Public Library Director Mary Karshner will retire March 1 and hand the reins to a familiar face.

Published January 8, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Temporary library banners fan sign debate in Grosse Pointe Farms

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Signs have been the subject of extensive debate in Grosse Pointe Farms, and the Grosse Pointe Public Library recently found itself engaged in this discussion.

Published January 8, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

New website, new hours at the GPPL

GROSSE POINTE WOODS/GROSSE POINTE PARK/GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Over the past few weeks, some notable changes have been implemented at the Grosse Pointe Public Library.

The Eastpointe and Roseville libraries will have a variety of programs for both kids and adults to kick off the new year, such as the return of the Youth Lego Club from 2 to 3 p.m. Jan. 12 at the Roseville Public Library.

Published December 27, 2018

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Libraries offer patrons ways to kick off the new year right

ROSEVILLE/EASTPOINTE — The Roseville and Eastpointe libraries are encouraging residents to start the new year off right with a good book, movie night or other fun activity.

Published December 27, 2018

Royal Oak Review

Boji Group donates $10K for library vestibule

ROYAL OAK — Before the Dec. 10 Royal Oak City Commission meeting, developer Ron Boji, of the Lansing-based Boji Group, presented the Royal Oak Public Library with a check for $10,000.

Published December 21, 2018

Troy Times

Troy library to close for 3 weeks

TROY — You won’t be able to check out books, DVDs or CDs. But you can learn everything you ever wanted to know about your tablet and how to check out Troy library resources electronically from library staff, who will be at the Troy Community Center after the Troy Public Library closes its doors.

A 7.5-acre plot of land on Broughton Road, south of 25 Mile Road, will be the future site of the Clinton-Macomb Public Library North Branch. It is expected to open in 2020.

Published December 21, 2018

Macomb Township Chronicle

Covenant deed executed, parcel of land transferred to CMPL

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The Clinton-Macomb Public Library intends to construct a new library building set to open in 2020 in Macomb Township.

Published December 20, 2018

Woodward Talk

Supporters, city reject effort to shut down Drag Queen Story Time in Huntington Woods

HUNTINGTON WOODS — A Huntington Woods Public Library program gained much attention this past week after local and out-of-state critics wanted to end it.

Published December 18, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

Village supports Baldwin library

BEVERLY HILLS — Last year, 6,124 Beverly Hills library card-holding residents checked out over 135,900 items from the Baldwin Public Library, which is located in downtown Birmingham.

Published December 14, 2018

Madison - Park News

Grinch visits Madison Heights Public Library

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Grinch may not be the real Santa — he’s far too lean and green to pass for the genuine article — but ever since his redemption at the end of Dr. Seuss’ classic tale, he’s been bringing Christmas cheer all the same.

Published December 11, 2018

Troy Times

Troy library program will look at word(s) on the street

TROY — Think of driving or walking down Mary R Road, not John R Road, or Lincoln Boulevard, instead of Washington Boulevard.

Published December 11, 2018

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

New stories and new pals headed to Baldwin

BIRMINGHAM — When you hear the term “book club,” do you think of giggly women with chardonnay on the sofa? You’re not alone, but Baldwin Public Library staff thinks they can change that cliché.

Rafael helps Jake fix his tie to prepare for an interview during the OUCARES Pre-Employment Skills Training program.

Published December 4, 2018

Troy Times

Troy library program spotlights job skill help for adults with autism

TROY — Adults with autism may get help learning the soft job skills they need to succeed through a foundation-sponsored program coming to the Troy Public Library.

Published December 3, 2018

Shelby - Utica News

Pick up cookies and decorate an ornament at Utica Public Library

UTICA — The holidays are approaching quickly, and the Utica Public Library has ideas for gifts.The library will be hosting a bake sale and an ornament decorating event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 8. The bake sale will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be dropping by the Eastpointe Memorial Library Wednesday, Dec. 12, to spread some Christmas cheer.

Published November 30, 2018

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe, Roseville libraries to offer fun and helpful holiday programs

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — The Eastpointe and Roseville libraries are inviting the public to brave the cold and come in to see all of the free holiday fun they have on tap for December.

Published November 28, 2018

Troy Times

Reader pens give boost to Troy library’s universal access collection

TROY — Those who need a little help reading can get it in the form of C-Pen readers at the Troy Public Library.

Published November 23, 2018

Advertiser Times

Harper Woods library to host holiday programming

HARPER WOODS — The Harper Woods Public Library is gearing up for the Christmas season with some fun, festive and free holiday programs.

Published November 21, 2018

Madison - Park News

Hazel Park library to hold holiday programs

HAZEL PARK — Two festive events are coming to the Hazel Park District Library next month.

Published November 13, 2018

Troy Times

Troy library program to comb through Great Lakes shipwrecks

TROY — Thousands of ships have sunk in the waters of the Great Lakes.

Published November 6, 2018

Rochester Post

New library resource grants access to over 300 online courses

ROCHESTER HILLS/ROCHESTER/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — The Rochester Hills Public Library recently unveiled a new electronic tool that staff says will provide patrons with lifelong learning opportunities in the comfort of their own homes.