Libraries

Plexiglass shields are installed at the library checkout desk, and both patrons and employees are asked to wear face masks.

Published June 19, 2020

Summer Reading Club returns to St. Clair Shores, online only

ST. CLAIR SHORES — It will look a little different this year, but the St. Clair Shores Library Summer Reading Club will return for 2020.

Published June 19, 2020

Sterling Heights Sentry

Library materials circulate despite COVID inconveniences

STERLING HEIGHTS — The pages are turning once more at the Sterling Heights Public Library as it continues some services and resumes others in different ways in light of the governor allowing some reopenings amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published June 19, 2020

Warren Weekly

Local libraries work to return books, programs to patrons

CENTER LINE/WARREN — For many, almost 10 weeks in quarantine would’ve been better with trips to the local library and countless hours spent basking in the company of borrowed books.

Published June 18, 2020

West Bloomfield Beacon

West Bloomfield Public Library resumes some services

WEST BLOOMFIELD — For residents who love their local library, life recently took a turn for the better, as the West Bloomfield Township Public Library began resuming some of its services June 8.

West Bloomfield Township Public Library Youth Services Coordinator Jill Bickford helps advertise a summer reading program at the library.

Published June 18, 2020

West Bloomfield Beacon

West Bloomfield library reports increase in e-resources use during closure

WEST BLOOMFIELD — After being closed since March 14, the West Bloomfield Township Public Library began resuming some of its services June 8.

Published June 9, 2020

Rochester Post

Library kicks off virtual summer reading program for youth, adults

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Hills Public Library is inviting children, teens and adults to spend their summer engaged in books with a new, expanded summer reading program available exclusively online this year.

Published June 9, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Summer reading program comes online

GROSSE POINTE WOODS/PARK/FARMS — Now is the time to “imagine your story.” On June 1, the Grosse Pointe Public Library, or GPPL, began taking registration for its annual summer reading program. The program runs until Aug. 14. This year’s theme is “Imagine Your Story,” and everyone is encouraged to participate.

Fraser Public Library reopens curbside pick-up for patrons

Published June 9, 2020

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Fraser Public Library reopens curbside pick-up for patrons

FRASER — The Fraser Public Library announced June 4 that it would reopen for curbside pick-up starting June 9, after press time.

Published June 4, 2020

Madison - Park News

Hazel Park library announces virtual summer reading program

HAZEL PARK — Dragons, fairies and other fantastical creatures are the stars of this year’s summer reading program through the Hazel Park Memorial District Library, titled “Imagine Your Story.” But due to the coronavirus pandemic, this year’s program will be held virtually.

The Clinton-Macomb Public Library Main Branch in Clinton Township, as well as the North Branch in Macomb Township and the South Branch in Clinton Township, are temporarily closed.

Published March 24, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Clinton-Macomb Public Library branches temporarily close

MACOMB TOWNSHIP/CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The Clinton-Macomb Public Library branches are closed through at least April 5, but that doesn’t mean patrons will be left in the dark.

Published March 13, 2020

Madison - Park News

Seed Library launching at Madison Heights Public Library

MADISON HEIGHTS — Those looking to flex their green thumb can get started with free seeds available at the Madison Heights Public Library’s newly launched Seed Library.

Published March 9, 2020

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

BTPL officially opens ‘the Commons’ this Saturday

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — Skye Patrick, the director of the Los Angeles County Library system, believes the role of libraries in communities is changing from a center for knowledge and media to a community gathering place.

Published March 3, 2020

Woodward Talk

Ferndale Area District Library celebrates 90 years in 2020

FERNDALE — The Ferndale Area District Library is celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2020 and is inviting people to attend a party to help commemorate the occasion.

Published March 2, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Library to host St. Patrick’s Day-themed educational event

UTICA — The Utica Public Library will present a new St. Patrick’s Day-themed program March 7 that will involve learning with holiday fun.

CEO of America’s Cup team to share story at Troy library

Published February 26, 2020

Troy Times

CEO of America’s Cup team to share story

TROY — Dawn Riley, a professional author and speaker who competed in four America’s Cup and two Whitbread Round the World sailboat races, and was part of the winning crew in the America’s Cup race in 1992, will share her story at the Troy Public Library at 6:30 p.m. March 3.

The Roseville Public Library will be celebrating National Reading Month by highlighting the works of beloved children’s author Dr. Seuss.

Published February 25, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe, Roseville libraries offer new programs for March

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — The Eastpointe Memorial Library and the Roseville Public Library are springing into action, as March rolls around, by offering several fun activities for residents.

Published February 19, 2020

Southfield Sun

Library seeks public input for new strategic plan

SOUTHFIELD — In order to stay on top of what residents want in their local library, Southfield Public Library officials are seeking the public’s input to help them put together a new strategic plan.

Published February 14, 2020

Sterling Heights Sentry

Sterling Heights library turns page on building construction

STERLING HEIGHTS — A new chapter of change is underway as the Sterling Heights Public Library begins a remodeling process. But library staff members are warning that not all of it will be quiet.

Published February 14, 2020

Madison - Park News

Hazel Park library wins grant to digitally preserve old newspapers

HAZEL PARK — An extensive collection of vintage out-of-print newspapers that were slowly disintegrating at Hazel Park’s library will now be preserved for future generations, thanks to a grant the library won in a statewide contest.