Published January 26, 2021
HAZEL PARK — A summer tradition at the Hazel Park library is making its winter debut.
Read MorePublished January 24, 2021
STERLING HEIGHTS — After having to shut down certain services for months at a time in 2020 due to coronavirus concerns, Sterling Heights’ Community Center and public library are starting to reintroduce in-person activities and services, at least in a limited way.
Read MorePublished January 14, 2021
ROYAL OAK — Since the Royal Oak Public Library shuttered its doors March 13, Director Emily Dumas and her staff have been busy implementing an expanded offering of virtual services and programs in addition to providing contactless pickup.
Read MorePublished January 13, 2021
TROY — Last summer saw protests across the country that called attention to police brutality against minorities, highlighting the injustice that people of color have faced for generations.
Read MorePublished January 12, 2021
MOUNT CLEMENS — 2020 meant the public approval of a library bond.
Read MorePublished January 10, 2021
WEST BLOOMFIELD — Nearly 30 years ago, Clara Bohrer received a phone call to inform her that she had been hired as the director of the West Bloomfield Township Public Library.
Read MorePublished January 8, 2021
WEST BLOOMFIELD — As someone who grew up in Troy and served as the Troy Public Library director for more than 13 years, it was going to take a pretty good opportunity for Cathy Russ to leave her position there.
Read MorePublished December 21, 2020
FRASER — The COVID-19 pandemic has caused individuals and businesses across the spectrum to constantly pivot and adapt to a fluid situation. That includes the Fraser Public Library.
Read MorePublished December 8, 2020
TROY/WEST BLOOMFIELD — After more than 13 years as the director of the Troy Public Library, Cathy Russ has left to take up the same position at the library in West Bloomfield Township.
Read MorePublished December 8, 2020
FERNDALE — The Ferndale Area District Library is looking for applicants to fill a vacancy on its Board of Directors.
Read MorePublished December 7, 2020
BIRMINGHAM — This new year, a new leader will step up at the Baldwin Public Library as Director Doug Koschik announces his retirement.
Read MorePublished November 20, 2020
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.
Read MorePublished November 18, 2020
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.
Read MorePublished November 6, 2020
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.
Read MorePublished October 27, 2020
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.
Read MorePublished October 27, 2020
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.
Read MorePublished October 26, 2020
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.
Read MorePublished October 23, 2020
WEST BLOOMFIELD — The West Bloomfield Township Public Library has moved into another phase of its return to services.
Read MorePublished October 23, 2020
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.
Read MorePublished October 16, 2020
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.
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