Libraries

Published December 2, 2019

New sale, and bake sale, to support Utica library’s DVD collection

UTICA — Are you looking for a way to give back this holiday season and also have a good time? Maybe you need some goodies to use as gifts for the holidays?

Published November 29, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Libraries offer holiday fun in December

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — With the Christmas season in full swing, both the Eastpointe Memorial Library and the Roseville Public Library are offering some fun and helpful holiday programs.

Published November 29, 2019

Madison - Park News

Hazel Park library announces December lineup

HAZEL PARK — The Hazel Park Memorial District Library keeps busy throughout the year with regularly scheduled programs and special one-off events.

Published November 22, 2019

Rochester Post

Library to celebrate Small Business Saturday with new author fair

ROCHESTER — The public will get a chance to meet 30 Michigan authors during a new author fair at the Rochester Hills Public Library on Small Business Saturday.

Sister Pie founder Lisa Ludwinski signs copies of her cookbook Nov. 12 at the Clinton-Macomb Public Library North Branch in Macomb Township.

Published November 18, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

CMPL hosts Detroit bakery founder

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — The day before Thanksgiving is Lisa Ludwinski’s “most magical day of the year.”

Published November 14, 2019

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

$100K library renovation was true ‘community effort’

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Nearly 10 years to the day after the Harrison Township Public Library first opened its doors, it has concluded its first major renovation.

From the left, Legislator of the Year Sen. Paul Wojno, D-Warren; Rising Star Danielle DiAmico; Heart of a Champion Donna Adams; and Librarian of the Year Cathleen Russ are honored at the Michigan Library Association 2019 Awards Oct. 17 in Novi.

Published November 12, 2019

Troy Times

Troy Library Director Cathy Russ named top librarian in the state

TROY — Cathleen Russ, director of the Troy Public Library, said she resisted getting her librarian credentials for a long time.

Published November 6, 2019

Rochester Post

Library board names new director

ROCHESTER HILLS — Juliane Morian, the associate director and head of user experience at the Clinton-Macomb Public Library, will succeed Christine Lind Hage as the new director of the Rochester Hills Public Library.

Published October 30, 2019

Troy Times

Delve into Detroit history at the Troy library

TROY — Learn how history drove and continues to drive Detroit during two programs in November at the Troy Public Library.

Published October 30, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Ghosts and legends author presents at CMPL

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — A Michigan author with a passion for the paranormal recently presented just in time for Halloween.

Published October 25, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Libraries offer fun outings and programs for November

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — With fall coming to Michigan, the Eastpointe Memorial Library and the Roseville Public Library are both inviting the public inside for some warm friendship and enjoyable autumn-themed programs.

An artist’s rendering depicts the west entrance of the proposed new CMPL North Branch in Macomb Township. Construction is set to begin soon on the $18.5 million library.

Published October 22, 2019

Macomb Township Chronicle

Final library plan, building permits approved in Macomb Township

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Construction for a new Macomb Township library is yet to begin, but local leaders are excited the plan is progressing.

The Harper Woods Artisan Market is a great stop for people looking to grab an early Christmas gift, such as handmade wreaths, pictured, or just a nice treat for one’s self.

Published October 15, 2019

Advertiser Times

Artisan Market returns to Harper Woods Library

HARPER WOODS — The Harper Woods Public Library’s sixth annual Artisan Market is returning for another year with crafts and artistic pieces from some of the community’s most creative residents.

Published October 15, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Borrow saws and more through library’s ‘cutting edge’ tool collection

GROSSE POINTE FARMS — Before you buy tools to tackle that one-time home improvement project, visit the Central Branch of the Grosse Pointe Public Library in Grosse Pointe Farms. It might have exactly what you need to do the work without incurring the cost of a tool you’ll never use again.

Published October 14, 2019

Shelby - Utica News

Day of the Dead: Celebrate life and the lives of those who have died

UTICA — Three days out of the year, it is a Mexican tradition to celebrate life and those who have died.

Published October 11, 2019

Madison - Park News

Local libraries to host book sale, Halloween events

MADISON HEIGHTS — A major sale is starting soon at the Madison Heights Public Library, while the Hazel Park District Library is planning some spooky programs.

Published October 3, 2019

C&G Newspapers

Former contestants gather for ‘Jeopardy!’ panel

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Ever wondered what it’s like to be on “Jeopardy!”? Or what it takes to get on the show? Those questions and more were answered Sept. 28 at a “Jeopardy!” behind-the-scenes panel discussion.

Published October 2, 2019

Troy Times

Learn about haunted lighthouses

TROY — Did you know that more than 40 of the 120-plus lighthouses that dot Michigan lakeshores are rumored to be haunted?

Published October 1, 2019

Grosse Pointe Times

Library board awards contract for building improvements

GROSSE POINTE WOODS/PARK/FARMS — The Grosse Pointe Public Library staff has plans to break ground on several building renovations this spring.

Published October 1, 2019

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe, Roseville libraries to offer fun fall programs

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — Both the Eastpointe Memorial Library and Roseville Public Library are welcoming the public to see what fun offerings they have for October.